Watching James Bond, alone.

LegoBatman008

I don't know if you guys have the same problem as I have...But I can almost never get anybody in my family to watch a James Bond movie with me, and I don't make friends easily so most of the time, I'm watching James Bond by myself.

In fact just yesterday, I had a double feature where I watched Diamonds Are Forever and Live and Let Die by myself. However, this morning I got my mother and my father to watch The Man with the Golden Gun with me.

I also have a cousin, who is disinterested in James Bond. He just doesn't seem to like James Bond and refuses to give any of the older Bond films a chance...Just because he dislikes Skyfall.

hehadlotsofguts

My mam hates Bond. I watched LALD with her once and that was 10 years ago

Thunderpussy

Watch them by myself most of the time.

MooseWithFleas

Have no problem watching with friends or alone. Sometimes I prefer to watch alone, others I'd like a crowd. Watching through the Bond Films with my wife. She has three to go (TND, TWINE, and DAD).

She's asleep now though, so I'm about to turn on CR and watch (and drink) alone. To hell with social norms! -{

AlphaOmegaSin

I watch the Films alone, nothing wrong with it.

Lars

I prefer watching them alone - less distractions.

Firemass

Lars wrote:

I prefer watching them alone - less distractions.

Agree. Same with listening to music. Unless the the person you with is 100% on the same wavelength as you and then it's fun. Otherwise you have to worry about whether or not they are enjoying themselves.

On the otherhand, I do like to share Bond films with a special someone. But for the most part, I watch Bond alone. Roger Moore is the best and no one is there to disagree.

Brosnan_fan

I prefer to watch alone - in fact, (most of the time) the people who know me to be a Bond fan, leave me be when I'm watching a Bond film!!!!

Number24

I have managed to gather some friends to go see all of Craig's Bonds at the cinema. Other than that I usually see Bond movies alone. I suspect that's for the best - would probably be a unsuffrable bore to watch Bond on DVD with. I would tell them all kinds of tidbits and be a horrible know-it-all

always shaken

im watching big Rog in Octopussey right now (its on tv ) my wife said oh not again and went upstairs for a bath,

AlphaOmegaSin

Nothing better then watching Bond on ITV -{

Gassy Man

I used to drive my family crazy watching Bond films, especially my parents, who'd seen some of them in the theaters! I've made every girlfriend watch Bond movies with me -- and one used to say to me "The question you should ask me is what movie do I want to watch tonight, not what James Bond movie do I want to watch tonight."

There is a weird thing that happens, though. Of all the Bonds, the one I think is the most romantic is On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and every woman I've seriously dated has been the literate, intelligent sort, They can handle tragic romances, etc.
But once I show them that film, our relationships don't last much longer. It's been consistent, to the degree that I now make sure I watch that film alone, haha. I tend not to want to analyze such things, but I'm curious if the film sends some of message that I miss. Do they see me as seeing them as a "Bond girl," for instance, rather than something more meaningful. I don't think it's the sad ending that troubles them because they've all been rather amazed that a Bond movie can be deeper than just him blowing things up and seducing women. Of course, it could just be the timing in our relationship or maybe something else I'm doing. They accept readily that I'm a Bond fan, but watching that film marks a turning point.

LegoBatman008

always shaken wrote:

im watching big Rog in Octopussey right now (its on tv ) my wife said oh not again and went upstairs for a bath,

AlphaOmegaSin wrote:

Nothing better then watching Bond on ITV -{

I remember watching James Bond on the AMC Channel, here in the States...But eventually they stopped airing James Bond over here on AMC and they even had a "Goodbye Mr Bond. James Bond Marathon" to give the character a proper send-off.

AlphaOmegaSin

Was this back in the 90's?

Thunderbird 2

I am another who enjoys watching Bond by myself. At the cinema I will always go twice, once with friends once alone. On the telly or DVD, I prefer it alone cause I can loose myself in the story.
The only exception is if friends are new to Bond, or not to familiar with it. It can be fun helping them fill in the blanks, to enjoy it more. Ditto Star Trek, and it goes full circle. One of my mates knows Marvel inside out, so he helps ME fill the blanks with the Avengers.

Bond is like a fine wine, or favorite chocolate. Nice to share, amazing to indulge when alone!

LegoBatman008

AlphaOmegaSin wrote:

Was this back in the 90's?

No, it was back in the late summer of 2005. When they were filming or getting ready to film Casino Royale with Daniel Craig.

AirJordanFan93

I usually watch them by myself though whenever I have seen them at the Cinema I have always had someone else with me.

Mr Mallory

I watch them alone too.

Thunderpussy

Watching Bond seems to be a sort of Porn. ) Only
To be watched secretly. )

AlphaOmegaSin

For Your Eyes Only

Thunderpussy

) ) ) .

Blackleiter

Brosnan_fan wrote:

I prefer to watch alone - in fact, (most of the time) the people who know me to be a Bond fan, leave me be when I'm watching a Bond film!!!!

Exactly! I don't want to be bothered when I'm enjoying my Bond! Fortunately that's not a problem in my home, because my wife and grandchildren are not fans and they clear the room whenever I pop in a Bond DVD or Blu-Ray! )

Firemass

Gassy Man wrote:

"The question you should ask me is what movie do I want to watch tonight, not what James Bond movie do I want to watch tonight."

Sometimes I say that as a joke. "So which Bond movie do you want to watch tonite?" (ever hopeful)

Firemass

Gassy Man wrote:

There is a weird thing that happens, though. Of all the Bonds, the one I think is the most romantic is On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and every woman I've seriously dated has been the literate, intelligent sort, They can handle tragic romances, etc. But once I show them that film, our relationships don't last much longer. It's been consistent, to the degree that I now make sure I watch that film alone, haha. I tend not to want to analyze such things, but I'm curious if the film sends some of message that I miss.

I can say from personal experience that my ladyfriend was appalled and outraged by Bond cheating so freely on Tracy once he arrived at Piz Gloria. If you have no qualms about Bond's behavior, perhaps it's sending a warning signal to your date.

Thunderpussy

It's funny sometimes when my oldest daughter wanders in when I'm watching a Bond.
She's disgusted at his womanising and how sometimes Connery almost forces himself
on women. I just laugh saying " he's being an Alpha male ". )

AlphaOmegaSin

Connery is THE Man -{

Gassy Man

Firemass wrote:

Gassy Man wrote:

There is a weird thing that happens, though. Of all the Bonds, the one I think is the most romantic is On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and every woman I've seriously dated has been the literate, intelligent sort, They can handle tragic romances, etc. But once I show them that film, our relationships don't last much longer. It's been consistent, to the degree that I now make sure I watch that film alone, haha. I tend not to want to analyze such things, but I'm curious if the film sends some of message that I miss.

I can say from personal experience that my ladyfriend was appalled and outraged by Bond cheating so freely on Tracy once he arrived at Piz Gloria. If you have no qualms about Bond's behavior, perhaps it's sending a warning signal to your date.

Yeah, I wondered about that, too, though I think they have that idea about Bond in the first place (though I'm faithful in relationships). But remember, although Bond is dating Tracy at that point, he hasn't yet told her he loves her or even that they are exclusive.

Charmed & Dangerous

I'm not even sure that he does love her at that point. If you recall the exchange between Tracey and Draco, when her father asks her if Bond loves her, she replies "That may come too... Some day".

It's only when Tracey rescues Bond from Blofeld, and shows him how resourceful she is, that he expresses his love... Perhaps because of gratitude, the release of tension, and perhaps too because its the first time in his life that he has met a woman his equal.

Thunderpussy

"They were on a break ! " ) ( for any friends fans )

Charmed & Dangerous

Hey TP, how You doin' ? )

Barbel

) Nice one C&D!