An excellent 007 in Pierce Brosnan
One of the best collections of villains in any Bond movie, right up there with FRWL
Best possible introductions to a new M, Moneypenny and Tanner
Continuity with good ol' Q!
Locations JB hasn't been to before
Quick nods to Fleming (the title, the "parents killed in climbing accident" dialogue)
Let down by the awful, awful score (title song aside)
So what is the best of Eric Serra's score? Or least intolerable?
My wote is the chanting when Bond is walking among the statues.
I like the unused 'A Pleasant Drive In St Petersburg'. I think that, having gone with Serra for GE, they should have let him go 'the full monty' with his experimental industrial stuff and had the courage of their conviction.
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
So what is the best of Eric Serra's score? Or least intolerable?
My wote is the chanting when Bond is walking among the statues.
N24, I never want to hear any of Serra's so-called "music" again. It's drivel, the sort of thing any half-baked musician could do with a copy of "Band In A Box" (look it up). He is without doubt the least talented composer to work on a Bond film ever.
Oh, I forgot Monty Norman- but at least he wrote "Underneath The Mango Tree" which isn't bad.
An excellent 007 in Pierce Brosnan
One of the best collections of villains in any Bond movie, right up there with FRWL
Best possible introductions to a new M, Moneypenny and Tanner
Continuity with good ol' Q!
Locations JB hasn't been to before
Quick nods to Fleming (the title, the "parents killed in climbing accident" dialogue)
Let down by the awful, awful score (title song aside)
I agree with all those plus points. In some ways the faster pace here makes it a better watch than Campbell's later CR. Brosnan's best performance as Bond. Famke and Gottfried John are brilliant.
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
An excellent 007 in Pierce Brosnan
One of the best collections of villains in any Bond movie, right up there with FRWL
Best possible introductions to a new M, Moneypenny and Tanner
Continuity with good ol' Q!
Locations JB hasn't been to before
Quick nods to Fleming (the title, the "parents killed in climbing accident" dialogue)
Let down by the awful, awful score (title song aside)
I agree with all those plus points. In some ways the faster pace here makes it a better watch than Campbell's later CR. Brosnan's best performance as Bond. Famke and Gottfried John are brilliant.
Yes, they are and I agree that Ouromov was too hastily dispatched.
An excellent 007 in Pierce Brosnan
One of the best collections of villains in any Bond movie, right up there with FRWL
Best possible introductions to a new M, Moneypenny and Tanner
Continuity with good ol' Q!
Locations JB hasn't been to before
Quick nods to Fleming (the title, the "parents killed in climbing accident" dialogue)
Let down by the awful, awful score (title song aside)
I agree with all those plus points. In some ways the faster pace here makes it a better watch than Campbell's later CR. Brosnan's best performance as Bond. Famke and Gottfried John are brilliant.
Yes, they are and I agree that Ouromov was too hastily dispatched.
I only looked away for a quick sec and then he was dead...was just about to rewind but then realised I would be out of sync. He definitely needed a more significant death.
So, Higgins, I suggest a Craig film next- what are your thoughts?
I‘d prefer to continue with TND just because of the tremendous acting performance from the „bloke on the backseat“ but if everybody else wants Craig, I am fine with CR which is a must imo
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I honestly don't think CR is the best idea. it's so good there's not very much to talk about. It's also recent.
We should watch one or possibly two more Brosnans instead.
So, Higgins, I suggest a Craig film next- what are your thoughts?
I‘d prefer to continue with TND just because of the tremendous acting performance from the „bloke on the backseat“ but if everybody else wants Craig, I am fine with CR which is a must imo
I’d be in for TND or DAD. My first Bond and the most loathed film respectively. So I’d enjoy the watch and discussion of either.
I think we should do a Craig since he's the one remaining Bond not yet seen in these viewings. QOS would be interesting. I still haven't quite processed what I make of that film, so shared viewing could be a help. CR might be a good tonic to save up for after a more painful viewing (such as DAD). But happy with any!
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
I'm not certain what's the right choise. Craig deserves us watching on of his best ones, but perhaps CR is too good to be interesting. Perhaps QoS and Skyfall or Skyfall and SPECTRE is better? I didn'tmake it easer now, did I?
if I have to make a stand I say Skyfall and SPECTRE.
I think that we need to have some of the less popular films between the much-loved ones. We can all agree that we love a certain actor or scene, but there will be different reasons why we don't.
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I‘ve enjoyed it very much - must send Barbel a Serra Compilation CD for Christmas
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
An excellent 007 in Pierce Brosnan
One of the best collections of villains in any Bond movie, right up there with FRWL
Best possible introductions to a new M, Moneypenny and Tanner
Continuity with good ol' Q!
Locations JB hasn't been to before
Quick nods to Fleming (the title, the "parents killed in climbing accident" dialogue)
Let down by the awful, awful score (title song aside)
I like the unused 'A Pleasant Drive In St Petersburg'. I think that, having gone with Serra for GE, they should have let him go 'the full monty' with his experimental industrial stuff and had the courage of their conviction.
N24, I never want to hear any of Serra's so-called "music" again. It's drivel, the sort of thing any half-baked musician could do with a copy of "Band In A Box" (look it up). He is without doubt the least talented composer to work on a Bond film ever.
Oh, I forgot Monty Norman- but at least he wrote "Underneath The Mango Tree" which isn't bad.
I agree with all those plus points. In some ways the faster pace here makes it a better watch than Campbell's later CR. Brosnan's best performance as Bond. Famke and Gottfried John are brilliant.
Yeah, I think he tries to be inventive with his running.
Yes, they are and I agree that Ouromov was too hastily dispatched.
The slower pieces, I think?
I only looked away for a quick sec and then he was dead...was just about to rewind but then realised I would be out of sync. He definitely needed a more significant death.
DAD
I‘d prefer to continue with TND just because of the tremendous acting performance from the „bloke on the backseat“ but if everybody else wants Craig, I am fine with CR which is a must imo
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
We should watch one or possibly two more Brosnans instead.
I’d be in for TND or DAD. My first Bond and the most loathed film respectively. So I’d enjoy the watch and discussion of either.
He’s not yet seen because we’ve been going in somewhat of an order.
I still think one more Brosnan before heading into Craig.
Lets keep the ideas coming and i‘ll make a decision together with Barbel.
I promise, that every post is being considered.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I like that idea. Will the fact that QoS is more or less a direct follow up to CR bother anyone?
Just some minutes before, you where against watching CR....
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
if I have to make a stand I say Skyfall and SPECTRE.