The ULTIMATE bond ranking- your 1-20

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  • AdamOmegaAdamOmega Edmonton, AB, CanadaPosts: 297MI6 Agent
    Personally I think this list is a load of rubbish! I'd be surprised if anyone here agreed with it. Anyone elses thoughts?

    I second the motion! -{ Total rubbish. RottenTomatoes should be taken with a grain of salt.
    "The secret agent. The man who was only a silhouette..." -- Ian Fleming, Moonraker

    1) The Spy Who Loved Me 2) On Her Majesty's Secret Service 3) GoldenEye 4) Casino Royale 5) Goldfinger
  • LastRatStandingLastRatStanding ScotlandPosts: 296MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    Where's rottentomatoes.com's rating of NSNA?

    Are people around still harsh and snobbish on this film simply because of its un-EON state? I can perfectly understand not liking it on its own merits, but its still a Bond film, no?

    It would be above Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day, but below Moonraker -{ I don't know why I didnt include it, I didnt forget because I looked it up originally, I guess I just dont think of it as 'official'. And the fact I hated it! :p
    Now, they only eat rat.
  • SnowmanSnowman Posts: 1MI6 Agent
    First post here, and what a better way to rank-order the films of my favourite franchise!

    1. A View To A Kill - Roger Moore is actually my least favourite bond, but this film is obviously very strong and I enjoy it thoroughly. It has some outstanding action sequences and is so exciting from start to finish. Zorin is amazing too.

    2. Goldfinger - A true classic. I feel it introduced the true bond formula, and handled it magnificently. Also a fine performance by Sean, the best bond actor ever.

    3. You Only Live Twice - This film is awesome, and I love the japan locations. A fun bond film.

    4. From Russia With Love - Amazing film, and Sean gives a magnificent performance. The train fight is brilliant.

    5. Thunderball - Another Sean film, but he's my favourite bond, and this film has lots of excitement in it. I loved the serious threat of SPECTRE.

    6. On Her Majesty's Secret Serice - Lazenby was ok in the roll, but it's a shame as this is the only one he did, and it really was a brilliant film with a great, emotional ending.

    7. Dr No - The first, and a true classic. Sean is on top form, and Honey Rider is a great bond girl.

    8. Casino Royale - Saved the franchise. Emotional and brilliant story, cleverly written.

    9. Skyfall - Only seen it 3 times (Only ha!) so hard for me to rank, but the more I see it, the more I like it!

    10. Diamonds Are Forever - A little flawed in places, but hey, it's a connery film! And he is the best bond IMO, and I enjoy his performance lots in this.

    11. Goldeneye - Brosnan's best. Entered a bond for a different generation.

    12. The World Is Not Enough - Another good Brosnan entry. Decent story.

    13. The Living Daylights - Refreshing bond in Timothy Dalton. Very close to Fleming's portrayal. Good film, but weak villains.

    14. Licence To Kill - Again, Dalton is very good. The film is a little too gory though, not that that's a bad thing, but just different.

    15. Die Another Day - Had some cool elements. Halle Berry looked FINE. Some bad CGI though.

    16. Quantum Of Solace - Not bad to say the writers had a strike. But it does feel a little rushed in places.

    17. Tomorrow Never Dies - It's ok. But I just prefer Brosnan's other entries.

    18. For Your Eyes Only - Apart from AVTAK, I was never fond on Moore or his films. FYEO has some good scenes however, and a good, rounded story.

    19. The Spy Who Loved Me - The PTS is fabulous. But the rest of the film has a little too much comical relief.

    20. Octopussy - Too much comic relief, although it had an interesting plot.

    21. Live And Let Die - Moore is just not convincing in his fighting scenes. Kanaga's death was stupid. Solitaire was great though.

    22. Moonraker - Silly.

    23. The Man With The Golden Gun - Again, silly. But what makes things worse is the return of J W Pepper.
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    Sorry for asking, I know this is your first post, but... Where would NSNA rank?
  • JarvioJarvio EnglandPosts: 4,241MI6 Agent
    Snowman wrote:
    First post here, and what a better way to rank-order the films of my favourite franchise!

    1. A View To A Kill - Roger Moore is actually my least favourite bond, but this film is obviously very strong and I enjoy it thoroughly. It has some outstanding action sequences and is so exciting from start to finish. Zorin is amazing too.

    2. Goldfinger - A true classic. I feel it introduced the true bond formula, and handled it magnificently. Also a fine performance by Sean, the best bond actor ever.

    3. You Only Live Twice - This film is awesome, and I love the japan locations. A fun bond film.

    4. From Russia With Love - Amazing film, and Sean gives a magnificent performance. The train fight is brilliant.

    5. Thunderball - Another Sean film, but he's my favourite bond, and this film has lots of excitement in it. I loved the serious threat of SPECTRE.

    6. On Her Majesty's Secret Serice - Lazenby was ok in the roll, but it's a shame as this is the only one he did, and it really was a brilliant film with a great, emotional ending.

    7. Dr No - The first, and a true classic. Sean is on top form, and Honey Rider is a great bond girl.

    8. Casino Royale - Saved the franchise. Emotional and brilliant story, cleverly written.

    9. Skyfall - Only seen it 3 times (Only ha!) so hard for me to rank, but the more I see it, the more I like it!

    10. Diamonds Are Forever - A little flawed in places, but hey, it's a connery film! And he is the best bond IMO, and I enjoy his performance lots in this.

    11. Goldeneye - Brosnan's best. Entered a bond for a different generation.

    12. The World Is Not Enough - Another good Brosnan entry. Decent story.

    13. The Living Daylights - Refreshing bond in Timothy Dalton. Very close to Fleming's portrayal. Good film, but weak villains.

    14. Licence To Kill - Again, Dalton is very good. The film is a little too gory though, not that that's a bad thing, but just different.

    15. Die Another Day - Had some cool elements. Halle Berry looked FINE. Some bad CGI though.

    16. Quantum Of Solace - Not bad to say the writers had a strike. But it does feel a little rushed in places.

    17. Tomorrow Never Dies - It's ok. But I just prefer Brosnan's other entries.

    18. For Your Eyes Only - Apart from AVTAK, I was never fond on Moore or his films. FYEO has some good scenes however, and a good, rounded story.

    19. The Spy Who Loved Me - The PTS is fabulous. But the rest of the film has a little too much comical relief.

    20. Octopussy - Too much comic relief, although it had an interesting plot.

    21. Live And Let Die - Moore is just not convincing in his fighting scenes. Kanaga's death was stupid. Solitaire was great though.

    22. Moonraker - Silly.

    23. The Man With The Golden Gun - Again, silly. But what makes things worse is the return of J W Pepper.

    I am so, so pleased that you put AVTAK at the top! {[] A truly under-appreciated film indeed.

    I can't agree with your rankings on most of the other Moore films though... But still, nice to see another AVTAK fan on here. -{
    1 - LALD, 2 - AVTAK, 3 - LTK, 4 - OP, 5 - NTTD, 6 - FYEO, 7 - SF, 8 - DN, 9 - DAF, 10 - TSWLM, 11 - OHMSS, 12 - TMWTGG, 13 - GE, 14 - MR, 15 - TLD, 16 - YOLT, 17 - GF, 18 - DAD, 19 - TWINE, 20 - SP, 21 - TND, 22 - FRWL, 23 - TB, 24 - CR, 25 - QOS

    1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
  • perdoggperdogg Posts: 432MI6 Agent
    23. Quantum of Solace
    22. Skyfall
    21. Die Another Day
    20. Tomorrow Never Dies
    19. The World is Not Enough
    18. Casino Royale
    17. Goldeneye
    16. A View To A Kill
    15. Octopussy
    14. Licence to Kill
    13. Live and Let Die
    12. The Man with Golden Gun
    11. Diamonds Are Forever
    10. Goldfinger
    9. You Only Live Twice
    8. The Living Daylights
    7. Dr No
    6. Thunderball
    5. From Russia with love
    4. Spy Who Love me
    3. Moonraker
    2. For Your Eyes Only
    1. On her Majesty’s Secrey Service
    "And if I told you that I'm from the Ministry of Defence?" James Bond - The Property of a Lady
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    First of all, welcome to the group, Snowman. Secondly, A View To A Kill No. 1?!!!!!!!! Holy Cow!!!!! :))
    Snowman wrote:
    First post here, and what a better way to rank-order the films of my favourite franchise!

    1. A View To A Kill - Roger Moore is actually my least favourite bond, but this film is obviously very strong and I enjoy it thoroughly. It has some outstanding action sequences and is so exciting from start to finish. Zorin is amazing too.

    2. Goldfinger - A true classic. I feel it introduced the true bond formula, and handled it magnificently. Also a fine performance by Sean, the best bond actor ever.

    3. You Only Live Twice - This film is awesome, and I love the japan locations. A fun bond film.

    4. From Russia With Love - Amazing film, and Sean gives a magnificent performance. The train fight is brilliant.

    5. Thunderball - Another Sean film, but he's my favourite bond, and this film has lots of excitement in it. I loved the serious threat of SPECTRE.

    6. On Her Majesty's Secret Serice - Lazenby was ok in the roll, but it's a shame as this is the only one he did, and it really was a brilliant film with a great, emotional ending.

    7. Dr No - The first, and a true classic. Sean is on top form, and Honey Rider is a great bond girl.

    8. Casino Royale - Saved the franchise. Emotional and brilliant story, cleverly written.

    9. Skyfall - Only seen it 3 times (Only ha!) so hard for me to rank, but the more I see it, the more I like it!

    10. Diamonds Are Forever - A little flawed in places, but hey, it's a connery film! And he is the best bond IMO, and I enjoy his performance lots in this.

    11. Goldeneye - Brosnan's best. Entered a bond for a different generation.

    12. The World Is Not Enough - Another good Brosnan entry. Decent story.

    13. The Living Daylights - Refreshing bond in Timothy Dalton. Very close to Fleming's portrayal. Good film, but weak villains.

    14. Licence To Kill - Again, Dalton is very good. The film is a little too gory though, not that that's a bad thing, but just different.

    15. Die Another Day - Had some cool elements. Halle Berry looked FINE. Some bad CGI though.

    16. Quantum Of Solace - Not bad to say the writers had a strike. But it does feel a little rushed in places.

    17. Tomorrow Never Dies - It's ok. But I just prefer Brosnan's other entries.

    18. For Your Eyes Only - Apart from AVTAK, I was never fond on Moore or his films. FYEO has some good scenes however, and a good, rounded story.

    19. The Spy Who Loved Me - The PTS is fabulous. But the rest of the film has a little too much comical relief.

    20. Octopussy - Too much comic relief, although it had an interesting plot.

    21. Live And Let Die - Moore is just not convincing in his fighting scenes. Kanaga's death was stupid. Solitaire was great though.

    22. Moonraker - Silly.

    23. The Man With The Golden Gun - Again, silly. But what makes things worse is the return of J W Pepper.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • L JonesL Jones Posts: 131MI6 Agent
    Here is my ranking of the Bond films. The ranking is really based upon my preference, instead of any opinion on the quality of each film:



    1. On Her Majesty's Secret Service

    2. Casino Royale

    3. The Living Daylights

    4. For Your Eyes Only

    5. From Russia With Love

    6. Octopussy

    7. Thunderball

    8. Goldeneye

    9. The Spy Who Loved Me

    10. Quantum of Solace

    11.License to Kill

    12.The World Is Not Enough

    13. A View to a Kill

    14.You Only Live Twice

    15.Die Another Day

    16.Live and Let Die

    17.Moonraker

    18.Tomorrow Never Dies

    19.The Man With the Golden Gun

    20.Doctor No

    21.Skyfall

    22.Diamonds Are Forever

    23.Goldfinger
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    A unique & interesting list.
    I don't hold with many of your rankings, but variety is the spice of life! -{
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    For the upteenth time: Where is NSNA in those rankings? Or CR'67 for that matteR? Why were mentioning only the EON films?
  • The JohnsonThe Johnson Auckland, New ZealandPosts: 10MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    For the upteenth time: Where is NSNA in those rankings? Or CR'67 for that matteR? Why were mentioning only the EON films?

    I know in my case that I have never seen either of them. So I couldn't rank them. :#
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    For the upteenth time: Where is NSNA in those rankings? Or CR'67 for that matteR? Why were mentioning only the EON films?

    I know in my case that I have never seen either of them. So I couldn't rank them. :#
    Was it prejudice against non-EON Bond film that keeps you from seeing them?
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Just my opinion, they are both poor Bond films. :))
    I hate QOS But rate that higher than Both NSNA and CR 67.
    I can't understand the affection for NSNA it's so slow, I almost
    fell asleep watching it, and CR67 is too silly ( It's not even funny )
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    NSNA has superior performances (especially Connery, who gives his all for the first time since, ironically, TB), and decent first two acts. I can't say either about QOS.
  • The JohnsonThe Johnson Auckland, New ZealandPosts: 10MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    For the upteenth time: Where is NSNA in those rankings? Or CR'67 for that matteR? Why were mentioning only the EON films?

    I know in my case that I have never seen either of them. So I couldn't rank them. :#
    Was it prejudice against non-EON Bond film that keeps you from seeing them?

    Not at all. I just have never gone out of my way to watch them and they aren't anywhere near as prevalent in the shops and rental stores etc down here in New Zealand as the EON ones. If I saw one on the shelf I am sure I would pick it up. But I never have and therefore I've never seen either of them.
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    But you HAVE gone out of your way to see all other films, now didn't you?
  • The JohnsonThe Johnson Auckland, New ZealandPosts: 10MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    But you HAVE gone out of your way to see all other films, now didn't you?

    If going out of my way is buying them from a shop I am in or watching them when they are on TV, then I suppose so?
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    Why do you think Moonraker or The Man With The Golden Gun is more worth buying than Never Say Never Again?
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    I can't understand the affection for NSNA it's so slow, I almost
    fell asleep watching it,
    This is a LITTLE bit better....
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytZ7YxAva2Q
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    That helps a little, chrisisall. :D
    And NSNA has many good points,
    Bernie Casey as Leiter, and I love Edward Fox as M. :))
    I'm sure it has its fans, But it's not for me.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    But its a Bond film, and you haven't ranked it. Why?
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Good points, TP. I enjoyed NSNA probably more than you did, and the casting you mentioned are a couple of the movie's good points for me as well.
    That helps a little, chrisisall. :D
    And NSNA has many good points,
    Bernie Casey as Leiter, and I love Edward Fox as M. :))
    I'm sure it has its fans, But it's not for me.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • The JohnsonThe Johnson Auckland, New ZealandPosts: 10MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    Why do you think Moonraker or The Man With The Golden Gun is more worth buying than Never Say Never Again?

    I don't. It's just that all of the EON films are readily available to buy. Whereas I have never seen Casino Royale or Never Say Never Again in a shop.

    I have nothing against the films, and would watch them if I could. But I wouldn't know how to acquire them.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    Why do you think Moonraker or The Man With The Golden Gun is more worth buying than Never Say Never Again?
    I own TMWTGG, but I don't own MR or NSNA by choice- I'd never watch them.
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • Jimmy BondJimmy Bond Posts: 324MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    Why do you think Moonraker or The Man With The Golden Gun is more worth buying than Never Say Never Again?

    I don't. It's just that all of the EON films are readily available to buy. Whereas I have never seen Casino Royale or Never Say Never Again in a shop.

    I have nothing against the films, and would watch them if I could. But I wouldn't know how to acquire them.
    Fair enough - you didn't once give the cliuched "Well, its not EON Bond, so it doesn't count" BS, so I applaud you, sir. Sorry if it seemed like I grilled you - reread the posts of mine and kinda sounded like a dick. Sorry if you were offended.

    I will, however, not apologize for the blatant ignorance of NSNA in these films. The least this film deserves is to be aknwoledged for the Bond film that it is. Lets end this propagandistic BS on EON's part and accept this film as a legit Bond film, albeit not made by EON.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    NSNA IS a Bond film, how could it NOT be? Over the years I've seen it maybe 25 times. I actually gave it a rather glowing review in my college newspaper back in '83. But that was more for Connery than the actual film.
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
    #1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
  • The JohnsonThe Johnson Auckland, New ZealandPosts: 10MI6 Agent
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    Jimmy Bond wrote:
    Why do you think Moonraker or The Man With The Golden Gun is more worth buying than Never Say Never Again?

    I don't. It's just that all of the EON films are readily available to buy. Whereas I have never seen Casino Royale or Never Say Never Again in a shop.

    I have nothing against the films, and would watch them if I could. But I wouldn't know how to acquire them.
    Fair enough - you didn't once give the cliuched "Well, its not EON Bond, so it doesn't count" BS, so I applaud you, sir. Sorry if it seemed like I grilled you - reread the posts of mine and kinda sounded like a dick. Sorry if you were offended.

    I will, however, not apologize for the blatant ignorance of NSNA in these films. The least this film deserves is to be aknwoledged for the Bond film that it is. Lets end this propagandistic BS on EON's part and accept this film as a legit Bond film, albeit not made by EON.

    Not a worry mate!

    I agree with you, it is a Bond film and should be treated as such.
  • JarvioJarvio EnglandPosts: 4,241MI6 Agent
    Here's how I feel today:

    10/10
    1 - LALD
    2 - AVTAK
    3 - OP
    4 - FYEO
    5 - SF
    6 - LTK

    9/10
    7 - DN
    8 - GE
    9 - TLD
    10 - OHMSS

    8/10
    11 - TSWLM
    12 - FRWL
    13 - YOLT
    14 - TMWTGG

    7/10
    15 - GF
    16 - TWINE
    17 - TND

    6/10
    18 - CR
    19 - QOS
    20 - DAF
    21 - DAD
    22 - TB
    23 - MR

    I get significant enjoyment out of every bond film, just some more than others -{
    1 - LALD, 2 - AVTAK, 3 - LTK, 4 - OP, 5 - NTTD, 6 - FYEO, 7 - SF, 8 - DN, 9 - DAF, 10 - TSWLM, 11 - OHMSS, 12 - TMWTGG, 13 - GE, 14 - MR, 15 - TLD, 16 - YOLT, 17 - GF, 18 - DAD, 19 - TWINE, 20 - SP, 21 - TND, 22 - FRWL, 23 - TB, 24 - CR, 25 - QOS

    1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
  • L JonesL Jones Posts: 131MI6 Agent
    I only listed the EON Productions movies.
  • brilliantosbrilliantos Posts: 9MI6 Agent
    1. OHMSS
    2. Thunderball
    3. For Your Eyes Only
    4. The Spy Who Loved Me
    5. Dr. No
    6. Licence To Kill
    7. Goldeneye
    8. You Only Live Twice
    9. Octopussy
    10. Casino Royale
    11. The Living Daylights
    12. Live And Let Die
    13. From Russia With Love
    14. Never Say Never Again
    15. A View To A Kill
    16. Diamonds Are Forever
    17. Goldfinger
    18. The Man With The Golden Gun
    19. The World Is Not Enough
    20. Moonraker 8-)
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