- Cannot think of really anything iconic here. Maybe the car park chase
Oh come on now! Sitting there downing vodka shots waiting for a firefight? CLASSIC!!!
Definitely a nice moment and also the killing of Kauffman was great. But Iconic? No, when I think of iconic, I think of moments/scenes that also the random movie viewer would recollect instantly.
Doesn't mean I have no love for TND though. I like it a lot.
" ah the new walther, I'll have to ask q to get me one of these"
The most iconic moments are: the introduction of Bond in Dr. No, The introduction of Honey Ryder in Dr.No, Jill Masterson Covered in gold paint in Goldfinger, Bond strapped to the laser table in Goldfinger, and Bond's ski jump in The Spy Who Loved Me.
I know there are key moments throughout each film that fans of the series will know well, however in terms of cinema history and the general public, these 5 moments are easily the most iconic.
Also the gun barrel is incredibly iconic and I would say, the most iconic image related to James Bond.
I would say the shot in the back to Dent "You've had your 6" might squeak into the top 5. But good list.
"That's a Smith & Wesson, and you've had your six..." Then shooting Professor Dent, and finishing him off in the back. Casually stripping the silencer afterwards and not even getting up from playing cards...
That was the cold side of Bond, and try as they might it has never been replicated since. Not even with Craig and his scissors in Port Au Prince.
I'd respectfully disagree that it's never been replicated. What about the scene in CR where Bond shoots Dryden in his office very coldly?
"Yes...considerably."
That's cold! -{
Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
line of a Bond movie? For me its gotta be The first time we ever heard those immortal words Bond.... James Bond. The lighting of the cigarrette as sean said it was sublime imo.
I think this is for me also and better than all other actor first lines as 007 I have seen. There are some films I have not seen yet so I might change my mind.
"That's a Smith & Wesson, and you've had your six..." Then shooting Professor Dent, and finishing him off in the back. Casually stripping the silencer afterwards and not even getting up from playing cards...
That was the cold side of Bond, and try as they might it has never been replicated since. Not even with Craig and his scissors in Port Au Prince.
I'd respectfully disagree that it's never been replicated. What about the scene in CR where Bond shoots Dryden in his office very coldly?
"Yes...considerably."
That's cold! -{
Sadly, the stylisation of that scene takes away the impact compared with the stark realism of Connery's scene. I think Campbell messed up the PTS because of that.
Sadly, the stylisation of that scene takes away the impact compared with the stark realism of Connery's scene. I think Campbell messed up the PTS because of that.
I'd have to agree. I'm sure he thought it was really clever to show it going from B&W to color as Bond becomes a double-0, but to me it comes off as trying too hard. In fact the entire movie was like a message shouting "Bond is high art now people!"
Sadly, the stylisation of that scene takes away the impact compared with the stark realism of Connery's scene. I think Campbell messed up the PTS because of that.
I'd have to agree. I'm sure he thought it was really clever to show it going from B&W to color as Bond becomes a double-0, but to me it comes off as trying too hard. In fact the entire movie was like a message shouting "Bond is high art now people!"
Yes! All of Craig's films have had this problem in one way or another. Sometimes stylisation is cool, but even then it tends to date the movies and can come off as gimmicky. Like the split screens in The Thomas Crown Affair. You can't get away with that now without it being a joke, even though it worked for 1968. I prefer storytelling that doesn't resort to gimmicks.
Outside of the obvious, I think the most iconic line isn't really a one liner, but the last exchange between Bond and 006:
"For England, James?"
"No. Fore me."
Granted, "Bond, James Bond" and "Shaken, not stirred" are undoubtedly the most iconic lines in the franichise and in movie history, but that quick little exchange is probably the greatest single moment in Bond films and one of my favourite in any film period.
The iconic image... a bit tougher. I think Goldfinger's laser scene is in the discussion as well as the already mentioned tie straightening by Brosnan. But again, the one that has impacted me the most is either the above scene or the final shot in CR with Craig in the suit holding the gun. It just stuck with me.
Top Ten Bond - 10:Goldfinger 9:Thunderball 8:The Spy who Loved Me 7:For Your Eyes Only 6: Casino Royale 5:The Man with the Golden Gun 4:Quantum of Solace 3:Licence to Kill 2:Goldeneye 1:The Living Daylights
"Bond, James Bond," which is pretty ironic considering he only said it that way because the lady introduced herself as "Trench, Sylvia Trench."
I think it's the introduction of James Bond that's iconic, and people mistook the line for being what was special rather than the whole scene. It's not like James Bond was the first person to ever introduce himself that way.
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I would say the shot in the back to Dent "You've had your 6" might squeak into the top 5. But good list.
I'd respectfully disagree that it's never been replicated. What about the scene in CR where Bond shoots Dryden in his office very coldly?
"Yes...considerably."
That's cold! -{
Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
Sadly, the stylisation of that scene takes away the impact compared with the stark realism of Connery's scene. I think Campbell messed up the PTS because of that.
Bond: Pierce Brosnan Villain: Hugo Drax Girl: Pam Bouvier
Yes! All of Craig's films have had this problem in one way or another. Sometimes stylisation is cool, but even then it tends to date the movies and can come off as gimmicky. Like the split screens in The Thomas Crown Affair. You can't get away with that now without it being a joke, even though it worked for 1968. I prefer storytelling that doesn't resort to gimmicks.
"For England, James?"
"No. Fore me."
Granted, "Bond, James Bond" and "Shaken, not stirred" are undoubtedly the most iconic lines in the franichise and in movie history, but that quick little exchange is probably the greatest single moment in Bond films and one of my favourite in any film period.
The iconic image... a bit tougher. I think Goldfinger's laser scene is in the discussion as well as the already mentioned tie straightening by Brosnan. But again, the one that has impacted me the most is either the above scene or the final shot in CR with Craig in the suit holding the gun. It just stuck with me.
I think it's the introduction of James Bond that's iconic, and people mistook the line for being what was special rather than the whole scene. It's not like James Bond was the first person to ever introduce himself that way.