WHEN are YOU going to outgrow this "Bond" Thing???

chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
in General James Bond Chat
My Dad used to like Bond movies, but now he's well into his eighties, and has little use for them. I suppose in somewhat the same way I have little use for teenage sex comedies, although I can still have a good laugh with one when one pops up.
But I liked Bond movies when I was too young to consider shagging a Bond Girl, I like them now that I am Bond's age in MR & NSNA, and I expect that when I am really old and decrypted, I shall enjoy them then as well.

So, when will YOU grow up & leave all this foolishness behind? ?:)
Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
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  • JarvioJarvio EnglandPosts: 4,241MI6 Agent
    Probably when I die
    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
  • GordoLeiterGordoLeiter Posts: 462MI6 Agent
    When the movies become boring to me. Which has never happened yet
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    ...I've actually thought about this before. When? I guess when women are no longer interesting to me, when i stop enjoying a good cigar with a good glass of Hobglobin, when I get tired of poker, when I'm done with cognac and red wine, when women become boring, when wearing a fine bespoke suit becomes a drag, when minidresses and miniskirts make me yawn...so, never :D
  • BIG TAMBIG TAM Wrexham, North Wales, UK.Posts: 773MI6 Agent
    I was mad keen on Bond up to 1984 after which my interest lapsed a bit. I was a stroppy teen & thought Bond a bit passe, but then the recasting & subsequent release of THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS rekindled my interest.

    The early '90s saw me watching Bond less frequently on video & telly, but the release of GOLDENEYE once more piqued my interest & I've remained keen as mustard ever since. In fact, I'm probably more invigorated over the release of SKYFALL than I've ever been.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Jarvo wrote :
    Probably when I die

    I agree, I got into Bond as kid around 11 or 12.
    So it's been a big part of my life, ( I've just turned 48 )
    I might complain about the films from time to time, when I
    think they've messed up, But I doubt I'll ever Outgrow them. :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • zaphodzaphod Posts: 1,183MI6 Agent
    For me a lot depends on Skyfall. If Bond is just 100% pure badass, running through walls and an invincible killing machine then I'll probably leave it alone, as I find that dull.Bond must be more than that and for me so far the jury is out.
  • Napoleon PluralNapoleon Plural LondonPosts: 10,427MI6 Agent
    Tricky one this. For the complainers among us, a bad film can wed us more fully than a good one, which is not a good personality trait I admit. So if you're the sort of person who leaves lengthy rants rather than leave well alone, there's no getting away from it.

    Of course, if you still like the old movies then there's no reason to go off Bond, but you could argue the recent films have no relation if you don't actually like them, but they give the impression the Bond of yore is still going. For some of us they bear as much relation as the modern Christmas does to your Christmases as a kid, but it's easy to forget that.
    "This is where we leave you Mr Bond."

    Roger Moore 1927-2017
  • BodieBodie Posts: 211MI6 Agent
    About 5 minutes after I die but safe in the knowledge that my kids are both big Bond fans and will carry on the tradition.
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    I have been a Bond fan since 1973 and will always remain a fan of the films from Doctor No to Casino Royale, whatever the future brings.

    There were certain scenes of graphic and/or tasteless nature that disturbed me in Quantum of Solace. Such as the killing of Slate, Bond dumping Mathis' body in a skip, and the attempted rape scene. If more of this sort of thing occurs on a regular basis then I would have to seriously consider whether to carry on watching. Fortunately, it looks like Skyfall is a return to classic Bond, so hopefully there will be nothing to disturb me.
    Moore Not Less 4371 posts (2002 - 2007) Moore Than (2012 - 2016)
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    when will i stop being a bond fan?

    "either when AJB doen't want me* or the good lord does" B-)

    *this has probably already happened.
    'Force feeding AJB humour and banter since 2009'
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,175MI6 Agent
    I wasn't a Bond fan until about 2005, so who knows? My guess is the old films and books will allways interest me, but if the new movies becomes just another action movie I might stop taking an interest in them.
  • StrangewaysStrangeways London, UKPosts: 1,469MI6 Agent
    Never never never!

    Bond is with me at all times. I introduce myself surname first, I wear suits and I also love nice hotels and restaurants. I am also a bit of an action man in that I gym hard, like watersports and keep fit. I live in Central London not far from the King's Road and I have a string of romantic liaisons. The one love of my life didn't die on our wedding day but we are no longer together and I think of them often.

    The Bond films will always be a part of me. My friends know that, my family knows that...and oddly enough so do I.
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    In a word - never!
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • DEFIANT 74205DEFIANT 74205 Perth, AustraliaPosts: 1,881MI6 Agent
    To an extent I already have ...

    I don't watch Bond films anywhere near as frequently as I used to. A long time ago, I read every single Fleming novel in order and found them intriguing. It got to the stage where I could memorise lines from the novels! But lately, being in law school has dampened my enthusiasm for reading any more than I absolutely have to, and my "spare time" has all but disappeared.
    "Watch the birdie, you bastard!"
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    DEFIANT 74205 wrote:
    To an extent I already have ...

    my "spare time" has all but disappeared.
    :#

    I'd say ditch the law thing, then. :007) :))
    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
  • Mark HazardMark Hazard West Midlands, UKPosts: 495MI6 Agent
    Blackleiter wrote:
    In a word - never!
    Totally agree, started with the books aged about 10, am 60 this year and no sign of outgrowing him yet.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Mark Hazard wrote:
    Blackleiter wrote:
    In a word - never!
    Totally agree, started with the books aged about 10,
    When the first movie came out? Whoah... :D
    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
  • GordoLeiterGordoLeiter Posts: 462MI6 Agent
    Jarvio wrote:
    Probably when I die

    Unless Heaven has a movie theatre with non stop showings :P
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    GordoLeiter wrote:
    Jarvio wrote:
    Probably when I die

    Unless Heaven has a movie theatre with non stop showings :P
    Well, it's HEAVEN, isn't it??? :v
    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
  • GordoLeiterGordoLeiter Posts: 462MI6 Agent
    Heaven : Non stop showings of Bond films
    Hell : Endless loop of the Mayday/Bond sex scene from AVTAK
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    GordoLeiter wrote:
    Hell : Endless loop of the Mayday/Bond sex scene from AVTAK
    You've BEEN there?!?!?!?!
    :))
    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
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Nice to see another old timer like me hanging in there! -{
    Mark Hazard wrote:
    Blackleiter wrote:
    In a word - never!
    Totally agree, started with the books aged about 10, am 60 this year and no sign of outgrowing him yet.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • HalconHalcon Zen TemplePosts: 487MI6 Agent
    GordoLeiter wrote:
    Heaven : Non stop showings of Bond films
    Hell : Endless loop of the Mayday/Bond sex scene from AVTAK
    :))

    ...I actually found Mayday's back on that scene to be rather attractive, rather...silky... :D
  • JarvioJarvio EnglandPosts: 4,241MI6 Agent
    For me, heaven would be any scene with Honey Rider in a bikini.
    And hell would be the DAD parasailing scene followed by the Moonraker space laser battle, alternating between the 2 forever lol.

    To further elaborate my earlier post - I have 'cooled down' on bond many times in my life, in which months, or maybe even a year, would pass where I'm not bothered about watching any of my DVD's. But then I get obsessed again in 'phases'. I am like this with everything though - not just bond, but my other favourite films, TV shows, music, games, etc etc.

    I am definitely in the bond zone at the moment. I've recently re-watched all the films, and Skyfall is coming soon, so that will feed my obsession.

    So in short, bond will always be with me.... even if I'm not in 'the bond zone', bond is still there to always come back to whenever I feel like it.
    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
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Bloody Hell !, I must be the only one here who actually lusts after Grace Jones.
    I'd love to pull up to her Bumper. :)
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • GordoLeiterGordoLeiter Posts: 462MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Bloody Hell !, I must be the only one here who actually lusts after Grace Jones.
    I'd love to pull up to her Bumper. :)

    :o
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    I must be the only one here who actually lusts after Grace Jones.
    No, there is another.

    And it's not your twin sister... :))
    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
  • GordoLeiterGordoLeiter Posts: 462MI6 Agent
    chrisisall wrote:
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    I must be the only one here who actually lusts after Grace Jones.
    No, there is another.

    And it's not your twin sister... :))

    Oh chris i didnt know you felt that way about ol Roger Moore. :))
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    GordoLeiter wrote:
    Oh chris i didnt know you felt that way about ol Roger Moore. :))
    He's pretty.
    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
  • superadosuperado Regent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,654MI6 Agent
    Bond is still on my mind, practically on a daily basis ...as part of my routine Internet surfing, some books I read casually (I have Syd Cain's "Not Forgetting James Bond" on my bedside, etc. etc. However, can you believe it that I haven's watched a Bond movie in all of 2012, and maybe for more than a year? Of course, my Bond movie dry spell will be broken by Skyfall in a few weeks, but my lack of Bond movie viewing is a sign of just not having enough time in any given week to do so.
    "...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
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