George Lazenby
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I think george Lazenby is a good bloke , I think he is really honest about his time as james bond and he must have alot of regrets. And at the time sean connery was a big act to follow I think most people would have had a hard time.ive watched interviews of him on YouTube and you can see from these that he must be kicking him self.he was young and nieve but the British public was too and so was sean connery to a certain extent as even he didn't think the bond films would last this long.ohmss is a fantastic film and I think George did a fantastic job ! Its one of the best and George should be proud.
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Although even he admits, he did act the "Diva" at times.
Pitty he didn't get to do a few more. I do think he would
of improved as an Actor.
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I think his inexperience was a bonus, he brought a raw edge to Bond with a touch of innocence and vulnerability which was refreshing highlighted in the scene when he's pursued by the bad guys and
can see no way out until Tracy appears out of nowhere to rescue him. OHMSS is a brilliant film
and would stand alone as a fine boy's own adventure even if it wasn't a Bond film. I had the pleasure
of seeing it on the big screen ten years ago and it was utterly breathtaking. The ski scenes were terrific and I don't think they've ever been bettered. I wish George had done a
few more Bonds. I love seeing his interviews on various DVDs. He comes across as a genuine gentleman
who made a big mistake. He must rank just behind Sir Rog as an ambassador for Bond as he seems to
hold an admiration for Bond after all these years. Long live OHMSS and, Mr Lazenby, I salute you.
yes, unfotunatly we will never know how good old Lazzers would have been,
a fine Bond non the less
-Casino Royale, Ian Fleming
He's involved in some great fight scenes with Jimmy Wang Yu (who replaced Bruce Lee in the project after Bruce's death)
At one stage in the final fight George's clothes caught fire for real and filming continued much to his displeasure
He went from being on top of the world as Europe's top model to becoming James Bond and then 4-5 years later he had to move back to Australia and move in with his mother because he was dirt poor
He then ultimately turned his life around, made his money back and became a success story. The Bond thing is something I feel haunts him though he never really had a chance to show how he would be as Bond outside of OHMSS. He did a few commercials and some episodes on TV where he appeared as a "Bond like character" but I think he must hate himself for not doing 1-2 after OHMSS
Someone said that Lazenby reminds them of the ambassador for Bond along with Sir Roger and I totally agree with that. Roger and George are the only two Bond's who go around and meet the Bond fans and they're the only two who seem to be genuine fans of the character and series
My only complaint is that George has seemingly forgot his roots. I'd love for him to be doing the autograph circuit here in Australia and doing his best to help Australian film and television. He would get so much work here if he wanted it since he's probably going to go down in history as the only Australian to actually play Bond
And OHMSS is a fantastic film, for me the perfect blend of all the best elements in the series: strong and believable storyline, the most menacing villain, probably the most realistic and appealing heroine, no overemphasising on gadgets, great fights and stunts not too OTT.
Also Lazenby should be appreciated because he wasn't an actor but he can act really good. OHMSS is a good film, because Bond in it is like the one created by Fleming. Lazenby can show the character of Bond, but still is the agent who loves women (the scenes with visiting girl in mountains, with the same words to each one...
I really regret that Laznby played in only one film, also that Dalton played in only two. I think that best actors who played Bond are the most unappreciated. They both could show the agent created by Fleming, they both look good, and they both were unlucky and has made the wrong decision.
In any case I think that George Lazenby was very unlucky, but he has lots of fans who know he was the real, brilliant James Bond, 007. We are with him. OHMSS one of best Bond films.
http://commanderbond.net/
I would totally attend that if I had a spare few thousand in the bank for a vacation
All in all, OHMSS remains in my top 3 Bond movies, simply because it follows the perfect Fleming novel. Lazenby did a good job in the key scenes: death of Tracy, proposal of Tracy, the action scenes... A great movie.
1. Connery 2. Craig 3. Brosnan 4. Dalton 5. Lazenby 6. Moore
You make a really good point here.Judged with 20x20 hindsight his decision looks like a really Dumb move, but at the time it may not have been that off base. I certainly parted company with the Movies until Dalton came into the picture, however they managed to be very commercially successful films without me. :007)
yeah taste is a strange thing isnt it? Apparently Jaws was made an ally to Bond, due that an 8 year old wrote the director how much he liked Jaws, but why wasnt he a friend of Bond?
A. why does a director read letters of 8 year olds
B. why does he even listen to their advice?
But.....: Moonraker was one of the most succesful Bond movies ever! ind you, I like Moonraker as a guilty pleasure, but it is of course rediculous and a far cry from OHMSS or FRWL as a movie. But money talks, especially in Hollywood.
The Lazenby/Connery Bond was indeed dead after OHMSS. But the character Bond lived on... Lazenby misinterpreted the power of the character, but was correct about the fact that true spy movies where a has been, also of course because there was no real Fleming material left to be filmed.
1. Connery 2. Craig 3. Brosnan 4. Dalton 5. Lazenby 6. Moore
Article + video
How George Lazenby Bluffed His Way to Bond
http://www.etonline.com/movies/133518_George_Lazenby_James_Bond_Interview/
Roger Moore 1927-2017
It appears that George Lazenby has penned his autobiography and it is due to be published on the 23rd May. Currently priced at £14.44, Amazon UK.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Lazenby/dp/184605902X
George and Chris look like they've already had a few drinks
It might have been a good time to ask George who killed JFK !
And somewhere in the world four other guys are wryly thinking: "For all the cash, and all the fame, and all the fawning, I was never James Bond in the way they were."
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