Beginners Bond

DieAnotherDayDieAnotherDay Glasgow, ScotlandPosts: 460MI6 Agent
in The James Bond Films
Which Film would you show to somebody who had never seen a Bond film before but wanted to watch one for the first time?
Obviously you would show a fairly impressive Bond and not an extremely corny one.

I've got 4 I'm tied between - FRWL, LALD, GE and CR......and I think the last one just clinches it.
....and the best he ever managed was a sermon on the mount.

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  • Sir James MoloneySir James Moloney LondonPosts: 139MI6 Agent
    DieAnotherDay wrote:
    Which Film would you show to somebody who had never seen a Bond film before but wanted to watch one for the first time?
    Obviously you would show a fairly impressive Bond and not an extremely corny one.

    I've got 4 I'm tied between - FRWL, LALD, GE and CR......and I think the last one just clinches it.

    Very good choices although except for LALD, in my opinion, as it's perhaps the most unusual entry in the series.

    TSWLM would also be a very good shout, I think, as it has a bit of everything.
    1- CR. 2- OHMSS. 3- FRWL. 4- GF. 5- DN. 6- TLD. 7- SF. 8- TSWLM. 9- GE. 10- LTK.
    11- TB. 12- OP. 13- LALD. 14- TMWTGG. 15- FYEO. 16- YOLT. 17- TND. 18- QoS.
    19- TWINE. 20- AVTAK. 21- MR. 22- DAF. 23- DAD.
  • FiremassFiremass AlaskaPosts: 1,910MI6 Agent
    Goldfinger or The Spy Who Loved Me.
    My current 10 favorite:

    1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,112MI6 Agent
    edited April 2013
    i'd recommend Dr No as it is the first Bond film. It will get someone acclimatized to the Bond lifestyle. The script has rather dry one liners ("I think they were on their way to a funeral!").
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  • Rainier WolfcastleRainier Wolfcastle Posts: 484MI6 Agent
    Firemass wrote:
    Goldfinger or The Spy Who Loved Me.
    I suggested exactly the same two on this thread:
    http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/37782/best-007-outing-to-show-a-friend/

    GE would also be a good choice but, honestly, FRWL or CR wouldn't succeed to turn me into a Bond fan ... ;%
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Depends if it's to be an older classic, Then I'd go for
    Goldfinger, as it set the mold for what was to follow.
    TND is full of action, while CR would be the start of the
    Modern era. Although QOS is at least short so that could
    act as a tester. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • 007bond007bond Posts: 71MI6 Agent
    Casino Royale and Skyfall, the two bet Bond films you can't go wrong from there.
  • DieAnotherDayDieAnotherDay Glasgow, ScotlandPosts: 460MI6 Agent
    OHMSS would also be a cracking starter in many ways as well I feel, I watched it yesterday and enjoyed it thoroughly although I have to say the TERRIBLE rear projection shots and Lazenbys wooden acting to put me off of the film somewhat. Plus I don't think it has aged very well at all.
    ....and the best he ever managed was a sermon on the mount.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    As far as sound goes I think OHMSS was one of the first Films
    to have a "Part " stereo soundtrack, during the avalanche scene.
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • DieAnotherDayDieAnotherDay Glasgow, ScotlandPosts: 460MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    As far as sound goes I think OHMSS was one of the first Films
    to have a "Part " stereo soundtrack, during the avalanche scene.

    That scene was ridiculous :))
    ....and the best he ever managed was a sermon on the mount.
  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Firemass wrote:
    Goldfinger or The Spy Who Loved Me.

    Agreed. Other Bond films may have better villains or girls, but none of them combine all the classic elements better than Goldfinger or The Spy Who Loved Me, IMO.
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  • raptors_887raptors_887 CanadaPosts: 215MI6 Agent
    Any one of Skyfall, Goldeneye or Casino Royale. If you don't like any of those movies there is something wrong with you.


    But I guess some people prefer the older movies so for that person probably Goldfinger.
    1: Casino Royale 2: Goldeneye 3: Skyfall 4: Octopussy 5: Goldfinger 6: Tomorrow Never Dies 7: The World Is Not Enough 8: The Living Daylights 9: From Russia With Love 10: The Spy Who Loved Me
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Goldfinger for me, without a doubt.
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • Mr_OsatoMr_Osato Posts: 398MI6 Agent
    I would interestingly show him the spy who loved me. It had all the Bond ingredients:

    - a ski chase
    - a killer PTS
    - a gorgeous Bond girl
    - a villain who wanted world domination
    - a legenadry henchman
    - a car chase full of gadgets
    - the original M and Q
    - Ken Adam sets
    - exotic locations
    - Russia connection

    It is not my favourite Bond film, but it does have the complete package. The only thing missing is John Barry's music.

    Naturally, the viewer should than switch immediately to the Connery movies and OHMSS :)
    OHMSS, FRWL, DN, GF, CR, GE, SP, YOLT, TB, TSWLM, LALD, TLD, TND, FYEO, SF, MR, TMWTGG, TWINE, OP, AVTAK, DAF, LTK, QOS, DAD

    1. Connery 2. Craig 3. Brosnan 4. Dalton 5. Lazenby 6. Moore
  • Smiert-SpionamSmiert-Spionam Posts: 318MI6 Agent
    I think the first Bond films I remember watching as a wee nipper were GF/TSWLM/GE. All films which have that magic Bond forumla and some very memorable, classic scenes. I must hasten to add that these are not my favourite Bond films but my preferred films (CR/LTK/FRWL) are a bit more tough going for a first time viewer.
    Smiert Spionam
  • Rod SlaterRod Slater Posts: 41MI6 Agent
    Firemass wrote:
    Goldfinger or The Spy Who Loved Me.

    I would have answered Goldfinger without hesitation but I have that The Spy Who Loved Me would another great choice!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Or if you want to Keep the Bond movies to yourself, show
    him CR 67, :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Or if you want to Keep the Bond movies to yourself, show
    him CR 67, :))
    That would keep the "intruders" away for sure! :))
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • FiremassFiremass AlaskaPosts: 1,910MI6 Agent
    Just like any musical artist or band...you probably start with a hit song and then explore further.
    My current 10 favorite:

    1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
  • KKwheelchairKKwheelchair BathurstPosts: 153MI6 Agent
    Golden eye it is just a good starter Bond
    "You know what's great about you English Octopussy man I must seen that movie, Twice" -the simpsons
  • FiremassFiremass AlaskaPosts: 1,910MI6 Agent
    KKwheelchair wrote:
    Golden eye it is just a good starter Bond

    I normally would recommend Goldeneye, except the a first time viewer might be confused by all the lectures that Bond gets about not being politically correct etc.... a poor decision by the screenwriters IMO.. Each 007 film should stand alone without needing to watch any of the previous films. Aside from that quibble, I would rank Goldeneye alongside TSWLM and Goldfinger as the greatest, and most definitive of the Bond series.
    My current 10 favorite:

    1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
  • Nick37Nick37 Posts: 270MI6 Agent
    TSWLM, TLD, and Goldeneye would be among my firsties list, depending on who was watching them.
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