SPECTRE. Not forming a break away sub-committee with TP and LR you understand, just happened to fall at an opportune time.
There are parts of that film that I love and are spot on, other parts frustrating (all discussed before so won't list again). Mrs Red Kind always watched and enjoyed it despite picking up on some plot holes.
SPECTRE. Not forming a break away sub-committee with TP and LR you understand, just happened to fall at an opportune time.
There are parts of that film that I love and are spot on, other parts frustrating (all discussed before so won't list again). Mrs Red Kind always watched and enjoyed it despite picking up on some plot holes.
I'm in this small club too. SPECTRE is flawed, but I'm entertained by it.
The lnternational Brotherhood for Assistance of Spectre Persons
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When it’s good, it’s very good. I wish they had spent more time on character development and less time on slapstick chase scenes. They’ll do a 20 minute boat chase, but only a brief 5 second fight with Baron Samedi? *sigh*
My current 10 favorite:
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
YOLT on its final bounce on ITV4 - they overlap a bit.
While watching this one must take into account the lost Bond film of 1966. Aimed to capitalise on the smash success of Thunderball, this budget romp actually started filming with Sean Connery but the two-months' footage - and all reference to the film - has been buried by the Broccolis. It concerned a Spectre plot to unleash a pandemic on the West from its hideout in the Far East. Successful, the upshot would have left our hero Bond holed up in his Chelsea pad, drinking wine and being unable to exercise or go out and investigate. Entitled Lockdown, it was due to be released in the summer of 1966 and required Connery's Bond to put on a lot of weight, but it was shelved as news of the upcoming Casino Royale prompted a rethink on their minimalistic plot.
Sadly, Connery continued his weight gain into the filming of YOLT - another reason for his being disgruntled with the producers.
While watching this one must take into account the lost Bond film of 1966. Aimed to capitalise on the smash success of Thunderball, this budget romp actually started filming with Sean Connery but the two-months' footage - and all reference to the film - has been buried by the Broccolis. It concerned a Spectre plot to unleash a pandemic on the West from its hideout in the Far East. Successful, the upshot would have left our hero Bond holed up in his Chelsea pad, drinking wine and being unable to exercise or go out and investigate.
Blimey, that's one hell of an opus. Like Shakespeare but funnier.
On reflection, the lockdown analogy for YOLT is not too off, as Connery was hemmed in by Bond fans in Japan and could hardly really go out much for a run or anything, and it's a very sedentary film for him. So no wonder he put on weight, but as someone observes on another thread, it is a bit odd that for his last two EON bonds he is quite out of shape, more so surely than for any other films he did around the same time, like Shalako or The Anderson Tapes.
YOLT may have a refreshingly respectful attitude to the Far East and its ways, but in contrast it has a somewhat patronising tone towards women that would not be out of place for a UK Health Secretary. Then again, maybe that is to appeal to the sexist attitudes in Japan, much as today fans might pander to China sensibilities. It is one thing that drags the film and it is also hard to see that Connery is in his 30s.
One flaw: with Little Nellie, the chase is predictable, perhaps more so by the fact that John Barry's score was bumped out in favour of the standard James Bond theme as requested by editor Peter Hunt. Another thing: the autogyro is introduced, we see it take off, see it fly, see the action scene and it is over. It's better when a cool thing is introduced that we get to savour the expectation a bit, as with the Aston Martin or Lotus Esprit. You need a couple of scenes without it, or with it doing the usual stuff while we enjoyably anticipate the bit when the gadgets get unleashed, there's none of that here.
During lockdown, we decided it would be the perfect opportunity for our son, aged 9, to see all the Bond movies. He has seen a few before and particularly likes TMWTGG.
His views:
DN - ok but not enough action - enjoyed it a lot more from arriving at Crab Key.
FRWL - First half is slow but he loved it from the train sequence onwards.
GF - Loved the car and thought Oddjob was menacing. Best so far.
TB - Seen before - and this now tops the list, full of action. Laughs so much at “I think he got the point” )
Mrs CHB likes DN best.
I am fortunate to have seen all the movies upon release in the cinema, but my recollection of DN is sparse, only the spider scene really sticks in my memory from that first viewing. I remember it more from the double bill with FRWL in I think 1965.
Looking forward to YOLT next which my son has seen before and likes very much.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
DAF on ITV4 last night - or much of it. Great fun. Hard to make sense of really and it doesn't matter - it's the jokes, the elan.
They cut the pts bit where he whips of her bra and tries to throttle her. Just as well, really. DAF is a bit like that - jovial and good humoured but with the darkness you might expect after the Vietnam-influenced late 60s where it's clear dreams were going to dust. Other nasty moments include the dead Shady and the lift fight.
YOLT. I love this one but a cinema viewing is required to get the pure spectacle of the whole thing. Sean is looking a bit more worn than in TB but I don’t get the oft mentioned “lazy performance “, l think he’s fine. Lots to recommend including Aki my favourite Bond girl.
Son of CHB loves this one too, his third viewing.
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
TND on Itv4, been a while since I watched this (3+ years) an enjoyable Bond romp and much like, but I was struck how much the stealth ships interior resembled the death star, and how there are a few non sensical elements, like Wai Lins chain being held tight despite the entire Stealth boat being blown to bits, Stampers super human strength picking up Bond with one hand etc. I'm sure it's just me, but TB and FRWL that I watched earlier this week were more enjoyable and have aged better.
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I had them all on VHS, then most of them on DVD and now ....
They show them enough on the ITV channels for me to get my fill.
There are parts of that film that I love and are spot on, other parts frustrating (all discussed before so won't list again). Mrs Red Kind always watched and enjoyed it despite picking up on some plot holes.
I'm in this small club too. SPECTRE is flawed, but I'm entertained by it.
Top secret meeting next Tuesday, in our tip top secret Headquarters
Of the high street, behind TESCO's and beside the Re-cycling Glass
containers, bring your own Buckfast
" I don't listen to hip hop!"
I watched LALD a couple days ago on blu-ray
When it’s good, it’s very good. I wish they had spent more time on character development and less time on slapstick chase scenes. They’ll do a 20 minute boat chase, but only a brief 5 second fight with Baron Samedi? *sigh*
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
Looks pretty vintage nowadays but always gives me chills when I watch it.
The only two movies featuring the Acrostar
and the crocodile submarine
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
So true ! How could I have forgotten this one ? Shame on me 8-) 8-) 8-)
Roger Moore 1927-2017
I did notice the sound was slightly off in the latter scenes tonight
While watching this one must take into account the lost Bond film of 1966. Aimed to capitalise on the smash success of Thunderball, this budget romp actually started filming with Sean Connery but the two-months' footage - and all reference to the film - has been buried by the Broccolis. It concerned a Spectre plot to unleash a pandemic on the West from its hideout in the Far East. Successful, the upshot would have left our hero Bond holed up in his Chelsea pad, drinking wine and being unable to exercise or go out and investigate. Entitled Lockdown, it was due to be released in the summer of 1966 and required Connery's Bond to put on a lot of weight, but it was shelved as news of the upcoming Casino Royale prompted a rethink on their minimalistic plot.
Sadly, Connery continued his weight gain into the filming of YOLT - another reason for his being disgruntled with the producers.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
On reflection, the lockdown analogy for YOLT is not too off, as Connery was hemmed in by Bond fans in Japan and could hardly really go out much for a run or anything, and it's a very sedentary film for him. So no wonder he put on weight, but as someone observes on another thread, it is a bit odd that for his last two EON bonds he is quite out of shape, more so surely than for any other films he did around the same time, like Shalako or The Anderson Tapes.
YOLT may have a refreshingly respectful attitude to the Far East and its ways, but in contrast it has a somewhat patronising tone towards women that would not be out of place for a UK Health Secretary. Then again, maybe that is to appeal to the sexist attitudes in Japan, much as today fans might pander to China sensibilities. It is one thing that drags the film and it is also hard to see that Connery is in his 30s.
One flaw: with Little Nellie, the chase is predictable, perhaps more so by the fact that John Barry's score was bumped out in favour of the standard James Bond theme as requested by editor Peter Hunt. Another thing: the autogyro is introduced, we see it take off, see it fly, see the action scene and it is over. It's better when a cool thing is introduced that we get to savour the expectation a bit, as with the Aston Martin or Lotus Esprit. You need a couple of scenes without it, or with it doing the usual stuff while we enjoyably anticipate the bit when the gadgets get unleashed, there's none of that here.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
During lockdown, we decided it would be the perfect opportunity for our son, aged 9, to see all the Bond movies. He has seen a few before and particularly likes TMWTGG.
His views:
DN - ok but not enough action - enjoyed it a lot more from arriving at Crab Key.
FRWL - First half is slow but he loved it from the train sequence onwards.
GF - Loved the car and thought Oddjob was menacing. Best so far.
TB - Seen before - and this now tops the list, full of action. Laughs so much at “I think he got the point”
Mrs CHB likes DN best.
I am fortunate to have seen all the movies upon release in the cinema, but my recollection of DN is sparse, only the spider scene really sticks in my memory from that first viewing. I remember it more from the double bill with FRWL in I think 1965.
Looking forward to YOLT next which my son has seen before and likes very much.
They cut the pts bit where he whips of her bra and tries to throttle her. Just as well, really. DAF is a bit like that - jovial and good humoured but with the darkness you might expect after the Vietnam-influenced late 60s where it's clear dreams were going to dust. Other nasty moments include the dead Shady and the lift fight.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
I'm watching YOLT at this moment.
Son of CHB loves this one too, his third viewing.
Roger Moore 1927-2017