Bond Films in One Sentence

IcePak · December 2018

Can you describe each Bond film in one sentence?

For example:

THUNDERBALL
Thunderball's lack of tension, erratic pace, and prolonged underwater sequences mar what is otherwise an enjoyable romp that showcases the classic style of Bond's playboy lifestyle in some beautiful locations with some memorable characters and demonstrates why Connery is the quintessential Bond.

YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE
You Only Live Twice is an over-the-top adventure set in Japan that sacrifices substance for spectacle on an epic scale.

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
The clever humour and return of Sean Connery don't make up for the the weak plot, lacklustre climax, and drab Las Vegas setting, meaning Diamonds Are Forever comes across as not only a low budget attempt to recapture the glory of Goldfinger, but also a near-spoof of the series.

MOONRAKER
An attempt to cash in on the Star Wars phenomenon of the 1970s, Moonraker overdoes the spectacle and humour to make up for an outlandish plot.

TOMORROW NEVER DIES
An action-packed film that rarely lets up, Tomorrow Never Dies' still pertinent story provides Pierce Brosnan a few moments to add emotional depth to Bond while remaining the cool, suave hero who can survive any situation.

Manxman · December 2018

The first topic I created on here was almost identical, so I'll simply repeat my comments:

Dr No
“A little rough around the edges, and not as good as the book, but still very good.”
4/5
From Russia With Love
“Classic book becomes a classic film, despite the toned-down Donovan Grant and Rosa Klebb.”
4/5
Goldfinger
“Epitomises the series – Connery at the peak of his powers.”
4/5
Thunderball
“The underwater scenes are slow-moving, but otherwise it’s another brilliant Bond.”
4/5
You Only Live Twice
“It spawned some terrible imitations, but this is blockbusting camp fun at its finest.”
4/5
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
“The very best of Bond – Fleming-esque and virtually flawless.”
5/5
Diamonds Are Forever
“Sean Connery ISN’T James Bond!”
2/5
Live And Let Die
“Bond meets Blaxploitation with a fascinating plot – everybody wins.”
4/5
The Man With The Golden Gun
“It’s a Bond film – but where’s the excitement?”
2/5
The Spy Who Loved Me
“You Only Live Twice remade – even camper, but every bit as good.”
4/5
Moonraker
“Bond meets Star Wars with a laughable plot – everybody loses.”
1/5
For Your Eyes Only
“The OHMSS references are no accident – classic Bond is back.”
5/5
Octopussy
“The most underrated Bond film – even contains some contemporary politics plus some funny jokes.”
5/5
Never Say Never Again
“Oh, please do.”
2/5
A View To A Kill
“Has Goldfinger’s plotline, but none of its panache.”
2/5
The Living Daylights
“A silly car and cello chase aside, this is the serious Bond I love.”
4/5
Licence To Kill
“Just how serious do you like your serious Bond?”
4/5
Goldeneye
“Never liked Diamonds Are Forever the first time around.”
2/5
Tomorrow Never Dies
“The most boring Bond – makes TMWTGG look like a nailbiter.”
1/5
The World Is Not Enough
“As good as the Brosnan era ever got – so only moderately good.”
3/5
Die Another Day
“Special effects 1, genuine thrills 0.”
2/5
Casino Royale
“A first-rate film, but Daniel Craig is totally miscast.”
4/5
Quantum Of Solace
“A fascinating character study – but not a brilliant Bond film.”
2/5
Skyfall
"The most thought-provoking Bond film, and among the most beautifully filmed."
4/5
Spectre
"A Roger Moore film starring Daniel Craig."
3/5

Barbel · December 2018

Here's Manxman's thread: https://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/33809/bond-in-a-sentence/

Please continue there, and I'll close this one.

Bond Films in One Sentence

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