The ball Bond lands in is a rubbish idea. Norwegian special forces experimented with landing by parachute on the helicopter pad on oil rigs. That would have been something!
Shane Rimmer as Tom- possibly the same guy he played in YOLT? Again, I like to think so
TB2- Scott Tracy!
I think he may have contributed to some of the voice work for the helicopter attack on the oil rig later, too. Sounds like him, anyway. In Scott Tracy mode.
I also suspect he's one of the guys opening the tunnel where Bond is with a rat
Blofeld's irritation with Metz contrasts well with his enjoyment of Bond's company (until he too grows "suddenly ... tiresome").
Blofeld's pretence to Metz that his goals are ultimately benevolent, rather than pecuniary, perhaps calls back comically to Savalas' 'with-a-difference' goal to retire with amnesty in OHMSS (as opposed to extortion).
Critics and material I don't need. I haven't changed my act in 53 years.
Blofeld's oil rig is a big nothing compared to the volcano set
I feel sorry for them. Fort Knox and the Volcano before, Atlantis and Drax’s Space Station in the future. The rig does seem a bit, platform? In comparison.
The superimposed bee sting effects on he helicopters ar naff too. ESP compared to YOLT with Nellie.
This is Thunderbird 2, how can I be of assistance?
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James in ball approaching rig
(Looks deflated). I was cracking a joke....
Timecheck for Gymkata - although I'm sure we're all a minute or two out of sync
I also suspect he's one of the guys opening the tunnel where Bond is with a rat
Blofeld's henchmen are scratching their heads thinking what did we do to deserve this?
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Blofeld's pretence to Metz that his goals are ultimately benevolent, rather than pecuniary, perhaps calls back comically to Savalas' 'with-a-difference' goal to retire with amnesty in OHMSS (as opposed to extortion).
Other than Whyte's penthouse the sets are underwhelming.
And I'd love to see an oil rig used again as a location, but in a tense (then spectacular fashion). And it should be big like this one:
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I feel sorry for them. Fort Knox and the Volcano before, Atlantis and Drax’s Space Station in the future. The rig does seem a bit, platform? In comparison.
The superimposed bee sting effects on he helicopters ar naff too. ESP compared to YOLT with Nellie.
Tiffany starts out great and gradually becomes a disapointign character. And the oil platform action scene is disapointing.
Was there something more lavish planned for this climax? I feel there must have been, although I can't remember what.
Saltzman's Battle of Britain used the same technique on Messerschmitts.
Bond was to follow Blofeld on a balloon, then they fight on a salt mine.
Agreed, the first half is better than the seocnd