No Time To Die is definitely one of the very best Bond films. It represents the times perfectly, and the storytelling is brilliant. The action is great, and the story is certainly not predictable when compared to others. The links to previous Bond films is really good, and the character developments are great. The only problem is that some of the scenes are a bit slow, and the humour doesn't always land properly.
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Spectre
(I) (2015)
The Perfect Bond Film
16 September 2021
Spectre is the best Bond films there is. It has some excellent action, like the plane flight and train scene. The characters that are brought into this film like C, Mr. Hinx and Madeleine are great and help the story get to its conclusion. The locations like London, Italy, Austria and Morocco all build the scenery really well and are all utilised really well. Overall, the film is really great and there is nothing about it I don't love.
Skyfall
(2012)
Excellent in almost every way
4 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Skyfall was the film which celebrated 50 years of the Bond franchise. The action is incredible in so many scenes, whether it is the beginning in Istanbul, in the middle at China, or towards the end in Scotland. The story is very clear to understand, and doesn't waste any time in allowing a story to begin quickly and continue at a good pace. Skyfall is definitely one of the very best Bond films, and is brilliant every time you watch it.
Quantum of Solace
(2008)
Incredibly underrated
19 August 2021
Quantum Of Solace one of the most underrated Bond films there is. It has lots of action, and some great characters. The locations are also great, and add to the dark tone of the film. While it is very good, there is a lot of action and it rarely seems to stop, and the villain is not one of the strongest or scariest. Despite these, the film has some very strong point and is a great one to watch.
Casino Royale
(2006)
Spectacular
11 August 2021
Casino Royale is one of the strongest films in the entire James Bond franchise. It has strengths in terms of the story, action, acting and so many more things. Daniel Craig does a brilliant job in taking the character in a new dimension which was very much needed. The action scenes like the Miami Airport chase and the chase on the cranes make an excited pace which is very welcoming. The only issue is that the scenes involving the Poker game can go on for a bit too long, but other than that, it is an incredibly surprising film and a real one to watch.
Die Another Day
(2002)
Has Some Strengths, But Lots Of Weaknesses
26 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Die Another Day has some very good and interesting parts to it. In my opinion the scenes set in Cuba and North Korea in the first half are good and are some of the strongest in the film. The scenes in Iceland begin well, but the end of it is very silly with the invisible car and the melting lake and particularly the surfing. The CGI while new and inventive is not brilliant in several scenes. Pierce Brosnan and Halle Berry make a great couple though and are very strong together, and make the film much stronger.
The World Is Not Enough
(1999)
Terribly Underrated
14 July 2021
The World Is Not Enough is ranked as one of the weakest of any of the Bond films, but it does have many positives. The action is very strong in this one, like the caviar factory and the ski chase. Pierce Brosnan is joined by two very good actors to be the villains, and are some of the vest in the franchise. The locations are good, and it gives the films a different dimension, particularly in terms of the role of M. It is badly underrated, and is a great film, but just has some issues in the actual story.
Tomorrow Never Dies
(1997)
A fantastic Bond film which is undervalued
6 July 2021
Tomorrow Never Dies had to take over from the success of GoldenEye. Most fans would argue GoldenEye is the stronger of the two, but after watching this film I think Tomorrow Never Dies is better. The villain played by Jonathan Pryce is one of if not the most evil one there has ever been. Michelle Yeoh's Wai Lin is strong and has great character, and Pierce Brosnan is fantastic in it. The action if strong, perhaps slightly weaker than GoldenEye, however the story of this is much better in my opinion. Overall, this is a great film and is an excellent one to watch.
GoldenEye
(1995)
A very good film that represents the 1990s well
17 January 2021
GoldenEye had to bring the Bond franchise into the 1990s. With new Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, who does a great job at showing undiscovered dimensions to the character, the film is able to bring new action which makes the film successful. With such a great actor playing the villain, it sets a darker tone to the film, which is helped by the tone of many other scenes. The locations is yet again very good, such as St. Petersburg. Overall, it is a new twist, but is very successful.
Licence to Kill
(1989)
A dark change with an exciting twist
31 December 2020
Licence To Kill is probably the most different of any Bond film there has ever been. It tries to be as dark and dangerous as some of the other films of that time, and it does it successfully. The villains are some of the best, and really pose a threat that other Bond films don't explore enough. The action is strong, and it definitely has some great locations to add to the feel of the film. Timothy Dalton creates a great duo with Robert Davi, and are both great throughout the film. What tends to let it down though is that some of the scenes are a bit too slow and don't grip you as much as many of the other scenes do.
The Living Daylights
(1987)
A good film, but not one of the best Bond films
23 December 2020
The Living Daylights is a very different Bond to all that came before, and all that came after. Timothy Dalton brings a new feel to the role which is excellent. The action is better than it has been for some time. The story is incredibly difficult to understand the first time though, but it is strong nonetheless. The music score is also very strong. If the story was better then it is possible that it would be rated higher, but because of this weakness it has to be eight. However, the locations such as Morocco and Austria are all very good and bring a dark feel to the film, which is good.
A View to a Kill
(1985)
Incredibly Under-rated
22 December 2020
A View To A Kill commonly comes under as one of Roger Moore's weakest Bond films, however in my opinion, that is completely wrong. It is one of the most best of his films. The action is stronger than many previous films, the music is good and the locations such as France and San Francisco. Roger Moore is great as a Bond actor, especially down to the fact he is 57. Christopher Walken makes a fantastic and one of the very best villains. Overall, there are some bits which are a bit slow, but lots of it is exciting, strong and thrilling.
Never Say Never Again
(1983)
Not Brilliant, But Good
11 December 2020
Never Say Never Again is considered by most people to not be a James Bond film in its own right. It has Sean Connery in, who is very impressive in this film. The action is quite good, but not exceptional. The locations such as the Bahamas and France look very good and are very effective. However, the music score is not as good as many other Bond films, and some of it seems to be a bit immature. Overall though, it is good, but just not excellent.
Octopussy
(1983)
Not one of the strongest
11 December 2020
Octopussy had to take over from a very strong predecessor, and it doesn't add up. There are many great places in the film, like India and Germany, however the story is quite tough to understand and the action is fairly weak in some places. Roger Moore is still great as Bond, and Maud Adams and Louis Jourdan are both great actors. The final part of the film seems to go on for far too long too. However, it is very entertaining for the first half, and the music is good by John Barry.
For Your Eyes Only
(1981)
Almost all you want to see in a Bond film
9 December 2020
For Your Eyes Only is one of the best Bond films, and certainly one of Roger Moore's best ones. It has everything you want to see in a bond film. It has water, snow, heat and grass, and everything in between. The story may be a little bit hard to understand, but the action and acting is fantastic. The music score is one of the best of any other Bond film. The lack of gadgets is helpful in seeing it as a pure adventure film. It is fantastic, and well worth a watch.
Moonraker
(1979)
Good, but not great
3 December 2020
Moonraker had a tough job after being the film to take after The Spy Who Loved, me and on all accounts it was a very successful film. The special effects are great in this, but some parts of the story let it down. It isn't as exciting in many cases, and the action isn't as strong. The villain is played very well, but seems to be weaker than others, and the story seems very far-fetched, even for a Bond film. However, there are positives such as the scenes in Brazil, and it is overall strong.
The Spy Who Loved Me
(1977)
A Classic Bond
23 November 2020
The Spy Who Loved Me is certainly one of the very best Bond films. It had some great locations like Egypt and Italy. Roger Moore is on top form, and is probably his best performance. The music is very good, and the action is strong. Sometimes it is a bit flat, but it makes up for it mostly with some other excellent scenes. The villain may not be one of the best, but the henchman Jaws is probably the best from any film. It is definitely one to watch.
The Man with the Golden Gun
(1974)
One of Roger Moore's best
16 November 2020
The Man With The Golden Gun is a strong Bond film, which seems to struggle to ever be ranked towards the top. There are very strong aspects of this film though. There is a great car chase, which has one of the best stunts ever. Roger Moore and Christopher Lee make a very good hero and villain. The story is enjoyable, and some places, such as Thailand and China are brilliant and have great scenery. However, there are some jokes which aren't very necessary, and there are some times where the film becomes a bit flat. Overall though, it is a very good film.
Live and Let Die
(1973)
A Strong Entry
16 November 2020
Live And Let Die is a very strong film, and has many positives with it. Roger Moore begins his Bond journey on a very good note, with a strong story, great action and fantastic locations. Jane Seymour plays a great character, and Yaphet Kotto plays a very good villain. There is some great action, and some of the stunts are incredible for the 1970s. Overall, it is a very. Good film.
Diamonds Are Forever
(1971)
Great Location, But Poor Story
5 November 2020
Diamonds Are Forever had the return of Sean Connery, which was a huge crowd-pleaser. It takes on a different tone than any other Bond before it, having a lot of humour in it too. The actors and characters are all good, but by far the best thing about it are the locations. Places such as Las Vegas are fabulous, and are incredible to watch. However, the problem with this is the story. There are times where it can drag a bit, and some scenes where they don't go on for long enough. Despite this, it is still a great film, and has some unique aspects to it.
A Shame George Lazenby Didn't Do Any More
1 November 2020
On Her Majesty's Secret Service has changed opinions over time. It is now seen as one of the very best, but that certainly wasn't the case when it was first released. It boasts very good actors such as Diana Rigg and Telly Savalas, and George Lazenby is very good, even though that isn't necessarily a widespread belief. It has great locations such as Portugal and Switzerland and is very faithful to the great book by Ian Fleming. The action is mostly good, but is sped up far too often. There are some bits which aren't catching, and it can sometimes to difficult to follow. Overall though, it is a very strong film.
You Only Live Twice
(1967)
Very Entertaining
25 October 2020
You Only Live Twice takes James Bond to Japan, where he had never gone before. The film is home to one of the best sets in Bond history (the inside of the volcano). The villain Blofeld is one of the very most liked villains in any Bond film. The scenery of Japan is fabulous, and the action is also mostly very good. One of very few problems with this film is that in the middle it can drag, however it is fairly simple to follow.
Thunderball
(1965)
Under-rated
19 October 2020
Thunderball is the most successful Bond film of all time, and watching it you can see why. The water choreography is amazing, however it can go on for too long. The action is good, especially the junkanoo scene. The acting and the characters are all strong, and the story is fairly easy to follow. The locations such as the Bahamas are all great, and it brings classic Bond scenery. As a film, it isn't the very best, but still a fantastic movie.
Goldfinger
(1964)
Classic
16 October 2020
Goldfinger is one of the very best Bond films there are, and probably the best of all of Sean Connery's. The classic action and gadgets are all in it, and there is a suitable amount of humour. Sean Connery, Honor Blackman and Gert Frobe are all great. It is fairly truthful to the book, but there are some good differences. Locations such as the USA and Switzerland are both very strong too. Overall, it is one of the best Bond films, and certainly worth watching.
From Russia with Love
(1963)
One of the very best Bonds
12 October 2020
From Russia With Love is considered one of the very best Bond films. Unlike most of the Bond films, it hasn't got a huge amount of action, but the actual story is very good. It is very clear to understand, and the actors in it are very good (particularly Sean Connery and Robert Shaw). The locations such as Istanbul are all fabulous and make it much more majestic. It is definitely one of the very best Bonds.
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