Then you have the Lotus Esprint, second only to the Goldfinger Aston as Bond's most iconic car and the whole submarine car is great. Plus it features the single greatest Bond stunt where he skis off the mountain and parachutes to safety. Other great scenes include the one where he tells Anna he killed her boyfriend and the brutal scene where he kills the bad guy who was holding onto his tie. Last but not least 'Nobody Does It Better' is the best Bond theme ever. Great videos though!!
I really like Live and Let Die. It was always on TV when I was a kid. It's so much fun, and I love the fight at the end. I think it should be said that the song from the spy who loved me "Nobody does it better" is very good.
Cinefiles nailed OHMSS: one of the very best of the Bond films, by any estimation. Edwin makes a great point about John Barry's score for OHMSS: one of the best of the whole Bond series. Great show fellas! Please keep making more videos and posting them here on RUclips.
the narrated version of OHMSS was done for ABC television in 1976, but the original version has been available for much longer than 10 or 15 years. I had the original cut on VHS in 1985.
The Bond series of shows is still my favourite Cinefiles. There was plenty of time for the discussion (no ticking clock this time) and I think the show works best when there are three members of the Cinefiles. I'm not saying that one member should be left out, but three people (whichever three) is the optimum number for everyone to get enough time to make their points. I agree with Mike about Connery possibly being in OHMSS and Bassy's song in Moonraker.
Growing up, before VHS, there was no narration in OHMSS that I remember. Could only see it on tv in the early 70's. Had a copy that I recorded off tv probably in 1980 and there was no narration.
What impressed me on OHMSS was that they were graphic enough to have a guy fall in front of the snow remover and have his blood and guts sprayed out with the snow. Pretty balsy for the 60's.
It's interesting because the ending of OHMSS was meant to be saved for the begining of Diamonds are Forever, as Lazenby was signed up for two Bond films, but because he was being awkard the producers decided to bring the ending forward for OHMSS then get rid of Lazenby after. Well this is what I was told, but I could be wrong.
Hi guys, love this. However, I was reading Roger Moore's book ''My Word Is My Bond'' and in the book Moore writes that the producers offered Lazenby a seven picture deal and he turned it down. Lazenby claims he was asked back and he turned it down. He says that he got some bad advise from his agent who told him that the Bond frachise was dead. So Lazenby went on to do The Man From Hong Kong.
I've noticed that a lot the Roger Moore era tried to follow and/or touch upon the then hot movie/film genre whether it's Blaxploitation films like SHAFT (LALD), martial arts films like ENTER THE DRAGON (TMWTGG), JAWS (TSWLM), STAR WARS (MR), or RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (OP). FYEO was obviously made the way it was to counteract the criticisms of how over-the-top MR took the franchise, while AVTAK could be considered the '80s version of GOLDFINGER.
Both Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan were I believe, about 43 when they did their first Bond movies. Daniel Craig was about 38 when he did CASINO ROYALE.
Lazenby was very good as Bond. The problems mounted during the film because of the British press hounding him about Connery comparisons, Hunt was more interested in his director status than really directing, Broccoli kept calling George close peg (male model dig)(and any man worth his salt would get pissed off at that, Telly Savalas thought he was the star- probably pushing George into feeling he had to throw weight back- AND the incredibly bad decision to insert George Baker's vocal into the Coat of Arms disguise. And as huge a fan as I am of Connery on an array of film choices, his Bond would have fit the falling in love part this film required. Despite the problems that arose, Diana Rigg and Lazenby really looked like two people falling in love. Lazenby's fight sequences were great- and his quips were good too. I think, for my money, next to Connery, he has been the best at conveying what the part (a persona part) requires. As Michael Reed (the DOP on the film) stated 'accurately'- the part needed the darkness of a Jack Palance and suave of Cary Grant. He had that in spades. Peter Hunt was a great editor- the true greatness of the film is in the combination of Willy Bognar's ski sequences- the areial work of the cameraman who hung in space beneath the helicopter, the fight sequence and action teams (Vic Armstrongs first outing in the stuntwork) and Lazenby. The guy had to believable as Bond and he was/is. No wood or chocolate here, Lads.
on her majesty's secret service is one of my favorite. diamonds forever is okay live and let die is great man with the golden gun sucks spy who loved me great
I agree Bond facts seem to change. I thought Thunderball was suposed to be the first Bond. A screen play was written and then shelved and later would become Never say Never Again.
Broccoli and Saltzman, offered Lazenby six more movies after Majesty's, so you're wrong there guys, they did want to work with him again, six times again to be precise.
Good video, but I would strongly argue with you on the value of this film. Fpr me it's easily one of the top 3 best Bond films ever. Yes, the bad guy is weak, but everything else is perfect. Jaws is right up there with OddJob and Red Grant as the best henchemen, XXX is a great bond girl imo, and the first of the 'Female James Bond' characters that you would later see in TND and DAD. Femme Fatale Naomi has more character in 1 wink than most Bond girls show in a whole film.
@Jack The Film Fanatic That's because it's a Bond film that is not for everyone. On one hand it has coherent story and tone and it is compentently made. On the other hand it is out of this world and silly. Kinda like Goldfinger. Clever but campy at the same time.
@Jack The Film Fanatic That's because Edwin has nostalgia for DAF and he likes Connery as an actor. Like I said. TSWLM is a Bond that is not for everyone. It is a campy Bond done right, like Goldfinger for example. I think it deserves to be regared as one of the best. Some people prefer more realistic Bond and other enjoy camp more. I'm person who can appreciate both sides of the same coin if done right.
Some interesting reviewing choices, guys- and some good takes. But OHMSS is the best of the series. It has a really good story, it takes its time telling it and Lazenby was good as Bond. Connery remains the template for Bond but he had crafted a Bond that couldn't have fallen in love, Connery was bored by then and Lazenby's unease, inexperience and his dealing with the nonsense that was going on with the press, with Broccoli and with Hunt's interest with everything but actually helping him personally, is what defeated his return. His so called arrogance came as a result of people surrounding him who seemed to downplay the importance of him as the new Bond. I personally think he would have been the second best Bond (and still is, in my opinion) if he had done Diamonds and Live and Let Die (we'll never know)... but the film is great and George deserves better notice.
In other words: for a person who so joyfully points out how one claims to be an expert, and how one should know what they are talking about, should step back and ask if they don't have their facts in check, nor if they've actually been paying attention to what's being said on the show. In any case, IF you feel so compelled in your approach, it only betrays the fact that you have nothing better to do in your life. Try going outside and getting some fresh air.
And you're an expert? Explain how... and what "facts" did we get wrong (actually, yeah, there were some gaffes there. And, no, Eric never claimed to be a Bond expert -- that was Mike's tongue in cheek introduction of him). However, one of the groups in these eps actually knows the assistant editor (worked with Peter Hunt), has held the original screenplays in his hand and has heard all sorts of stories from a source he may trust more than current PR verbiage, supposed film historians, etc....
You do realize that the "facts" regarding the Bond films change every five years, right? FIrst Thunderball was never meant to be the first Broccoli/Salzman flick. Then it was "considered." And it's only very recently that Richard Burton's name came out as a contender for the role. Or that Howard Hawks was gonna' do HIS take on Casion Royale with Cary Grant. Next we'll find out that Dr. No was an error, they originally wanted to make a Sam Spade film or somethin' and they lost the rights....
I'm not defending MOONRAKER, I think it's crap, but before they actually go into space, it's a regular Bond movie. Yes, it copied THE SPY WHO LOVED ME down to the female pilots getting killed in both films, albeit Bond kills the first one and the other is killed by dogs, but it is still in both. Jaws is turned into comedy relief... crap! You guys didn't even go over the whole Lana Wood and Jill St. John coincidences in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER... missed opportunity.
I only saw On Her Majesty's Secret Service once when I was like 10-11 years old and I hated it. Mostly because of Lazenby, which sucked compared to Connery. And I thought Diana Rigg was ugly as hell. But after hearing you guys I guess it's worth a second viewing.
I wish I could say something good about the film, but its just boring. Ever worse, they remake it a couple of years later as Moonraker, which is the worst James Bond film. I consider it an unwatchable mess. For my complete thoughts on the Moonraker, see James Bond part 3.
"OHMSS" is my favorite "Bond" film and is the best film from the series.
It might be your favorite "Bond" film, but it is NOT the best one.
No, he was right. It is.
Then you have the Lotus Esprint, second only to the Goldfinger Aston as Bond's most iconic car and the whole submarine car is great.
Plus it features the single greatest Bond stunt where he skis off the mountain and parachutes to safety.
Other great scenes include the one where he tells Anna he killed her boyfriend and the brutal scene where he kills the bad guy who was holding onto his tie.
Last but not least 'Nobody Does It Better' is the best Bond theme ever.
Great videos though!!
I really like Live and Let Die. It was always on TV when I was a kid. It's so much fun, and I love the fight at the end. I think it should be said that the song from the spy who loved me "Nobody does it better" is very good.
Cinefiles nailed OHMSS: one of the very best of the Bond films, by any estimation. Edwin makes a great point about John Barry's score for OHMSS: one of the best of the whole Bond series. Great show fellas! Please keep making more videos and posting them here on RUclips.
The Spy who loved me was as the first bond movie i have seen. The white Lotus was fantastic.
So agree on the score for OHMSS - Good you mentioned it. The score is awesome.
the narrated version of OHMSS was done for ABC television in 1976, but the original version has been available for much longer than 10 or 15 years. I had the original cut on VHS in 1985.
The Bond series of shows is still my favourite Cinefiles. There was plenty of time for the discussion (no ticking clock this time) and I think the show works best when there are three members of the Cinefiles. I'm not saying that one member should be left out, but three people (whichever three) is the optimum number for everyone to get enough time to make their points. I agree with Mike about Connery possibly being in OHMSS and Bassy's song in Moonraker.
Growing up, before VHS, there was no narration in OHMSS that I remember. Could only see it on tv in the early 70's. Had a copy that I recorded off tv probably in 1980 and there was no narration.
What impressed me on OHMSS was that they were graphic enough to have a guy fall in front of the snow remover and have his blood and guts sprayed out with the snow. Pretty balsy for the 60's.
It's interesting because the ending of OHMSS was meant to be saved for the begining of Diamonds are Forever, as Lazenby was signed up for two Bond films, but because he was being awkard the producers decided to bring the ending forward for OHMSS then get rid of Lazenby after. Well this is what I was told, but I could be wrong.
Great reviews! Upload more; I canna get enough :P!
Hi guys, love this. However, I was reading Roger Moore's book ''My Word Is My Bond'' and in the book Moore writes that the producers offered Lazenby a seven picture deal and he turned it down. Lazenby claims he was asked back and he turned it down. He says that he got some bad advise from his agent who told him that the Bond frachise was dead. So Lazenby went on to do The Man From Hong Kong.
I've noticed that a lot the Roger Moore era tried to follow and/or touch upon the then hot movie/film genre whether it's Blaxploitation films like SHAFT (LALD), martial arts films like ENTER THE DRAGON (TMWTGG), JAWS (TSWLM), STAR WARS (MR), or RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (OP). FYEO was obviously made the way it was to counteract the criticisms of how over-the-top MR took the franchise, while AVTAK could be considered the '80s version of GOLDFINGER.
Both Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan were I believe, about 43 when they did their first Bond movies. Daniel Craig was about 38 when he did CASINO ROYALE.
you look at the guy and go "Good God" jump cut... LOL
A very good discussion. Look forward to next part. Agree OHMSS was best Bond film.
Lazenby was very good as Bond. The problems mounted during the film because of the British press hounding him about Connery comparisons, Hunt was more interested in his director status than really directing, Broccoli kept calling George close peg (male model dig)(and any man worth his salt would get pissed off at that, Telly Savalas thought he was the star- probably pushing George into feeling he had to throw weight back- AND the incredibly bad decision to insert George Baker's vocal into the Coat of Arms disguise. And as huge a fan as I am of Connery on an array of film choices, his Bond would have fit the falling in love part this film required. Despite the problems that arose, Diana Rigg and Lazenby really looked like two people falling in love. Lazenby's fight sequences were great- and his quips were good too. I think, for my money, next to Connery, he has been the best at conveying what the part (a persona part) requires. As Michael Reed (the DOP on the film) stated 'accurately'- the part needed the darkness of a Jack Palance and suave of Cary Grant. He had that in spades. Peter Hunt was a great editor- the true greatness of the film is in the combination of Willy Bognar's ski sequences- the areial work of the cameraman who hung in space beneath the helicopter, the fight sequence and action teams (Vic Armstrongs first outing in the stuntwork) and Lazenby. The guy had to believable as Bond and he was/is. No wood or chocolate here, Lads.
Moore was 45 when he started playing Bond and about 58 when he quit.
on her majesty's secret service is one of my favorite.
diamonds forever is okay
live and let die is great
man with the golden gun sucks
spy who loved me great
Can you guys do a show on films based on Highsmith's Ripley books?
I agree Bond facts seem to change. I thought Thunderball was suposed to be the first Bond. A screen play was written and then shelved and later would become Never say Never Again.
I think it's as close to a real film as you can get in the Bond Universe.
Broccoli and Saltzman, offered Lazenby six more movies after Majesty's, so you're wrong there guys, they did want to work with him again, six times again to be precise.
Good video, but I would strongly argue with you on the value of this film. Fpr me it's easily one of the top 3 best Bond films ever.
Yes, the bad guy is weak, but everything else is perfect. Jaws is right up there with OddJob and Red Grant as the best henchemen, XXX is a great bond girl imo, and the first of the 'Female James Bond' characters that you would later see in TND and DAD. Femme Fatale Naomi has more character in 1 wink than most Bond girls show in a whole film.
TOTALLY AGREE WITH U GUYS
"I'm not a fan of the next one either"
*closes window*
@Jack The Film Fanatic That's because it's a Bond film that is not for everyone. On one hand it has coherent story and tone and it is compentently made. On the other hand it is out of this world and silly. Kinda like Goldfinger. Clever but campy at the same time.
@Jack The Film Fanatic That's because Edwin has nostalgia for DAF and he likes Connery as an actor. Like I said. TSWLM is a Bond that is not for everyone. It is a campy Bond done right, like Goldfinger for example. I think it deserves to be regared as one of the best. Some people prefer more realistic Bond and other enjoy camp more. I'm person who can appreciate both sides of the same coin if done right.
@Jack The Film Fanatic I don't think Edwin dislikes Moore that much. He praised FYEO 1981 after all.
Some interesting reviewing choices, guys- and some good takes. But OHMSS is the best of the series. It has a really good story, it takes its time telling it and Lazenby was good as Bond. Connery remains the template for Bond but he had crafted a Bond that couldn't have fallen in love, Connery was bored by then and Lazenby's unease, inexperience and his dealing with the nonsense that was going on with the press, with Broccoli and with Hunt's interest with everything but actually helping him personally, is what defeated his return. His so called arrogance came as a result of people surrounding him who seemed to downplay the importance of him as the new Bond. I personally think he would have been the second best Bond (and still is, in my opinion) if he had done Diamonds and Live and Let Die (we'll never know)... but the film is great and George deserves better notice.
moore was 45 when he started in LALD and is 3 years older than connnery
whats happened to these guys all of there videos date back 8 yrs or older have they retired?
In other words: for a person who so joyfully points out how one claims to be an expert, and how one should know what they are talking about, should step back and ask if they don't have their facts in check, nor if they've actually been paying attention to what's being said on the show. In any case, IF you feel so compelled in your approach, it only betrays the fact that you have nothing better to do in your life. Try going outside and getting some fresh air.
8:47 made me laugh so hard
Do not forget ...Baron Zamedi
And you're an expert? Explain how... and what "facts" did we get wrong (actually, yeah, there were some gaffes there. And, no, Eric never claimed to be a Bond expert -- that was Mike's tongue in cheek introduction of him). However, one of the groups in these eps actually knows the assistant editor (worked with Peter Hunt), has held the original screenplays in his hand and has heard all sorts of stories from a source he may trust more than current PR verbiage, supposed film historians, etc....
You do realize that the "facts" regarding the Bond films change every five years, right? FIrst Thunderball was never meant to be the first Broccoli/Salzman flick. Then it was "considered." And it's only very recently that Richard Burton's name came out as a contender for the role. Or that Howard Hawks was gonna' do HIS take on Casion Royale with Cary Grant. Next we'll find out that Dr. No was an error, they originally wanted to make a Sam Spade film or somethin' and they lost the rights....
19:35 - it was jw pepper
Eric is a ultimate Bond fan! Guy in the right?! What a fuck is doing here?
I think the 007 series has finally run out of steam.
1:08 On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Although it was released in Christmas 69, it made most of its money in 1970...
God these replies are a pedants dream!
you should really be more aware of your screen time
Klaus Hergesheimer.
I have to say Eric Cohen is gorgeous in this.
I'm not defending MOONRAKER, I think it's crap, but before they actually go into space, it's a regular Bond movie. Yes, it copied THE SPY WHO LOVED ME down to the female pilots getting killed in both films, albeit Bond kills the first one and the other is killed by dogs, but it is still in both. Jaws is turned into comedy relief... crap!
You guys didn't even go over the whole Lana Wood and Jill St. John coincidences in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER... missed opportunity.
More I watchin', more I bored by a guy on the right..are you on drugs, man? Arguin with Eric (in the middle)? C'mon!!!
lol You are so lost :) TSWLM is the best Bondfilm ever! Did you actually watch the film?
I only saw On Her Majesty's Secret Service once when I was like 10-11 years old and I hated it. Mostly because of Lazenby, which sucked compared to Connery. And I thought Diana Rigg was ugly as hell. But after hearing you guys I guess it's worth a second viewing.
I wish I could say something good about the film, but its just boring. Ever worse, they remake it a couple of years later as Moonraker, which is the worst James Bond film. I consider it an unwatchable mess. For my complete thoughts on the Moonraker, see James Bond part 3.
I really really hate R.W. Pepper. Good god...
Eric Cohen!! The Bond Man!! I stop watchin this becouse of this two "experts"
Live and Let Die sucked. It didn't feel like a Bond movie.
I hate Diamonds are forever so much
OHMSS is absolutly horrible. There's nothing good about it. Other than Bond being married and his wife dying.