James Bond...

MenaceMartin · 12-03-2009, 04:23 PM

So, i'm listening to some of the good old James Bond themes and thought i'd see what you guys think were the best films/actors/themes?

I'm a huge fan of James Bond. As a kid i always playing with toy guns pretending to be 007. (I was a kid, what d'ya expect?).

Anyways for me, out of all the films, the one that will always stick with me as a favourite is "Goldeneye". It basically sparked my initial interest in Bond (i was 6), (of course along with the immensely amazing N64 game), and have seen it so many times i can say any line out of the movie on demand

The actors who play Bond, again, i'd say Pierce Brosnan is my favourite, aswell as Roger Moore.

Now for the music. A tough one. I love the Living Daylights theme as much as the Goldeneye theme, but i'd say A View To A Kill is probably one of the best too.

So, discuss, any of you guys fans of the more original bonds? Or the more modern?

leftyguitarman · 12-03-2009, 04:39 PM

Goldeneye was the movie that got me into Bond. I was playing the game on N64 with all my friends around seven or eight years old. I still have that game in my N64 plugged into the TV next to me.

My favorite Bond was Sean Connery, and the first couple movies were the best. Dr. No is my favorite by far.

Jaypee319 · 12-03-2009, 04:47 PM

I'm kinda one foot in one foot out with old vs new... getting a bit deeper into the older films, though.

"No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die."

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Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Goldeneye was the movie that got me into Bond. I was playing the game on N64 with all my friends around seven or eight years old. I still have that game in my N64 plugged into the TV next to me.

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oh man, Goldeneye takes me way back... esp. the N64 game.. good times, especially w/ pwning my friends with the golden gun

Kate033 · 12-03-2009, 04:53 PM

What gal doesn't love James Bond!

Can't top Sean Connery!

I didn't expect to like Daniel Craig until I saw Casino Royale. Thought he did an excellent job. One of the nice things about the holiday season is they tend to run a lot of Bond marathons on tv. Nice to fall asleep to when nothings on!

Love Cleese as Q too.

jonesy · 12-03-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Goldeneye was the movie that got me into Bond. I was playing the game on N64 with all my friends around seven or eight years old. I still have that game in my N64 plugged into the TV next to me.

My favorite Bond was Sean Connery, and the first couple movies were the best. Dr. No is my favorite by far.

Bond, James Bond...nobody said it like Sean Connery did

I played golden eye on 64 when it first came out. The BIG HEAD Mode was always fun

All the James Bond movies were good IMO, I can play a lot of the riffs on my guitar and I liked the Huge guy with the metal teeth as well

leftyguitarman · 12-03-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaypee319

oh man, Goldeneye takes me way back... esp. the N64 game.. good times, especially w/ pwning my friends with the golden gun

I used to play Golden Gun with my buddy and I would always stomp his ass when he had the golden gun. I have never been that great at video games, but when it comes to GoldenEye, I will beat anyone.

Shit, I might have to go play that game right now. I haven't touched it in months.

KSG_Standard · 12-03-2009, 05:09 PM

The only BAD Bond was George Lazenby...there have been some cheesy Bond movies over the years, but overall it's been a pretty entertaining bunch of movies. I thought that Peirce Brosnan was a better Bond than even Sean Connery.

Agave_Blue · 12-03-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MenaceMartin

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The actors who play Bond, again, i'd say Pierce Brosnan is my favourite, aswell as Roger Moore.

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You're young aren't you? All the old folks know that Sean Connery is the real James Bond.

Duane24 · 12-03-2009, 06:43 PM

connery is james bond, all others are imposters

that latest bond had to have been one of the worst movies ever made. No story what so ever, just went from car chase, to boat chase to plane chase etc etc. Don't get me wrong I love action, but there has to be some kind of purpose behind it.

the loose plot that they did have was god awful as well. Casino Royal was ok though.

Agave_Blue · 12-03-2009, 06:45 PM

My favorite line in a Bond film:

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BOND: Who are you?

My name is Pussy Galore.

BOND: I must be dreaming.

First time I heard that (on television), I almost fell outta my chair.

jonesy · 12-03-2009, 06:47 PM

YouTube - James Bond 007 Movie Theme Music

jonesy · 12-03-2009, 06:51 PM

YouTube - James Bond and the laser beam in Goldfinger.

jonesy · 12-03-2009, 06:55 PM

YouTube - Bond Girl Evolution

leftyguitarman · 12-03-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks for the Bond girl video, Jonesy!

The hottest Bond women were Ursula Andress from Dr. No and Teri Hatcher in Tomorrow Never Dies. Teri Hatcher is still hot.

Tsukiyomi · 12-03-2009, 07:05 PM

Even though tradition dictates that a Bond film should be sung by the great Shirley Bassey, it's hard to top the Goldeneye theme imo. (I've got a certain fondness for it as my band used to play it), and Brosnan was a hell of a Bond in that particular film. However I have to say that I'm a fan of the new ones - Daniel Craig has brought a real grittiness to the role that was lacking. I've been a huge fan of Bond since I was a little boy in the 70's and got the chance to sit in the Lotus Esprit, but until fairly recently I thought Moore was a bit of a poor JB. But then I saw an interview with him and he explained that his more 'campy' approach came about after noticing that Bond was a secret agent who'd go around the world giving his real name whilst on missions.

My band wrote a song that we wanted to be a Bond theme but never knew who to pass it on to. We even had a great Bond-film-type name for it - "Forgiven, Not Forgotten"

jonesy · 12-03-2009, 07:11 PM

YouTube - Guns N' Roses - Live And Let Die: Edited Master

kingedb · 12-03-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

Goldeneye was the movie that got me into Bond. I was playing the game on N64 with all my friends around seven or eight years old. I still have that game in my N64 plugged into the TV next to me.

My favorite Bond was Sean Connery, and the first couple movies were the best. Dr. No is my favorite by far.

dude that game is awesome!! my friends and i would play it all the time.

Tsukiyomi · 12-03-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jonesy

YouTube - Guns N' Roses - Live And Let Die: Edited Master

I see that and raise you my band doing it live at The Cavern Club

SoundClick artist: Biopirates - page with MP3 music downloads

bildozr · 12-03-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MenaceMartin

I'm a huge fan of James Bond. As a kid i always playing with toy guns pretending to be 007. (I was a kid, what d'ya expect?).

Anyways for me, out of all the films, the one that will always stick with me as a favourite is "Goldeneye". It basically sparked my initial interest in Bond (i was 6), (of course along with the immensely amazing N64 game), and have seen it so many times i can say any line out of the movie on demand

My parents took away my N-64. I was 6 also.

I grew up with Brosnan, but Sean Connery is my favorite.

This new guy Daniel Craig disappoints me.

Tsukiyomi · 12-03-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bildozr

This new guy Daniel Craig disappoints me.

Wow, why?

bildozr · 12-03-2009, 09:21 PM

I don't know. I feel like he's brought a better "edge" to him, but he doesn't have the swagger in my opinion that a Bond should have.

The last movie totally did not feel like a Bond movie. More like a shooter.

jonesy · 12-03-2009, 09:24 PM

When I was a kid I always thought the cars were so cool

YouTube - James Bond Cars

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Tsukiyomi · 12-03-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bildozr

I don't know. I feel like he's brought a better "edge" to him, but he doesn't have the swagger in my opinion that a Bond should have.

The last movie totally did not feel like a Bond movie. More like a shooter.

I'll give you that with the last one but for me, Casino Royale reinvented Bond the way Batman Begins did with that franchise. I think the other Bonds worked in a world where Monte Carlo was the height of sophistication, but that was also a world where Joe Public didn't do much international travelling. Plus, of course, the whole thing WAS getting a bit too formulaic and gadgety. The new Bonds - especially Casino Royale - have been much more character-driven and I think Bond himself now has a bit more of a (much needed) unpredictable edge.

brianugly · 12-03-2009, 09:44 PM

I have to say Roger Craig, for the shear fact that the bond movies were becoming a joke...the 2 new ones are short the many cliche one liners, and have some great acting...plus there weren't any bond girl actors whose profiles would demand more lines or something...

brianugly · 12-03-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bildozr

I don't know. I feel like he's brought a better "edge" to him, but he doesn't have the swagger in my opinion that a Bond should have.

The last movie totally did not feel like a Bond movie. More like a shooter.

Craig has swagger...

bildozr · 12-03-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brianugly

Craig has swagger...

Not like Connery

brianugly · 12-03-2009, 09:52 PM

I think you mean he lacks too many cheesy one liners...He isn't exaclty like Connery, but heck, I think Craig does a great job. Definitely the most fit out of the Bonds.

bildozr · 12-03-2009, 09:53 PM

For this time period definitely. Movies are evolving. He still needs to step it up.

Sin Nombre · 12-03-2009, 10:08 PM

Connery, Goldfinger. I like Craig but he doesn't have the contrast of suave playboy and professional killer.

jonesy · 12-03-2009, 10:15 PM

I think Tom Hanks is the best James Bond ever

YouTube - Tom Hanks is James Bond

12-03-2009, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
MenaceMartin Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK. Posts: 3,558 Thanks: 45 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	James Bond... So, i'm listening to some of the good old James Bond themes and thought i'd see what you guys think were the best films/actors/themes? I'm a huge fan of James Bond. As a kid i always playing with toy guns pretending to be 007. (I was a kid, what d'ya expect?). Anyways for me, out of all the films, the one that will always stick with me as a favourite is "Goldeneye". It basically sparked my initial interest in Bond (i was 6), (of course along with the immensely amazing N64 game), and have seen it so many times i can say any line out of the movie on demand The actors who play Bond, again, i'd say Pierce Brosnan is my favourite, aswell as Roger Moore. Now for the music. A tough one. I love the Living Daylights theme as much as the Goldeneye theme, but i'd say A View To A Kill is probably one of the best too. So, discuss, any of you guys fans of the more original bonds? Or the more modern? __________________ - "Eiszeit..." My Gallery!

12-03-2009, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
leftyguitarman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: James Bond... Goldeneye was the movie that got me into Bond. I was playing the game on N64 with all my friends around seven or eight years old. I still have that game in my N64 plugged into the TV next to me. My favorite Bond was Sean Connery, and the first couple movies were the best. Dr. No is my favorite by far. __________________

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Kate033 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,544 Thanks: 46 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: James Bond... What gal doesn't love James Bond! Can't top Sean Connery! I didn't expect to like Daniel Craig until I saw Casino Royale. Thought he did an excellent job. One of the nice things about the holiday season is they tend to run a lot of Bond marathons on tv. Nice to fall asleep to when nothings on! Love Cleese as Q too.

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leftyguitarman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 1,596 Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: James Bond... Thanks for the Bond girl video, Jonesy! The hottest Bond women were Ursula Andress from Dr. No and Teri Hatcher in Tomorrow Never Dies. Teri Hatcher is still hot. __________________

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Tsukiyomi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: from Liverpool UK; currently in NC, USA Posts: 8,374 Thanks: 75 Thanked 163 Times in 41 Posts	Re: James Bond... Even though tradition dictates that a Bond film should be sung by the great Shirley Bassey, it's hard to top the Goldeneye theme imo. (I've got a certain fondness for it as my band used to play it), and Brosnan was a hell of a Bond in that particular film. However I have to say that I'm a fan of the new ones - Daniel Craig has brought a real grittiness to the role that was lacking. I've been a huge fan of Bond since I was a little boy in the 70's and got the chance to sit in the Lotus Esprit, but until fairly recently I thought Moore was a bit of a poor JB. But then I saw an interview with him and he explained that his more 'campy' approach came about after noticing that Bond was a secret agent who'd go around the world giving his real name whilst on missions. My band wrote a song that we wanted to be a Bond theme but never knew who to pass it on to. We even had a great Bond-film-type name for it - "Forgiven, Not Forgotten" __________________ ---------------------------- "Long Live Rock'n'Roll." (Ronnie James Dio (1942 - 2010)) RIP My Soundclick page

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bildozr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cape Canaveral Posts: 5,021 Thanks: 72 Thanked 105 Times in 43 Posts	Re: James Bond... I don't know. I feel like he's brought a better "edge" to him, but he doesn't have the swagger in my opinion that a Bond should have. The last movie totally did not feel like a Bond movie. More like a shooter.

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brianugly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,767 Thanks: 265 Thanked 64 Times in 17 Posts	Re: James Bond... I have to say Roger Craig, for the shear fact that the bond movies were becoming a joke...the 2 new ones are short the many cliche one liners, and have some great acting...plus there weren't any bond girl actors whose profiles would demand more lines or something... __________________

12-03-2009, 09:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
brianugly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,767 Thanks: 265 Thanked 64 Times in 17 Posts	Re: James Bond... I think you mean he lacks too many cheesy one liners...He isn't exaclty like Connery, but heck, I think Craig does a great job. Definitely the most fit out of the Bonds. __________________

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bildozr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cape Canaveral Posts: 5,021 Thanks: 72 Thanked 105 Times in 43 Posts	Re: James Bond... For this time period definitely. Movies are evolving. He still needs to step it up.

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Sin Nombre Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,048 Thanks: 11 Thanked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: James Bond... Connery, Goldfinger. I like Craig but he doesn't have the contrast of suave playboy and professional killer.

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