These Are the Best Action Movies You Can Watch on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is one of the most popular video streaming services. It features content from various genres, including comedy, drama, sci-fi, action, and much more. However, the action genre of Amazon Prime Video is one of the most appreciated ones. This section features many of the newer and older hits, but what remains common is their quality and popularity. If you are looking to watch some movies from the action genre, then Amazon Prime Video can be the one-stop destination for you. However, you don’t have to get confused about what to watch in the vast library of Amazon Prime Video because we have got you covered. In this article, we have listed the best action movies available on Amazon Prime Video. Let’s scroll down and find the top picks for you. 📷The Man From Nowhere The Man From Nowhere is a fantastic story that has a lot of action and drama. This film’s story revolves around a former special agent who has to face the circuit of drug smuggling and organ trafficking to save a little girl who is her only friend. Won Bin (Tae-Sik Cha), Kim Sae-ron (So-Mi Jeong), Thanayong Wongtrakul (Ramrowan), and Kim Sung-oh (Jong-seok) are starring in this film. Lee Jeong-beom has directed this film, and it has received an IMDb rating of 7.8. Casino Royale If you love James Bond, you will not want to miss watching Casino Royale. The film follows James Bond set out on a mission to stop Le Chiffre, a mob banker, from winning a high-stakes poker game. Vesper Lynd, a British Treasury agent, accompanies him on his mission. Daniel Craig (James Bond), Eva Green (Vesper Lynd), Mads Mikkelsen (Le Chiffre), and Judi Dench (M) are starring in this film. Martin Campbell has directed this film, and it has received an IMDb rating of 8. The Boondock Saints The Boondock Saints is a fantastic story of two Irish Catholic brothers who decide to wipe out Boston’s crime by killing one gangster after another. However, the FBI gets after them for their venture. Norman Reedus (Murphy MacManus), Sean Patrick Flanery (Connor MacManus), and Willem Dafoe (Paul Smecker) are starring in this film. This film has received an IMDb rating of 7.8. Troy Duffy is the director of this film. Inception Inception is undoubtedly one of the most popular action movies available on Amazon Prime Video. Christopher Nolan is the director of this film. This film’s story revolves around Cobb, who is capable of stealing information from his targets’ minds by entering their dreams. He is given an offer by Saito to perform an inception on his sick competitor’s son, and in return, Saito will clear his criminal record so that he can return to his family in the US. You might be surprised to know that most of the film’s action and adventure takes place within a dream. Leonardo DiCaprio (Cobb), Elliot Page (Ariadne), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Arthur), and Tom Hardy (Eames) are starring in this film. This film has received an IMDb rating of 8.8. Bumblebee Bumblebee is one of the newest action movies on Amazon Prime Video. This film’s story revolves around Charlie Watson, who finds Bumblebee, an Autobot scout, in a junkyard in a small California beach town, in a broken and battle-scarred situation. Hailee Steinfeld (Charlie Watson), Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), John Cena (Agent Burns), and Dylan O’Brien (Bumblebee) are starring in this film while Travis Knight has directed this film. Bumblebee has received an IMDb rating of 6.8. Action movies are always fun to watch, and undoubtedly, Amazon Prime Video has a good collection of those. In this article, we have listed the best action movies available on Amazon Prime Video, and you can watch any of these according to your needs and budget. Source-Best Action Movies You Can Watch on Amazon Prime Video
After re-watching it after many years, I think The World Is Not Enough is a very good bond film that had the potential to be one of the best in the series
When It comes to Pierce Brosnan as James Bond there is an often repeated Idea that Goldeneye is the only good James bond film he ever did. While I would agree that Goldeneye is his best film, his next two are still pretty good, with Die Another Day being easily the worst not just of his tenure, but of the series. The World Is Not Enough is Brosnans 3rd film and is often not looked upon too highly by either Fans or Critics. I think that it is easily his best after Goldeneye. Let's start with the tone and story. The tone is darker and less fun than Tomorrow never dies. The film is clearly aiming to tell a more ambitious story then the past 2 of Brosnans movies. There are a lot of good ideas in this movie and one of the best was to make The Bond girl the main villain. The film is also a bit ambiguous about who is really in charge of the main operation, Elektra or Renard, the villain we are first introduced to. We also don't know who really seduced who. Did Elektra develop stockholm syndrome or was she so charismatic that she managed to win over the support of Renards crew and eventually Renard himself? Or both? I think that Brosnan does a great job as James Bond and he is clearly in top form in this. Sophie Marceau is phenomenal as Elektra and Judi Dench does a pretty good job as M especially given how many more dramatic and emotional scenes she has to do in this movie. Now this leads me to what is often the most criticized element of this movie: Denise Richards as a Nuclear Physicist. She is genuinely terrible in this movie and is one of the main things holding back the movie. Richards aside, the main thing holding back this movie from being a great Bond film as opposed to a good one, is the fact that the script has all of these great ideas and doesn't really develop them. The ambiguity between Elektra and Renard should have been played up. We should be trying to figure out who is really in charge while we watch. Christmas Jones should have been scrapped, and Elektra should have been the only bond girl. That would have made Bond's famous "I never Miss" even more hard hitting because Bond just killed the only Bond girl in the film and he wont end up in bed with anyone by the end of the Movie. He is alone, a blunt instrument of the government. Also The plot is a bit of a mess and it should have been more fleshed out and focused. The opening Boat chase is incredible but no other action scenes really live up to it though I think they are all good. This sums up my feelings on this movie quite well: This is a very good and enjoyable film that had the potential to be a great if not one of the greatest movies in the series. Had they just worked out the script better and cut Denise Richards we could have had something truly incredible. I still enjoy it as it is today though. EDIT: I also quite like the title song. Not one of my all time favorites but it is a fun song imo.
Movie Talk Day 45: Which is your favorite Bond actor? Which Bond film is your favorite?
Introduction I thought it would be fun to start some discussions from a family card game, Movie Talk, which I never got to play with my family. The forty-third card I pulled (less at random today) said: “Several actors have had the chance to portray James Bond in the 007 films. They include Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig. Each actor has played Bond a bit differently. Which is your favorite Bond actor? Which Bond film is your favorite?” I felt like this question seemed appropriate with the dropping of the new No Time To Die trailer. I have loved James Bond for my whole life. I grew up watching the movies (mainly the Pierce Brosnan ones) and I would watch them on TV whenever they were on. I used to constantly quote Goldfinger, “She's covered in paint. Gold paint.” The Bond movies mean a lot to me because of how much I watched them as a kid. It’s near impossible for me to rank the Bond actors or Bond films, but I will try to do it in as short a way as possible. Ultimately if I had to pick my favorite Bond actor and movie I would have to go with Daniel Craig and Casino Royale. Daniel Craig has really become James Bond to me and he works so well in the role. He’s suave, handsome, and there’s just something about him that just works. A lot of people didn’t like Spectre, and I still very much enjoyed it. For me, his run has been consistently entertaining and the ongoing story has been interesting to follow. As for Casino Royale, it has some of the best action in the Bond franchise, and it’s so well written that even a simple card game can be tense. There were a lot of action beats that on my first viewing had me on the edge of my seat. As for the other Bonds, I’d have a hard time not mentioning them because of how much I love the movies. I won’t be ranking them, as I’ve already said my favorite, but I figured I’d say my favorite movie for each of them: It’s hard to choose one that I love out of Sean Connery’s movies most. I love Dr. No and Goldfinger very much. However, I think You Only Live Twice is probably my favorite of his Bond movies. There are certainly aspects of it that haven’t aged well, but I absolutely love Donald Pleasance as Blofeld, and I wish he had returned at some point. The song for the movie by Nancy Sinatra is one of the best. George Lazenby of course was only in one Bond film, but On Her Majesty’s Secret Service was almost the contender for my favorite Bond movie. While Lazenby isn’t my favorite Bond, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is a very close second for Bond Films. I have a special place in my heart for it. It shows Bond in a different light than we’re used to seeing, and the ending is one of the most heartbreaking scenes in a Bond movie. My favorite Roger Moore movie is also his first Bond outing. Live and Let Die has my favorite Bond Girl, Solitaire. The movie is goofy at points, but I really don’t mind that. The closest I get to minding it is the obnoxious Sheriff J.W. Pepper (who I guess was so popular he made an appearance in The Man with the Golden Gun). And of course I can’t mention this movie without mentioning the title song, which has become iconic in its own right. I think Timothy Dalton’s best Bond film is License to Kill. It’s what I’d call the darkest of the Bond movies, and sets itself apart that way. This movie is also one of my favorites. Pierce Brosnan is the Bond that I grew up with. He’s certainly one of the campiest of the Bonds with all of the gadgets and cgi the movies threw at you, but he’ll always hold a special place in my heart. My favorite of his films is GoldenEye. It’s an easy pick for me. When I was a kid I loved Alan Cummings’s character (“I’m invincible!”) and Sean Bean as the main villain was an excellent choice. This post is already way too long, but I also wanted to shout out Dame Judi Dench, who is my favorite M in the series. She’s great to watch throughout, and she develops a real softness over the course of the series for Bond, despite always being a powerful figure. TLDR: Which is your favorite Bond actor? Which Bond film is your favorite?” Previous Card
UK actress Diana Rigg (1938-2020) Requiescat in pace et in amore
Diana Rigg, who died September 10 aged 82, was a fine classical actress who struggled against over-identification with her popular successes. Like Honor Blackman before her, Rigg’s recognition for the television series The Avengers and an appearance as a “[James] Bond girl” in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (Peter Hunt, 1969) threatened to overwhelm her other achievements. Rigg resisted this. She refused to sign Avengers photographs that were sent to her, saying that “it would have been death to have been labelled forever by that one TV series.” Her extensive, significant theatre work was a better response, but those glamorous 1960s successes were built on genuine qualities. Her sexy, knowing and self-assured performance in The Avengers remains a joy. Rigg ended up successfully negotiating the transition back and forth between stage and television. She regretted not making more films, but was keen to keep exploring new ground, explaining that “being doomed to the classics is as limiting as doing a series for the rest of your life.” Rigg was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire. Her father, Louis, was a railway engineer, and her parents had been in India since 1925. Shortly after her birth, Louis took the family back to Jodhpur, where he was working. The family returned to Leeds in 1945, Louis rejoining them in 1948. Diana was sent to a girls’ boarding school run by the Moravian church. The gulf between their privileged Raj life and postwar Yorkshire furthered her feelings at school of being “a fish out of water,” but this helped shape a steely character. As she observed later, if things had to be said she would say them. Rigg began acting at school and earned admission to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA). She was engaged at this time, and Louis advised her to choose between her marriage and drama school. She went to drama school. Her professional debut came with a RADA production in 1957. After graduating in 1959, she joined Tyrone Guthrie and Peter Hall’s company at Stratford-upon-Avon, which became the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Rigg was part of a dazzlingly inventive company, alongside Paul Scofield, Ian Holm, Judi Dench and Ian Richardson, among others. In her five years at Stratford she progressed from walk-ons to a lively Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream for Hall, an authoritative Viola in Twelfth Night and Cordelia to Scofield’s towering 1962 King Lear. When her RSC contract expired Rigg was without work. Extracts from some RSC productions, including her West End debut in Jean Giraudoux’s Ondine (1961), had been included in the series “Theatre Night,” and Rigg was also involved in some theatrical adaptations, like Thomas Middleton’s Women Beware Women (1965), for ITV’s “Play of the Week.” But her defining television moment came when her agent put her up to replace Blackman in The Avengers. Her three seasons there made her career. Diana Rigg and Patrick Macnee in The Avengers (1961) The programme was moving from straightforward thriller to a lighter, more comedic tone. Feeling that Blackman’s original replacement, Elizabeth Shepherd, lacked those qualities, the producers recast. Rigg’s sophisticated intelligence and knowing glamour were perfect. Mrs Emma Peel was a clever character and strikingly independent, more than able to fight her way out of trouble. This, with Rigg’s cool detachment and irony, enabled her to transcend somewhat the studio’s idea of a sex object. Rigg was undeniably sexy, but Mrs Peel’s relationship with John Steed (Patrick Macnee) was something more. Theirs was an intimate, flirtatious and apparently chaste friendship. Evidently built on Rigg’s pleasure at working with Macnee, whom she once called one of her only two friends on that set, their relationship made the series an enduring favourite. It was a clever set of thriller mysteries that stand up in their own right. Rigg’s second season (the show’s fifth) saw the transition from black and white, and its inventive use of colour was a further revelation. By her last season The Avengers was teetering into a broader cartoonishness that is less satisfactory. Rigg’s determined independence was not confined to the screen. During the first series she learned that she was earning one-third the cameraman’s wage. “I kicked up a fuss and I became incredibly unpopular as a result… I was made out to be mercenary and a jumped-up actress who should be grateful for her opportunity.” Her refusal to make another episode until her wages were adjusted resulted in her pay being doubled. The Avengers was hard toil, but Rigg continued to take theatre work. This included another King Lear, playing Regan to Laurence Olivier’s Lear. That relationship was reprised in Olivier’s valedictory 1983 television performance. Rigg was uneasy about the public attention The Avengers generated. Throughout her life she determinedly kept part of herself outside public scrutiny. This included reticence about political opinions, although she seems to have been driven by broadly liberal aspirations. She said she had marched against the war in Iraq, and felt betrayed by Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair: “Did he seduce me? Yes. He, generally speaking, courted my profession. But now I disavow.” She described Blair’s successor, Gordon Brown, as “the understudy who got the role but didn’t understand it.” She was an enthusiast for Barack Obama. Some film work followed The Avengers, but not as much as Rigg had hoped. That the early casting was inspired by The Avengers cannot have helped. Her movie debut, Basil Dearden’s The Assassination Bureau (1969), was followed by one of the weaker Bond films. The underwhelming On Her Majesty’s Secret Service cast Australian model George Lazenby as Bond in his first feature. In a generous tribute, Lazenby acknowledged that Rigg “undoubtedly raised my acting game.” Their relationship on set was reputedly difficult, although both denied she chewed garlic before the love scenes. The few films included some interesting pieces, like The Hospital (Arthur Hiller, 1971), with a script by Paddy Chayefsky. Rigg also brought her classical skills to Charlton Heston’s starry but undistinguished Julius Caesar (Stuart Burge, 1970). A theatrical “commercial” debut—as Heloise opposite Keith Michell’s Abelard—played London and Broadway but was not universally received enthusiastically. Although she may have been disappointed at the lack of films, she continued to find interesting work. In 1972, she appeared in the National Theatre’s premiere of Tom Stoppard’s philosophical comedy Jumpers to great acclaim. She played Lady Macbeth opposite Anthony Hopkins just when he was beginning to tire of the theatre (1973), to neither of their benefits. More successful was a revival of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion the following year. During this period she began her brilliant association with classical French drama and Leeds poet Tony Harrison’s theatrical adaptations. In 1973 she appeared in Harrison’s rhymed version of Molière’s The Misanthrope. She revisited her Raj upbringing for Harrison’s Phaedra Britannica (1975), which transplanted Racine to India. There was also television, with classical and theatrical work like Noël Coward’s The Marquise and Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler and Little Eyolf, alongside literary adaptations like Lady Dedlock in Bleak House (1985). She returned to Harrison, appearing as Clytemnestra in his exceptional reworking of Aeschylus’s Oresteia trilogy. The sheer volume of television work guarantees that not all of it can be outstanding, but there were good turns as Mrs Danvers in Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca (1997) and as the obsessive mother in Mother Love (1989), for which she won a BAFTA Best Actress. Rigg’s directness and coolness suited her admirably to early twentieth century authors like Ibsen, Anton Chekhov and Shaw. They also fitted well the heightened rhetoric of the French classical authors and Greek tragedians. There were notable triumphs as Euripides’s Medea (1991), which she called “the happiest time of my professional career,” and in Racine’s Phèdre, in a version by poet Ted Hughes, and Britannicus (1998). She was also praised for performances of Edward Albee and Tennessee Williams. Her 2008 Cherry Orchard in Chichester was not a success, but she returned magnificently to Pygmalion in 2011. This was one of her last stage roles, although television work continued—in Game of Thrones, as well as the charming comedy Detectorists, among much else. In 1994, she had spoken of her “appetite now for really good work in the final third of my life,” describing the theatre as “home … I don’t belong anywhere else.” The outstanding achievement of Diana Rigg’s life was to demonstrate that a great theatre actor can move to other media without losing the qualities that made them great in the first place.
Film Rankings with Explanations, Ratings, and Tiers
During quarantine, I've had the opportunity to rewatch every movie in relatively short succession. I've seen them all 2-10 times and have been a lifelong Bond fan. I enjoy every Bond film, even the "bad" ones, but I wanted to try and rank them. I used a scoring system to help me, but ultimately went with my gut (e.g. License to Kill MUST be better than The World is Not Enough). I thought a tier system of ranking was useful, because it really is splitting hairs to rank some of these. Feel free to critique my ratings, my ratings weightings, and opinions! You could say I have too much time on my hands Tier 7: The Worst
Die Another Day: Best Sword Fight
- Why it's not irredeemable: For being the lowest ranked film on this list, it's not without its moments. Bond getting caught, tortured, then escaping from MI6 was interesting and novel. The ice hotel was neat, as well as the chase scene. I'll even defend the much maligned invisible car, as the Aston Martin Vanquish is quite a car. - Why it's not higher: Personally, I think Halle Berry is a terrible Bond girl, alternating between damsel in distress and super woman as the plot demands it. Moreover, Graves and the plot in general is pretty cheesy and boring. Perhaps most damaging is the deadly serious tone of the movie, which doesn't even provide the fun and excitement Brosnan's films generally provide the viewer. - Most under-appreciated part: The fencing scene is the best action scene of the entire movie. It's surprising it took Bond this long to fence, but seeing them go at it across the club was a blast. Tier 6: Disappointing
Quantum of Solace: Best Car Chase
- Why it's this high: The action is quite good, likely meriting the distinction of the best car chase in the entire series (the pre-credits sequence). Mathis is a good ally and it is sad to see him go. - Why it's not higher: My biggest beef with Craig's Bond films is that they are too serious, so when the plot and script isn't top-notch, the movie watching experience is just kind of dull. Quantum of Solace takes a bold risk in making the first Bond sequel, but unfortunately it's just not that good. Greene seems like a rather pathetic Bond villain, and his henchman (the worst in the series?) ends up in a neck-brace after getting tripped by Camilla. Also, the shaky cam is distracting and exhausting. - Most under-appreciated part: I actually thing the theme song is pretty good! Maybe I'm just too much of a Jack White groupie, but I think it rocks.
Moonraker: Best Locales
- Why it's this high: I'm pleased to see Jaws making a return, as he is an amazing henchman. On that note, the pre-credits sequence with Bond and Jaws falling out of the plane is exhilarating. Holly Goodhead is a very good Bond girl, beautiful, smart, and competent. Roger Moore always does an excellent job playing the role with suavity and wit. - Why it's not higher: Gosh it's cheesy. Particularly egregious is Jaws' love story. The theme song is terrible and Bond doesn't have any solid allies besides Goodhead and Jaws. - Most under-appreciated part: They really go all out with the settings here. Obviously, space is pretty polarizing, but I think Bond clearly should go to space at SOME point during the series. In addition, Italy and Brazil were gorgeous views, while Drax's estate is magnificent.
Spectre: Best Shooting
- Why it's this high: Rewatching this for the second time, I realized Lea Seydoux does a good job as the Bond girl, and it's actually quite believable she and James could work out, as she is the daughter of an assassin and can understand him (as Blofeld points out). Seeing Bond show off his marksmanship was quite satisfying, especially that one long shot during the escape from Blofeld's compound. Bonus points for Bond's DB10 and resurrecting the DB5. - Why it's not higher: The fatal flaw of this film is making Blofeld Bond's adopted brother. How did Bond not recognize him? How is Blofeld able to keep himself secret from British intelligence yet every criminal worth his salt knows of him? The worst part is that it actually cheapens the plot of the other Craig movies. I believe the Bond franchise should stay clear from sequels from here on out. Yes, they can weave a great story if done correctly, but it's so much more difficult to make great sequels (e.g. Star Wars only made two worthy sequels in seven tries) than to do one-offs. As usual for a Craig film, Bond has little charisma (save for his surprisingly good rapport with Moneypenny) and little in the way of jokes to lighten the mood. - Most under-appreciated part: The train fight scene with Dave Bautista is great! Gosh it was awesome to see them go at it, break through walls, and a priceless expression on Bautista's face when he knows he's done. Bautista is the first decent henchman since the 90s, so glad to see the series go back to this staple.
The Man with the Golden Gun: Best Potential, Worst Execution
- Why it's this high: This Bond movie frustrates more than any other, as it has the potential to be an all-time great. Bond's debriefing starts off with promise, as it turns out the world's top assassin is gunning for Bond! For the first time in the series, Bond seems vulnerable! M makes a hilarious quip as to who would try to kill Bond ("jealous husbands ... the list is endless"). Furthermore, the legendary Christopher Lee is possible the best Bond villain, a rare peer of 007. - Why it's not higher: Unfortunately, the movie opts to change course so that it's just Maud Adams trying to get Bond to kill Scaramanga. Goodnight is beautiful, but maybe the most inept Bond girl of all-time. They used a SLIDE WHISTLE, ruining one of the coolest Bond stunts ever (the car jump). - Most under-appreciated part: Nick Nack is a splendid henchman, showing the role can be more than just a strongman.
Diamonds Are Forever: Great Beginning and Ending, but Bad Everywhere Else
- Why it's this high: Is there another Bond with such a great contrast between the beginning/ending and everything in between? Connery shows his tough side, as he muscles his way through the pre-credits scene. Particularly good was the part where he seduces the woman, then uses her bikini top to choke her. At the end, Bond expertly uses his wine knowledge to detect something is amiss, then dispatches Kidd and Wint in style. Other cool scenes include Bond scaling the building to reach Blofeld and Bond driving the Mustang through the alley. - Why it's not higher: This is one of the films that I find myself liking less and less over time. Vegas, and especially the space laboratory scene, just seem cheesy. Connery is officially too old at this point, and Jill St. John just isn't a very compelling Bond girl. I would've preferred to have seen more of Plenty O'Toole, but alas 'twas not meant to be. Leiter is uninspired as well. Having Bond go after Blofeld for the millionth time just seems tired at this point. - Most under-appreciated part: Mr. Kidd and Wint are the creepiest henchmen in the Bond universe, but I'd argue they are some of the best. Their banter and creative modes of execution are quite chilling and thrilling.
A View to a Kill: Best Theme
- Why it's this high: Is it a hot take to not have View in the bottom five? Let me explain. I contend Duran Duran's theme is the very best. The ending fight scene on the Golden Gate Bridge is actually one of the most iconic ending set pieces in the series. The plot is stellar on paper, as the horse racing part was a very Bondian side story, and the idea of an attack on Silicon Valley actually seems even more plausible today. - Why it's not higher: It's self-evident that Moore is way too old for the part. Some parts are just mind-blowingly ridiculous, such as the fire truck chase scene through San Francisco and the part where Stacey is caught unaware by a blimp behind her. Speaking of Stacey, she may be beautiful, but she spends most of the movie shrieking whenever something goes wrong. - Most under-appreciated part: The scene with Bond and Ivanova is cool (I always like it when he interacts with other spies) and quite entertaining how he fools her with the cassettes. Tier 5: Below Average
Octopussy: The Most Characteristically Roger Moore Bond Film
- Why it's this high: Maud Adams has great screen presence as Octopussy, and her Amazonian-like women are cool to watch fight. Bond's deft swipe of the egg was nicely done. On a related aside, I wish Bond films would emphasize Bond's intellect more, as it seems the 60s and 70s films would allow Bond to showcase his vast knowledge more frequently than he does today. Gobinda is a fierce henchman, while India in general is a cool location. The plot is realistic, yet grand (war-mongering Russian general tries to detonate a nuke to get NATO to turn on itself). - Why it's not higher: This is the first Moore film where he simply was too old and shouldn't have been cast. Yes, it's too cheesy at times, most infamously during the Tarzan yell. Bond also doesn't use any cool vehicles. - Most under-appreciated part: People tend to focus too much on Bond dressing as a clown, but the scene where Bond furiously tries to get to the bomb in time to defuse it is one of the tensest moments in the series. Moore's "Dammit there's a bomb in there!" really demonstrated the gravity of the situation (I get goosebumps during that part).
Tomorrow Never Dies: Most Tasteful Humor
- Why it's this high: Brosnan really settles into the role well here. He gives the most charismatic Bond performance in 15 years or so. His quip "I'm just here at Oxford, brushing up on a little Danish" is an all-time great Bond line. Teri Hatcher is stunning as Paris Carver, delivering a memorable performance with her limited screen time. The plot is original and ages well, highlighting the potential downsides of media power, while Carver is an above average villain. - Why it's not higher: Wai Lin is good for action, but the chemistry between her and Bond is non-existent. By the end of the movie, Pryce just seem silly (especially the scene where he mocks Wai Lin's martial arts skills). There aren't any good Bond allies, as Jack Wade doesn't impress in his return to the franchise. In general though, the movie has few things terribly wrong with it, it just doesn't excel in many ways. - Most under-appreciated part: Dr. Kaufman is hysterical. At first, I thought "this is weird," but by the end of the scene I'm cracking up. I genuinely wish they found someway to bring him back for World, but c'est la vie.
The World Is Not Enough: Less than the Sum of its Parts
- Why it's this high: According to my spreadsheet, this is a top 10 Bond film, while on my first watch on this film I thought it was bottom five. I think the truth is that it's somewhere in between. I like the settings, everything from the temporary MI-6 headquarters to Azerbaijan. Elektra is an all-time great Bond girl, with a nice plot twist and character arc. The glasses where Bond sees through women's clothing are hilarious. The sense of danger is strong, with everyone from Bond to M being in danger. The return of Zukovsky is a nice plus. - Why it's not higher: I think two things really doom this film. First, Renard is totally wasted a henchman. The idea of him not feeling pain is a cool one, but he just seems boring and extraneous. I don't even think Carlyle acted poorly, he was just misused. Secondly, the ending (after Bond killing Elektra which is quite good) is rather terrible. The whole scene in the sub just isn't entertaining or engaging. - Most under-appreciated part: I'm going to defend Denise Richards as Christmas Jones. Although no Ursula Andress, Richards is absolutely gorgeous and did not actively make Bond's mission more difficult, which is more than some Bond girls can say *cough Britt Ekland. In particular, I found her introductory scene to be quite memorable and convincing. Also, the Christmas quip at the end is quite cheeky. Tier 4: Solid
The Living Daylights:
- Why it's this high: Dalton brings a breath of fresh air to the franchise here. His more serious take makes for interesting movies that seem more unique than most. I'm happy to see this subreddit appreciate Dalton more than the casual fun does, but I wouldn't go as far as the Dalton fanboys and say he's the best Bond or anything like that. I do wish he got the role sooner and did more films. Moving on to Daylights, it's got a good intro for Dalton and good plot in general. Surprisingly, Bond's fidelity doesn't bother me one bit, as it actually makes sense that Kara falls in love with James by the end, given all they've gone through. - Why it's not higher: The biggest reason is that the villain is just terrible. Whitaker seems silly and pathetic, a terrible contrast to Dalton's serious nature. I think Whitaker might be the worst in the series, and a Bond movie can't be great without a good villain. Also, Dalton doesn't have much charm and is abysmal at one-liners, which, in my opinion, IS a facet of the perfect James Bond. - Most under-appreciated part: The Aston Martin Vantage is a beautiful car, and the chase scene across the ice is great! It's both exciting and funny! Not sure why people don't talk about this chase scene and this car more; it's arguably the highlight of the movie for me.
Thunderball: The Most Beautiful
- Why it's this high: Thunderball used to be top five for me and here is why. The underwater scenes, the setting, the score, and the Bond girls are beautiful even to this day. Domino is excellent, while Volpe is a tour de force, oozing sexuality and danger. I think the underwater parts are interesting and novel, creating a staple of sorts for the franchise. The DB 5 is always welcome, and the jetpack use was quite cool for the time (and to some extent now). - Why it's not higher: Some would say it's boring, while I would more generously admit the plot is slow. Furthermore, the theme song is all-time bad (apparently they could have used Johnny Cash!!!), and there is no great henchman for Bond to dispatch. - Most under-appreciated part: Two plot ideas I liked a lot: Bond being injured and needing rehab, plus the part where all the 00s meet up and then are sent to the corners of the globe.
Never Say Never Again: Guilty Pleasure
- Why it's this high: Rewatching Never for the third time, I was struck by how fun this movie is. It's exciting, funny, and fast-paced. Basically, it's a more exciting version of Thunderball, with better pacing and better humor. I think Irvin Kershner did a great job managing this star studded cast. Carrera is a firecracker as Blush, Sydow is a convincing Blofeld, and Basinger is a classic Bond girl. Connery clearly has a blast returning to the role, doing a great job despite his advanced age. If anything, this one might not be ranked high enough. - Why it's not higher: The music is terrible. Normally I don't notice these things, but one can't help but notice how dreadful this one is. The theme is awful as well. I'd argue this is the worst music of any Bond film. - Most under-appreciated part: The humor! This is one of the funniest Bonds, as I found myself laughing out loud at various parts (e.g. Mr Bean!).
The Spy Who Loved Me: Best Intro
- Why it's this high: There's a lot to love about this one, so I get why this ranks highly for many. It is simply the best introduction, starting with Bond romancing a woman, followed by a skii chase, then jumping off the cliff and pulling the Union Jack parachute! The Lotus is a top 3 Bond car. Jaws is a superb henchman. Triple X was an excellent Bond girl, deadly, charming, and beautiful. Of course, Moore is charming and the locations are exotic (Egypt was a cool locale). If I had to pick one Moore movie for a newcomer to watch, it would be this one. - Why it's not higher: The theme song is bad, and Stromberg is a below average villain. I also think the last 45 minutes or so of the movie kind of drags. - Most under-appreciated part: The whole dynamic between Bond and Triple X is great. Whenever Bond movies show Bond squaring off against other spies (see View to a Kill, Goldeneye) it's just a pleasure to watch.
Live and Let Die: Most Suave
- Why it's this high: Roger Moore superbly carves out his own take on Bond in an excellent addition to the franchise. The boat chase is my favorite in the series, and Live and Let Die is my second favorite theme. Jane Seymour is a good Bond girl, while Tee Hee and Kananga are a solid villain/henchman duo. Unpopular opinion: I find J.W. Pepper to be hilarious. - Why it's not higher: The introduction isn't very good, as Bond isn't even included! The second climax with the voodoo isn't great. Bond blowing up Kananga has aged terribly. - Most under-appreciated part: When Bond is visited in his apartment by M and Moneypenny, Bond rushes to hide his girl from his coworkers. Finally, when they leave and he unzips the dress with his magnetic watch is one of the best uses of a Bond gadget in the series, showcasing why Moore might be the most charming Bond of them all.
You Only Live Twice: Best Blofeld
- Why it's this high: Just your classic, fun Sean Connery Bond movie. It was a great decision to send Bond to Japan for his first Asian visit, giving the movie a fresh feel. The ending set piece battle is potentially the best of this staple of 60s/70s Bonds. Tiger Tanaka is one of Bond's cooler allies. Pleasance killed it as Blofeld; when I think of Blofeld, I think of his take. In what could have been cheesy, he is actually somewhat frightening. - Why it's not higher: The whole "we need to make you look Japanese" part seems both unrealistic (who is he really fooling?) plus surprisingly impotent coming from Tiger Tanaka who seems to be a competent and connected man otherwise. Honestly though, this movie doesn't have a major weakness. - Most under-appreciated part: The fight scene with the guard in the executive's office is probably the best hand-to-hand fight in the series up until that point. Tier 3: Excellent
Dr. No: The Most Spy-Like
- Why it's this high: Nearly 60 years later, this film is still a blast to watch, due in no small part to its focus on the little things of being a spy. I adore the scenes where Bond does the little things spies (presumably) do, such as putting a hair across the door, or showing Bond playing solitaire while waiting to spring his trap on Prof. Dent. I also enjoy the suspense of Bond sleuthing around the island, while he and the viewer are completely unaware of whom the villain is until quite late in the film. It's easy to take for granted now, but this film established so many series traditions that were ingenious. My personal favorite is Bond's introduction at the card table: "Bond .... James Bond." - Why it's not higher: The film just doesn't have the payoff it deserves. Maybe it's just a result of the time and budget, but from the point Bond escapes on, it's just mediocre. Particularly egregious is the "fight" between Dr. No and Bond where No meets his demise. - Most under-appreciated part: Ursula Andress was a surprisingly well developed Bond girl, with a shockingly violent backstory (she was raped!). Obviously, she is beautiful and the beach scene is iconic, but I was pleasantly surprised to conclude she is more than just eye candy.
License to Kill: The Grittiest
- Why it's this high: On my first watch, this was my least favorite Bond film, as I thought it was too dark and violent to befit 007. By my third time watching, I've decided it's actually one of the best. Fortunately, I don't have to go on my "Ackshually, Dalton did a good job" rant with this subreddit. I liked the wedding intro and the concept of a revenge arc for Leiter (although come on he should've been killed by a freaking shark). Also, Lamora and (especially) Bouvier are great Bond girls. Bouvier is both competent and beautiful, and it's great to see Bond choose her at the end. - Why it's not higher: The theme song is atrocious, Dalton is so angry (dare I say charmless?) the whole time it's almost puzzling why Bouvier and Lamora fall for him, and Bond doesn't use any cool vehicles. - Most under-appreciated part: Sanchez is actually a sneaky good Bond villain.
For Your Eyes Only: The Most Underrated
- Why it's this high: I think Moore is a bit underrated as Bond. Yes, he was too old towards the end and yes, his movies were at times too campy, but he himself played the role admirably. He was the most charming and witty of all the Bonds, so by the time he got his first relatively serious plot to work with, he hit it out of the park. Anyhow, the climactic mountaintop assault is one of my favorite Bond action climaxes. Columbo is one of the best Bond allies, and the plot twist where he turns out to be good and Kristatos bad was well-done. - Why it's not higher: The intro is just silly. Bibi's romantic infatuation with Bond is just ...er... uncomfortable? - Most under-appreciated part: The theme song is a banger. What a chorus! Tier 2: Exceptional
Skyfall: The Sharpest Film (From Plot to Aesthetics)
- Why it's this high: One of the best plots of the entire series. The idea of an older Bond who had lost a step, along with making M the focus point of the movie, works very well. Seeing Bond's childhood home is also pretty cool. Bardem's take on Silva is delightful and a lot of fun to watch. Even the cinematography is a series peak, while Adele's them is excellent. - Why it's not higher: One thing most Craig Bond films suffer from is the lack of a Bond-worthy henchman. Skyfall is no exception. More importantly, Bond girls are mostly irrelevant to the film. Yes, Severine is both beautiful and interesting, but she's scarcely twenty minutes of the film. - Most under-appreciated part: Setting the new supporting characters up nicely. The Moneypenny backstory was well-done. Casting Ralph Fiennes as the new M is a great choice in of itself, but he also got a nice chuck of background story to help us going forward.
Casino Royale: The First Bond Film I'd Show a Series Newcomer
- Why it's this high: Craig's take on Bond feels like a breath of fresh air. In particular, his hand-to-hand combat scenes are so much better (and more believable) than any other Bond. The parkour chase scene is one of the best chase scenes in the series. Le Chifre is an excellent villain, but, more importantly, Vesper is an all-time great Bond girl. The conversation between Vesper and Bond on the train is probably the most interesting of any film. Bonus points for Jeffrey Wright as Leiter and the Aston Martin DBS. - Why it's not higher: There are hardly any humorous parts or much charm displayed by Bond in general. More importantly, the movie should have just ended when Bond wakes up in rehab. The rest of the movie feels confused and superfluous. - Most under-appreciated part: The decision to change from chemin de fer to poker makes for much better (and understandable!) cinema. The poker scenes are the best of Bond's many gambling scenes throughout the series.
Goldeneye: The Most Fun
- Why it's this high: Wow, rewatching Goldeneye I was struck by how entertaining the whole thing is. The opening jump is breath taking, the scene where Bond drives his evaluator around is hilarious, and Xenia Onatopp is a livewire. Sean Bean is a formidable villain as 006, and a great foil to James. Bond and Judi Dench's first scene together is amazing. Goldeneye feels like the first modern Bond, yet so true to the predecessors. Wade and especially Zukovsky are excellent allies. - Why it's not higher: Simonova is a forgettable Bond girl. She's not annoying, unattractive, or acted poorly, but is just below average in most regards (looks, back story, chemistry with Bond, plot). - Most under-appreciated part: the action is just so much better than any Bond before it
From Russia with Love: The Best Henchman (Red Grant)
- Why it's this high: Interesting settings, beautiful women, and an engaging story make this a classic. I'm not the first to point out that the scenes with Grant and Bond aboard the train are some of the best in the entire series. Grant is one of the few villains who feels like a match for 007. Furthermore, the addition of Desmond Llewyn as Q was crucial and Kerim Bey is one of the better Bond allies. - Why it's not higher: The helicopter scene should've just been omitted, especially when combined with the subsequent boat chase. It's just awkward to watch. - Most under-appreciated part: The gypsy scenes are quite exotic and entertaining.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service: The Most Heartfelt
- Why it's this high: James and Tracy's love story is charming, and when she dies at the end, this is the one and only time in the entire series where the viewer feels genuinely sad. Diana Rigg did an excellent job convincing the audience Bond could finally fall in love with one girl. The skiing scenes were beautifully filmed, and the score was exemplary. Personally, I quite liked Lazenby's take; however, some of his lines and jokes fall flat. To his credit, he looks and acts like Bond more than any other actor. - Why it's not higher: Honestly, it does drag at times in the first half, plus there is no theme song! - Most under-appreciated part: Bond's Aston Martin DBS is a beautiful car, combining 60's sports-car beauty with Aston Martin's elegance. Tier 1: The Best
Goldfinger: The quintessential Bond
- Why it's this high: From the opening ("Positively shocking") to the seduction of Pussy Galore at the end, this film has it all. Goldfinger is an all time great villain, while Odd Job is an exceptional henchman. Connery delivers a master performance, and drives THE classic Bond Car, ejector seat included. The reason I put it #1 is not necessarily because it is the best film (although it is great), it checks all the boxes of what a perfect Bond film should do. - Why it's not higher: I cannot think of any notable imperfections. - Most under-appreciated part: The golf scene between Bond and Goldfinger is a delight to watch, demonstrating Bond's wits for the first and only time on the golf course.
Up until about two weeks ago, I had only seen three of the Daniel Craig Bond movies (CR, SF, SP) but since NTTD has been pushed back, and Quarantine has given me a lot more time of my hands, I figured I would watch the rest of the official series. It’s safe to say I am a Bond fan now :)
Casino Royale- I know recently it’s become the ‘cool’ thing to hate on Craig’s take as Bond, or his tenure as Bond or whatever people like to bitch about, but Casino Royale really reminds you why his Bond is so popular. A lot of entries in my top ten I could get sick of after awhile, but like GoldenEye, Casino Royale really only gets better on rewatch. Craig is fantastic as a young double O agent who is overly confident but at the same time charming as hell. The movie really strips away all of what we know of Bond completely by the end of the movie and leaves us with a hardened agent. I used to dislike the stuff with Vesper, but recently I’ve been able to really appreciate the value in her character. Le Chiffre is actually a villain you can understand, and every scene is masterfully done.
Licence To Kill- When talking about TLD, I was pretty much just gushing over Dalton, but the reason why is that everything that is set up in that movie, is paid off in LTK. While I would have loved a third Dalton movie, the two he is featured in really give a lot of closure to his character in my eyes. He’s introduced as this agent who is more of a reluctant hero, as he doesn’t like taking orders and is questioning his occupation as a killer. All of this comes to a head when his friends are maimed and killed, and he seeks revenge against a dangerous drug cartel. It almost makes Dalton’s Bond feel tragic in a way, like he’s destined to always be a killer. Not that this movie is completely depressing, it honestly has some of the best action in the series, and Sanchez is definitely the most underrated Bond Villain. Can’t get enough of Dalton’s Bond, but LTK, like Skyfall, just feels like an event in the series.
GoldenEye- Does anyone really dislike GoldenEye? I don’t think I’ve ever seen or met someone who doesn’t like this movie. Well it’s not really hard to see why, because as Bond was launched into the 90s, this soft reboot really took Bond in an incredibly exciting direction. The scale of this movie feels so much larger than anything else in the franchise and is always fun to watch. Brosnan feels so fresh and new, almost like a predecessor to Connery. He’s cool and confident, and his scene with M is one of my favorites. Could watch this movie at anytime and still love it.
Goldfinger- Maybe the most Iconic Bond movie, Goldfinger is just really entertaining but also groundbreaking for establishing the Bond formula. Goldfinger himself is easily Connery’s best villain, maybe just because he feels so determined and isn’t connected to SPECTRE or anything. Connery is amazing, the set pieces still hold up, and is just a fantastic film I’m it’s own right.
The Living Daylights- Timothy Dalton is without a doubt my favorite Bond. I find him to be a perfect amalgamation of all the Bonds. He’s got the ruthless cold demeanor of Craig, the sensitivities of Lazenby, he has no trouble finding humor in situations like Moore, he can easily charm a woman like Connery and he knows how to use a gadget from Q just like Brosnan. I know now Dalton is in no ways underrated, maybe only by the general public, but I’m really glad he’s getting a fair shake these days. While I prefer LTK, Daylights introduces us to Dalton’s fresh take and also includes my favorite Bond girl, simply because for once in the series, Bond actually seems to be in love. The only thing I could say against this movie is that the Villain is unfortunately very weak, but other than that, a great movie in the series.
Skyfall- Coming up on almost 25 movies in a franchise, Bond movies can often feel pretty disposable but Skyfall really feels like an event in the series. Coming 4 years after one of the worst movies in the franchise, the plot line questioning if Bond is up for his missions feels really relevant and actually attempts to explore the character. Despite the first act being a little slow moving, once the film introduces Silva, my favorite Bond villain, it really becomes something special. Judi Dench’s M delivering her testimony in court spliced with Silva wreaking havoc in London still gives me chills. Amazing visuals, a standout plot and Villain, and Craig at the absolute top of his game.
Live And Let Die- I feel like Moore’s first outing is one of the more underrated or at least under appreciated moments in the series. When I think of the Moore era, with all the quips and gadgets and camp, I immediately think of scenes from LALD. It’s also one of the weirder movies in the franchise, dealing with Voodoo and seemingly attempting a blaxploitation film. I love the villains, I love how weird it is, I love Solitaire who’s easily one of my favorite Bond girls. This is just a really easy to digest and entertaining movie to me.
Thunderball- One of my favorite parts of these movies is easily the stunts and action set pieces so it’s strange that that is my least favorite aspect of Thunderball. I’m sure they were impressive in 1965, but 55 years later I wouldn’t say it really holds up. That said, this is one of my favorite Connery performances. It’s just so entertaining watching him interact with the environments and the different characters and it’s clear that he’s having fun, so I always feel like I’m having fun when I watch this movie.
For Your Eyes Only- Considering Moore was relatively old to play Bond when he started his Tenure, five films in it really starts to become apparent. I’m someone who definitely prefers a younger Bond, but this is a rare occasion in the series where an older Bond actually fits in the story. This movie I find to be the most interesting Moore film and while its not high art or anything, it’s quite a contemplative moment for the Bond films.
From Russia With Love- I want to get the negatives out of the way in saying I really don’t like the first hour of this movie. Nothing stands out at all and I just find it a drag to sit through. That being said, and with this movie being in my top ten, it’s really a testament to how great the second half is. All the scenes on the train feel like classic old school Bond and it’s a shame nothing like this will probably ever be made in the series again. Very well done and exciting to watch.
The Man With The Golden Gun- Like I said earlier, even though he’s not my favorite Bond I can enjoy almost all of the Moore era movies. JW Pepper is one of the strangest decisions ever made for the series IMO and just on that, I can’t help but enjoy how stupid this movie is. I feel like it’s weakness is that it tries to be too much like LALD which is definitely better, but it’s still pretty enjoyable.
Octopussy- Is this a hot take to have Octopussy so high? I mean yeah the gorilla, Tarzan and clown scenes are admittedly stupid, is it really anymore stupid than anything else in the series? I don’t know, I think it’s kind of fun seeing Bond in these environments. The plot is decent, the villain is decent, the title is hilarious, I just enjoy this one for whatever reason.
The Spy Who Loved Me- While not my favorite Moore movie, it is easily one of the most iconic. Moore is at the top of his game despite an underwhelming main villain. Jaws is great, Bond is fun, and the girls are equally as enjoyable to watch. Definitely a crowd pleaser.
Dr. No- Similar to OHMSS, I don’t know how often I would rewatch this movie, but it definitely feels important as you watch it. Even though the franchise would improve beyond this point, it really is impressive how well everything was coordinated even from the start. Connery didn’t need any time to ease into the role and it shows. A really important and enjoyable movie.
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service- I’ll be completely honest, this has never been one of my favorites of the series but I do appreciate it for what it is. Great directing and lighting in this movie which I really appreciated, but what holds this one back so much for me is Lazenby’s performance. I know he has his fans, but I really just never see him as Bond, and since it’s a Bond movie, I really never feel the urge to rewatch this movie. I like the idea of a more sensitive Bond, and the closing scene is genuinely emotional, I just personally am not a big fan.
The World Is Not Enough- I’m glad people don’t look down on this movie as much anymore because to be honest it’s pretty fun to watch. I’d say the worst thing about it is it feels like one of the sillier Bond plots, but Brosnan is going for a more serious portrayal of the character. Both work on their own, but I think it would work better if they were both kept for other missions. Still, really good action, very entertaining, Brosnan is great, and I don’t care how bad she is in the movie, Denise Richards is hot as fuck.
Spectre- If this movie didn’t include all the ridiculous nonsense of Bond and Blofeld being brothers, and Blofeld being connected to all the other Craig movies, and maybe just everything including Blofeld, I could see this sitting comfortably a few spots up on this list. Because taking all that shit out, it’s pretty much a by-the-numbers Bond mission which it seems fans have been clamoring for for awhile now. Don’t hate this movie, Craig is still good, the action is fine, you can watch it. But definitely some terrible decisions in the script process.
A View To A Kill- Often regarded as Moore’s worst, sometimes even considered the franchise’s worst, but mostly just a guilty pleasure for me. As a fan of bad movies, I can’t really hate this film. It’s hilarious watching a near sixty James Bond trying to stop Christopher Walken from blowing up Silicon Valley. Just a really strange but fun to laugh at movie.
You Only Live Twice- Definitely the moment where the wheels started to come off for Connery, but has some enjoyable elements. Connery is still charming and the adventure is still there for the most part, it just doesn’t really stand out in the franchise.
Tomorrow Never Dies- While this isn’t the worst Brosnan Bond film, it is Brosnan’s worst performance as Bond if that makes sense. I think he’s a great Bond otherwise, but he’s probably the worst thing about this movie. He seems bored and like he’s about to fall asleep the whole movie. Only thing that keeps it from being a complete waste is a few standout action scenes especially the remote control car chase. Also Brosnan is legitimately good in his scene with Q.
Diamonds Are Forever- My most controversial take on the entire Bond series might be the fact that I don’t see Connery as the ideal Bond or the best to play the character or anything to that effect, but I’ll be the first to admit his run as Bond was definitely one of the most consistent. Unfortunately even for him, he got to the point where it was clear he was just showing up for a paycheck.
Moonraker- Most agree that Moore stuck around in the Bond role for far too long, but it’s odd how IMO, Moores worst comes directly in the center of his tenure. Not much else to say, except I was extremely bored throughout the duration of this movie. Moore doesn’t seem to care so why should I. Jaws coming back was ok and I kind of liked the scene on the ski lift or whatever that was, but really all you get from this outing is recycled set pieces from better Bond movies and a shameless rip off of Star Wars for the last 25 minutes. Eh.
Quantum Of Solace- It’s kinda weird how this movie brings absolutely nothing to the table, coming directly after one of the biggest breathes of air in the entire franchise. Just feels like the director heard that the Bond franchise was heading in a dark direction and decided to make the dullest action movie of all time. I’m all for experimentation in this series, but it not only doesn’t feel like a Bond film, it doesn’t feel like anything at all. Only reason it’s above DAD is because it didn’t necessarily put me in a bad mood (literally put me in no mood at all) and I think the Bond theme is pretty good. I have this as the worst Craig movie and not Spectre I guess just because even though Spectre has laughably bad writing, at least it has something to laugh at.
Die Another Day- Honestly even though I definitely prefer the grittier more modern approach to Bond, I can definitely get into a campy Bond movie and I actually quite enjoy most of the Roger Moore era. Unfortunately for the case of Brosnan’s final outing, this movie really just feels like it’s trying to be something it’s not and it’s pretty depressing. Maybe it’s because I watched it at 8AM but this is one of the only Bond movies that puts me in a bad mood.
If I seem overly critical, just keep in mind I pretty much at least enjoy everything from 19-1. Let me know what you think!
Casino Royale (2006) is a thematically faithful adaptation of Flemings influential novel, a masterpiece and the greatest James Bond movie ever made. Here is a comparison I made between the movie/novel & my thoughts on both of them.
Over the last week I read Ian Flemings first James Bond novel Casino Royale for the first time and later re watched the movie. Here are some thoughts on both, including a comparison of similarities, differences and the over all enjoyment I get out of both of these pieces. Technical aspects: Casino Royale (novel, 1953), written by Ian Fleming [27 short chapters, around 250 pages, depending on edition] Casino Royale (movie, 2006), directed by Martin Campbell [144 minute runtime] Before diving into further comparisons, there are two obvious, but also significant differences between the movie and the novel. The first being the time it is set in, both are contemporary to their release date. Meaning the novel is set in the Cold War whereas the movie is set in the 21 century. Because of the resulting differences in international relations historically speaking, you could transfer it (but you don't have to) to the second difference. Flemings novel is a political espionage thriller, whereas Campbells movie re-boot is basically an action movie. ---------- Structure: The over all plot of the movie is very similar, nearly identical to its source material. James Bond, a fresh 00, is set in a high stakes Poker game against Le Chiffre, a desperate (& near bankrupt) banker working for terrorist organizations. Bonds allies are Mathis, Felix Leiter & Vesper Lynd. Bond wins the money, Vesper & him get captured, following the torture, Le Chiffre being interrupted/killed by a member of a mysterious organization. After Bond & Vesper seek a happy life, the latter is confronted with her "real" identity/past & kills herself, leaving Bond emotionally broken & eventually cold. As said in my first paragraph, Flemings novel isn't an "action" novel. There is an early assassination/botched bomb attempt in the early chapters (similar to the airport sequence) but it's nowhere near as action heavy as the movie, which follows parkour chases, knife fights & bus/plane explosions, stairway fights & the closing crumbling house set piece. Narratively Bond meets his allies way earlier, in the movie Vesper & Mathis are introduced around an hour in, whereas in the novel already in the first few chapters, Felix Leiter is introduced very late in the movie and only after Bond is struggling in the Poker game. The whole Dimitrious, Ellipse stuff isn't in the novel. ---------- Main characters: - James Bond: Bonds portrayal is very close to the novel. He's described as a very tough man, perfectly shown by Craigs physical appearance, his hard & masculine face & the early corporal fight scenes & chases. His attitude fits the source material. Bond is smart & charming, but he can switch of in any moment to being a ruthless killer. - Vesper Lynd: A big part of Vespers character in the novel is her beauty. There are long passages describing everything about her body & face. She certainly is beautiful in the movie, played by the gorgeous Eva Green. Yet in the movie she comes across as much more independent & aware. She's smart in the novel, but much more worthy in a psychological duel with Bond in the movie. In both the movie & novel she is a double agent, who got blackmailed & had to take this identity in order to save her boyfriend, but then fell in love with James. - Le Chiffre: Le Chiffre, in both movie & novel is a scary fucking dude. There still is something a bit charming about Mikkelsen presence though. He's described as considerably ugly in the novel, and basically as the epitome of evil. In the movie he comes across as more "human", desperation etc (make no mistake he's a vicious bastard, but he's not the devil). - M: The obvious difference is the gender swap in M. In the novel, Bond respects & in some way even fears M. The Bond/M relationship of Flemings books never really translated onto the bigger screen (it's tough to find someone intimidating against the charisma of Connery to be fair) so the change is an interesting touch. While he certainly respects Judi Denchs M, there is more slick and clever dialogue coming out of the conversations. ---------- The Poker Game: The Poker game in the novel, as basically all of it, is set in France, whereas the movie jumps around Madagascar, the Bahamas, Venice & Montenegro, the latter being the setting of the poker game. Also, in the novel they play Baccarat, which was very popular at that time, in the movie they play Texas Hold 'Em, which (surprise) was popular in that time. The game itself is similar structured, back and forth until Le Chiffre wins a big one and Bond is in huge desperation but comes back in the last round winning all of it (with the help of Felix Leiters money). In both movie & novel, Le Chiffre tries to prevent/"attack" Bond during the last hand. In the movie he gets poisoned, which nearly causes him to pass out. In the novel, he is directly physically threatened by a bodyguard of the Le Chiffre with a gun under the table/chair. -------- Remarkable similarities: - Practically the entire torture scene is directly taken out of the source material. Bond gets stripped naked and tied up to a chair, then punched to the balls multiple times until the near pass out. Only difference is that in the movie Le Chiffre uses a rope, in the novel it is a carpet beater. - Some dialogue & lines are extracted out of Flemings novel. Such as the VespeMartini order. >Three measures of Gordons, one ofvodka, half a measure ofKina Lillet.Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon peel. Got it? Or the iconic line. >The bitch is dead. --------- Other differences: - The whole Mathis alleged double cross plot point only appears in the movie. - Vespers double cross, signaled by her seeing the man with the eye patch is left to a good bye letter in the novel that Bond reads after she'd poisoned herself. In the movie, she gives the man with the eye patch the money briefcase and after the shoot out in Venice, she traps herself in the elevator and drowns in the crumbling house. - In the books, the mysterious organization is SMERSH, a russian anti spy organization. In CR it is still unnamed, though in the later Craig films revealed to be SPECTRE. - The book ends very depressing as her betrayal letter is the last thing. The movie ends on a higher note with Bond capturing Mr White & ending the movie in his iconic introduction lines. --------- I have certainly missed a ton of differences of both, but I feel like I have done enough to highlight most of them. Here are some of my personal thoughts: The novel: I had a ton of fun reading it for the first time. It's certainly colder & much more serious than a lot of James Bond movies but I liked that it felt more grounded and had espionage instead of thrills. There is a lot of political subtext added by Ian Fleming that reflects on the cold war and on spy agents themselves. It also features some great insight on the Poker game as Bonds mind is on full display with mathematical & stochastically relevant information throughout every hand. I think it ends on a very depressing and sad note, setting the tone for the character to come. The movie: I have always considered Casino Royale to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I think it's head and shoulders above every other James Bond film and every time I watch it I discover new things I love about it. The way the movie starts, with the cold blooded double-O earning in a noir fashion, then goes over to the gorgeous credit sequence with so much ingenuity sprinkled across it, is amazing. I'm also amazed by the action the movie has. The Parkour chase has some terrific stunt work & innovation. Or the airplane sequence is packed with enormous tension and suspense. Or the closing Venice shoot out is packed with bad ass moments by Bond. A lot of my love for the movie also comes from the cast. It does contain my a.) favorite Felix Leiter (played by Jeffrey Wright), b.) favorite Bond girl (Vesper Lynd by Eva Green), c.) the best M (played by Judi Dench) and one of my favorite Bond villains (played by Mads Mikkelsen, who is as terrific as ever). Martin Campbell has rock solid directing, focussing on the great stuff of the source material and just like in GoldenEye knowing how to introduce a new Bond & a new way of Bond into the franchise. Daniel Craig is relentlessly amazing. He has the charms, he definitely has the looks, he is believable in the kills, he has a soul, he has a heart, he has emotion. Only Connery is better. The movie also looks gorgeous. Not only its vast settings of exotic locations, beautiful women, high class restaurants, cafes or hotels, pieces of clothing and so on, but also its sharp image and cinematography, by Phil Meheux is astounding. Despite being literally written by three people it also contains some ingenious dialogue. Especially the Bond/Vesper interactions flow so crisply and soft. It's a joy to watch every second of it and I could be talking about it for hours. All in all, Casino Royale is a great novel and in my opinion, an even greater movie which is a faithful adaptation but also adds many layers and new things to it, knowing that it already is part of a 20+ movie series and therefore adding nostalgia, references or treating its timeless main characters legacy with honor and self reflection. What do you think about Casino Royale, both the novel & the movie?
I went into this movie a cat lover, but upon leaving I was not. In fact I plan on bringing my cat to the vet tomorrow to have him put down. Thank you, Tom Hooper. The movie starts out with some new cat arriving who I guess is going to be the main character. She meets some male cats who are also important to the plot, but I have no idea who those actors are. Are they famous? I don’t want to look it up in case the trailer starts playing. Anyways, she has like a 15 minute dance where she’s looking at the moon. Then the moon was like f**k this and the lights somehow come on. Then Jason Darudo shows up and is supposed to be like some sort of sex symbol. But his fake accent is horrible and I don’t believe him as a sex symbol. If I were a cat (or Shane Dawson), I would rather have sex with Idris Elba, even though he’s supposed to be the villain. Then Rebel Wilson shows up and plays a fat, stupid cat. The versatility of this woman is incredible. She can play a fat stupid person, a fat person who has lots of sex, or a fat stupid person who sings. It seems there’s only room for one overweight person in Hollywood. Actually I stand corrected, because next, the only other fat person hollywood is willing to acknowledge, James Corden appears with his usual high fructose charm. Here he plays fat James Corden as a cat. At this point the story starts to lose immersion. We’re supposed to believe that James Corden is able to dance and sing for fifteen seconds straight without a break? I think not. Next some other shit happens, but it really doesn’t matter. Then Jennifer Hudson shows up and her only role in this movie is to sing the song everyone knows and to stand there while the others dance around her and remind her that she’s old and ugly and doesn’t deserve to live. I actually enjoyed this part because I also believe in euthanizing the elderly. She has no dialogue besides hissing and singing “Memory”. But she got that check, so you go girl! After that Judy Dench phones in her yearly public service announcement that she’s still alive and willing to play any CGI role as long as her grandkids are around to help her FaceTime in her performance. Gandalf shows up too. It feels a bit depressing to think an actor of his quality would be involved in a film like this. I can’t help but feel that Bilbo didn’t die for this. Taylor swift shows up, which I guess some people would be excited about. But then again, some people were excited to see this movie after seeing the trailer. So the bar is very low. More Jinglejangling and Frumbumbling happens. At this point, I got up to use the bathroom so I missed a part of it. I was very upset to see it was still playing when I got back. A gay character shows up which is neat. He tap dances and sings a very annoying song. I started feeling like maybe we don’t deserve rights after all. Then Jennifer Hudson finishes singing Memory, and I thought that I would be moved because it’s a very nice song and the scene is supposed to be very emotional, but there were two girls sitting beside me who started laughing and talking. Being the nosey bitch that I am, I found it more enjoyable to listen in to their conversation than to watch Jennifer yell about being old. By the way, Jennifer Hudson is not an old woman and I don’t understand why she’s playing an old person when you’ve got the archaic Judy Dench leaving trails of dust along the set. I guess for Hollywood a woman is considered old if she’s gotten her period. Was Polanski or woody Allen involved in casting by any chance? Anyways, then Idris Elba gets magical powers, somehow is able to kidnap both James Corden and Rebel Wilson. He must be the chosen one or something if he’s able to haul them both through time and space without destroying the fabric of reality. But the nice cats save the day and I wasn’t paying attention, but I assume they defeat Idris Elba. Ps, Idris gave up James Bond for this :-/? This movie was horrible from start to finish. I am a gay man with very few hobbies or friends, so it doesn’t take much to make me happy. This made me very sad. At one point my friend fell asleep and I let her sleep because i felt it was a better use of her time and money to have her eyes shut. My favourite part of this film was when the woman a few rows in front of me not so subtly rubbed her boyfriend’s crotch and I got to see a bit of foreplay. If I had to, I would say this movie would appeal to the serial killer on Netflix who vacuumed his cat to death and that’s about it. Please do not see this movie. It is horrible. There was no heart or soul that went into this movie. They are just digging up old concepts and trying to sell them to a new audience who they hope is dumb enough to not notice the blatant lack of effort that goes into it. However, I will say, I’m excited for next summer when Hollywood revives The Colour Purple, starring whichever singing black woman is available, and Rebel Wilson and James Corden as the fat and lovable singing slave owners. Happy Holidays to you, and if you have made it this far, I just saved you 15$
First off, I know, this is probably (maybe) the millionth time you guys have seen this (but not from me). And let me just say that I don't think it's a 9/10 or anything. When I say "underrated", I mean that it's better than its 60/100 reputation. I'd give it a 75/100, myself. Here's why: Pros:
Lea Seydoux's Madeline Swann is the most effective Bond girl turn since Eva Green's Vesper Lynd - by far - and a great performance in its own right (okay, say what you want about Judi Dench's M, but come on). Any good Bond girl needs to be more than a mere damsel in distress or beauty queen. But in terms of series tradition, they DO need to be in distress - and being beautiful is also part of the job description. Seydoux brought a genuine feeling of emotional scarring to her character that made me believe her, and to sympathize with her, but also learn not to underestimate her. And she had great chemistry with Daniel Craig such that her carryover to Bond 25 has been a warmly greeted one. Did their romance happen a little too easily? Sure. But when your name is James Bond...how hard do you really have to work for it? Doesn't change the fact that Seydoux turned in a great performance in the series.
Craig finally got his 'memorable henchman' in Dave Bautista's Mr. Hinx, and their fight scene on the train echoed the rougher fight arrangement of From Russia With Love. Skyfall's Patrice may have been in a good role, but he was ultimately limited in how much of an impression he made and how many 'Bond villain henchman' boxes he checked. Bautista was a massive, cunning, interestingly gimmicked (metal thumbnails and twin-barrel sidearm) relic from a bygone Bond era that I think is one of the requirements in terms of really making Daniel Craig's tenure feel like it stands beside Sean Connery's and Roger Moore's (let me just go ahead and slight Lazenby, Dalton, and Brosnan here) in terms of cinematic spectacle.
Playing off of the above point, Spectre is such a retro Bond film that it feels like a 'greatest hits' with its villainous archetypes, set pieces, bad guy lairs, fight scenes, etc., it was a welcome trip down memory lane. Skyfall set up the possibility for a more 'Bond'y Daniel Craig Bond film, and Spectre paid it off. For better or worse (for better, in my eyes).
Production design. From the opening in Mexico City, to Hoyte van Hoytema's classy cinematography (it rivaled Deakins' work in Skyfall, IMO), to Rome, to the set pieces, to the costuming, it's a gorgeous film to look at. They spared no expense. Every hair was in place, every 'i' dotted, every 't' crossed, and combination of practical effects and stuntwork, on-location filming, and gorgeous cinematography made for some truly gripping moments.
But, again, I don't think it's a perfect film, above reproach, or Daniel Craig's best Bond film. Elements of it are my favorite in the series, but it's a bit of an uneven experience: Cons:
Christoph Waltz's Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Unlike the majority, I actually do like Waltz's performance in this role. He was born to play a Bond villain, and maybe that's part of the issue with how he was received (because he didn't really live up to astronomical expectations), but I liked his work. And the previous 3 films really established 'personal' villains. The stories took them to personal places. So I understand the instinct here to do that...but what was the point of Blofeld and Bond sharing an origin and all that "cuckoo" stuff? I mean, I don't hate it, it didn't ruin it for me, but it's pointless. Blofeld didn't establish SPECTRE just to toy with James Bond. That's not my problem with it. The motivations for the previous films' plots are intact, and it's revealed that the financier behind all of them (and we knew that they all had financiers - or in the case of Silva highly suspected) was Blofeld and his SPECTRE organization, which he established for his own ideological reasons and personal gain. The personal history between him and Blofeld, that's why he killed his father, why the personal disdain between him and Bond. But that personal disdain amounts to nothing. The emotional angle of it is flat. It's almost irrelevant to the film, itself, where the plot is about the international 'Nine Eyes' surveillance/spy network and how this terrorist organization will benefit from it. It's solely about providing opportunity for exposition regarding Bond's characterization and for the vocal barbs between himself and Blofeld. And that's just not really enough...
Bond defeats Blofeld by shooting down his helicopter...with a sidearm. Okay, sure, if you place your rounds directly on the rotary mechanism, you'll plausibly break something. But who in the world can hit a helicopter at distance, speeding away, with a short-range weapon? I need more than that, guys. That's a stretch.
The number of twists and turns made it feel a bit long. The plot felt like it was over when Bond blew up Blofeld's base (also too easy). But then we have another half hour of film after that or so, give or take...
So those are my thoughts. I think Spectre is a pretty good movie, and an even better Bond film. I'd rank it:
Theme Songs and their Movies...This is a long one...
Alright. Now, I realize what I'm about to endeavor is an absolutely absurd task that has very little point, but it's where my mind always goes when I listen to the movie theme songs (which I do a lot because I have one of the Theme Song CDs). So let's to this. I always wonder who is actually singing the song in relation to the movie it represents. The songs range pretty wildly with regards to their relevance to the films, so I thought I'd break them down one by one. Can't wait to hear y'all rip my musings to shreds. Let's start. Dr. No: Original James Bond Theme song, so this one doesn't really count. I assume this is just what James is muttering to himself all the time when he's driving fast cars, jumping away from explosions, or calmly checking his hotel room for bugs. From Russia With Love: This is one of the songs that seems to have absolutely no relevance whatsoever to its movie. It's just about some dude who regrets breaking up with a girl that he left in order to travel the world, so he's decided to return to her. Therefore, allow me to posit this: this is the story of some dude on the same train as James and Tatiana. Goldfinger: This song is pretty straight forward. It's sung by a third person narrator, who is talking about the main villain, Auric Goldfinger. Thunderball: This one's also sung by a third person narrator, but (in my opinion) it's a bit more ambiguous as to whether they're singing about James Bond or the main villain, Emilio Largo. The general tone of the song seems to be pretty dark, so I initially leaned towards Largo. But I think I'm actually going to land on it being about James himself. I decided this because I believe James to be a pretty cold dude who will definitely "break any heart without regret". Really the clencher line though was "his fight goes on and on and on." That's gotta be my boy, James. You Only Live Twice: This one is similar to From Russia with Love, in that it seems to have almost no relevance to the movie. "One life for yourself and one for your dreams"? That has nothing to do with how the movie (or novel!) got its title. Plus, James definitely never "drifted through the years" where "life seems tame". I guess the most sense makes for it to be sung by (or at least TO) Kissy Suzuki. She was merely Tanaka's assistant until she met James and then fell in love. A bit of a stretch? Sure, but if that offends you then I have no idea why you're reading this post. On Her Majesty's Secret Service: I'm focusing on the Louis Armstrong song for this one. I'm definitely going to claim this one as being sung by James himself. He has decided to quit MI6 and is planning on settling down with Tracey. For once in his life (at least since Vesper, if you're talking about the novels) he believes that he doesn't need anything in his life besides the woman next to him. Great stuff, until, ya know, she dies. Diamonds are Forever: I see this one as Tiffany Case singing. She starts out the movie getting by on her own through her position within a diamond smuggling venture. She even (if I recall correctly, I actually hate this movie) considers abandoning/betraying James, so it makes sense for her to be claiming that she doesn't need men. Plus, I believe she's been hurt in the past by a man? Is that true? Either in the movie or the book I think it is... Anywho, I actually think this particular song gets much more beautiful if viewed form the perspective of self delusion. Live and Let Die: This one has got to be sung to James. I don't remember exactly when his parents died, but I'm assuming the "when you were young..." portion of the song must have been focused on his more innocent youth before he was orphaned. Now he's "got a job to do" though in this "ever changing world." He's "got a job to do" so he's definitely become disillusioned enough to abandon his youthful desires to "live and let live." The Man with the Golden Gun: Super easy. It's sung by a third person narrator about the main villain, Francisco Scaramanga. This one his hilariously on the nose, offering us such lines as "love is required whenever he's hired." The Spy who Loved Me: Titled, Nobody Does it Better, I'm going to go off the deep end here. I don't believe this song really fits the tone for Anya Amasova. I'm going to claim that this is ACTUALLY sung by the bond girl in the NOVEL, Vivienne Michel. She was simply a young woman who was trying to squeeze in some self care when her BnB gets taken over by some criminals. Luckily this mysterious spy serendipitously swoops in and the saves the day. She never learns his name (if I remember correctly) which fits in perfectly with the main hook "The Spy Who Loved Me" and she even has to warned away from thinking too highly of James at the end of the novel by a well meaning police officer which fits in perfectly with "Why'd you have to be so good?". Guys. I know this novel gets a bad rap because of how wildly different it is from Fleming's other books, but it's my absolute favorite of the bunch. Moonraker: Lol. Okay, let's do this. I don't see this one as fitting the voice for Bond or Goodhead. It seems very dreamy and longing for that someone who seems just out of reach, gentle, but unattainable. The repeated comparison to "just like the Moonraker" implies that our speaker must be very familiar with Drax. My decision? This is Dolly singing about the love of her life, Jaws. I mean c'mon, she even makes a point to sing about how she's "seen [his] smile in a thousand dreams." Gotta be Dolly. Not really much room for debate. Gotta be honest here guys, I'm floundering a bit with the Roger Moore movies because they're definitely my least favorite of the bunch. But let's keep going. For Your Eyes Only: This one definitely has to be sung by Bibi Dahl. Anyone who truly believes James is the kind of person to sing the line "maybe I'm an open book because I know you're mine" to has got to be an incredibly naive person. Octopussy: Titled, All Time High, is definitely sung by the titular jewel smuggler herself. A woman of great power, I can definitely see her merely looking for a "sweet distraction for an hour or two," but, alas, they all fall for James. A View to a Kill: Alright, so this one's tough. The song uses both the "you" and "we" pronoun, so it can't be a third person narrator. I'm going to go ahead and say this one has to be Max Zorin. He's the one who'd be making plans over seas, trying to make the whole Earth open wide. It seems he's commiserating with James because he believes they both deeply desire May Day's "fatal kiss". Plus, if anyone is going to ask anyone to "dance into the fire" it's gotta be a character played by Christopher Walken. Guys, what is this song? The Living Daylights: I'm going to go with Kara Milovy for this one. The "driver" she's talking to has got to be James because the speaker seems scared about where they're going (their "nerves are showing"). But by the end of the song (and movie!) the speaker seems to be handling herself quite well, having learned that "living's in the way we die." Maybe a bit of a stretch, but again, why are you criticizing and how did you make it this far? License to Kill: I mean...hate to say this, but this seems a whole lot like it's James Bond talking here. The person flat out states that they have a "license to kill." So I guess we've got some precedent for a female James Bond! But wait right there. He's not singing to Pam Bouvier. Oh no. He's singing to Felix Leiter. And someone does "make a move on" him, too. Both literally and figuratively. And you better believe Bond is there to remedy the situation. (Plus that particular Felix Leiter actor HAD "[tried] to run away"! He couldn't escape the Bond franchise though, since he came back and reprised his role from before!) Goldeneye: This one's gotta be a duet sung by Alec Trevelyan and Xenia Onatopp. Xenia is obviously the one who's using a "bitter kiss to bring him to his knees". Alec has to be the one who "watched [him] from the shadows as a child". I don't remember if they were childhood friends or not, but they definitely were friends in their professional childhoods. Plus James bond "left [him] behind", but Alec turns that around on him so that "time is not on [his] side." This one's too perfect, so I'm not really accepting criticism here. Tomorrow Never Dies: This is one of my favorite songs of the bunch. It's definitely sung by Paris Carver. I mean the song STARTS with "Darling I'm killed." Too perfect. Plus, despite being in love with James and wants there to be "no more goodbyes," she's definitely completely over the lifestyle of "martinis, girls, and guns." Guys....I legitimately love this song. No irony. Sheryl Crowe killed it. The World is Not Enough: Elektra King, for sure. The lyrics are so skillfully manipulative. It's a toss up as to whether she's singing to James or to Renard, though. It's kind of a moot point though; she played the hell out of both of them. I know this movie isn't really people's favorite, but I think Elektra is just so bad ass, and Sophie Marceau absolutely killed that role. She was fantastic. Denise who? I don't know what you're talking about... Die Another Day: Alright, so from a musical standpoint, I don't actually hate this song. I think it's pretty neat, in fact. But the lyrics are pretty tough to work with. Does it actually say "Sigmund Freud analyze this"? Hm. Well I will say this: I think it REALLY works well with the scene it's laid over. The line "I'm going to close my body now" is pretty cool and pretty perfect for James' situation, where he's literally trying to battle against toxins and chemistry. Not to mention how great the main hook "I guess I'll die another day" is such a blase way of responding to torture that it's got to come from Brosnan's Bond. So yeah, let's go with Bond singing this one. Caasino Royale: Titled, You Know My Name, Chris Cornell absolutely slayed it. This one is pretty much the perfect "from James Bond's perspective" song. I also love that there is not only a strong "speaker", but also a "spoken to". James is staring across the hold 'em table, still reeling from the newness of the disillusionment having come from taking two lives, challening Le Chiffre to blink first. God damn. Anyone wanna watch this movie real quick? Quantum of Solace: Titled Another Way to Die. I know this movie and this song gets a lot of flack. I see this one as being sung by Camille Montes, a woman wit ha vendetta against the main villain, Dominic Greene. The woman has been abused and is in for some deep revenge. She matches Bond's cynicism and disillusionment perfectly. She totally knows "the player With the slick Trigger finger For her majesty" because she is him. Everything in life is just "another way to die" that she's going to avoid until she gets what's owed to her. Skyfall: Dame Judi Dench's ode, so she's the one singing it. This is the end for my personal favorite M, and (Even though Skyfall wasn't necessarily my favorite movie) the death certainly left its mark on me. And, hell yeah, she and James stood "tall and face[d] it all together". Plus Bond never took her heart...at least not in a romantic way, ya know? Whatever, just give this one to me and the Dame. Spectre: Titled Writing on the Wall. Love the song, but unfortunately the movie doesn't really fulfill what the song sets up. But here's what I think. This is definitely James talking to Blofeld. This villain is different from the others. "This is something [James has] gotta face." Obviously, the song sounds romantic, as the speaker claims "for you I have to risk it all." But it's not because he loves the person he's talking to; instead, James has to risk vulnerability again to show that Blofeld doesn't have the control over James's life that he claims he has. Welp. That's it. That's all of them. That's what I'm thinking every time I listen to any of those songs. I don't love every movie - in fact, I really despise a few of them. But damn, I absolutely love the body of music this series has given us. Thoughts?
Tell us a little about yourself. Well, what would you like to know? I’m a 30 year old hospital counselor that is currently working in data entry. (Long story for another time) I live in a small town in Texas that barely has 200 people and spend most of my time writing, working, and taking care of those close to me. Besides working I enjoy reading, and comic book collecting. By that I mean Calvin & Hobbes, Peanuts, Dilbert, Garfield, the Far Side, etc. you name it I probably have it. Well, what's the data entry story? Haha cut to the chase did you? Well I worked as a hospital counselor for at risk teens for the past three and a half years. However about a month ago an electric fire burned down the private clinic where I worked. No one was hurt, but the clinic will take quite a while to repair. discreetly slides oily rags and lighter away from Colourblindness For the short term that meant I was without work. (Got a small claim from insurance, but not enough to last long on) and so got a job in data entry. Not what I want to do but it will do for now. I loved the counselor position and I hope to get back to it one day. In the meantime I will be happy with whatever hand life deals me. When did you first become interested in horror? When I was young I wasn’t allowed to watch R-rated movies (something about corrupting a young mind or some such nonsense) so instead I watched older B-movies that didn’t have ratings. I guess the 'no corruption' plan backfired a bit if you wound up writing horror! Was there a specific moment you knew you wanted to write in that genre? I have to admit, writing has been a passion for me ever since I was little. Monsters and mystery seemed easiest along with sci-fi. I think one moment that outshines any other was I wrote a short piece for a friend of mine and he told me that it was the scariest thing he ever read. After that, I fine tuned my skill to understand horror better. Where do you find inspiration? Have real life experiences ever made their way into your work? Honestly? My mind sometimes goes at 50 miles an hour, thinking up story ideas. My parents say I had an overactive imagination as kid. Played with legos, did creative puzzles, anything to stay alert mentally and I also read a ton. I devour books like they are food. If I’m not reading than you know something is definitely wrong. Yes, plenty of my work has been drawn from real life. One that comes to mind is concerning the story “Thank you from Your Child’s Kidnapper”. This is based on a real life experience where I received a mysterious letter at my duplex that I had just moved into. It was addressed to the previous occupant and was clearly from the mind of a deranged individual. I reported the letter to the police, but that moment never left my mind. Years later, took it to craft a strange little story about how far one would go to regain what they lost. How did you discover NoSleep? What prompted you to begin writing for it? Long time lurker here haha. I found out about nosleep when I read “The Spire in the Woods” as a book from amazon. I was so stunned that this was a work of online fiction, and I started following nosleep as a lurker for years. I started writing there because I loved the atmosphere of the roleplay and the community involvement that it encourages. It’s something that makes nosleep unique and engaging. You never know what sort of story you might read and it made me challenge myself as a writer which is something I always enjoy doing. What NoSleep stories and/or authors have had the strongest impact on you? Besides the previous one that I mentioned, there are several stories that come to mind that make me wish I was a better writer myself. Not in any particular order here are a few of my favorites: “I’m Trying to Sell a Chair” “A Package Marked Return to Sender” “Letter from the Girl who Watched you grow up” “A Talking Crow taught me to fly” “Here comes the child bride” And now my trifecta of awesome authors that have affected my writing: u/byfelsdisciple, u/lifeisstrangemetoo, and u/dopabeane What is the most terrifying thing you have personally experienced? I don’t want to get too dark, but I’ve experienced a lot of tragedy in my life. I lost my mom when I was barely a year old to cancer, and lost my grandmother the next day. Never knew them. Lost my close friend in a car accident when I was about 13. But personally? Likely the moment I almost drowned when I was swimming in Dallas at a friend’s pool. I thought I had mastered my fear of water. I was wrong. There was also a time I had staph infection in my leg and almost lost it. Had to take nearly 10 needles in my leg to prepare for a nurse to dig into my leg to get the infection out. Much of your work deals with the concepts of life after death, immortality, and how the living are affected by the people they have lost. Does this history of tragedy influence that outlook? It certainly does. A wise saying that I follow is “those who have struggled, have lived.” Suffering shapes us, it can define us. It’s actually the entire basis for the motto on my homepage. Horror happens. It happens every day to hundreds of thousands of people that we may never meet. The writings of loss and tragedy that I write can touch many, many people that I will never encounter. And if my view on these important topics can help another person make it through a hard time than I’ve done my job. You've designated a universe of your writing as "Modern Lovecraft." His literary approaches included recurring locations and themes, and the work expanded to include other writers. How do you see your own fictional world developing? I have in fact plans for this world spanning all the way to the end of this year which include introducing locations, and other writers. I will be making the call for support as the theme of the first season becomes clearer. The first season will include ten series and when we reach the halfway point I think a theme will be apparent to the stories. There are several subtle nods to other works sprinkled throughout your writing. "Something Sinister is happening to the Prisoners at Kingsport Correctional," for example, slips a Lovecraft reference into the title. Is this a way of pulling other writers into your work? Definitely. The Easter Eggs, recurring themes, locales, people are meant to encourage a connected universe similar to how something like the MCU is done, each part can be done separately but also tie in to the grander scheme of things. Is your goal in creating this mythos to write one unifying narrative arc, or will the interconnected stories be ongoing and indefinite? That’s a tough one. Yes there is a narrative arc but sometimes elements that I mention in certain stories don’t come up again for a while. There will definitely be an ongoing and expansive narrative being laid out where the main plot is laid out but also other stories could be told. For example, at the end of the story, “Eight Unmarked Graves in Dunwich County” it is revealed that Stephen from the Kingsport story is now actively recovering files for the organization he works for. The files stretch back decades so there could be any number of ways to use this to create new story paths. How much creative control would you give to hypothetical collaborators in your mythos? There are certain high points I have mapped out that I would want to ensure happen, but in regard to using the characters and concepts, as long as they stay true to form I wouldn’t be against others stepping in to fill in blanks or even create new aspects to the mythos. A collab of this nature is a team effort, so as long as we come to an agreement on narrative structure and focus on what each story is trying to add to the mythos, I don’t see a problem with the narrative being expanded beyond what I alone come up with. Speaking of collaborators, why did you encourage so many people to ruin Disney for all of us? Haha ah Disneyland. Well I noticed a trend on nosleep about the Magic Kingdom, first everyone always picks Disney World and it usually involves the supernatural. I, along with my good friend u/Firstbreath1, agreed that it was time for a change. That’s essentially really in every aspect of what is considered a trope. If you are tired of seeing the same old thing, be the change you want to see. It can really lead to more creativity when you do this. Have any of your stories ever involved research? If so, what was involved? The one that springs to mind immediately is “For Services Rendered” in the story I wrote about an encounter with a Romanian demon. I looked over tons of web articles, took out library books and checked Google Maps to get the feel correct for a place I have never visited. Same goes for my series about “My Best Friend in High School Confessed a crime to me” while very meta of some aspects of my life, a lot is fictional and I had to look up streets, parks and even distances in Twin Falls Idaho to make sure I got the details right. Every story takes some measure of planning, but I think stories like these that go the extra mile really are appreciated by the audience. Other than Lovecraft, what are some of your biggest influences from media? My favorites were the monster movies like Godzilla or The Creeping Terror. Universal Monsters have a special place in my heart as does Vincent Price (to me he will always be the Duke of Darkness) as I grew older my tastes expanded to a variety of horror, my favorite being psychological or dread inducing and then I have a special place in my heart for The Thing because it helped me see that the unknown can sometimes be the most frightening thing of all. Other than writing, what are some of your hobbies? What other creative mediums do you enjoy? I enjoy playing some video games, especially role playing games like Final Fantasy or Zelda. I have tried my hand in developing some computer games and some drawing when I was younger. I found out quickly that I’m not a great artist haha. I dabble in it from time to time and it seems the style of comic strips is the one I can handle the easiest. As long as I don’t draw their legs. (Don’t ask) So you don't actually enjoy spending your free time dining at French restaurants with a mysterious hivemind babes? Depends on how hot they are. Haha. Actually I love eating French and Italian food but my favorite is probably Mexican. I like women the same way, spicy!! You're a frequent contributor to /TwoSentenceHorror, a sub for micro-sized scary stories. What do you find most appealing about writing that form of extreme flash fiction? Do you find the length restrictions hinder or encourage your creativity? I like constrained writing because it makes you think outside the box. It’s the same reason I like to scour writingprompts for ideas, writers shouldn’t be afraid to expand their ability and skills. Flash fiction to me has a balance of humor, horror, and a twist that you don’t see coming. Any restriction on writing to me encourages me to think about “why do I do things the way I have been doing them?” By thinking outside the box, it really helps me think deeper about longer stories. Anything that keeps my mind active to me is a resource I don’t want to just ignore. You've taken part in numerous collaborations with your fellow NoSleep authors, and are a regular participant in /NoSleepTeams. What do you most enjoy about working with other writers? No one gets where they are without help. And on nosleep, it is such a pleasure to find people with the same tastes and styles that I have. Personally I want to thank u/Hayong for encouraging me in the early days and telling me I wrote good stories and had potential. And to the other writers who have reached out to me and helped me learn how to make a name for myself on nosleep, it’s truly humbling. We’re all in this journey together and if we can’t help each other, than we might be wasting our time here. We writers need each other. Nosleepteams is a whole other monster and it’s an amazing experience to see how others think and then to reorganize your thoughts to mesh with them. I hope to continue to contribute as much as possible. To the teams I have been on with u/Discord_and_Dine, u/GeoronimotheThird, u/TomerJ, u/PocketOxford, u/unkempt_skullduggery, u/ConnorWrites, u/atleastimgenresavvy, u/millersminion and any I forgot, I I love working with new people and hope to continue to meet new ones to work with in the future. Do you ever explore writing other genres besides horror? If so, what other styles of writing? Which do you prefer? I’ve written a ton of sci fi and actually find it to be considerably easier, especially from a third person POV, like novel length stories. As far as which I prefer I would say, I like the stories that have a personal impact on the reader, where they will make you feel something that you can’t experience any other way. How much time do you spend writing in an average day or week? Do you have any rituals that help you focus? I make it a habit to write at least 1000 words every day. It may not be anything significant but it gives my brain a chance to unwind when I write I can focus on all the crazy thoughts that run through my head from that day. Usually I devote at least 1 or two hours every day. Generally if it’s on my mind I will write it down. (That way I don’t forget) When crafting a piece of fiction, do you generally start with an outline or simply begin writing? Outlines do start first in my head with a general concept of “what if” and then I go from there. A lot of my stories focus on the mundane aspects of life and then insert something horrific or otherworldly. Once I have an outline I will craft a plausible title and then start from the beginning. Although my outline will focus on major points I want to hit in the story, I also like to surprise myself and let the writing simply feel natural. That way I can still come up with fresh ideas as I go, and I feel this makes the writing seem more like a conversation. Are there any topics you feel are too controversial for you to address or that you prefer not to explore in your writing? As much as I have body horror, intense gore and infanticide in my stories you would think not. But I don’t write about pedophilia or necrophilia ever and I never intend to. I refuse to let my mind even consider having those topics in a story. Several of your stories touch on child abuse, and you've previously mentioned your interest in the case of Candace Elmore, a child who died during a controversial attachment therapy session. Do you think your work with at risk youth factored into your interest in that gruesome topic? Has it played a role in the way you write child characters? Ah… Petscop. Have you watched Petscop? No? I’ll give you a few moments to go watch it and then we can talk. Done? Ok. Children are innocent. More often than not they are victims. I think the reason I write about them is because it’s a topic that makes people uncomfortable to admit that it actually happens. But it does. Every day. Not trying to get preachy but I don’t think I could write about an evil child. Because it goes against the norm. (Not saying I won’t, just haven’t thought of a way to do so) Children see the world in a different way, and they are so trusting and once that trust ends, childhood does as well. My job definitely has played a role because I have seen so many kids and teens suffer from stress, suicidal thoughts and abandonment that it is definitely a subject I feel drawn to because their stories need to be told. As for Petscop and the case of Candace, I think reality can be far scarier than anything horror can conjure up. I hope one day I can write a story that powerful that will affect people’s viewpoint and maybe change their thinking. What are your feelings toward NoSleep's immersion/believability rule? What impact, if any, do you think the suspension of disbelief format may have when transitioning your work toward a mass audience unfamiliar with NoSleep? The immersion and the way that writers use real time to their advantage makes Nosleep feel like the old style serials you might see in a magazine or newspaper. Suspension of disbelief I feel is necessary in any form of media whether it’s for writing or movies. Any story done well, should incorporate the feeling that the story could potentially be real, and if you’re lucky it can have a further impact on your audience than you ever anticipated. So switching to a different format wouldn’t really change the way I write, I think it would more than likely allow me to use the nosleep format to make other writing more impactful. Do you have any favorite reader reactions to your writing? Oh wow where do I start? Can I call out names? Is that allowed? If so here you go: “YOU CAN TAKE MY LIFE BUT YOU WILL NEVER TAKE MY CONTAINERS!”- u/FlyingKiwiNZ “Ouch oof oowie my bones”- u/namb00 “Beautiful. So worth digging through the spam posts. My hat is off to you sir. It felt chilling and I have a new fear of worms”- u/sociallittlebird “Fuck the ocean”- u/fuckin_ash “Oh my god”- general reactions from a lot of stories “Omg what the f did I just read” “Well… f me”- u/byfelsdisciple “Damn it the thought of this being real… I can’t…”- u/suspecto84 “I can’t tell if I’m touched or seriously disturbed. That means you do a good job. Great story”- u/DentalSpider “100/100 this story is the best thing I have ever read” What story or project are you most proud of? This is a tough one. I think it would likely be the story entitled “I was a ghost for 53 years” because I was considering a way to work around one of the rules on nosleep (where the protagonist must be alive) and I realized the way the story flows could easily overcome that rule. My growing mythos is one that I am especially proud of when readers make connections or see Easter eggs that I place in the stories, and it’s a project I feel I have a surplus of avenues to explore so no worries on running out of ideas, at least not anytime soon. Another personal achievement I am proud of was writing a 24 part 24 hour story during The Purge. Although lack of sleep was not fun. That was definitely one of the highlights of The Purge! What were your feelings on The Purge overall? Do you think NoSleep should ever have another one? I wish more people had done horror and not wasted their time shitposting. It was like being given the keys to the kingdom and wasting all day throwing turds on the wall. If we ever do another Purge I think the one rule should be no shitposting. But anything else should go. Sci fi, third person pov, fantasy, fan fiction etc. it would be fun, just no shitposters. You've been hired as the casting director for a series of movies on your work. Which movies do you include, and who do you cast? That’s a tough one. Surprise surprise I have a list. For each work here’s a cast of the crew I would include. The Drowned Graves Bryan Cranston as Uncle Randy Miles Teller as Will Dane Dehaan as Charlie Lucas Till as Rob Lily Collins as Liv Emma Watson as Marcy I was a Ghost for 53 years Bryce Dallas Howard as Jesse Kiefer Sutherland as Byron Ben Hanisch as Ryan Kylie Rogers as Chloe A Growing Need to Die Charlize Theron as Margo Purifoy You wrote "Vomit." Why did you do that to us all? You liked that one did you? ;) don’t lie, it made you cringe. That’s actually the start of a pure gross horror story I’ve got planned. To be honest the reason I wrote it is because I wanted to push the limit on how gross could I go. (I haven’t gone as far as possible yet) and yes, I hate vomiting too. Disgusting. And I have a weak stomach. So why not write about it? Jots down "weak stomach" on a list that appears to be titled "Colourblindness vulnerabilities." Hey, uh, while we're sharing things, what's the story behind "330", the number you use to link to your subreddit at the end of your stories? It would appear that is not in our database. If an item is not in our database, it does not exist. Staring contest ensues. Colourblindess emerges victorious. What's the most valuable lesson you've learned since you began posting to NoSleep? Titles, titles, titles, and timing. These two things mean so so much as to whether or not your story will do well. An opening line needs to draw your audience in and intrigue. And if you use ambiguity in your writing, don’t make it too confusing or you might lose your audience. As a successful author on NoSleep, do you have any advice for new contributors? I’m not sure I would consider myself successful so you flatter me by saying that. First piece of advice is don’t stop writing and don’t depend on upvotes. You will see it said a thousand times, luck is a major factor to Nosleep and I believe continuously posting will help you to make a name for yourself in the community. Write about what you personally have experienced and write about things that interest you, and always always seek the help of others. I think the best way to learn is by those who have come before you. What are your short-term and long-term writing goals? Short term goal, finish my first horror novel. It’s 90% done, but still needs fine tuning. Long term goal? I would like to participate in another massive event the size of Alphabet Stew and maybe branch out and get a few of my older sci fi novels published. I figure a reputation of work that is good doesn’t hurt. Community Questions: From OnyxOctopus: What’s your favorite kind of dog? What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream? How do you take your tea? What kind would you like? One lump or two? How many snickerdoodles can I get you? Are you warm enough? If not I can get you a hand-crocheted afghan, would you like one? ❤️ Snorkie. Cookies and cream/ Banana Pudding. With my hands. Anything with cinnamon that’s hot. Heaven sakes is that a spot? How many snickerdoodles can you carry? No. Yes. Submitted anonymously: Are you actually color blind? As a matter of fact I am, and it’s not easy to explain but I will try. Most colorblindness is genetic and it can be different for every person that is affected by it. Did you know that there are some versions of colorblindness where they actually don’t see any color at all? It affects men more often than women and it can be difficult ranging from a daily activity like watching a traffic light or being uncertain whether or not your steak is ready. But for some perhaps the biggest frustration is not being able to pursue the career you always dreamt of. Many arts based careers such as design can be nearly impossible for those with color blindness, while some such as being an air force pilot simply aren’t allowed. From Yuebeo: What's your address? I still need to send you your package. You know what, you’re right. I keep forgetting to give you a call too. Can you come outside and we can talk? I’m right outside your door. How long have I been here? I fail to see how that’s relevant. Yes. Yes that is a pool of pee. Did you bring the package? Good. You never saw me. Submitted anonymously: Which of your stories has been the most difficult to write, and why? it’s a toss up between “The Day I flew Stand-By” to an exclusive story I wrote after my grandmother passed away. Having to post every hour on the hour for a 24 hour period and maintain consistency was hard. But losing my only grandma that I ever knew was harder for other reasons. Still it’s good I think to challenge yourself to write things that are hard for you. Submitted anonymously: Who are some of the underrated writers on NoSleep? In no particular order: u/scott_savino, u/-TheInspector-, u/Kryptonivich, u/EaPAtbp, u/chrisbird93, u/AsDeathBeckons, u/Andrunes, u/AdelaideofthePasture, u/grey-lavender, u/mythologyloveshorror, u/TuckandRoll93, u/MmKelley, u/tuckandroll91, u/Yuebeo, and several others I know I’m forgetting. Submitted anonymously: Who is your favorite author and why is it FirstBreath1? The way they write is fantastic and have a great way to churn out hits in a regular procession. Each story is stellar, with compelling characters and intricate plot twists that you don’t see coming. I think I have read every single story they have ever written except for a fewer older pieces, but honestly it amazes me to see that sort of quality content come out on a regular basis. What’s that? We aren’t talking about Timothy Zahn? Oh. From BlairDaniels: What inspired one of your hit stories, "A growing need to die"? I don’t wish to disappoint, but the concept of eternal life is something that is constantly on my mind as far as a scenario. I wanted to explore this in depth and discover how it could lead a person to lose their grasp on what was truly important. It causes discussions to be formed about what we as humans value and how to make life meaningful. I think the idea for a story about an obsession with death is similar in some ways to the old obsession people had with living forever. Submitted anonymously: What book made you cry hardest? "Where the Red Fern Grows" or "Shiloh." I’m kind of a softie. More movies make me cry than books to be honest. Musicals especially. From ByfelsDisciple: What do you think is your most underrated story? Your most overrated? I will have to be tough on myself for the over rated one and choose to answer it first. “My Tamagotchi is Still Alive” was an unexpected hit and I wrote it in less than 10 minutes so it shocked me to see that one do so well. As for under rated, I am certain every author has a few. First one that comes to mind is an older story called “Lucky” and another story I loved to write was “The First One is Free” But I’m always happy when even one story touches one person, so I can’t be too picky. From poppy_moonray: I'm still not entirely certain you, ByfelsDisciple, and BlairDaniels aren't secretly one person, but for the sake of this question, we'll assume you're not. What pieces of their minds (or bodies, if you wanna make it really weird) would you Frankenstein together with your own to create a terrifying sentient amalgamation capable of ruling all of NoSleep in its scaly, taloned fist? Byfel’s moustache is an entity all of its own. I wouldn’t dare disturb its eternal slumber, even for the sake of conjecture. Blair has lots of kids and ghosts in my her work and Byfel also frequently has wrinkly old perverts. Given this information I envision the creature would be a black slime old perverted ghost that feeds on children. Wow that’s the best idea I’ve come up with for these three accounts. Now which one to use... If you were granted omnipotence for one week, what would you do? One week seems like a short period of time given the godly powers I have already… but for the sake of this question let’s assume that I am mortal. First thing I would do is figure out why are tomatoes fruit and who decided to name Switzerland such a funny name. After that, I would ride on a dinosaur and create a few thousand planets to watch for amusement. Days two through seven would probably be spent repeatedly eating anything I wanted without gaining weight and playing video games without interruption. What fruit do you empathize with most strongly? What fruit fills you with an unbridled fury? Kiwis are so tasty they don’t get enough love and are constantly forgotten in the produce department. Plums on the other hand just don’t taste quite right for me. Something is missing. Some key ingredient. Some secret sauce. Maybe I’m wrong and maybe plums are better but honestly I would want to see the two duke it out and then I will be satisfied. Fuck, Marry, Kill, Go on a picnic with: The NoSleep mod team Yes Many napkins are passed to Colourblindness Favorite boy band song lyric? drag me down by one direction Submitted anonymously: What is the greatest album of all time and why is it Metropolis Part II: Scenes from a Memory? Why is this question on every nosleep interview? Who are you and why are you determined to find someone that loves this album? Submitted anonymously: If you made a list of your favorite James Bond actors, and you eliminated the bottom six people, what would that list look like? Daniel Craig in License Renewed Idris Elba as the bad guy Same girl from last movie Same Q Resurrect Judi Dench role as M From FoolishWhim: What's your favorite fairy tale? Beauty and the Beast, love the movie and love the musical. It’s a classic tale of love and what really matters and teaches a valuable lesson in life. Also the songs are really catchy. Where do you find inspiration for your stories? I close all my windows in my house, I check the time to be sure it’s about thirteen minutes past seven in the evening. The candles are lit. I grab my cloak and step into the cold chilly basement. The air is crisp. The sound of my steps is like ice cracking. There are spiders and corpses lingering near the bottom. I drench myself with the goat’s blood. A dark shadow crosses my face and I know that the presence is already there. A scaly almost invisible arm reaches out and pulls me close. He opens his mouth wide and a million little tentacles sprout out. Then I write down what the voices in my head say. Actually I usually read a lot, and then go on writing prompts or watch movies and think“how could I write something or bring a personal spin to it” But that tentacled shadow sounds cooler so I will go with that. Submitted anonymously: If you were able to spend the day with any figure in the horror community (author, director, actor, etc.), who would you choose and why? Vincent Price. I would want him to read me bedtime stories. No matter what that man says, it’s always going to give me a chill down my spine. And that laugh. Did he go to school for maniacal laughter? If I could just evoke 1% of that, I would be satisfied. Submitted anonymously: If you had to live in the established universe of any of your stories, which would you choose and why? The mystical world of Absiphel I write about on Sleepspell. Seems like it would be fun to live in. Riding dragons and learning dark arts in Pre-K. That or the world of “Christmas in July on Friday the 13th” cause it feels like a giant goofy video game. From Colourblindness: have you ever wondered about the possibility of multiple realities, that somewhere out there is another version of yourself that is waiting for the time to end you and steal your identity? No… no, uh, I haven’t thought about that. Not until… just now. quickly goes to check life insurance policy From Colourblindness: who is sexier, you or me? You. But only by a hair. Submitted anonymously: What question did you want to be asked that didn’t get asked? Why are winged spiders scarier than swallowed needles? Want to keep tabs on u/Colourblindness? Of course you do! Rather than hiding in his closet, which can be such a pain in the ass, follow him on social media! Facebook Twitter Reddit Thank you to everyone who submitted questions, and thank you to u/Colourblindness for taking the time out of his busy schedule of coming up with new ways to make us nauseous to answer them! We look forward to your future tales of stomach churning terror! Want more interviews? Do you love cats and the ladies who collect and care for them? Then you should mark your calendars and make sure to return on Monday, September 3rd, when we grab our lint rollers and sit down to chat with u/Theoddcatlady! While you wait, why not check those supposedly empty spaces, call your sister if you have one, and take a walk in someone else's shoes for a while!
Judi Dench als "M" in "James Bond" Vereinzelt widmete sie sich reizvollen Filmprojekten, in den 80er Jahren war sie außerdem häufig in TV-Serien zu sehen. Weltweit bekannt wurde Judi 1995 als JUDI DENCH has thrashed the likes of Eva Green, Halle Berry, Ursula Andress, Honor Blackman and Gemma Arterton to be voted the UK's favourite Bond Girl of all time as SPECTRE hits cinemas. PLUS the... Auch eine Judi Dench – weil sie eben so viel Stärke und Kraft ausstrahlt, die von innen kommt. Und das ist es, was eine Frau sexy macht. Ich hoffe, ich werde später auch mal diesen inneren Vesper is a Green in der Rolle she play in James von Vesper Lynd dem Meheux Ein Quantum afraid I'm a complicated Bewertung: 8/10 · direkten Nachfolgern immer wieder 144 Minuten Kamera: Phil um alle Filme mit James Bond Bond Girls James Bond 007 - one of Bond's romantic Royale (2006) d. Martin website. Click here to werden in den vier Judi Dench. Bewertung: 4 · 2.346 Ergebnisse Bond's From her debut in 1995's GoldenEye, through to her final appearance in 2012's Skyfall, Judi Dench embodied the role of M in a way few others had. When No Time To Die arrives in November, Ralph Fiennes will be returning in the role, but for many fans of the modern Bond films, Judi Dench remains the definitive M. Actress Judith Olivia Dench was born on December 9, 1934, in North Yorkshire, England, to parents Reginald, a doctor, and his wife Eleanora. Reginald was the resident doctor for the Theatre Royal in York. Naturally, Judi showed up at the theater from time to time. It kindled a love of theater that never has been quenched. Bond-Film vorkommen. Damit der neue Bond aber nicht ganz ohne Flair der früheren Filme auskommen muss, darf Judi Dench wieder ihre Rolle als „M“, Chefin des Secret Intelligent Service In sieben “James Bond”-Filmen schlüpfte sie in die Rolle des "M". Doch Judi Dench ist dagegen, dass die Rolle des James Bond von einer Frau besetzt wird. Vielmehr sollten Filmemacher neue Rollen für Frauen kreieren, so die 85-Jährige. "M" is a fictional character in Ian Fleming's James Bond series; the character is the Head of Secret Intelligence Service, also known as MI6. After the long period between Licence to Kill (1989) and GoldenEye (1995), the Bond producers brought in Dame Judi Dench to take over as the new M. Dench played the role of M throughout actor Pierce Brosnan's tenure as Bond. Following Brosnan's departure Queen Elizabeth in 1998’s Shakespeare in Love Only an actress as noble and dignified as Dame Judi Dench could portray royalty. The romantic comedy is an ode to Shakespeare, and Dench embodies Queen Elizabeth, in all of her flamboyant style.
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