As the 50th anniversary of Dr. No passed this week and the next movie Skyfall due in a couple weeks. I thought I'd throw out a thread on this. What are your top 7 James Bond films of all time and why? I've been a huge fan of the Bond films ever since I can remember so this list shifts somewhat the older I get:
1. You Only Live Twice. IMO Connery's best outing as Bond and all the parts of the legend of the films were at their apogee here: Gadgets, girls, "shaken, not stirred", Gigantic fortress for Dr. Evil....er Blofeld.
2. The Spy Who Loved Me. Moore's best bond film with my dream car (Lotus), action to beat the band, the introduction of Jaws, and a gadget that went from awe inspiring in the film into many people's garages (Jet-ski)
3. Dr. No. Great locations (and one of these days I WILL stay at Goldeneye in Jamaica), with a much colder Bond and of course Ursula Andress
4. Moonraker. Yes go ahead laugh--this is usually at the bottom of the critics' lists, but for me the over the top gadgets, Jaws being redeemable, and the laser shoot out in the end make this a great popcorn movie
5. Goldeneye. Again with the more "cold" bond and Brosnan in his best turn as 007. If only he had stopped there
6. On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Yes another film at the bottom of most critics' list and yes Lazenby was a terrrible actor in this outing. But I loved Diana Rigg as Tracy, and it showed, that even 007 could find "Mrs Right". Her death in the end was the most touching scene in all the films.
7. Casino Royale. Gave Bond his balls back and more. Plus, c'mon, Eva Green!!
So that's mine (today anyway) how about your list??