What is the best James Bond movie?

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abc3643 · Accepted Answer

I still think it's "Goldfinger". "Goldfinger" was the template for Bond movies for years to come. Great music. Ingenious plot and villains. Clever quips. The deaths of Oddjob and Goldfinger. The gadgets and sets. And that laser! (*)

(*) "Do you expect me to talk?"
"No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!"
― James Bond and Auric Goldfinger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnHMjg3u3mQ

In August 1978, I was at Fort Knox which is pivotal to the movie. I was able to go to the General George S Patton Museum on the base to see a model Fort Knox that allegedly was used for the movie during the scene when Goldfinger is telling others about his plan, "Operation Grand Slam".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIx5hX9ck-E

I say "allegedly" because of what this site reveals.
https://goldfinger.neocities.org/

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From Entertainment Weekly...

https://ew.com/every-james-bond-movie-ranked-8654954

Every James Bond movie ranked, from Sean Connery’s Dr. No to Daniel Craig’s No Time to Die
As we anticipate the next 007, Entertainment Weekly looks back on the iconic espionage franchise.

By Chris Nashawaty, Christian Blauvelt, and Wesley Stenzel
Updated on May 29, 2024 09:13PM EDT

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1. Goldfinger (1964)

It's the film that most 007 aficionados consider the gold standard of the series. Bullion-hoarding bad guy Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) attempts to attack Fort Knox after aiming a laser at 007's royal jewels (''No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die!''). Goldfinger is festooned with indelible flourishes: the bowler-hatted henchman Oddjob (Sakata), a shapely corpse covered in 24-karat paint, the first appearance of Bond's Aston Martin DB5 (with ejector seat), and, of course, a lethal lady called Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) — a naughty name the producers had to lobby the MPAA to keep. What's not to love?

EW grade: A

Director: Guy Hamilton

Theme song performed by: Shirley Bassey

Fun fact: Before picking up his deadly bowler as Oddjob, the Hawaii-born Harold Sakata won a silver medal in weightlifting for the U. S. at the 1948 Olympics.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

For my money it's either "The world is not enough" or "Casino Royale". Half of what makes a 007 movie is the Bond girl and "The world is not enough" had both Sophie Marceau and Denise Richard's. 007 movies always reflect the time it is set. And I not since "Her Majesty's Secret Service" has Bond fell in love (the only Bond movie where 007 marries). But unlike that movie, Eva Green was every bit the equal to Daniel Craig. Which is why Craig goes on a rampage to avenge her death.

SugarSugarplum · Accepted Answer

How bad is it that I don't know the names of any James Bond movies?

alice55 · Accepted Answer

The one with Sophie Marceau

AviatorTom · Answer

My favorite is  Moonraker . Good action, interesting plot, and a cute love story.

OfMiceandMen · Answer

Most of Daniel Craig movies have been good, he kind of toughened bond up a little and was similar to Sean Connery. I enjoy the Sean Connery Bond movies as well.

RingOfFire · Answer

Goldfinger, From Russia With Love, Dr. No. Sean Connery was by far the best Bond. His movies cannot be matched by any of his successors.

gangfan98 · Answer

Skyfall and Casino Royale were great. But always prefer Sean Connery - Dr. No and From Russia with Love has this great nostalgic cool from the old days

HawkPerception · Answer

Wasn't ever an avid James Bond fan, but I did like Pierce Brosnan the most. He gave the best James Bond vibes in my opinion.

katiesmuff · Answer

Cosh I thought all of them were really good, but if I had a favorite it would have been in the era when Sean Connery was James Bond.

Finchie40 · Answer

The Spy who loved Me , Roger Moore as James Bond , Roger Moore has always been my favorite James Bond , Sean Connery comes second to me

DryGermanGuy · Answer

As Sean Connery fan, the original firsht shix movies with him.

RebelinSteel · Answer

I like Connery in Goldfinger but do like Casino Royal and Skyfall.

Dongie · Answer

Casino Royale with Craig. Then Skyfall with Craig. Then Spectre with Craig. Then Quantum of Solace with Craig. Then the last one with Craig, No Day to Die.

NOTHINGEVERHAPPENS · Answer

Ooh. Tough call. Very tough call. If I could only choose one Bond movie to watch for the rest of my life it would be Goldfinger.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Most people will probably disagree especially since it's more obscure, but my personal favorite is, "The Living Daylights"

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Oh my I haven't watched them in so long I would have to watch them ha. I barely remember the old ones.

Ladsin2 · Answer

Allegedly Goldfinger was the best. Which is horse-shit. Die Another Day was the best. Pierce Brosnan was the best Bond.

HumbleDragon · Answer

Wow!! Good question!!! This is hard!! I will have to say GoldenEye!!

CubaPirate · Answer

Live and Let Die. Old school cheesy but funny too

Iron_Man · Answer

most were pretty good, but they’re not my big go to movies but they’re a lot of action

FenixG45 · Answer

Daniel Craig and Sean Connery movies! Maybe Craig's Casino Royale was the best!

elaphe · Answer

This is a great question, Rachel! I have a place in my heart for "Octopussy."

DrPepper12 · Answer

Gold finger or a view to a kill

Wiredone · Answer

All the originals are my favorites

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Oddjob and Blowfeld equals B. J!!!

MrCharlie13 · Answer

It's a draw between Goldfinger and Skyfall

LiamJHayden · Answer

On Her Majesty's Secret Service

DtMe89 · Answer

The World is Not Enough

Reliable · Answer

GoldenEye and CasinoRoyale

spartan55 · Answer

Octupussy 🐙

Anonymous · Answer

Goldmember! I mean Goldeneye.

PeterLegg91 · Answer

The world is not enough :)

Anonymous · Answer

Pierce Brosnan

msc545 · Answer

skyfall

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