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Still in high school, I just turned 17 two months before the Goldfinger release. Dad allowed me to take the family Rambler station wagon (with push button gear change, and for the before its time fold down rear AND front seats) and I collected several of my good buddies on a Sunday afternoon. We sat in the front row of the balcony of the Colonial theater, the best movie house in Allentown at the time. We were so ... excited ... delighted ... entertained after watching the movie we decided to sit through it a second time. I called home to ask permission to stay and despite a vigorous snowstorm having developed during the first showing, my father allowed it. The effect of James bond on post pubescent American males was both significant and substantial. We looked for English cigarettes, copied his style of dress, and generally tried to emulate James Bond. I read all the Ian Flemming Bond novels within a year.
Thanks for posting the trailer, it brought a genuine smile to my face and look forward to seeing the film.
I thought Skyfall was the best Bond movie in a while. Actually had a little bit of intrigue and a plot line to it. I thought the Tim Dalton and Pierce Brosnan Bond movies were getting a little stale. Not that they played the role wrong or were bad actors, just the storylines and movies were not very good.
You know Waltz's character's name (no, not Ernst Stavro Blofeld) and being an expert on all thing Bond, you do get the reference, right?
Looks awesome - good to see the chick from 28 Days Later in the beginning.
My sister lived up in Idaho when Brosnan filmed a movie about a volcano up there with Linda Hamilton. The locals loathed Hamilton but raved about Brosnan. Totally down to earth with time for everyone. Was out at night in the pubs chatting everyone up. I wouldn't mind being him for a spell.Goldfinger was part of the classic film series I see in theaters on Wednesdays. timeless and excellent. you might enjoy this nod from Pierce Brosnan to Connery at the AFI Lifetime Achievement awards:
Looks awesome - good to see the chick from 28 Days Later in the beginning.
Damn - totally whiffed on that.she was in Skyfall too, new Moneypenny
Still in high school, I just turned 17 two months before the Goldfinger release. Dad allowed me to take the family Rambler station wagon (with push button gear change, and for the before its time fold down rear AND front seats) and I collected several of my good buddies on a Sunday afternoon. We sat in the front row of the balcony of the Colonial theater, the best movie house in Allentown at the time. We were so ... excited ... delighted ... entertained after watching the movie we decided to sit through it a second time. I called home to ask permission to stay and despite a vigorous snowstorm having developed during the first showing, my father allowed it. The effect of James bond on post pubescent American males was both significant and substantial. We looked for English cigarettes, copied his style of dress, and generally tried to emulate James Bond. I read all the Ian Flemming Bond novels within a year.
Thanks for posting the trailer, it brought a genuine smile to my face and look forward to seeing the film.
she was in Skyfall too, new Moneypenny
I enjoyed Skyfall - I saw where some reviewers did not like it...but I think I understood the whole premise. The scene where he reveals the 1964 Aston Martin was great- brought the crowd to their feet in the theater.
I am looking forward to this new film. The new Aston looks amazing.
I thought Skyfall was the best Bond movie in a while. Actually had a little bit of intrigue and a plot line to it. I thought the Tim Dalton and Pierce Brosnan Bond movies were getting a little stale. Not that they played the role wrong or were bad actors, just the storylines and movies were not very good.
Meh. The scenes with the Carnival masks are a direct knock-off of "To live and Let Die" and the snow scenes are a shameless reproduction of "For Your Eyes Only".
James Bond films are like Fonzie jumping the shark.
I've tried to purge Moinraker from my gray matter and, if I'm not mistaken, on Her Majesty's Secret Service involved some JB imposter.well Bond also went to Carnivale in Moonraker, and the snow scenes in FYEO were a nod to On Her Majesty's Secret Service . . .
I've tried to purge Moinraker from my gray matter and, if I'm not mistaken, on Her Majesty's Secret Service involved some JB imposter.
So you're saying that the Bond films are nothing but a recurring series of self- plagarism?
Actually, I thought the Day of the Dead scenes in the trailer were most reminiscent of the Junkanoo scene in Thunderball except without the urninating dog.Meh. The scenes with the Carnival masks are a direct knock-off of "To live and Let Die" and the snow scenes are a shameless reproduction of "For Your Eyes Only".
James Bond films are like Fonzie jumping the shark.
Agreed...Craig is the best Bond since Connery. Didn't think he was a good choice when he was originally cast (doesn't have the classic Bond look), but his performances have been the breath of fresh air that the character long needed. So glad I was wrong!I think Craig (and the production team) have done a great job of bringing Bond into the 21st century while also honoring the traditions of the franchise
Agreed...Craig is the best Bond since Connery. Didn't think he was a good choice when he was originally cast (doesn't have the classic Bond look), but his performances have been the breath of fresh air that the character long needed. So glad I was wrong!
I know I'm in the minority but I did not care for Skyfall. Conversely, I think Quantum of Solace was one of the better bond movies, and certainly the best Craig Bond movie. The Tosca scene was awesome.
well, we won't agree in totality, but i thought that scene was extremely well done. and while Quantum was hardly my favorite bond, i have watched it no less than 10 times.. so not too shabby.
I know I'm in the minority but I did not care for Skyfall. Conversely, I think Quantum of Solace was one of the better bond movies, and certainly the best Craig Bond movie. The Tosca scene was awesome.
I've tried to purge Moinraker from my gray matter and, if I'm not mistaken, on Her Majesty's Secret Service involved some JB imposter.
So you're saying that the Bond films are nothing but a recurring series of self- plagarism?
this actor and this series of Bond films are the best Bond flicks to date. Cannot wait for the new release.
Thanks for the great trailer--can't wait to see it.. I'll never forget waiting in a very long line at the State Theater on College Ave. to see Goldfinger.
Really? Over Connery? I will grant you that production values are better now than in the mid 1960's, but....the movies were just so....exhilarating. I remember my father telling me he and my uncles would take off work to get in line for the movie theaters. In some places, the movie Goldfinger was being shown on several theaters to meet crowd demands. People were just that enthralled with the film(s).
Besides - has any character in any Bond film since Goldfinger uttered a more memorable phrase than "My name is Pussy Galore" ?