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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2020 6:38:47 GMT 1
Goldfinger - guys I know it’s a popular pick but Bond literally loses 2 car chases, gets imprisoned the entire film, rapes a woman, fails to prevent two others from getting killed, and has no idea Goldfinger’s gas plan was stopped. He even had to cheat to win at golf. Let’s face it, it wasn’t his best day. You make excellent points here. I can't disagree with any of them. But... It's so full of iconic Bond moments. One after the other. Its been the template for every single movie that followed. It may not be the best movie in the series, but it's the Bondiest Bond movie that ever Bonded.
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Post by ArArArchStanton on Aug 21, 2020 8:32:40 GMT 1
Goldfinger - guys I know it’s a popular pick but Bond literally loses 2 car chases, gets imprisoned the entire film, rapes a woman, fails to prevent two others from getting killed, and has no idea Goldfinger’s gas plan was stopped. He even had to cheat to win at golf. Let’s face it, it wasn’t his best day. You make excellent points here. I can't disagree with any of them. But... It's so full of iconic Bond moments. One after the other. Its been the template for every single movie that followed. It may not be the best movie in the series, but it's the Bondiest Bond movie that ever Bonded. Its a damn good film I can’t lie, sighhhhhh, alright let me put in my DVD again
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Post by detour on Aug 21, 2020 16:44:44 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2020 18:26:29 GMT 1
You make excellent points here. I can't disagree with any of them. But... It's so full of iconic Bond moments. One after the other. Its been the template for every single movie that followed. It may not be the best movie in the series, but it's the Bondiest Bond movie that ever Bonded. Its a damn good film I can’t lie, sighhhhhh, alright let me put in my DVD again I actually rewatched it the other night. It's extraordinary! I did cringe at Bond's rapeiness and Pussy's subsequent turn to good. It's also worth noting that Bond isn't even the one to diffuse the atomic device! I don't know why he couldn't have that moment. Anyway I'm watching From Russia tonight because this thread got me curious to see which one I consider best once and for all. Don't let me influence your vote though. If you want to vote it out you should stick to it.
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Post by ArArArchStanton on Aug 21, 2020 19:29:09 GMT 1
Its a damn good film I can’t lie, sighhhhhh, alright let me put in my DVD again I actually rewatched it the other night. It's extraordinary! I did cringe at Bond's rapeiness and Pussy's subsequent turn to good. It's also worth noting that Bond isn't even the one to diffuse the atomic device! I don't know why he couldn't have that moment. Anyway I'm watching From Russia tonight because this thread got me curious to see which one I consider best once and for all. Don't let me influence your vote though. If you want to vote it out you should stick to it. Oh I have to stick with it. I believe it, but totally good point on him not even defusing the device. He beats oddjob. That's I think his only win throughout the film. Oh and talking his way out of his balls getting lazed. Totally agree that it's an extremely enjoyable film though. I love the grotesque car crushing every time.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 22, 2020 1:00:19 GMT 1
Round 15 is closed. On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 4 votes Goldfinger - 1 vote Casino Royale - 1 vote It's all right. It's quite all right, really. On Her Majesty's Secret Service is just having a rest. On Her Majesty's Secret Service has been ELIMINATED.Round 16. From Russia with Love (1963) Goldfinger (1964) Thunderball (1965) For Your Eyes Only (1981) Casino Royale (2006)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 1:45:19 GMT 1
For Your Bond Only
The best of Moore simply cannot compete with the best of Connery or Craig.
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Post by AQUA SALZ! on Aug 22, 2020 1:56:33 GMT 1
Thunderball.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2020 18:45:32 GMT 1
I did a double feature of Russia and Thunderball last night. TB was always my favorite because of the underwater scenes (can't blame an Ackbar for enjoying underwater scenes!) but now I see its flaws more clearly, especially after watching it alongside its superior predecessors. Its still a classic, but not on the level as Goldfinger or FRWL. Sticking with my vote as cast though.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 22, 2020 23:29:20 GMT 1
Wow, my last post must've really put some people off, as there's hardly been any voting so far for Round 16. Anyway, I'm with you in voting for Thunderball, AQUA SALZ! .
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on Aug 22, 2020 23:49:17 GMT 1
FYEO
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 23, 2020 0:45:52 GMT 1
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 23, 2020 1:00:37 GMT 1
Round 16 is closed. Goldfinger ( ArArArchStanton via absentee ballot) - 1 vote Thunderball - 2 votes For Your Eyes Only - 2 votes Thunderball got the point, while For Your Eyes Only got shafted. Thunderball and For Your Eyes Only have been ELIMINATED.Round 17. From Russia with Love (1963) Goldfinger (1964) Casino Royale (2006) This game will be ending a lot sooner than I thought it would. Probably just as well, though, since a lot of people have seemingly bowed out.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2020 1:02:41 GMT 1
Well whatdya know! My top three movies are still in the game! Can't go wrong now. I think I'll join the old boy detour and vote for ROYALE WITH CHEESE 🍔🍟
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Post by ArArArchStanton on Aug 23, 2020 1:03:59 GMT 1
The correct final order is
1. From Russia With Love 2. Casino Royale 3. Goldfinger
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on Aug 23, 2020 1:04:32 GMT 1
RUSSIA! RUSSIA! RUSSIA!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2020 1:58:10 GMT 1
The correct final order is 1. From Russia With Love 2. Casino Royale 3. Goldfinger Would you have put any others higher?
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Post by ArArArchStanton on Aug 23, 2020 2:23:47 GMT 1
The correct final order is 1. From Russia With Love 2. Casino Royale 3. Goldfinger Would you have put any others higher? Russia and Casino are legit top 2’s, but Goldfinger I would have put behind Licence, Eyes, Spy, Majesty, Daylights, Skyfall, and Thunderball at least, and I know it’s not popular but Quantum as well. I really love that one.
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Post by AQUA SALZ! on Aug 23, 2020 3:55:28 GMT 1
Hate to say it, but…
Goldfinger.
Because, as Arch noted, Bond doesn’t get to defuse the bomb—and because the parts with him in the cell, escaping, being recaptured, etc., drag on just a bit. Great flick, though.
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Post by detour on Aug 23, 2020 17:42:42 GMT 1
Casino Royale with Cheese, please.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2020 17:57:54 GMT 1
Casino Royale with Cheese, please. Do you want a vanilla shake with that? It's shaken not stirred!
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 23, 2020 23:05:01 GMT 1
It might be considered an 'unpopular' opinion, but I'm with you on this, President Ackbar. That means we have a three-way tie at the moment: You and I are voting for From Russia with Love - 2 votes ArArArchStanton (who has been voting via absentee ballot) and AQUA SALZ! are voting for Goldfinger - 2 votes @raimiackbar and detour are voting for Casino Royale - 2 votes
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2020 23:40:33 GMT 1
Goldmember. Arch convinced me.
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 24, 2020 0:48:53 GMT 1
Goldmember. Arch convinced me. Well, that now brings the tally to: From Russia with Love - 2 votes Goldfinger - 3 votes Casino Royale - 2 votes
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 24, 2020 1:00:10 GMT 1
Round 17 is closed. From Russia with Love - 2 votes Goldfinger - 3 votes Casino Royale - 2 votes With weirdraptor's vote, the three-way tie was broken and unfortunately Goldfinger came out on the losing end. Goldfinger has been ELIMINATED.Round 18/THE FINAL ROUND. From Russia with Love (1963) Casino Royale (2006) @raimiackbar , ArArArchStanton , detour , AQUA SALZ! , AQUA JAR!™ , @weirdraptor , make sure you get your votes in for the final Round.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2020 1:06:25 GMT 1
Casino Royale.
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Post by AQUA JAR!™ on Aug 24, 2020 1:06:37 GMT 1
eliminate FRWL
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Post by ArArArchStanton on Aug 24, 2020 1:08:14 GMT 1
if it’s possible I’ll vote for the one that makes it a tie ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2020 1:08:56 GMT 1
From Russia With Bond
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Post by Chalice_Of_Evil on Aug 24, 2020 1:21:30 GMT 1
The tally of votes for the final/Round 18 so far: Casino Royale - 1 vote From Russia with Love - 2 votes So, any thoughts on what the next 'Survivor Game' could/should be? @raimiackbar made a suggestion in the MCU Survivor Game of a Pixar game after this one ends (I myself haven't really seen many Pixar films, so I'm afraid I'd be sitting that one out). An idea I had was maybe the X-Men films? I guess it all just really depends on which franchises most people have seen films from. I'm a bit afraid of how bloody/intense a Star Wars Survivor Game would get.
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