Viewed in
2010
Formats
HD TV
Premise
Sean Connery returns as James Bond to investigate the disappearance of diamonds.
Loved
Las Vegas car chase scene.
Liked
The franchise hitting all the high notes.
Thoughts
Sure felt like the good old days.
It was pretty much the mold that I knew and love: sexy women, cool gadgets, campy (but funny) one-liners. There was a ridiculous Moon buggy chase, but followed by a cool car chase through the streets of Las Vegas, including the awesome chase through the parking lot, and the alley. The stunts have gotten better.
As well as Connery's return, there was the return of Felix Leiter from Dr. No, and (more tolerable) Shirley Bassey to sing the theme song.
After just watching the early 1960's movies, jumping to 1971 Sean Connery was a bit shocking. At times, he just looked fatter and older. His eyebrows were getting very bushy. If I had just channel-surfed to this film, I probably would have asked, "why is Neil Diamond playing 007?".
Since I watched the films out of order, this was actually my first time meeting Blofeld character, so unfortunately, the history and impact was not with me.
The biggest flaw was that the plot was totally convoluted and confusing, but of course, plot was never a Bond film's main appeal. While this had the false ending, like From Russia With Love, at least it was short and sweet. Also, I wished there was more banter between Bond and Moneypenny.
Overall, there was not much to complain about, other than a little low on the sex, and Connery looking a little past his prime.
What I would change
Other than shaving Connery's eyebrows?
