mkleibman What can be better than the one which started it all? Unlike a lot of series or franchise firsts, Dr. No remains very highly regarded and ranked. It not only sets the formula for all films to follow, it’s also a very entertaining and engaging film. Where does it rank among my subjective favorites? Is … Read more
Nothing says it’s the holidays quite like a Bond marathon, especially when the film you’re watching could also technically pass as a Christmas movie itself (cue the classic Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown). Today we’re diving into another more serious Bond film that has gotten a more beloved reception post Craig-era Bond. … Read more
I think my initial love for Skyfall was based almost entirely on it being a pallet cleanser for Quantum of Solace and not being a mature enough audience member at the time to recognize its many flaws. On a technical level, this film is a masterpiece, directed by Sam Mendes, with cinematography done by the … Read more
When License to Kill was first released in theaters it was a critical and financial failure which almost ruined the franchise. Extremely dark and incredibly violent, fans recoiled at this presentation of everyone’s favorite British secret agent. In his second and final outing as 007, Dalton gets to play to his strengths here with some … Read more
The Bond wheel of fortune delivered both Dalton films back to back. It’s entirely too much to combine, so I will set out to review the first of the Dalton outings as Bond by reviewing The Living Daylights. A sharp departure in tone from the Roger Moore era, the film stars a much more serious … Read more
Say whatever you want about the debates which continue to rage over what the best film is, who was the best Bond etc. One of the most enduring fan discussions actually relates to Bond’s romances. Notably, did he ever actually love any of these women on screen, and if so, is it even possible to … Read more
Often considered one of the worst in the franchise. If you think the Moore era is ridiculous and full of cringe-worthy camp, you can thank this film for heading the series in that direction. However, as with all of my reviews, this is a subjective ranking, and not an objective one. So where does this … Read more
We’re officially through the first five randomly selected films of the series for a retrospective review. As with TWINE, Goldeneye hits all the nostalgia factors for me, having been introduced to the franchise through the cult classic N64 game based on the movie. Unlike TWINE, which still has some problems, Goldeneye might just be a … Read more
I had not seen this film since it was in theaters, disliking it so much upon walking out, I vowed to never revisit it… until nearly twenty years later. This is the film that had people saying Craig’s Bond was just a Jason Bourne ripoff. They’re not wrong in that criticism, at least as it … Read more
This is one of those where you either absolutely hate it, or love it. Rarely do I see this film’s placement in the middle, it’s always in someone’s top ten, or near dead last. However, this is the first Bond I saw in theaters, and for that reason it holds a special nostalgic place in … Read more