I knew a soldier named "Goldfinger" in the army. Every time he came into my office, we'd all sing the Goldfinger theme song. He took it like a champ, though.
Somewhere, Shirley Bassey is still hanging onto that note. (Seriously though, apparently she has an album coming out this year!) Great review, and funny as hell, as always.
As usual, a fabulously conceived and executed review. Definitely Connery's best outing. Honor Blackman is still my favourite Bond Lady. Classy, assertive and capable. She's strong in her own right , not by virtue of men being weak. Something that many current female characters could benefit from.
Many old-timers like both Goldfinger and Thunderball. Many younger fans for some reason do not care for the preponderance of underwater scenes in the later film. Doesn't bother me any though.
Hey, I LIKED Thunderball. 5:55 - That was the same line Judi Dench, as the new "M" uses with Bond in Goldeneye. Is that some sort of code like wearing one earring? 7:00 - My question has always been, why do you hire so many actors in a movie who have to be dubbed by other actors? Is this some sort of payroll padding?
I get they were trying to overcome the physical limitations the theft in the novel had, but movie Goldfinger's plan is worse. It doesn't really increase the buying power of his gold. It would just cause massive inflation. Also, Goldfinger has a gold fetish. Destroying gold or making it inaccessible to him is against his nature. The monetary value is secondary. Lastly, the economic collapse would destroy his businesses. Also, whereas in the novel his initial interaction with Goldfinger was conicidental and unrelated to his job, the movie turns Bond into an idiot who messed up a surveillance assignment without knowing why he was being asked to monitor the villain. He reveals that he's watching Goldfinger just to piss him off and steal his woman
I love Goldfinger, but I could never figure out why he blew millions on a flashy presentation to impress a bunch of mobsters, when he was just going to murder them all as soon as the presentation was finished.
@@StamFine The same thinking as Stromberg getting his money back from the scientists he has killed, when he's about to destroy civilization anyway, in The Spy Who Loved Me. Because he's an arsehole...
The character of Goldfinger...gives the appearance as a....good ol boy trucker from Alabama.....happy to be sitting in a truck stop eating pie served by a woman in a beehive...not a Bond villain
Ms. Galore's name in the movie is okay to say because it's the character's actual name, but in the book it was an unflattering mobster nickname (like "scareface") because she was a lesbian and a madame/pimpette. Therefore, in the book they literally were calling her "alot of vagina".
Goldfinger's motivation makes no sense. In the laser scene he tells Bond he loves gold for its colour and how he makes every effort to increase his supply. He doesn't mention its value. Therefore breaking into Fort Knox and not stealing any gold but just to increase the value of his own gold makes no sense.
His gold supply would have increased 10 times in value if the plan worked presumably allowing him to purchase a lot more gold through his black market associations.
I don't exactly hate Goldfinger or anything, but it's hard not to see every fault with the 1970s Bond films starting here. Perhaps it's my pure and undying hatred of Diamonds Are Forever seeping back into my perspective of Guy Hamilton's first Bond film, but I'm just not all that big on Goldfinger when I compare it to the SPECTRE saga around it.
I love your channel, but I disagree. Goldfinger is the most overrated Bond film, and only the third-best Connery film. "From Russia with Love" is a top five Bond film, and "Thunderball" is much better than GF.
Haaaa. JESUSHHH CHHHHRISHT Sshhirley.. Ah Shhhhhhtam your impeccable Connery impression is awesome. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😉❤❤❤
I knew a soldier named "Goldfinger" in the army. Every time he came into my office, we'd all sing the Goldfinger theme song. He took it like a champ, though.
“ Choose your next witticism carefully Mr. Fine , it may be your last “ - Auric G.
Somewhere, Shirley Bassey is still hanging onto that note.
(Seriously though, apparently she has an album coming out this year!)
Great review, and funny as hell, as always.
you can never go wrong with Shirley Bassey and Bond.
Simply the best.
The Big Bopper craic just broke me 😂😂😂😂
laughs are good.
As usual, a fabulously conceived and executed review. Definitely Connery's best outing. Honor Blackman is still my favourite Bond Lady. Classy, assertive and capable. She's strong in her own right , not by virtue of men being weak. Something that many current female characters could benefit from.
Bond Producers: "If In Doubt, what did we do in Goldfinger?"
Great content and view.
Best Bond film ever.
These reviews are hilarious! Love your unique style! Coming from a guy that reviewed all of them himself. Well done, sir! 👏🏼🍸
Thanks!
Many old-timers like both Goldfinger and Thunderball. Many younger fans for some reason do not care for the preponderance of underwater scenes in the later film. Doesn't bother me any though.
I know what you mean.
Hey, I LIKED Thunderball.
5:55 - That was the same line Judi Dench, as the new "M" uses with Bond in Goldeneye. Is that some sort of code like wearing one earring?
7:00 - My question has always been, why do you hire so many actors in a movie who have to be dubbed by other actors? Is this some sort of payroll padding?
Great review, but as good as Oddjob was, when it comes to James Bond villain henchmen, the first one I always think of is Jaws.
The hat thing is a bit naff, am I right?
Another great review, but honestly, I thought Thunderball better than Goldfinger (and the movie is better than the book).
Thunderball is better if you want to fall asleep.
@@ricardocantoral7672 Two words my friend, Fiona Volpe.
@@haroldellis9721 She wasn't enough to salvage the film that's anchored down by sluggish pacing and a bland villain.
Makes BEN HUR look like an epic.
I get they were trying to overcome the physical limitations the theft in the novel had, but movie Goldfinger's plan is worse. It doesn't really increase the buying power of his gold. It would just cause massive inflation. Also, Goldfinger has a gold fetish. Destroying gold or making it inaccessible to him is against his nature. The monetary value is secondary. Lastly, the economic collapse would destroy his businesses.
Also, whereas in the novel his initial interaction with Goldfinger was conicidental and unrelated to his job, the movie turns Bond into an idiot who messed up a surveillance assignment without knowing why he was being asked to monitor the villain. He reveals that he's watching Goldfinger just to piss him off and steal his woman
Titel: Goldfinger
Story: 3/5
Bond: 3/5
Vilian: 4/5
Hench: 4/5
Girls: 4/5
M: 4/5
Q: 5/5
Moneypenny: 3/5
Leitner: 2/5
Location: 3/5
Action: 2/5
Song: 2/5
Director: 3/5
Movie: 3-/5
Posters: 4/5
I'll have you know that neither of my grandmothers ever had a beer in their lives! Never watched a Bond movie, either. There might be a conenction.
I love Goldfinger, but I could never figure out why he blew millions on a flashy presentation to impress a bunch of mobsters, when he was just going to murder them all as soon as the presentation was finished.
It fed his ego.
@@StamFine The same thinking as Stromberg getting his money back from the scientists he has killed, when he's about to destroy civilization anyway, in The Spy Who Loved Me.
Because he's an arsehole...
@@StamFine It seemed to me that his henchman heard them planning to betray him.
Probably the most ridiculous part is where Bond opens up Tilly's car like a tin can, and only the popped tires are mentioned
In a deep voice … “ But of course you are “…🤔
The character of Goldfinger...gives the appearance as a....good ol boy trucker from Alabama.....happy to be sitting in a truck stop eating pie served by a woman in a beehive...not a Bond villain
6:02 not cool, man--- too soon
Ms. Galore's name in the movie is okay to say because it's the character's actual name, but in the book it was an unflattering mobster nickname (like "scareface") because she was a lesbian and a madame/pimpette. Therefore, in the book they literally were calling her "alot of vagina".
Goldfinger's motivation makes no sense. In the laser scene he tells Bond he loves gold for its colour and how he makes every effort to increase his supply. He doesn't mention its value. Therefore breaking into Fort Knox and not stealing any gold but just to increase the value of his own gold makes no sense.
His gold supply would have increased 10 times in value if the plan worked presumably allowing him to purchase a lot more gold through his black market associations.
I don't exactly hate Goldfinger or anything, but it's hard not to see every fault with the 1970s Bond films starting here. Perhaps it's my pure and undying hatred of Diamonds Are Forever seeping back into my perspective of Guy Hamilton's first Bond film, but I'm just not all that big on Goldfinger when I compare it to the SPECTRE saga around it.
Bond films were heading this direction regardless of what film is to blame. The whole premise of Bond isn't exactly realistic.
Shame, Bond! Shame on the snark on the Beatles! They'll get even when one of them sings his theme song...
GFI = Gastsa Frying Instructions
Why did 1960s Bond movies have such God awful rear projection shots though?
I love your channel, but I disagree. Goldfinger is the most overrated Bond film, and only the third-best Connery film. "From Russia with Love" is a top five Bond film, and "Thunderball" is much better than GF.
Non.
Please ...no red bondage outfit...please