I genuinely like your theory filling in the missing continuity between 'OHMSS' and 'DAF'. I completely agree with you about Marc-Ange Draco. It would not be consistent with his established character and temperament to do anything else. The problem I have though is that Q's words to Brosnan's Bond in 'TWINE' always struck me as being artificially inserted into that film, because LLewelyn was clearly nearing the end of his tenure. It struck me as the writers suddenly trying to add a significance and bond between the two characters, because they needed to provide Q with an emotionally affecting departure scene. And it never rang true for me. During Dalton's era, Q was essentially the comic relief and that required his frosty professionalism to become a more good humoured presence. I'm not disputing how well thought out and plausible your theory is. I'm just saying the the film makers never put the same amount of creativity into the series as you have.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service was a great movie but would be one the best if Connery starred in it. Diamonds was the precursor to the Roger Moore era which 1970s audiences wanted. Sean Connery was the first to play Moore's bond in Diamonds.
@@Rhubba I'm all about it. Started listening to the original Ian Fleming novel on Audible - the sample sounds a lot better than the movie. I really need to "read" this one.
Licence to kill should have been the follow up to OHMSS. It was a better fit to the previous film instead of Diamonds are Forever. Diamonds are Forever screwed up the continuity and confused me a bit.
You make intelligent videos. But this crud - as with all of Guy Hamilton’s films - deserves a shorter one! It has all the elements to consign it to the bottom of the Bond barrel: Connery’s worst performance (looking like Lazenby’s dad); a script by Tom Mankiewicz; Jill St John’s acting; Blofeld and Leiter badly miscast; Las Vegas as the main setting; the cartoonish gay killers; an idiotic car chase; and cheapjack special effects (the laser satellite). All because United Artists pretended that “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” never existed! The performances by Jimmy Dean and Leonard Barr were the highlights of this film!
And again, you do an excellent job! I wrote favourably about your piece on “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” However thorough their reviews, I’ve certainly disagreed on occasion with Sir Calvin and Mr Dutch.
@@RichardSpeights There are several Bond films that please me, including “On Her MAJESTY’S Secret Service.” Each Bond actor has done at least one good film. Just my personal opinion - nothing more - but Guy Hamilton’s work is not on my list.
I genuinely like your theory filling in the missing continuity between 'OHMSS' and 'DAF'. I completely agree with you about Marc-Ange Draco. It would not be consistent with his established character and temperament to do anything else. The problem I have though is that Q's words to Brosnan's Bond in 'TWINE' always struck me as being artificially inserted into that film, because LLewelyn was clearly nearing the end of his tenure. It struck me as the writers suddenly trying to add a significance and bond between the two characters, because they needed to provide Q with an emotionally affecting departure scene. And it never rang true for me. During Dalton's era, Q was essentially the comic relief and that required his frosty professionalism to become a more good humoured presence. I'm not disputing how well thought out and plausible your theory is. I'm just saying the the film makers never put the same amount of creativity into the series as you have.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service was a great movie but would be one the best if Connery starred in it.
Diamonds was the precursor to the Roger Moore era which 1970s audiences wanted. Sean Connery was the first to play Moore's bond in Diamonds.
Fantastic analysis and theory. For a long time Diamonds Are Forever was one of my least favorite, and now it's one of my favorite.
I thought your theory was quite interesting and explains quite a lot, so I guess I’m adopting it in my head canon now! Excellent video!
Your best one yet
Love your theories and explanation.
Thank you...I'm now sketching out the Live And Let Die analysis...the only Bond film to deal with the spiritual world.
@@Rhubba I'm all about it. Started listening to the original Ian Fleming novel on Audible - the sample sounds a lot better than the movie. I really need to "read" this one.
Licence to kill should have been the follow up to OHMSS. It was a better fit to the previous film instead of Diamonds are Forever. Diamonds are Forever screwed up the continuity and confused me a bit.
Hopefully my analysis will have cleared matters up somewhat.
Hey Rhubba, I really hope you continue this series into the Moore era when you get a chance.
I'm really enjoying these videos.
I'm working on Live and Let Die now...I've just been swamped with my other work to progress faster.
OHMSS aged better than DAF
That's putting it mildly, 007...
You need to mention Marty McFly’s grandfather…
I find this movie unwatchable.
You make intelligent videos. But this crud - as with all of Guy Hamilton’s films - deserves a shorter one! It has all the elements to consign it to the bottom of the Bond barrel: Connery’s worst performance (looking like Lazenby’s dad); a script by Tom Mankiewicz; Jill St John’s acting; Blofeld and Leiter badly miscast; Las Vegas as the main setting; the cartoonish gay killers; an idiotic car chase; and cheapjack special effects (the laser satellite). All because United Artists pretended that “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” never existed! The performances by Jimmy Dean and Leonard Barr were the highlights of this film!
I'm doing an analysis of these films, not a straight up review like Calvin Dyson or Dutch Bond Fan do.
And again, you do an excellent job! I wrote favourably about your piece on “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” However thorough their reviews, I’ve certainly disagreed on occasion with Sir Calvin and Mr Dutch.
James Bond as...
An American...
Working for the cia...
Oh god no
On Her Majosty's Secret Service was a sucky movie. Even Telly Savalas could not save it.
What, you really prefer this tripe?
@@thomaschacko6320
"There's just no pleasing you."
@@RichardSpeights There are several Bond films that please me, including “On Her MAJESTY’S Secret Service.” Each Bond actor has done at least one good film. Just my personal opinion - nothing more - but Guy Hamilton’s work is not on my list.
@@thomaschacko6320
I was worried the joke would go over the head. "Let me try again."
"Then there is not pleasing you." (Goldmember)
Good one, sorry I missed it!