The following is IMO and should be read for entertainment purposes only
OHMSS: Keep in mind the last time I saw this was at 4 years old (37 years ago) I have very fond memories of my Dad taking me to see this (he passed when I was 10). So this movie has some special association for me. Certain moments stuck with me from ’76 but the plot was “new” when I watched it last night.
The one thing that takes me “out” of a film more than anything else is breaking the 4th wall; I can’t think of a “serious” film I’ve seen that allowed a character to do this, but it was the perfect way to introduce the audience to a new Bond. Looking right at the audience: “This never happened to the other fellow”;
I loved it! That had to be a risky thing to attempt in film, yet almost necessary to acknowledge “we know he’s different, but go with it…” and GL delivers it with such charm and genuine good humor…man I can’t say enough what a great choice that was to open with! The opening credits were also really well done; I liked the concept of looking back at the past films. Is this the 1st Bond film without lyrics in the title?
The cross-fade on the surface of the pool at the casino, gave me the indication that this film was being taken more seriously by the studio than the last 2 entries in the series. Although I enjoy SC’s fights, GL’s physical action is much more convincing, partly from the actor and partly from editing/choreography. (Sound effects got a little over the top though)Taking out 3 guys with H2H and entering the room like this was sooooo Bond!
I loved the way he interacted with M and MP, and the way MP keeps JB from quitting.

:thumbsup Diana Rigg is perhaps the sexiest Bond girl so far IMO:love, not just because of her physical attributes, she plays the role
very well! A bare thigh from under a fur coat?! :loveYes PLEASE!! Busting a bottle and going on the attack? :coolYes PLEASE!! Seeing Bond actually have feelings for a woman made him seem more “real” to me, and the on screen chemistry between them was very good. There was a moment in the barn when JB insists on sleeping separately from her; I thought “come on this is Bond!” then he pulled a classic Bond move with the pitchfork, it was perfect!

His and Tracy’s cars are AWESOME!!!:thumbsup No fancy cool stuff, but super sexy cars regardless! (Tire squealing on snow/ice/sand?

lol) I really enjoyed the return to Bond using his wits, and “rigging” his own gadgets, like the door opener, using his pockets for gloves, etc. The “mini” copier was cool and probably very futuristic when the movie came out, but not so far out that it seemed sci-fi.
I would have liked to see DP in the role of Blofeld again, Telly did a good job but he could have used the eye-scar and been a little creepier. Bond's disguise as “Hilly” was great, :cool (not even asian! :lol) he actually “acted” a different part (but I doubt glasses and a new accent would fool Blofeld

lol). The scene with the lipstick was hilarious (that curly headed chicken farmer :love), “just a slight stiffness coming on…in the shoulders”

lol:lol when I did laugh it wasn’t at the film but with it.
The skiing was incredible (one thing that stuck with me from the 1st viewing) at one moment I felt like Charles from BOD…
The scene change with him looking out the window and remembering Tracy getting captured was also great, but perhaps the coolest shot from the movie was this…
I could go on and on about it but let’s just say I LOVED this movie!!! I can’t believe GL broke a 7 movie contract:facepalm; we could have had him right up to FYEO!!!!! :angry AARRRRRGGGGHH!
I learned the Bond Family motto and that Bond golfs!

cool
My new screen-used Bond dream prop: The hat he tossed to MP after the wedding “no respect for government property”
Anybody with info on the type of golf bag he has in the film let me know

I plan on doing a SA replica for my classic clubs :thumbsup
The RPF's own M brought up the father-son experience of sharing Bond, I just have to say how much I agree, This was the only Bond film my dad and I got to share on the big screen, and while watching it with my daughter, the clear memory of velvet seats, polished wood armrests, popcorn with
real butter, and cheering on JB with my dad (as Bond did his belly slide with his gun blazing!) came back stronger than I thought possible.
Even though I have my own "special" nostalgia attched to OHMSS, I think my assessment is fair, its a well
very crafted film in general, but when considered only against the other Bond movies, ....It knocked goldfinger to #4 slot (so far) and if GL had stayed in his contract, I dare say he could have knocked SC to #2 (BLASPHEMY!!

lol)
M, thanks for giving me a new obsession!!!

behave (that's my wife with the club!)
My longest, most rambling post is officially done
