Rating: Summary: Excellent Stuff Review: I have been a fan of bond movies for a long time. It always happened to watch bond movies either on cable or Video and enjoyed them by watching twice, thrice and few movies more than that. Recently i bought this 7 dvds set and I feel thrilled by the quality of the video that is recorded on the DVD and special features like making and trailers of that time. I feel this set is worth buying for library.
Rating: Summary: 5 out of 7 Review: I think that Bond films, as a rule, have a certain formula which must be obeyed at all times: the world must be in jeopardy, the villain must be an insane egomaniac whose plot for world domination is ridiculously overdone yet somehow plausible (oh, and having an eccentric cast of Bond-hating henchmen is a definate plus), the action must be fast and furious, and the locales must be beautiful and exotic. And, naturally, Bond's female costars must all be ravishingly beautiful women. This Bond collection gives 007-philes a chance to see Bond at his best, and worst.First we have Pierce Brosnan's first two Bond films: "Goldeneye" and "Tomorrow Never Dies", both good films that revived the Bond franchise. "Tomorrow", in particular, showcases some excellent acting on the part of Brosnan, and an interesting plot (since "information is power" is an concept that has been widely accepted in the 1990s with the internet, having a villain more interested in dominating information rather than countries was certainly topical). The collection also has two of Sean Connery's best Bond flicks, "Thunderball" and "Goldfinger". Both films are Connery at the top of his game- suave, sophisticated, witty and full of fun. Both films feature exciting action sequences and ravishingly beautiful women. Roger Moore's two films are mixed bags. "Live And Let Die" isn't particularly good. Cool title song by Paul McCartney, but Moore was feeling his way through the role (this is his first 007 film). I didn't much care for Jane Seymour, and the absence of Q bugged me. "For Your Eyes Only", on the other hand, is Moore's best 007 flick. Terrifically exciting action sequences (I particularly enjoyed the ski chase between Bond and one of the villains), and good dialouge really give Moore a chance to shine in this film. Oh, and the presence of absolutely stunning vistas of Greek mountains, beaches and the beautiful Mediterranean sea certainly fulfills my requirement of "beautiful and exotic" locales. Finally we come to Timothy Dalton's contribution: "License to Kill". The worst 007 film? Maybe, although I think that Moore's "View to a Kill" will hold that dubious honor for quite some time to come. I give the screenwriters credit for breaking the usual 007 saves-the-world plot with a tale of Bond out for revenge against Felix Leiter's killers, which gives Dalton an opportunity to flex his muscles as an actor by giving Bond different motivations than the usual. Dalton is a marvelously talented actor, but totally wrong for the part of 007 and "License to Kill" feels all wrong for a Bond film. The change in format is not what bothers me- it is just that this was done so poorly. The villain is not threatening, the women bland and not particularly glamorous, and Bond's adventures are kind of dull in this one. Too bad. Still, 5 out of 7 ain't bad. Bond fans will be very, very happy with this set.
Rating: Summary: Great for all James Bond fans Review: For any big time James Bond fans out there, this is a PERFECT gift. I got this for my boyfriend for Christmas, and he absolutely loved it. This is a great gift for anybody who loves James Bond movies.
Rating: Summary: A Bond Lover's Dream Review: Finally the best series of movies has been put together. This first wave of seven is outstanding. From the Sean Connery days to the new age Pierce Brosnan, James Bond is always action packed and full of class and style. It's the best gift I received under the tree this year. I just can't wait for the other two companion sets to be released!
Rating: Summary: Bond the good ones Review: I liked all the movies. They were all good, even Tommorrow Never Dies
Rating: Summary: If you love bond, you will LOVE this! Review: I have both the VHS and the DVD gift sets and the DVD is by far the best. This set is a must buy for all Bond lovers out there. Not only do you get the great movies but you also get commentary from the directors,commentary from the actors,behind the scenes footage, radio and tv ads,different versions of the original theatrical trailor, and so much more. So, if you love bond this is definitly worth buying.
Rating: Summary: Bondmania Review: All the DVDs are excellent and the extra stuff is great also. I am desperate to get the missing Bond DVDs when are we going to be able to get them?
Rating: Summary: One bond video is never enough! Review: We thought all the video's were awesome; I never get tired of watching them with the family and look forward to getting the rest of the collection. One of the few collections you watch over and over. Its great entertainment especially on a miserably cold night.
Rating: Summary: The Greatest James Bond Set Ever Review: I have this DVD set and let me tell you one thing. I love it. I am a huge James Bond fan and for all the other James Bond fans out there, I recommend that you buy this set. You'll definetly get your moneys worth on it.
Rating: Summary: Awesome Gift Set Review: If you are a Bond fan, and you have a DVD player, then this a must have. This set has documentaries on the film, music videos, featurette galeries, theatrical trailers, and even radio spots. I am looking forward to more Bond DVD releases.
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