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Summary: Our Man Flint Is ZOWIE
Review: James Coburn met the legendary Bruce Lee after he made Our Man Flint, and we can thank Flint for influencing the screen fighting style of the Dragon. We can also thank Derek Flint for being the only person in the world that would make James Bond sweat. Our Man Flint is classic fun, and deserves five stars, just as "It Happened One Night." Much more than a parody, Flint does 007 better in practically every area: dancing, women (he has his own harem), gadgets (his cigarette lighter has 63 different functions, and he makes his own stuff, being a scientific genuis). Even his boss, played by the wonderful Lee J. Cobb, is a grander fellow than M. He also speaks 60 languages,is a fencing and close combat master, and a master yogi who can stop his heart. Although tongue in cheek, Flint as a self-evolving man is almost believable, and that's part of his enduring entertainment value. (Mr. Spock was also heavily influenced by Flint, if you'll compare their mannerisms. The Vulcan death grip is first featured in In Like Flint. Spock wouldn't be half as fun if he didn't have an air of believability.)The villans' (there are three, including a Caucausian named Dr. Lee and a Chinese named Dr. Schneider) nefarious plan also poses a challenge to the Bond films: controlling the world's weather. Plus, Flint fights much, much better than 007. He's also a rebel, unlike the office bug 007, and balks at being hired by the major super powers. Whoever created the Flint character should take a big bow; James Coburn as Derek Flint is endearing, hysterical (while doing everything with a straight face)and a Super guy, not just a mere super spy. He's an inspiration for kids of all ages to hit the books, to explore and discover. I've heard that James Coburn would have done more 'Flints' but they couldn't come up with good scripts. A real shame, for with five or six 'Flints,' Coburn would have become a megastar. Thank you, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Flint.
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Summary: More fun than I remembered
Review: My memories of the Flint series was formed by late night television viewing. I remembered a super cool lead, beautiful women and great classically 60's sets and colors. The Flint movies sit in my memories like the Matt Helm (Dean Martin) films. Coburn's Flint is a upgraded version of Connery's James Bond. Not a government worker, Flint is the ultimate alpha, better at anything and everything. When the DVD's came out, I rushed to get them. They had to be a part of my collection. The DVD's are basic, with nothing in the way of extras. Watching the movie was as much fun as I expected. The attitudes are ancient, the look is dated and action almost comic. I LOVED IT!!!!! The movie holds up better than most of the same era. Our Man Flint may not be one of the 100 best movies of all time, but it sits high on the list of cult classics. Enjoy the DVD!
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Summary: Totally groovy
Review: OUR MAN FLINT is a relic of its era. Full of swinging sounds, bright colors and sexy girls, it is an effortlessly enjoyable movie. My favourite part is in the restaurant and Flint is dancing with each of his girls one at a time, and the music slightly changes with each girl, depending on her nationality! Cheesy or what! Gila Golan plays Gila (a highly original name) a spy out to get Flint.
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Summary: Outstanding Acting
Review: Our Man Flint is one of my favorite films ever.This movie has great acting.A great James Bond spoof is what you could call this movie.It is very hillarious,and action packed.This movie stars one of my favorite movie stars,James Coburn.
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Summary: The Best Super Spy Ever!
Review: Slim and craggy James Coburn at his best. He is the spy who out bonds Bond. Complete with exotic gadgets like his cigarette lighter, blowdart pen and extraordinary watch, Flint is a Karate expert (in real life he learned Jeet Koon Do from Bruce Lee), a genius, a gourmet, a scientist and one hell of a macho guy all rolled into one. I have seen this movie so many times I forget. Yet it never fails to entertain and impress me. The hypnotic soundtrack with a samba beat and lots of sexy, beautiful girls are simply outstanding! Lest you think no such person could ever exist, let me assure you that there are people still alive who are capable of Flint's audacious acts of bravery. One example is Green Beret Dick Meadows who seved with distinction in Vietnam behind enemy lines with the Special Operations Group. Another is Capt. Roger Donlon who won the first Medal of Honour in Vietnam. M
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Summary: 60's Renaissance Man...
Review: Success breeds imitation, and a distinctly American response to the screen success of James Bond, were the Flint films. Connery's Bond clearly established the genre of the serious superspy, an almost perfect hero figure, emerging when the Cold War was heating up. Attempting to create another character to directly compete and outdo Bond, was a monumental task, almost surely doomed to failure. A different approach would be advisable. Enter, Derek Flint. Flint was a modern Renaissance man. An independently wealthy man of high breeding and class, he possessed the all the tools, both physical and mental to achieve almost any goal in life. Despite some basic similarities to Bond, Flint had major problems with authority, and following rules. He decided which missions he would participate in. This rebellious independent streak, would be one of the key factors in defining the tone of the Flint films, which were pure escapism, and never meant to be taken seriously. Wild fantasy adventure rides, where Flint would always find a way to come out on top, no matter how crazy it got, with a wicked smile on his face. James Coburn was a perfect choice to play the suave Derek Flint. Besides his obvious sex appeal, Coburn brought a reckless flair, and bold daring edge and to the character, along with a distinctive and ferocious fighting style. Coburn trained in the martial arts, and was a friend of Bruce Lee. Teaming Flint with his by-the-book former commander, Lloyd Cramden (Lee J. Cobb), only emphasized Flint's eccentric anti-authority persona. Our Man Flint, is the more "serious" of the two Flint films, though it does take a few deliberate lighthearted jabs at the Bond films. "Galaxy", an organization led by three scientists, threatens the world by altering global weather patterns. Cramden is directed by the leaders of the world to enlist Flint, to help deal with the threat. Flint, a man with four live-in girlfriends, has no interest in any assignment. But, after some initial resistance, he is persuaded to take on the job, after Cramden is injured in an attempt on Flint's life. An exotic recipe for bouillabaisse is a clue that points to Marseilles. At a steamy club there, Flint tangles with Connery lookalike "0008", dispatches an ex-nazi in a toilet stall, dons a towel as a disguise, then fires shots to clear the room, so he can detonate a bomb. When the smoke clears, Flint is on his way to Rome, to find cosmetics factory, and the lovely Gila (Gila Golan). Soon Flint is trapped in a safe, on his way to "Galaxy" island, a victim of Gila and her compatriot Malcolm Rodney (Edward Mulhare). Flint uses his yoga skills to feign death, and escape on the island. It is from here, that Galaxy is altering the weather. Farce turns into pure fantasy, as the island paradise is full of scantily clad women, who wander around in a dreamlike state, catering to the needs of Galaxy's men. Flint confronts the three scientists heading Galaxy, and after refusing to join their cause, is sentenced to death by disintegration. Gila, as a price for her failure, is to be reprogrammed as a "pleasure unit". From here, it's your standard, hero escapes exotic death, destroys the secret island hideout, and saves the world story. Our Man Flint is somewhat unbalanced, the first half is very original and funny, but the quality does begin to slide a little after Flint hits Rome. Galaxy's fantasy island, features some large impressive sets, but the heavy chauvinistic attitude displayed towards women, may not resonate very well today. (Branding women?) Mulhare, as the cocksure Rodney is extremely annoying, and it is most gratifying when he takes a well placed knee to the groin from Flint. In fact, all associated with Galaxy pay a heavy price, and our heroes are all laughing at the end, when the island blows up, killing everyone there. That's the spy biz. The DVD transfer is excellent for a film of this age. If Fox had not been so late to the party, and released the Flint films promptly, they wouldn't be playing catch up, comparing Flint to Austin Powers. After all, who copied who? The Bond movies have been out on DVD for years, while Flint sat on the shelf. Zero points for no extras except some trailers. After such a long wait, at least Flint is finally here. But for a budget price, Fox delivers a budget presentation. Also recommended for fans, is Jerry Goldsmith's soundtrack music for the two films.
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Summary: I'm glad I stayed up for this one!
Review: The first thing I have to say about this movie is that I am really glad I stayed up to watch it! I also noticed that this film seemed to be a major inspiration for the hillarious Austin Powers movies as well. From the beautiful women to the charming Flint, this movie has it all--James Coburn was the man.
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Summary: An anti-American Eagle! How diabolical.
Review: The world is being held hostage by a cabal. They are threatening to change the weather if demands are not being met. All the top agents and teams have been sent to find and destroy them. Yet each has met with a fatal end.
Cramden (Lee J. Cobb) the head of Zonal Organization World Intelligence Espionage (ZOWIE) has been charged with finding a solution. After placing all the requirements into a 1960's computer and card sorter, they all boil down to one. You guessed it the undisciplined multitalented Derek Flint (James Coburn).
Can he save the world?
He hands back the issued code book and prefers to use his own code which is a progression of 40-26-36. It is based on... well you can guess.
Watch Coburn again in the same role but as a cowboy in "Waterhole No. 3" (1967)
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Summary: Austin Power's favorite movie
Review: This is a great spoof of the spy movies of the day.
James Corburn is so cool in this film you could hang a side of beef in him.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This is better than any James Bond movie
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