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Summary: A James Bond Achievement of Sight and Sound
Review: "Goldfinger" contains a well-balanced level of depth and action leaving one emotionally charged. This is Sean Connery's finest James Bond film. The golden girl, Oddjob's bowler hat, Goldfinger's lethal laser, the Astin Martin DB5 with modifications introduced by Q, and Shirley Bassey's legendary rendition of the theme song belted out over the titles immediately became an integral part of the James Bond lore and remained in the psyche of the public. Director Guy Hamilton, screen writers Richard Maibaum and Paul Dehn and editor Peter Hunt were able to produce a solid, well balanced, entertaining film that does not rely totally on the spectacle and whimsy that would weaken the subsequent entries in the series. Production designer Ken Adam and art director Peter Murton gave the production a stunning and lavish distinction. The Fort Knox set and Goldfinger's playroom at his stud ranch was a testament to imagination and achievement. John Barry finally honed his distinctive style to perfection with this memorable score. The supplemental material on this DVD is excellent. Concerning the print of the film, this DVD appears to have been cropped at the top and bottom to give it a wider effect. The proportions of the prints I saw in several theaters all resembled the Laser Disc version. It would be interesting to know what the proper aspect ratio of this film is. In fact, I wonder if the British and American prints each had different aspect ratios.
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Summary: Goldfinger Is One Of The Best Bond Films
Review: James Bond films are my absolute favorites. My favorite Bond actors are Sean Connery and Roger Moore. This movie, which grabbed the spy film genre by the neck, is considered one of the best in the Bond series. There's something about this movie that makes it superior to the other Bond films: The soundtrack. Not only the tile theme (sung by Shirley Bassey) but "Into Miami", "Dawn Raid on Fort Knox" and other music on the soundtrack to this film makes the audio equivalent to the visual. Connery's wit, superb acting and enjoyable prescence on film is all intact here. Oddjob, the infamous Bond charchter who has a hat of doom, would later be revived for the James Bond video game Goledneye. This film (and its soundtrack) is worth a buy. Rated PG for mature themes, mild violence and extremely tame, very mild nutidy.
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Summary: 007 and Connery at their best
Review: Goldfinger is an absolute masterpiece, not only in terms of James Bond, but also in terms of classic films. Sean Connery is James Bond 007 in arguably the best James Bond film ever made. From the opening song, one immediately falls into the Bond "state of mind." Bond is investigating the activities of Auric Goldfinger, a banker who is plotting "Operation Grand Slam", which will make the gold of Fort Knox radioactive and untouchable for over 50 years. Thus, Goldfinger's gold would only be available at the highest price. Watch to find out how the mastermind plans to achieve his goal with the help of Pussy Galore and her Flying Circus and the eerie henchman Oddjob. Bond, however, has a few tricks up his sleeve including his fully equipped Aston Martin provided by Q, while still relying on old fashioned spying as well. With action, suspense, romance, and a heart stopping storyline, Goldfinger makes for an unforgettable experience.
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Summary: Captures the mood of the JFK/Cuba spy era
Review: The Cold War. Cuba. Espionage. Missiles. Sabotage. Spies...... The many reviewers are right on target about Goldfinger being the best of the 007 films by its classiness and style. However I want to point to two things that Goldfinger does better than any other film. First, while "Dr. No" has the closest feel to Ian Fleming's Jamaica environment and "From Russia with Love" is the most realistic vis a vis the Russians with dark realistim, Goldfinger captures the JFK/Cuba mood the best with its opening teaser of 007 in scuba gear blowing up an installation and then getting into a fight in a cabana over a girl. This sets the stage for everything else that takes place---These kinds of things were actually happening in the early 1960s and President Kennedy wanted covert operations like this to take place. Goldfinger created a fantasy that could be a reality for us anywhere in the world, not just in Jamaica or in Balkans. We may think of JFK's administration as "Camelot" but it was actually closer to "Cuba", guns, commandos, sabotage, girls and spies. The powerful, haunting score of the modern-day Midas propels you throughout the movie reminding you again and again that you are in an epic encounter between good/evil and there are dangerous girls to be had every step of the way! I'm surprised that a lot of the reviewers refer to the Fort Knox battle as the "finale". We all know it isn't true. The film sets you up with 007 about to be rewarded by a trip to the White House in the president's personal jet for saving the West, when UHHO! "You have interfered with my plans for the last time"--------Goldfinger in General's uniform (we saw him bug-out at the battle earler this way and shooting some of his own men in the back to escape, too!) has taken over the Presidential plane. Surprise! A gun pointed at 007, a plane at 30,000 feet and a fight to the death, now THAT------is a finale. This is the way it should be for the mano-e-mano fight ending--the bad guy is REALLY angered and wants to personally get the good guy even to unreasonable lengths, Goldfinger is the first, it works, we all like it. Bond tries to reason with him that a gun going off in a pressurized plane is not a good idea. Goldfinger has by this time had enough of Bond and his mouth! But today we see this ending over and over again, its sickening. I want the good guy to see the bad guy, shoot him, in the back if need be and stop this silliness, I digress. Goldfinger's surprise finale--it isn't over until its over---is what I relish most about the film. You can't ever lower your guard fighting a guy like Goldfinger. Then the plane is diving out of control, it drops off radar and explodes. WOW. What has happened to Bond? Is he alive or is he dead? We all know the ending. Switch to the credits..... Goldfinger music............
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Summary: Also a Great Bond Movie
Review: Goldfinger also a great 007 film is a must buy movie for Bond lovers out there. Even if you dont like Bond try it by renting it.
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Summary: An Absolute Masterpiece
Review: Goldfinger is arguably Connery's finest James Bond film and is also possibly the greatest Bond film along with films such as Live and Let Die, The Spy Who Loved Me, and Goldeneye. The third installment in the 007 series, Connery returns to his role with a surprising amount of confidence as he battles against unforgettable villain Auric Goldfinger who is planning to detonate a bomb in Fort Knox to leave it radioactive and thus untouchable for years. With henchmen Oddjob, Pussy Galore and her Flying Circus, Q's usual gadgetry, and Bond's wit and style, Goldfinger makes for a picture perfect film. If you like this film, you will like any of Connery's other Bond films in addition to Roger Moore's Live and Let Die and For Your Eyes Only, as well as Pierce Brosnan in Goldeneye.
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Summary: The Beginning Of Bond
Review: To every saga , their must be a beginning. Goldfinger is that beginning for 007, James Bond. Take nothing away from Dr No and From Russia With Love, You can see that they were moving in the right direction but something was just quite missing. Well Goldfinger does the business and creates the structure that still survives almost 40 years on. The plot fairly flys along allowing us to enjoy the fast pace that this "super-spy" copes well and keeps us constantly entertained. The girls are all there and Bond certainly meets a few though none can quite compare with "Pussy Galore". The meglomanaic villan is there, with a nuclear device (what else would any self respecting meglomanaic villan be seen with) and his plan to radiate Fort's Knox Gold. Q is there in all his glory with his plea's for 007 to return with all his gadgets (And a standout expression when replying to 007 disbelief on a ejector seat, Q plays it's deadpan telling 007 he nevers jokes). Overall all the elements are their and this Dvd brings it together brillantly. Buy this if Bond means anything to you !
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Summary: The Ultimate In Cliffhanger Entertainment!
Review: The third in the Bond series is also the best. Quintessential Bond all the way. All the elements are here; beautiful girls, picturesque vistas, non-stop action, lots of gadgets, memorable villains and more than a healthy dose of witticisms. Connery was in peak form and had it down cold, he 'was' Bond and everybody knows he is the best and his first three Bond films are the best in the series. Filled with many now classic scenes such as the sight of beautiful Shirley Eaton covered in gold paint on Bond's bed and Bond tied down to a metal table with a deadly laser pointed right on his crotch, his most often used asset. Also features two of the series best villains; greedy Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) and his henchman Oddjob with his killer bowler hat. Also with memorable gadgets; Bond's fully loaded Aston-Martin ranks among the series best and most memorable gadgets. And it also features Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore (!) one of the best of all the Bond girls. All that and a knockout climax that has Bond fighting Oddjob in the bowels of Fort Know while handcuffed to an atomic time bomb. A wonderfully playful score accompanies all the action and a little bit of cold-war paranoia spread around. A towering achievement that ranks among the best action films of all time. From a scale of 1-10 I give this film a 9!
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Summary: one of the best bond films
Review: to this day, goldfinger remains one of the greatest action films ever made. todays action films seem to be lacking that special thing that made the early bond films special. heart. this film has a great story, acting, villan, hero, and gadgets. but many of todays films are missing all of the above to go for blood and guts, non-stop killing, and huge explosions. because goldfinger has one of the best storys for a spy film ever, it sets it apart from the rest. i only wish todays bond films were more like goldfinger. the special edition dvd is a must for anyone who is a bond fan, of action fan in general. the picture quality is great, the sound could have been better, but is not bad, and the extras are superb. what more could you ask for in a dvd? if you do not own this film on dvd, you are doing yourself a great injustice. so go out and get it now!
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Summary: Great movie!
Review: This is without a doubt, the best Bond film ever, AND one of the best movies of all time. It has an excellent cast, and an excellent theme song. This one's a winner.
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