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Summary: MUST OWN DVDs
Review: Awesome collection for any Bond or action-adventure fan:Dr. No - hard to believe this movie was made for only $1,000,000! Excellent way to introduce the series to the big screen. My only complaint is hiring a white actor who has to keep reminding us of his Chinese background so we might finally begin to think he's Chinese. Goldfinger - Wow! Sean Connery at his best and maybe the best of the Bond series. Great villain and a woman painted gold - oh yeah, and a laser! The Man with the Golden Gun - best I can say about this movie is you can tell how much Christopher Lee enjoyed being Scaramanga. May be the only movie with AMC vehicles for the "exciting" car chase scene. Don't miss the car jump with the 360 degree roll! The Spy Who Loved Me - Barbara Bach in a movie where Jaws was threatening! Definitely the best of the Roger Moore Bonds. Very disappointing villain - he sits around punching buttons more than I punch my TV remote. Licence to Kill - very gritty, down to earth Bond movie. This time it's personal. I must confess I think I still like Dalton's Bond better than Brosnan's. GoldenEye - great movie and good way to introduce the newest Bond! Xenia should stick to multiple killing and orgasms - her throwaway lines fall faster than lead. Tomorrow Never Dies - could have been any old action movie, didn't really need Bond. It was good, but how many times does Bond have to stop WWIII? For God's sake the villain should at least look scared when he's about to die!
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Summary: A great set of movies
Review: The Special Edition Collection has seven great movies at a good price. I don't know what jcorti's on, but 7 DVDs at $107 is not bad. I don't know if jcorti has any special connections, but the rest of us pay about $17 per DVD. $17 mutiplied by 7 DVDs is $119. It's only priced at $107. Maybe I have got it wrong, but if that box set has seven DVDs that is not a bad price. Keep guessing jcorti.
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Summary: A serious presentation for owning the collection
Review: A serious presentation for owning the collection MGM offers a new chance for 007's fans to have the complete collection by presenting the complete collection in three sets (except Never Say Never Again, available at Amazon for $13). I do not agree with various comments from other reviewers complaining about the bad marketing of MGM, since they have already presented the movies in singles and in three sets before. And by presenting them, once again, with improved quality and logic price in three packages, there is no harm at all. What is beautiful in James Bond movies is the concept. The imminent illusion of the "non-reality" in all his movies is something comfortable to every potential viewer. No one would be offended by the unbreakable hotshot imperialist; timely, everybody would enjoy the sophistication, manners and cold-blood brutality of a professional spy (and gentleman) mastering the world and women' hearts. There is always something new in every movie, the sequence of the incidents, the very well woven plots and the presentation of psycho genius personalities or pathetic authoritarian leaders or governments. All are offered in new ways, new places and from different points of view that would necessary put you in suspense. The British sense of humor and the mysterious touch added to the colors of the hero have a lot of show-off in comparison to American-made movies, where heroes are presented from reality and where "nobody care if you believe it or not". My best movies are "Diamonds Are For Ever", "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Die Another Day"; but I always have a reason to watch other titles for the 10th or 20th time (I already saw "Die Another Day" for three times). Probably, it is the best collection ever made to date, so if you believe that action movies are an important part of real Cinema, and that real entertainment is a just aim of it, I believe that you are having a very good chance to have the best of it in a very reasonable price. I am personally grabbing the chance to replace my old VHS collection with this sophisticated DVD one, I started with the first set and I am buying the other two, one in every next month.
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Summary: James Bond Box Sets
Review: These are all great. But the only thing I do not understand, is why are they not in chronological order? ie: the first seven films in the Set #1, and so on. It makes no sense!
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Summary: Bond DVD set Number 1!
Review: I am a die-hard Bond fan so of course I like every movie in this set! I'll tell you what I think of each individual film: 1. Dr. No (1962) Starring: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman. This is the film that started it all and even though it's not as fast-paced as the other Bond flicks, the storyline is great, taken directly from Ian Fleming's original novel!: ***1/2 2. Goldfinger (1964) Starring: Sean Connery, Honor Blackman, Gert Frobe. This is the most critically-acclaimed Bond film and is the one that most people have seen. I enjoy this film just as much as I did the first time every time I watch it!: ****1/2 3. The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) Starring: Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland. This is the most underrated Bond film in my opinion. Scaramanga is by far the greatest villain in the series and the cat and mouse game between him and Bond is just superb!: ****1/2 4. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Starring: Roger Moore, Barbara Bach, Curt Jurgens. This is by far my favorite Bond film! The characters and plot are both amazing! Everytime I see this film I get this emotion that I don't get from any other Bond film; it's just that good!: ***** 5. Licence to Kill (1989) Starring: Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi. Not too many people like Dalton's approach to Bond, but as a big fan of Ian Fleming's novels, I think he plays the part of Bond the closest to the way the character was originally intended. This is probably the most unique film in the series, since Bond is not working for England in this one!: *** 6. Goldeneye (1995) Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Isabella Scorupco. By far Brosnan's best! When I first saw this movie, I was in awe, since I couldn't believe how great this film was! Brosnan is in top form as Bond and Trevelyan is one of the greatest Bond villains, since he was once one of his closest allies!: ***** 7. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Jonathon Pryce, Michelle Yeoh. This is the first Bond film I saw back on New Year's Day 1998, and after watching this incredible film,I became into the world of Bond! A great movie for first time Bond viewers to watch!: ***1/2
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Summary: Great movies horribly overpriced!
Review: I have mixed feelings about the three Bond DVD sets. I love all the Bond films and own them all on DVD but these sets are so expensive it seems a bit perposterous. In every other country in the world that sells DVDs you can buy the entire Bond 20 DVD series in one big bundle. In fact some bundles even include Never Say Never Again which isn't even an official Bond film. These 20 DVD sets are routnely sold for anywhere from $100 dollars to $180. I bought mine for around $100 with a little extra for shipping. So naturally if you can get your hands on the whole 20 DVD set you will still get the same great quality DVD films for a lot less money.
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Summary: Awesome Bond Collection -- Finally!
Review: It's a wonderful boxed set! I got this for Christmas last year, and now this year the remaining Bond films will be available. I have really enjoyed the quality of the DVD's -- each entry menu is intriguingly cool and greets you in an interesting new way. The films are very well restored, and when you watch the trailers, you can really tell the difference. Remember that these films span 40 years! The first, "Dr. No" was released originally in 1962. My favorite of this first set is the classic "Spy Who Loved Me", even though Roger Moore is not my favorite 007. "Goldfinger" is a close second, and a great film on its own. I think Dalton's character is good in "License to Kill", and Brosnan is solid in "Goldeneye" and "Tomorrow Never Dies". You get two of each main Bond: Connery, Moore and Brosnan, and one Dalton. (The other bond, Lazenby in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" will be part of the third group of boxed set 007 films). These 7 films will provide many hours of entertainment, and all the special features will keep you involved and learn more about the Bond myth. One last tip -- MGM/UA is releasing 20 bond films, including it's latest (Nov 2002) "Die Another Day" in two additional boxed sets (Nov 18 2003). But if you want to be thorough, see Sean Connery's finale "Never Say Never Again" and maybe even get the 007 spoof "Casino Royale". That will finish the entire James Bond collection. Athough many people disparage it, I grabbed Never Say Never for a few bucks at a local mart, and it does have Kim Basinger!! James Bond Collection Volume 1 is worth the price, and a great start for those beginning DVD Collections or who just love Bond Films.
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Summary: The Best Set of the 3, Hands-Down
Review: This is easily the best DVD set of the 3, though I would wait until November to buy it when it is re-released with the other two. *Dr. No as most know was the original Bond film that started it all. I skipped this one when I was a kid, opting not to see it at the theaters because I heard that it was more of an adult-oriented movie. From Russia with Love was actually my first one to see, so I always liked it better. However, this movie has its moments. From Ursula Andress stepping out of the water to Dr. No's claw-like hands, this is a must for any Bond fanatic or the casual one for that matter. *Goldfinger has and will always be my favorite in the series (I doubt #21 will take its place). Dr. No and FRWL were quite boring at times, but this one effectively blends the action with the plot. While the plot is a little on the thin side, the supporting cast members made this movie. Pussy Galore is probably the most remembered Bond girl and Oddjob and Goldfinger are easily two of the greatest villains in any movie. *The Man with the Golden Gun was Roger Moore's second outing as 007 and he caught the Sophomore jinx. This film wastes an excellent villain in Scaramanga by adding in one of the worst Bond girls (Goodnight) and a horrible ending. BTW, my DVD only screws up when I play it in my DVD-ROM drive, but not my DVD player. Hopefully this problem will be fixed by November. *The Spy Who Loved Me was Roger Moore's finest hour IMHO (slightly beating out For Your Eyes Only). Barbara Bach makes for an exceptional Bond girl as Agent XXX (got to love the name) and Jaws makes his first appearance in a Bond film (his role in Moonraker was played more for comedy). The only thing keeping this from being one of the top 3 films or so is the lack of a strong villain. Stromberg was creative, but he lacked the passion that some of the others baddies had (Red Grant for example). *While many people at the time dismissed Licence to Kill (that's how its spelled) as being too serious for a Bond film, I thoroughly enjoyed the dark side of James Bond. Timothy Dalton's final appearance is much better than his first (The Living Daylights). Dalton brought a sense of fierceness that not even Sean Connery could even match. Sanchez is an excellent villain, and this one ranks high on my list of Bond films. Too bad Bond was tied up in legal troubles for 6 years, as I would have liked to see Tim give a couple more shots at being the world's greatest super agent. *Goldeneye is a masterpiece. Enough said. Pierce Brosnan was born to play James Bond (and should have after For Your Eyes Only). Though not better than Connery, he is darn close to it. He combines Connery's wit with Dalton's aggression, but manages to leave out the comic side that ruined the Moore era. Pretty Bond girls and an excellent villain in Trevelyan (006) make this #3 on my Bond list (after Goldfinger and OHMSS). *I strongly believe that Tomorrow Never Dies would have been received much better if it had not come right after Goldeneye. This movie wasn't that bad, and having Bond get emotionally connected to another woman was something that Bond fans had been wanting to see again for a long time. Cool action sequences and a mediocre villain prevent this film from being at the bottom of the list, but you could do better. There you have it. This set is somewhat better than #2 (though not by much) and a lot better than set #3. Buy it in November, and complete your James Bond Special Edition DVD Collection.
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Summary: The 007 Collection, Volume 1
Review: To start off, I love the James Bond series. I remember in Summer 2001, they showed 007 movies on every Friday (?) night, and soon I caught on. For Christmas 2002, my parents gave me this box set, and we also just got a DVD player.
This collection contains seven Bond flicks:
Dr. No (1962), the first James Bond adventure, though kind of boring and slow-moving. 3/5 GoldenEye (1995), 17th flick (Pierce Brosnan's debut), has lots of action but flawed. 3/5 Goldfinger (1964), the third adventure, and the second best (see below). 5/5 Licence To Kill (1989), 16th movie and the best in my opinion. Timothy Dalton's 2nd and last appearance as Bond. 5/5 The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), 10th movie and a very good movie. I wasn't impressed much by the lead villain Stromberg. 4/5 The Man With The Golden Gun (1974), 9th movie with Roger Moore's 2nd appearance (above movie 3rd), the worst. 2/5 Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), 18th movie, Brosnan's second movie, not that good or not that bad. 3/5 Well, that wraps it up. Also, I was impressed by the special features. The menus are cool too.
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Summary: Bond box set is a good gift for movie lovers
Review: The 007 Collection is a collection of 7 bond DVDs.
This list includes:
Dr. No*
Goldeneye*
Goldfinger*
License to Kill
The Man with the Golden Gun
The Spy who loved Me
Tomorrow Never Dies The first 3 movies in the box set have a * by them as you might've noticed. This indicates that these are 3 of the 7 best bond films in my opinion. This box set was released with a balance of the bond actors. There are 2 movies with Sean Connery, 2 with Roger Moore, 1 with Timothy Dalton, and 2 with Pierce Brosnan.
I feel that these 7 movies aren't the 7 best bond movies. There is already news that there will be 2 more box sets like this one with the rest of the James Bond movies, 7 per box with the last one having a bonus disc b/c there are only 20 bond movies.
The organizers of the box set probably realized this and thus wanted to balance the demand for bond movies, seeing how the best movies aren't all in one set.
With that said this box still includes 3 great movies and a couple more solid ones.
License to Kill and The Spy who loved me are not good bond films in my mind and unless you are a diehard bond fan i don't think that you would enjoy them too much either. Overall, this box is a good buy with some great movies, but it isn't a star-studded collection of bond movies like some people were expecting.
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