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[Qwerty]

Has anyone mentioned the destruction of Piz Gloria at the finale? Obviously Draco set the timers at, let's say 10 seconds I think (?). Then Bond had time to escape that fast?

That bothers me every time I watch the film.

[Glor (009)]

I'll have to watch it again to really comment on all of these point. "The other fellow" line has indeed been discussed numerous times. I don't care for it myself but I understand why some people like it.

I have to say that the DVD and even the laserdisc version of this movie makes all the difference in the world to viewing the film. The first time I ever saw it was on an ABC Sunday Night Movie so it was not only "pan & scan" but also edited for commercials. The editing of that "made for TV" version is possibly the worst editing ever. In the fight scenes people fly around in all directions and you can't tell where the fists are coming from. It's very choppy. You also miss out on the snow blower scene.

It is a good film. With Connery I think it could have been the best. Lazenby's all right, he never really had a chance.

[Qwerty]

I have to say that the DVD and even the laserdisc version of this movie makes all the difference in the world to viewing the film. The first time I ever saw it was on an ABC Sunday Night Movie so it was not only "pan & scan" but also edited for commercials. The editing of that "made for TV" version is possibly the worst editing ever.

I remember an article about ABC a few years ago and how that is considered one of the more difficult films to fit into time slots.

[Scottlee]

High speed and violent turns = Death

Not too mention no control over the bobsled.

Oh! I thought the implication was that the condemned man was just pushed onto the course without a bobsled.

[Robinson]

Has anyone mentioned the destruction of Piz Gloria at the finale? Obviously Draco set the timers at, let's say 10 seconds I think (?). Then Bond had time to escape that fast?

Hey. Due to Hunt's direction and John Glen's editing, Bond makes it out of Piz Gloria with about two seconds to spare!

Besides, according to Draco- "he knew the schedule!"

[Glor (009)]

I don't recall the timing but I do remember a friend doing a Bond marathon weekend watching all (19 at the time) Bond films and they got out a stop watch to figure this part out. As I recall we were all very surprised to see that he actually does make it.

Of course that was years ago and I could be wrong.

[Qwerty]

I find continuity during countdowns in the Bond films rather amusing at times.

[SPECTRE ASSASSIN]

I find continuity during countdowns in the Bond films rather amusing at times.

Yes, the "Goldfinger" countdown is the most amusing of them all.

[Qwerty]

I find continuity during countdowns in the Bond films rather amusing at times.

Yes, the "Goldfinger" countdown is the most amusing of them all.

Yes, that one stands out, of course.

[Scottlee]

Example of a good Bond countdown...

(40 seconds left)
Two explosions
Cut-away showing M on a telelphone somewhere
Bond killing someone with a gadget
The villain trying to remain cool and moving to plan B
The marines preparing to move in on the hideout

(After all this we're down to 38 seconds, and the clock is still ticking. Come on, Bond! You're gonna have to be quick)
Bond is fighting with henchmen
Marines and baddies have a long battle
A Geeky professor once bad now good flees through a back door.
Three more explosions

(33 seconds left)
Bond goes off and has a round of golf. Then he returns to the fighting.

(26 seconds left)
Bond gets caught, escapes, gets caught again, escapes, does a really heroic stunt, and then spends ages talking to Felix about a potential get-away plan for them both

(21 seconds left now)
And so on and so on.

Oh, and if it's a three digit timer don't expect the clock to stop on anything other than "007".

Edited by Scottlee, 21 June 2004 - 10:02 AM.

[SPECTRE ASSASSIN]

He, he that's funny! And so true!

[Qwerty]

Oh, and if it's a three digit timer don't expect the clock to stop on anything other than "007".

And if it's Goldfinger, don't expect anything other than "Three more ticks..."

[Glor (009)]

To be fair, it's not as if they have picture in picture and it's not like a novel where you can explain that the scenes you are seeing are all happening simultaneously.

"Meanwhile, on the front lawn...", etc.

So a bit of the time can be explained by that but the timers certainly do run on movie time. If I were the villain I'd demand a refund on the faulty (slow) timer. Or just buy a remote detonator and blow the place as soon as you're out.

[Qwerty]

To be fair, it's not as if they have picture in picture and it's not like a novel where you can explain that the scenes you are seeing are all happening simultaneously.

Point taken.

[Max Zorin]

If I were the villain I'd demand a refund on the faulty (slow) timer.

I'd hate to be the sales associate who handles that complaint. AWKWARD.

[Janus Assassin]

Ever wonder the reason why Blofeld wanted to release his Omega Virus. he wanted a pardon for all his past crimes and his title recognized as Count deBleachamp. These ideas are modest dont you think. He might as well asked for a double bacon cheeseburger and if it werent delievered by Midnight he would release the Virus. I like OHMSS. By the way.. Bond knew what time Gumbold came back because as he was getting off the elevator.. Gumbold told some guy he would be back in an hour.

[Qwerty]

Ever wonder the reason why Blofeld wanted to release his Omega Virus. he wanted a pardon for all his past crimes and his title recognized as Count deBleachamp. These ideas are modest dont you think.

I've noticed from many opinions and other sites also, that his plot his On Her Majesty’s Secret Service seems very modest and not what we would be expecting from Bond's greatest enemy. However, I suppose I can see the point of it, regarding what sort of criminal charges etc.. he has against him, and the Omega Virus still adds that villainous touch to the plot.