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#1 manfromjapan

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 03:31 AM

After two viewings of CR, it is clear to me that it is in fact the best James Bond film ever made.

OHMSS has always been my favourite Bond film, but this surpasses it. I never dreamed I would see a Bond film this great again. It has balls. This is great film-making. The story is great. It forges new ground whilst including all the classic elements. Many memorable scenes and dialogue. The casting and the performances are great. Bond emerges as a 3D character.

All in all, the Broccolis and the creative team have covered all bases. It works as an action movie, a thriller, a drama, a romance and as simple great film-making.

Bond is dead. Long live Bond.

I am currently writing up a review a la GE, TND, TWINE and DAD, but my many observations, the numerous trivia surrounding the film, and me trying to put my deep appreciation into words...well, it may take time!

Suffice to say, for me, this is one of the best films I have ever seen.

#2 MarcAngeDraco

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Posted 22 November 2006 - 02:25 PM

Looking forward to your review.

For myself, it's far too soon to attempt to rank CR against the other films. Some time needs to pass, some additional viewings need to happen, need to see it on the smaller screen, and definitely need some time for the initial buzz of seeing a new Bond film to wear off...

Which all means it will likely be 6 months to a year before I can confidently say where exactly CR ranks on my favorite Bond film list...

However, if I was pressed to give my current estimate, I'd predict that it will end up someplace in my top 5...