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[Agent Ostlund]

I havn't watched it since Christmas eve...I'm having withdrawals

[Matt_13]

OHMSS also has the best character development out of all the films. You actually get to know WHO these people are, and that makes the film that much more engaging.

[DaveBond21]

Don't worry, there's nothing wrong with you!

Personally, I'm addicted to Licence to Kill. I watch it multiple times a week...I just love that final scene!

Multiple times per week?????!!!!!!

[sharpshooter]

I havn't watched it since Christmas eve...I'm having withdrawals

I'm going to have to watch it tomorrow. I'm all excited about seeing it for the first time after a month hiatus.

[col_007]

think i'll watch it this weekend first time in ages

[col_007]

am watching it now

[Aris007]

I last saw it two weeks ago and I fell like I haven't watched it for a year. Such a good film!

[DaveBond21]

I understand. You don't want to become too bored or used to such masterpieces. The longer you leave watching it, a greater sense of anticipation grows and you enjoy it more.

I agree with this. Doesn't stop me watching FYEO once a year, but I think that once a year is fine.

[Mr. Blofeld]

I just watched it after reading the book for the first time, and it's still terrific.

[deth]

I haven't watched OHMSS in 2 years or more...

[DR76]

I understand. You don't want to become too bored or used to such masterpieces. The longer you leave watching it, a greater sense of anticipation grows and you enjoy it more.

I haven't watched OHMSS in two years. I watch this Bond movie less than I do the others. But it is one of my all time favorites. But every time I watch it . . . I just adore it.

Edited by DR76, 22 July 2008 - 04:02 AM.

[ChickenStu]

OHMSS is a boss film. Certainly one of the greatest and probably my second favourite. Nothing wrong with watching it over and over. Hell, I've done it!

[DamnCoffee]

I really feel like watching On Her Majesty’s Secret Service today. It's my third favorite Bond movie, followed by The Spy Who Loved Me and Casino Royale.

[manfromjapan]

Nope, there's nothing wrong with you at all!! OHMSS is a fantastic film. Better than the excellent novel, the best JB film until CR, one of the most underrated films ever. What I don't understand is why every casual fan who loved CR, after watching OHMSS on my recommendation has come back telling me it's the worst Bond film they've ever seen!!!

People...

[solace]

OHMSS is a superb film and even though Ive said it before lazenby would have been a legend if he had done a six or seven film stint and really got into the role. Just imagine how different things would have looked with him in such films as lald and swlm.

One thing that doesnt change for me is that the best bond films are the ones which have remained faithfull to flemings novels or at least the original lit bond, FRWL, DR No, GF CR etc.

Great to be back by the way. Pc explosion and then lack of replacement funds have kept me away.

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

I watch OHMSS every christmas and leave it at that. Think it works best as a christmas film - couldn't imagine a christmas without it, totally addicted! Play the soundtrack over and over before I watch the film to increase the anticipation!

As this is one of the best films, I had to import the region 1 UE to hear the original sound mix , because I can't bear the butchering of John Barry's score on the new 5.1 mix during the safecracking scene.

[DamnCoffee]

I watch OHMSS every christmas and leave it at that. Think it works best as a christmas film

I completely agree. I watched this last Christmas Eve. Beautiful movie.

[DaveBond21]

I watch OHMSS every christmas and leave it at that. Think it works best as a christmas film

I completely agree. I watched this last Christmas Eve. Beautiful movie.

I agree that Christmas is the best time to watch it, as it really is the Christmas Bond film (although Christmas is also mentioned in DAF (by Q), Moonraker (by Bond) and TWINE (by Bond, plus it's also the name of one of the Bond girls)....

[dodge]

OHMSS is a superb film and even though Ive said it before lazenby would have been a legend if he had done a six or seven film stint and really got into the role. Just imagine how different things would have looked with him in such films as lald and swlm.

One thing that doesnt change for me is that the best bond films are the ones which have remained faithfull to flemings novels or at least the original lit bond, FRWL, DR No, GF CR etc.

Great to be back by the way. Pc explosion and then lack of replacement funds have kept me away.

You're absolutely right, my friend. But instead of a legend, he has become a myth. And, in its own way, it's still better, for a myth is as good as mile. Laz remains forever young, forever wild and free. I love him all the more for that bad. The king who was too proud to rule.

[BoogieBond]

Just re watched, as I found myself in an OHMSS mood.
You learn something every viewing, I never knew the dialogue that Blofeld's henchmen says to Blofeld over the phone as Bond escapes. Now I do "Der Englander ist verschwunden" or sommit like that.

I also relish the top Bunt dialogue. "We must stop them" and "Push them out of the way" said with such menace during the stock car race.

Normally play the escape from Piz Gloria twice and the escape from the Stables/Barn twice just for the cinematography.

[DaveBond21]

Normally play the escape from Piz Gloria twice and the escape from the Stables/Barn twice just for the cinematography

Both scenes are indeed beautifully shot.

[Aris007]

I watch OHMSS every christmas and leave it at that. Think it works best as a christmas film

I completely agree. I watched this last Christmas Eve. Beautiful movie.

I agree that Christmas it's the perfect time for OHMSS, but is it enough???

[dodge]

I watch OHMSS every christmas and leave it at that. Think it works best as a christmas film

I completely agree. I watched this last Christmas Eve. Beautiful movie.

I agree that Christmas it's the perfect time for OHMSS, but is it enough???

No, it should also be watched on President's Day, Easter, July 4th, Guy Fawkes Day, Labor Day, All Saint's Day and Thanksgiving. Plus: every Saturday evening. This is the way to a happy and well-balanced life.

[ChrissBond007]

OHMSS, the perfect Bondfilm. But the last time i've watched it was back in April. I remember the first time I saw it, I couldn't get enough of it! Fantastic movie.

[Aris007]

I watch OHMSS every christmas and leave it at that. Think it works best as a christmas film

I completely agree. I watched this last Christmas Eve. Beautiful movie.

I agree that Christmas it's the perfect time for OHMSS, but is it enough???

No, it should also be watched on President's Day, Easter, July 4th, Guy Fawkes Day, Labor Day, All Saint's Day and Thanksgiving. Plus: every Saturday evening. This is the way to a happy and well-balanced life.

OHMSS is like diabetes! You need to take your pill everyday or you can't control it!

Edited by Aris007, 21 August 2008 - 10:21 AM.

[Colossus]

OHMSS is very strange, it's one of the longest and yet the most MEATIEST. There is not one scene in there that does not drive the plot in some way, these things add up to a mix that provides one of the most rewatchable movies ever. I'm getting another hankering for this delicious savory piece of celluloid.

[BoogieBond]

OHMSS is very strange, it's one of the longest and yet the most MEATIEST. There is not one scene in there that does not drive the plot in some way, these things add up to a mix that provides one of the most rewatchable movies ever. I'm getting another hankering for this delicious savory piece of celluloid.

I agree with you 100%
A couple of scenes I enjoy. The visit to Gumbolds office where it is not action packed, but the scene is so sharply edited and done with pace and style that it is a great scene for me. Love the moment bond puts the safecracker onto the winch just before leaving the office. Another is the scene with Irma Bunt in the helicopter, for the scenery and cinematogrophy.

[sharpshooter]

Another is the scene with Irma Bunt in the helicopter, for the scenery and cinematogrophy.

Absolutely. I just love that scene. Outstanding cinematography, and it features the beautiful 'Journey to Blofeld's Hideaway' cue. I like the way Lazenby looks with the round glasses too. I always find his cover's dialogue amusing as well, so unlike who he really is.

[Robert Watts]

Watched a bit the other day, it's well shot, the cinematography is probably some of (if not) the best in the series. Sadly that's about it.

[dee-bee-five]

OHMSS is outstanding. For me it was the jewel in the crown for three decades until Casino Royale came along and pipped it. BUT OHMSS remains a perfect blend of script, performance, direction, music, pace and emotional involvement. Oh, and it also has a bloody good Bond at its centre. And it also translates Fleming's source material to the screen better, for my money, than even FRWL. For all those reasons, I never tire of watching it. I never will.