Thunderball (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Thunderball (Special Edition)
Movie Review: ONE OF THE COOLEST FILMS EVER MADE.
Summary: 5 Stars
Can you imagine a film getting any better whether it is the women,the villians,the locations or even the plot this one has got it all.One might think it is outdated now but then look again this film is the stepping stone to any action movie that is to be made in the coming years.Sean Connery stamps his signature yet again as James Bond 007 in the fourth instalment of the Bond franchise.Director Terence Young makes it more tounge and cheek than any other Bond movie.There is no raw filth or even gore but the story is so perfect that it makes you forget about its tiny if at all faults.
There are some memorable moments in this film like the opening jet pack sequence,gunfight at Largo's house during a blackout and the final underwater battle.Simply breathtaking and proof of quality film making which today is seriously considered by Jerry Bruckhiemer/Joel Silver and Steven Speilberg.
Adding to the movie's good points is also John Barry's superb score which to this day haunts me as it is quite memorable.I also took a great liking to the leading ladies because they can not get any sexier to me.
The plot revolves around Blofeld's organisation hijacking nuclear warheads and demanding a ransom.The beautiful location of the Bahamas a used extensivley where Bond tries to unravel the doomsday plot.
Movie Review: Thunderball
Summary: 5 Stars
Far and away my favorite Bond movie of all. Many people complain that it's a slow film, but it still boasts some great action sequences (underwater fighting is inevitably going to be at a slower pace than on the ground). John Barry's score reaches its pinnacle here, especially in the underwater scenes where there's obviously no dialogue. Add on to that, one of my favorite Bond girls, the sexy Domino, and Blofeld's rogue-ish Number 2, Emilio Largo, one of the best villains (by the way, this is the first appearence, both in the film and in the book, of Bond's nemesis Blofeld).
One of the biggest factors in making Thunderball my favorite Bond movie is the beautiful locale: The Bahamas. Bond goes tropical! Can't get any better.
This is Connery's last Bond movie where he seems to still be having fun in the roll (he was obviously getting tired of it by You Only Live Twice), and the film sparkles for it. The interplay between Bond and villainess Volpe is especially entertaining.
Arguably the last true classic Bond movie in a row (You Only Live Twice is very good though, and On Her Majesty's Secret Service is vastly underrated), Thunderball feels like perhaps the ultimate Bond movie of them all. Nobody does it better.
I recommend seeking it out.
Movie Review: WOW!!! AWESOME!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first time I have ever seen this movie, and all I can say is-WOW!!! This film is awesome!! Everything was awesome-the pre-title sequence, the theme song (I LOVED the theme song,great job Tom Jones), most especially, the underwater fight scene. That battle sequence was incredible, the best I have seen in the Sean Connery era. I wonder how they did that!
Now, regarding the leading lady-in my opinion, the REAL leading lady was Luciana Paluzzi and her wonderful interpretation of villainess Fiona Volpe (Luciana did the right thing in picking that role.That role was a whole lot better than Domino's). Her character was the real star of the film in my opinion. As beautiful as Claudine Auger is, I didn't see much of her at all throughout the movie. I didn't see much character development, I really didn't see much of anything. I was rather disappointed in Auger's portrayal as a result. Too bad there wasn't a Fiona Volpe spin-off series. Anyway, Thunderball ROCKS!! I loved it, and I'm glad I purchased it! It was worth it!
Movie Review: KISS, KISS... BANG, BANG
Summary: 5 Stars
The only reason why MGM is alive today is Bond, James Bond, and they know it... which is why THUNDERBALL (and the rest of the BOND COLLECTION on DVD) features some of the best added value of any of the DVD's I've seen up till now (save GHOSTBUSTERS). Stacked, packed and fully featured, Bond on DVD features original documentaries, trailers, TV spots, radio spots, radio interviews, double commentary from director and cast and crew. The film transfer is clean, the sound is very good, but you will notice a few scartches now and then. But for collectors and casual buyers, THUNDERBALL on DVD is a must. Apart from one of the best Bond adventures out there, you can really impress your friends with all the extras and the VERY nice and innovative menu graphics... you'll feel like your actually inside a ticking nuclear device where every button you push leads you into something new... great stuff. To own and rent, both will score big... kiss, kiss... bang,bang... and as to what that means, you'll need to get the DVD.Movie Review: One Of The Best Bond Films
Summary: 5 Stars
In my opinion, Thunderball is the best James Bond film. Others might not think so, but it is definetly one of the best.
Thunderball has everything a Bond movie should have. Action, adventure, sophisticated humor, suspense, cool gadgets, a GREAT vilain, Baccarat, and of course, beautiful women. This film has the most beautiful women of any Bond movie.
The setting of the movie adds to the greatnes of the film. The movie takes place in the Bahamas, where there is plenty of sun, sand, ocean, and, obviously, BEAUTIFUL WOMEN!! It gives off the same vibe as Dr. No in Jamaica.
The plot is good too. SPECTRE is planning to hold the world at ransom by threatening to nuke anybody that doesn't pay up a large amount of money. SPECTRE no. 2,AKA Emilio Largo,is the agent in charge if this operation. The whole plot unfolds nicely and it keeps you entertained throughout the whole movie.
Thunderball is a "must have" item for any movie collection.