On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

[grim_tales]

Originally Posted by OABJYU

An early draft of the script had Bond undergo plastic surgery as his face had become too well known to his enemies. It was abandoned as it was thought the audience wouldn't buy it. It seems a reference of Blofeld not knowing who Bond was made it into the final cut.

Maybe that could have been used to explain the changes of actor over the years?

[zen007]

OHMSS is to be viewed as a standalone film (an exception) rather than a continuation. Diamonds Are Forever should be viewed as continuing from YOLT, where Blofeld escapes and in the pre-title sequence Bond is looking for him.

The Fleming books order for SPECTRE is Thunderball -> On Her Majesty’s Secret Service -> You Only Live Twice, along with -> The Man with the Golden Gun (not SPECTRE but it continues from YOLT).

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by Eidolon

Last one was Goldeneye, and the dvd I have is appalling bad, which surprised me as all the others have been good releases. Currently feeling in the mood to revisit earlier Bond films, including OHMSS.

Nothing changed with the blu ray releases, GOLDENEYE is the worst quality of the series....

[Eidolon]

Originally Posted by zen007

OHMSS is to be viewed as a standalone film (an exception) rather than a continuation. Diamonds Are Forever should be viewed as continuing from YOLT, where Blofeld escapes and in the pre-title sequence Bond is looking for him.

The Fleming books order for SPECTRE is Thunderball -> On Her Majesty’s Secret Service -> You Only Live Twice, along with -> The Man with the Golden Gun (not SPECTRE but it continues from YOLT).

Bond's wife's death is referenced in future films. Apart from it being official canon, it's 'logical canon' as well, or whatever term you might want to apply. In other words, it's necessary as part of the series.

It's not something than can, and should be, ignored, such as Highlander II or Disney Star Wars.

[zen007]

Originally Posted by Eidolon

Bond's wife's death is referenced in future films. Apart from it being official canon, it's 'logical canon' as well, or whatever term you might want to apply. In other words, it's necessary as part of the series.

It's not something than can, and should be, ignored, such as Highlander II or Disney Star Wars.

My comment was in respect to the 3 films - YOLT, OHMSS, & DAF.

YOLT (film ends with Blofeld’s escape)) -> DAF (film begins with 007 in pursuit of Blofeld)

OHMSS can be seen as a “standalone” in that group. For Your Eyes Only is a nice follow up to OHMSS as it begins with Blofeld (assumed) and Bond paying his respect to his wife, so OHMSS -> FYEO

[Dr. Gonzo]

I know that back then they didn't shave down there....just curious if you think any of those women did and who would it be?

[BluBonnet]

They didn't shave their legs? That's news to me!

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

They didn't shave their legs? That's news to me!

not the part i'm talking about lol

[Martoto]

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

I know that back then they didn't shave down there....just curious if you think any of those women did and who would it be?

In Australia?

[BladeRunner2007]

What a weird question to ask lol.

[Martoto]

Shorn Young
Claudia Shaver
Jacqueline Bristle
Una Stubbs

Does that answer it?

[BudBaxter]

Best bump of an old thread ever.