On Her Majesty's Secret Service appreciation

[davcole]

I'm wondering how many Bond fans love this film?

While Lazenby was no Connery, I felt in time he could have made a fine James Bond. He certainly was physically right for the role. While I won't say he was the greatest actor, I felt he did a credible job in the role.

As for the film itself, it's always been on of my favorite Bond's. Diana Rigg and Telly Savalas were great as Tracy and Blofeld. The locations were stunningly beautiful and the film features John Barry's greatest score!

So for fans of the film, i'd like your thoughts?

[P@t_Mtl]

It's actualy one of my favorite Bond movie. I tought that Lazenby did a great job as Bond when you consider he came right after Connery who had set the role pretty high. The story is also very good, action is right there.

What does throw off a lot of fans is maybe the love story.

When I rate my top 5 Bond movies, it's in second place

1. Goldfinger
2. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
3. For Your Eyes Only
4. The Living Daylight
5. You Only Live Twice

[jimmystewart]

I like OHMSS alot. It is one of the best Bond films. I just dislike the crap editing but aside from that it is great. Goldeneye is still my fave though.

[davcole]

Speaking of editing, it was interesting to see it cut in the style of Peter Hunt without Peter Hunt. I believe John Glen did the editing on this one.

Probably some of the best action sequences of the series.

[spriggen]

i ve always thought ohmss is a great film,yet people always say to me its the crap one with that lazenby guy,but when i ask them whats crap about it they always say i dont know ive never seen it,its just what they,ve heard.lazenby is actually quite good as bond,it was a shame he did,nt want to make any more.

[SonOfArathorn]

Like all Bond films, I like this one. Not at the top of my list but nowhere near the bottom either.

[jimmystewart]

Originally Posted by spriggen

i ve always thought ohmss is a great film,yet people always say to me its the crap one with that lazenby guy,but when i ask them whats crap about it they always say i dont know ive never seen it,its just what they,ve heard.lazenby is actually quite good as bond,it was a shame he did,nt want to make any more.

While I have nothing majorly against George....I am glad he didn't do anymore since we got my fave Bond quicker (after Diamonds are Forever of course). Moore is tied with Brosnan as the best Bond.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by davcole

Speaking of editing, it was interesting to see it cut in the style of Peter Hunt without Peter Hunt. I believe John Glen did the editing on this one.

Probably some of the best action sequences of the series.

Although Glen is credited as editor, Hunt had a major influence in the cutting of the film and I found it funny when Quantum came out everyone complained about the quick cutting. Hunt and Glen doing the same things 40 years ago.

Anyway, the movie is one of the best of the franchise and one of the most true to Fleming. I, unlike others, are glad that Connery wasn't in this one. His Bond, I couldn't see falling in love. Connery's Bond was too two-dimensional. Lazenby brought a vulnerability to the character that was necessary for this adventure.

[Al_The_Strange]

I can't say that "OHMSS" is my favorite at all. But I do like the fact that it tried to be different. The editing is a bit crazy, but I think it made it edgier. George Lazenby is my least favorite Bond actor; not that he's necessarily terrible, but compared to all the other actors, I think he's the weakest (and I can't get over his heavy voice). So for me, this movie is average, more or less.

[DangeRuss]

Originally Posted by davcole

I'm wondering how many Bond fans love this film?

While Lazenby was no Connery, I felt in time he could have made a fine James Bond. He certainly was physically right for the role. While I won't say he was the greatest actor, I felt he did a credible job in the role.

As for the film itself, it's always been on of my favorite Bond's. Diana Rigg and Telly Savalas were great as Tracy and Blofeld. The locations were stunningly beautiful and the film features John Barry's greatest score!

So for fans of the film, i'd like your thoughts?

I just watched the movie yesterday, then came across this thread. This is one of my all time favorite Bond movies, definitely in my top five along with Dr.No, From Russia, Goldfinger & believe it or not Never say Never again

[DavePS3]

Lazenby wasn't a great Bond but wasnt terrible either. I love Maj' Service. Great Bond film and Diana Rigg was just too cool. My faves are Diamonds, You Only Live Twice and this film. I have great memories spawned from these movies so they are special to me and as such are the only Bonds that I consider must haves.

[dragon53]

TRIVIA---more James Bond movie trivia.
In ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, while James Bond (George Lazenby) is cracking the safe of the Gebruder Gumbold law firm, he is looking at the centerfold of the February, 1969 PLAYBOY which features Playmate of the month Lorrie Menconi. The magazine did not mention that Menconi was married and pregnant when the photos were taken. Menconi's cousin is actress Christina Ricci.






Menconi's cousin is Christina Ricci (THE ADDAMS FAMILY).

[CelluloidPal]

Funny that this thread has popped. We have an AFI theater here in my neck of the woods and they are holding screenings for this throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.
This is one I will try to get to despite the late showtime that it's being held.

[dallywhitty]

Best Bond film ever.

[Damon1281]

Zombie thread alert.

I liked this movie and I liked Lazenby. The only Bonds I didn't care for were Roger Moore and Remington Steele. Even David Niven in Casino Royale (66?) was better than Moore. And yes, I also liked that other butt-chinned guy.

[HD Canuck]

The only Christmas Bond flick. Gonna add it to my holiday marathon.

[phlyle11]

Originally Posted by HD Canuck

The only Christmas Bond flick. Gonna add it to my holiday marathon.

Better add The World is Not Enough to that list. After all, Denise Richards played Dr. Christmas Jones...

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by Damon1281

Zombie thread alert.

I liked this movie and I liked Lazenby. The only Bonds I didn't care for were Roger Moore and Remington Steele. Even David Niven in Casino Royale (66?) was better than Moore. And yes, I also liked that other butt-chinned guy.

the fact that you don't even know the actors names causes your post to be null and void.

[Damon1281]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

the fact that you don't even know the actors names causes your post to be null and void.

The fact that you didn't capitalize the first word of your sentence and didn't add an apostrophe after the word "actors" causes your post to be null and void.

[imsounoriginal]

"I thought Christmas only comes once a year" lol