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James Bond : Best of the Bunch
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Goldfinger - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionGoldfinger - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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The first and best Bond film I've ever seen - at the maybe not so coincidental age of 007. A landmark film that set many new precedents. A sensation in its day, it still holds up extremely well.
From Russia With Love - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionFrom Russia With Love - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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Perhaps the most straight-ahead Bond thriller, it features a great cast with a superb performance by Sean Connery.
Dr. No - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionDr. No - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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The one that started it all. Has some old-fashioned classic qualities as well as a ground-breaking approach. Great introduction to the character by Connery.
Casino Royale (Collector's Edition)Casino Royale (Collector's Edition)
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A fantastic re-boot of the series. Brings us back to the pre-Goldfinger days. Daniel Craig is the best Bond since Sir Sean.
Thunderball - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionThunderball - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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Released during the height of Bondmania. Suffers somewhat from slower pacing - it's too long. With the extra production money available crisper editing went out the window. Connery's performance hits a new level of confidence that helps the film immensely.
You Only Live Twice - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionYou Only Live Twice - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
Again too long, this should have been a tighter movie but it serves up some great action sequences and features spectacular sets.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionOn Her Majesty's Secret Service - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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A refreshing return to pre-gadget 007. George Lazenby does a decent job of showing us a more human, vulnerable Bond. Another great John Barry music score helps.
GoldenEye (2-Disc Ultimate Edition)GoldenEye (2-Disc Ultimate Edition)
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Pierce Brosnan's best outing as Bond. A good tweaking of the usual elements.
Quantum of Solace (Two-Disc Special Edition)Quantum of Solace (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Fine sequel to Casino Royale. Fast, stylized and genuinely entertaining. Improves with repeated viewings.
Licence To Kill - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionLicence To Kill - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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Timothy Dalton takes the series and his portrayal in a different direction with some nice results.
Never Say Never Again (Collector's Edition)Never Say Never Again (Collector's Edition)
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Connery reprises his role as a middle-aged Bond with mixed results. As a rival production it suffers in its lack of focus. Has its moments but, with Connery on board, should have been better.
For Your Eyes Only - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionFor Your Eyes Only - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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The most tolerable Roger Moore entry. A slight return to a more serious type of film.
Diamonds Are Forever - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionDiamonds Are Forever - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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As Connery's personal low in the series it is somewhat of a goof. Jill St. John is very easy on the eyes though.
The World Is Not Enough - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionThe World Is Not Enough - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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Cool villain and two of the best Bond girls in one movie. Good story and a more mature Brosnan.
Die Another Day - 2-Disc Ultimate EditionDie Another Day - 2-Disc Ultimate Edition
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Bond embraces the world of CGI and video game type action. Features the beauty of Berry and is a fitting swan song for Pierce Brosnan.