Bond, Connery As Bond

Some James Bond flicks I haven't blogged about below.
#1 Dr. No in 1962 - Connery

A reviewing on IMDb describes the plot as, "James Bond (007) is Britain's top agent and is on an exciting mission, to solve the mysterious murder of a fellow agent. The task sends him to Jamaica, where he joins forces with Quarrel and a loyal CIA agent, Felix Leiter. While dodging tarantulas, "fire breathing dragons" and a trio of assassins, known as the three blind mice. Bond meets up with the beautiful Honey Ryder and goes face to face with the evil Dr. No. Written by simon_hrdng"
If you are a super fan of Bond you are going to see all the movies no matter what. My opinions at the end of each are for people that aren't super fans and only want to see the best there is. All in all, I say: SEE IT - I enjoyed it.

# 2 From Russia with Love - 1964 - Connery

A reviewer on IMDb describes the plot as, "James Bond 007 is on the search for a Russian decoding machine, known as Lektor. Bond needs to find this machine, before the evil SPECTRE organization discovers it first. Whilst being romantically linked with Russian girl, Tatiana Romanova, Bond sneaks his way around Istanbul, whilst each SPECTRE agent tries to pick him off, including the over powering Donald 'Red' Grant and ex-KGB agent Rosa Klebb who knows all the tricks in the books and even possesses an incredible poison tipped shoe! Written by simon_hrdng"
It may be worth noting - that in these Bond films he is a sexist and women are objects. There is also a lot of inappropriate innuendo - but remember it was the 60s and 70s. All in all, I say: SEE IT - it's good and there is an enemy that will be familiar if you have seen the recent films.

#3 Goldfinger - also 1964 - Connery

A reviewer on IMDb describes the plot as, "ond is back and his next mission takes him to Fort Knox, where Auric Goldfinger and his henchman are planning to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. To save the world once again, Bond will need to become friends with Goldfinger, dodge killer hats and avoid Goldfinger's personal pilot, the sexy Pussy Galore. She might not have feelings for Bond, but will 007 help her change her mind? Written by simon_hrdng"
All in all, I say: SKIP IT - it didn't do much for me - the song and the name of the female character seem to be all that most people remember.

#4 Thunderball - 1965 - Connery

A reviewer on IMBd describes the plot as, "James Bond continues on his fourth mission, with his aim to recover two stolen warheads. They have been taken by the evil SPECTRE organization. The world is held hostage and Bond heads to Nassau. Here, he meets the beautiful Domino and is forced into a thrilling confrontation with SPECTRE agent Emilio Largo, on board his boat, the Disco Volante. Will 007 prevent the killing of millions of innocent victims? Written by simon_hrdng"
All in all, I say: SKIP IT - I didn't like it as much.

#5 You Only Live Twice - 1967 - Connery

A reviewer on IMDb describes the plot as, "When an American space capsule is swallowed up by what they believe to be a Russian spaceship, World War 3 nearly breaks out. The British Government, however, suspect that other powers are at work as the space craft went down near Japan. S.P.E.C.T.R.E. is the force behind the theft, as James Bond discovers, but its motives are far from clear, and he must first find out where the captured space capsule is held before America and Russia initiate another world war. Written by Graeme Roy "
All in all, I say: SKIP IT - you might be catching the Cold War theme they have going - it dates the films.

#6 On Her Majesty's Secret Service - 1969 - Lazenby

Savalas (Kojak) was in this. A break from Connery. This is actually the first Bond story - I know a little late - but prequels are all the rage now. A reviewer on IMDb writes, "George Lazenby steps into the role of James Bond and is sent on his first mission. For help with Draco, he must become very close friends with his daughter, Tracy, and heads off to hunt down Ernst Stavro Blofeld one more time. This takes him to Switzerland, where he must pose as Sir Hilary Bray to find out the secret plan of Blofeld. The facility is covered with Blofeld's guards as well as his hench-woman, Irma Bunt. What has Blofeld got in mind this time? Can Bond keep up this act for much longer? Are ANY Bond girls safe? Written by simon"
All in all, I say: SKIP IT

#7 Diamonds Are Forever - 1971 - Connery

A reviewer for IMDb writes, "James Bond's mission is to find out who has been smuggling diamonds, which are not re-appearing. He adopts another identity in the form of Peter Franks. He joins up with Tiffany Case, and acts as if he is smuggling the diamonds, but everyone is hungry for these diamonds. He also has to avoid Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd, the dangerous couple who does not leave anyone in their way. Ernst Stavro Blofeld isn't out of the question. He may have changed his looks, but is he linked with the heist? And if he is, can Bond finally defeat his ultimate enemy. Written by simon"
All in all, I say: SEE IT - it was playful and fun.