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DominicCobb
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22-Oct-2012, 1:59 PM

On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) 10/10 - So, yeah, I had to skip YOLT because my brother has it, but that's okay, I guess, because I got to watch one of the best Bonds sooner rather than later. This was one of the last Bonds I saw, and when I did, I immediately loved it. Every time I re-watch it, though, I love it even more. It's been awhile since the last time (actually the last time I watched any Bond movie before this marathon was four years ago, I wonder why), and I can definitely say now that I would consider OHMSS my third favorite Bond film. It's the only Bond film that really lives up to FRWL (I like GF better for other reasons). It just feels so real. OHMSS is not just a great Bond film, it's a great spy film and a great film, period. The plot is simple, yet engaging and a welcome departure from the usual Bond formula. The action is outstanding - some of the best in the series. The score is amazing, as usual. And the performances are pretty damn good as well. I'm including George Lazenby when I say this. I thought he did a very good job. Bond felt human here. He had emotions. He was hotheaded in his scenes with M, a side we've not seen. He also held himself quite well in his scenes with Tracy, not an easy feat considering this is a relationship that is supposed to lead to Bond getting married, and then, of course, losing his wife. The final scene is stunning and kind of thing that gets you choked up. Lazenby does a very good job in arguably the toughest scene ever given to a Bond. I only wish that he had stuck around. I would have honestly preferred him to Roger Moore.