In this episode of Ben and Steve's Video Store, lifelong movie geeks Ben and Steve complete their James Bond ranking, covering all 25 Eon-produced James Bond films. They discuss each film, providing insights, favourite moments, and some behind-the-scenes trivia. Highlights include the interesting backstories of different Bond movies, standout performances, and personal anecdotes. They delve into why some films soared while others fell short. This episode is part three of their James Bond special, marking a detailed journey through the iconic spy franchise from 'Dr. No' to 'No Time To Die'.
SPOILERS for our countdown with the below timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Ben and Steve's Video Store
01:04 Catching Up on Bond Movies
01:33 Ranking the Bond Films
05:38 Recap of Rankings 25 to 11
07:13 Top 10 Bond Films: Starting with Dr. No
17:50 License to Kill: A Deeper Dive
25:50 The Brutality and Realism of License to Kill
33:26 The Spy Who Loved Me: Next on the List
34:30 The Bond Franchise at a Crossroads
35:23 Rejuvenating Bond: The Big Budget Gamble
36:29 The Spy Who Loved Me: A Detailed Breakdown
37:13 Iconic Moments and Critiques
38:22 Ranking and Personal Reflections
42:02 Goldfinger: The Quintessential Bond Film
54:13 For Your Eyes Only: A Return to Seriousness
01:05:31 Tomorrow Never Dies: Brosnan's Confident Return
01:09:48 Elliot Carver's Scheme and Villains
01:10:53 Bond's Allies and Chemistry
01:11:37 Iconic Scenes and Action Sequences
01:12:14 Ben's Thoughts on 'Tomorrow Never Dies'
01:12:25 Discussion on Bond Villains and Plot
01:14:35 Memorable Bond Moments and Music
01:15:26 Casting Choices and Performances
01:16:35 Final Thoughts on 'Tomorrow Never Dies'
01:17:48 Ranking Bond Films: From Russia with Love
01:29:40 Ranking Bond Films: The Living Daylights
01:35:42 Ranking Bond Films: On Her Majesty's Secret Service
01:44:20 Critique of Bond's Humour and Opening Scene
01:44:50 Diana Rigg's Performance as a Bond Girl
01:45:39 The Tragic Ending and Bond's Harsh Lesson
01:46:15 George Lazenby's Departure and Legacy
01:48:53 American Reception and Re-edits
01:49:28 Re-evaluation of 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'
01:59:25 Countdown of Bond Films
02:01:58 Casino Royale: The Best Bond Film
02:07:50 Daniel Craig's Casting and Performance
02:18:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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