On Her Majesty's Secret Service

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Yaaron R @KompetenterMedi Dec 16 A Stronger Bond Trapped in a Weak Formula On Her Majesty’s Secret Service introduces a more energetic and dynamic Bond, but struggles to escape the franchise’s most overused conventions. The endless Bond girls return with predictable twists and little chemistry, while much of the action lacks punch and relies on sped-up footage that feels unintentionally comedic. Still, the film shows signs of evolution: fight scenes are more elegant than before, and the ski chase stands out as a genuinely creative highlight despite messy camera work. George Lazenby brings a refreshing physicality to the role, making his short-lived run feel like a missed opportunity. Unfortunately, outdated attitudes and uneven execution hold the film back, leaving it as a step forward that never fully breaks free. See more Matthew T Nov 15 The most overrated Bond movie of all time. The jokes fall flat, the script is Austin Powers without the fun, gadgets are absent, and the action is sub just about every other entry (even the much lauded ski chase has been done better in the Spy Who Loved Me, World is Not Enough and... hey, I'd take View to a Kill over these clunky VFX). George Lazenby, though looking and sounding, is ultimately overshadowed by all actors fore and after. For some fans though, it's the greatest entry, probably largely because of the last shocking scene. But one tear jerk is not enough to justify wading through the rest of the movie. A physically imposing Blofeld and the divinely posh Diana Rigg are about all there is to recommend it. Remade in the almost equally poor Spectre and the somewhat superior No Time to Die, where the shocker of an ending is switched. It rests near bottom of my Bond rankings (Spectre alone is below), but I will say again that this movie does have its fans (bemusing as that is), possibly because of its more serious tone (but Dalton's Bond, and at times Craig's, does this FAR FAR better). Watch for historical interest only or if (like me) you are a diehard fan. See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz Nov 8 The best Bond than ever! See more Wayne K Nov 3 On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is what I would call the hipster Bond film; the one that people disliked back in the day, but in the years since it’s become cool to say it’s one of the best. At 2 hours and 20 minutes its far too long for what we actually get. It’s not very well made, with choppy editing and directing so bad it causes continuity issues with scenes. George Lazenby, while suave and physically imposing, is so wooden that the film keeps cutting away before he gets a chance to react after speaking a line, as if the filmmakers were embarrassed by him. The love story between Bond and Terry is forgotten about for about a solid hour, until the former needs to get out of a tough situation so the latter is parachuted in to saving him. The sequence at the allergy clinic drags on for what feels like forever and nothing that happens seems to go anywhere. The villain’s plan doesn’t even come close to succeeding, and while Terry Salvalas is a great actor and plays a cool Blofeld, he just feels wasted here. The rear projection sequences, especially those in the skiing and bobsledding scenes, look terrible and are integrated so poorly that it just feels awkward, and not confirming your adversary is dead is the villain’s thing, not Bond’s, except in this film apparently. This review feels more like a rant, but honestly it’s so hard to think of anything I’d really recommend about it. It’s not exiting enough or funny enough or cool enough or dramatic enough or sexy enough for me to really enjoy it on any level. See more Oliver J Oct 28 Critics Consensus: “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” combines a darker, more emotional tone with high-stakes action, offering a unique and surprisingly human take on James Bond that stands out in the franchise—even if George Lazenby’s debut divides fans. Review: George Lazenby steps into the tuxedo in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, bringing a more vulnerable and human side to 007. While some fans initially balked at the recast, Lazenby holds his own alongside Diana Rigg’s unforgettable Tracy, whose chemistry with Bond adds a poignant emotional depth rare in the series. The film trades some of the classic gadget-driven spectacle for real stakes: Bond faces Ernst Stavro Blofeld and the sinister forces of his Piz Gloria mountaintop lair. Director Peter R. Hunt crafts exhilarating ski chases, tense showdowns, and breathtaking Alpine vistas that elevate the action to cinematic heights. John Barry’s score, particularly the haunting We Have All the Time in the World, underscores the romance and tragedy at the film’s heart. Verdict: Dark, stylish, and emotionally resonant, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service offers a bold, humanized take on Bond that makes it one of the series’ most memorable and surprisingly tender entries. See more Joshua H @JoshuaHawes Oct 25 Man I was surprised by how much I loved it. George Lazenby was really good as the new James Bond and I feel like he could have done with at least one more film to flesh him out, but I also feel like that's part of the charm of this film that helps it stands out. I think that the story allowed this to be the most interesting Bond has been as a character (yes Sean Connery is fantastic but I feel like there's just a lot more meat on the bone for Bond story wise in this film). The story is good, the action is good and the way this movie ends is so sudden & heartbreaking that it makes this movie stands out amongst the crowd for it's really sad ending. Yeah this is just a brilliant film. See more Read all reviews

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