That’s fair. For me, those first Bond movies are like a travelogue. Not only to a different place, but also a different time. So, I forgive the parts of From Russia with Love (for example) that drag, because I can still luxuriate in seeing Venice at that time. With Thunderball, the big “destination” is the Bahamas if I remember correctly. Coming so soon after Dr. No’s Jamaica set stuff, and the focus on filming the sea floor more than the scenery, just leaves me underwhelmed ultimately.
As I noted, this isn’t a concerted effort. Most of the time I sit down to watch a movie I don’t want something longer than 2 hours which means most Bond movies are out. I’m only 4 films in by October so I’m probably not finishing this year and so I don’t judge it as closely to its contemporaries as much as I judge it for its era
That’s fair. For me, those first Bond movies are like a travelogue. Not only to a different place, but also a different time. So, I forgive the parts of From Russia with Love (for example) that drag, because I can still luxuriate in seeing Venice at that time. With Thunderball, the big “destination” is the Bahamas if I remember correctly. Coming so soon after Dr. No’s Jamaica set stuff, and the focus on filming the sea floor more than the scenery, just leaves me underwhelmed ultimately.
I’d be curious where you rack and stack it later.
As I noted, this isn’t a concerted effort. Most of the time I sit down to watch a movie I don’t want something longer than 2 hours which means most Bond movies are out. I’m only 4 films in by October so I’m probably not finishing this year and so I don’t judge it as closely to its contemporaries as much as I judge it for its era