The Film Thugs Movie Show

Thunderball

Ok, this is a short episode, because... how do I put this... Thunderball is one of the most boring things we've ever seen. Whoever thought that underwater scuba fights were a good idea greatly misjudged things. You see, you can't move fast underwater, so every big action scene looks like its in slow motion. We really tackle this in depth in this episode. But... damn. 

Not really much else to say.

 

We shall return next week with... Casino Royale.

Quantum of Solace

Quantum of Solace. For starters, the title means nothing. It is taken from a Ian Flemming short story. However, that story has nothing to do with this movie, and it is possibly the least "Bond" story ever written. The entire thing takes place during a dinner party. There is no action, no violence, nothing. Literally, just someone telling Bond a story about a failed marriage. That pretty much tells you everything you need to know about this movie.

This thing is kind of baffling. It's not terrible, it's just not very good. It is very clear that there was a writers strike going on when this was made because the story is all over the place. There is potential for a good movie in here, but as it stands, especially following on the heels of Casino Royale, this just feels out of place.

 

We shall return in a few weeks with... Thunderball.

Goldfinger

We continue our Bond odyssey with what many people consider the best Bond film ever made. What do we think?

Well... I guess nostalgia is a powerful drug. Look, we love Connery. He is without doubt the best Bond ever, it's just that, unlike his appearance, his films haven't aged well. They have aged more like his attitude on hitting women. Once upon a time it might have been ok, but now... not so much.

 

Look, we are Bond fans, we promise. It's just that... these old ones make it really hard.

 

 

Speaking of making it hard to like the series....

Next week we return with... Quantum of Solace.

 

 

Skyfall

This week we take a look at the biggest Bond film to date, "Skyfall," which is a bit of a conondrum. On one hand, it could be argued that this is the most popular Bond film ever. So far as box office goes... it kind of dominates. But, it is also the least "Bond" of all the films. Which may or may not be a good thing.

So, hear what we have to say.

 

Next week we return with... Goldfinger.

From Russia With Love

This week we discuss "From Russia With Love," the Burt Bacharach album of Bond films. You don't really have to pay close attention to it, it's not terribly violent, there isn't that much sex in it, it's a nice, innofensive movie.

But, my GOD, do we go off on tangents.

 

 

Next week we return with... Skyfall.