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  • Essay / Bond films: tracing the cinematic changes from Doctor...

    Bond films: tracing the cinematic changes from Doctor No to Quantum of Solace "Bond, James Bond." was voted #22 movie quote by the American Film Institute and #51 of Premiere's "100 Greatest Movie Lines." And he is the only literary character known to everyone, superficial or not, his popularity is known to everyone. Before we go any further, let's divide the Bond films into four significant models. The first wave of Bond films will belong to the Sean Connery period. The second wave will belong to Roger Moore. The third wave belongs to Pierce Brosnan and finally the fourth and recent wave belongs to Daniel Craig. I have not included Timothy Dalton's contribution as James Bond since he can only be credited for two Bond films which were not even as famous as the four Bonds above. George Lazenby's film is an exception and his film is discussed in detail. Doctor No was the first theatrically released Bond film in 1962, the sixth novel in order written by Ian Fleming. The film was undoubtedly an instant hit with a gross collection of $59,600,000 worldwide. Sean Connery became the first and successful James Bond right after his first Bond film. James Bond has become the most memorable character he has ever played on screen. George Lazenby came second in On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Critics have divided into clans for this one, with few praising Lazenby for bringing the real James Bond from the books who is sometimes nervous and scared, but some laughing at Lazenby's poor performance as Bond compared to the fearless Bond created by Connery. Next Bond film, Lazenby cast and Connery is back with Diamonds Are Forever which now seems as old as M himself. Roger Moore arrives middle of paper...... up in the air and the wait for the new Bond film, Bond 23, is already doing the rounds. All Bond fans love James Bond for a reason, we love him because he is someone who has all the qualities to love. He is a charming debauchee who not only women love, but men also want to be like him. No matter how many Bonds have appeared on the big screen, each of them does it differently from the other and is sometimes better in their own way. Bibliography: • James Bond Novels-1. Casino Royale2. From Russia with love3. Golden finger4. In Her Majesty's Secret Service5. Doctor #6. Thunderball• Trials:1. Earnest, David C. and Rosenau, James N., The Spy Who Loved Globalization.2. Moniot, Drew, James Bond, and 1960s America: An Investigation of Cinematic Formula in Popular Culture.3. Susla, Jeffrey, author Focus on Ian Fleming.