{"id":3083803,"date":"2009-04-09T12:26:46","date_gmt":"2009-04-09T18:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedvdlounge.com\/?p=83803"},"modified":"2009-04-09T12:26:46","modified_gmt":"2009-04-09T18:26:46","slug":"james-bond-blu-ray-volume-three-blu-ray-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insidepulse.com\/2009\/04\/09\/james-bond-blu-ray-volume-three-blu-ray-review\/","title":{"rendered":"James Bond Blu-Ray, Volume Three – Blu-ray Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bond was made for Blu-ray. This is a film series that demands high definition images to take the suave, sexy action to the next level. The explosions need to fill your eyes and rattle your gut. The missions of 007 are meant for small sets and low definition. This is a first class intelligence operation that needs all the space offered on a Blu-ray disc. James Bond Blu-Ray, Volume Three<\/i> contains Goldfinger<\/i>, Moonraker<\/i> and The World Is Not Enough<\/i> giving us three faces of the super spy.<\/p>\n

Goldfinger (1964 – 110 minutes) is gold. This third entry of the Bond series quickly became a box office sensation. From Russia With Love<\/i> kept the spy action on a small scale. The mission was simple with Bond merely smuggling a Soviet woman and a typewriter over the border. He didnt know the fate of the world was in his hands. Goldfinger<\/i> lets us know that the stakes are high from the start. Bond gets knocked out and wakes up to find his recent sexual conquest coated in gold paint. Shes dead and he knows who did it: Auric Goldfinger (Gerte Frobe). The fate of the worlds gold supply is in jeopardy by this man. He has massive protection from Oddjob (Harold Sakata). The quiet giant flings a hat with a metal brim that can slice off the heads of statues. Goldfinger also has the wicked Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman) as part of his plot. She knows how to break a man and fly a stunt plane. The film does an amazing job of colorful characters and outrageous gadgets without falling into the realm of camp. Sean Connery owns the moment since you can believe he can deactivate an atomic bomb and convert a lesbian.<\/p>\n

Moonraker (1979 – 126 minutes) misses the target. This fourth film from Roger Moore goes completely camp. While Jaws (Richard Kiel) was effective in The Spy Who Loved Me<\/i> as the metal mouthed henchman, his return is completely a let down. Hes no longer that imposing since Bond has already taken him down. Hes like the Washington Generals. We know the Harlem Globetrotters are going to fake them out. Thus theres no fear that Jaws is going to finally get Bond. The film was meant to cash in on the Star Wars craze. The ending sends Bond into space via the Space Shuttle. Theres a major fight in zero gravity. Moonraker<\/i> is pure popcorn fluff with the tension being undercut by Moores quips. There are Roger Moore fans who will disagree since Moonraker<\/i> was a major box office hit.<\/p>\n

The World Is Not Enough (1999 – 128 minutes) is Pierce Brosnans third effort in the tuxedo. The film is a rebound from the lame script that hampered Tomorrow Never Dies<\/i>. The action scenes are more intense than Goldeneye<\/i>. The films best action sequence is a thrilling speed boat chase down the Thames River. Thats something you dont see every day. Bonds assignment is to protect an oil tycoons daughter (Sophie Marceau). Turns out the guy died inside MI:6s headquarters so M (Judi Dench) is rather guilty about the whole thing. Renard (Robert Carlyle) is a madman with a bullet in his head. Hes plotting to blow up a pipeline. Its up to Bond to keep the oil flowing to the West. The only lame part of the movie is having Christmas Jones played by Denise Richards. How are we supposed to believe the star of Denise Richards: Its Complicated<\/i> is a nuclear scientist? This woman can barely boil water. At least we have the out of control Carlyle beating up Bond. Hes beyond savage when he bares his teeth before a fight.<\/p>\n

James Bond Blu-Ray, Volume Three<\/i> gives us the highs and the almost low of the series in this trio. Goldfinger<\/i> makes this an essential purchase for fans who crave uncut and high definition transfers of Bonds exploits. Moonraker<\/i> is dumb, but I know certain folks who a devoted to the intergalactic weirdness. The World Is Not Enough<\/i> is a major rebound for Brosnans Bond after the stagnant Tomorrow Never Dies<\/i>. The weight of Goldfinger<\/i> boosts this into a fine collection.<\/p>\n

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The video for Moonraker<\/i> and The World Is Not Enough<\/i> is 2.40:1 anamorphic. The video for Goldfinger<\/i> is 1.78:1 anamorphic. Goldfinger<\/i> looks the best of the trio since the restoration makes the Technicolor shimmer. The 1080p images average about 32 Mbps. The audio is English 5.1 DTS Master audio. Youre going to want to crank this up to give your ears the full work out. The new mixes work well to heighten the visual action. Goldfinger<\/i> has the original Mono mix. Moonraker<\/i> gets a English Dolby Surround track. Theres also French and Spanish dubs in 5.1 Dolby Digital. The subtitles are in English, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese and Spanish.<\/p>\n

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Goldfinger<\/i><\/u>
\nCommentary Tracks<\/b> have the original version along with a new talk. The first has director Guy Hamilton, actors Sean Connery, Desmond Llewelyn, Lois Maxwell, Michael Mellinger and Honor Blackman. The second has Bond historian John Cork, stuntman George Leech, optical effects supervisor Cliff Culley, stuntman, Alf Joint, draughtsman Peter Lamont, composer John Barry and crew members Joe Fitt and Burt Luxford. The various players all give details about bringing the action to the screen.
\nSean Connery On The Set of Goldfinger<\/b> (3:12) has a TV interview with Connery at the basement cell scene.
\nScreen Tests<\/b> (5:50) for Theodore Bikel and Tito Vandis in the role of Goldfinger. Neither were right.
\nOn Tour with the Aston Martin DB5<\/b> (11:43) is vintage footage of how they sent the car on the road to promote the movie. They really did have a few special effects built into the car. The car phone is really futuristic.
\nHonor Blackman Open-Ended Interview<\/b> (3:58) allows local TV stations to fake their reporters into a chat with Pussy Galore.
\n007 Mission Control<\/b> is a series of quick clips that are filed under “007,” “Women,” “Allies,” “Villains,” “Mission Combat Manual,” “Q Branch” and “Exotic Locations.”
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a8The Making of Goldfinger<\/b> (26:02) gives the skinny on how the third movie in the Bond series came together. Plenty of great stories about how you work with a villain that cant speak English.
\nThe Goldfinger Phenomenon<\/b> (29:14) gives a history of how Bond exploded after the release. Patrick MacNee (The Avengers<\/i>) narrates.
\nVintage Publicity Featurette<\/b> (2:15) shows what the actor playing Oddjob could do with his hands and feet. Connery could have been injured.
\nTheatrical Trailer<\/b> (3:08) tells us to stop and look because Bond is coming back.
\nTV Spots<\/b> (1:46) gets the folks watching spy action at home to head down to the theater. They even offer us a double feature with Dr. No.<\/i>
\nRadio Communication<\/b> (31:08) includes the original “open end” interview with Connery and 33 commercial spots.
\nPhoto Gallery<\/b> gives us more views of how you paint a woman gold.<\/p>\n

Moonraker<\/i><\/u>
\nAudio Commentary Tracks<\/b> give us two chances to hear about Bond in space. The first version has director Lewis Gilbert, producers Michael G. Wilson and William P. Cartlidge and screenwriter Christopher Wood. The second is Roger Moore going solo. He tells plenty of stories as if hes at your dinner table with a cigar and cognac in his hands.
\nInside Moonraker<\/b> (42:02) is deep probing of a light film. They explain why this film wasnt made in England.
\nThe Men Behind The Mayhem<\/b> (19:00) details the special effects crew. These guys have a lot of fun blowing up stuff.
\n007 In Rio<\/b> (12:45) is a vintage promo short about the EON crew arriving in Brazil. Theres plenty of partying in the land of Pele.
\nBond 79<\/b> (12:18) collects interviews done for the press while the cast was in Brazil.
\nKen Adam’s Production Films<\/b> (12:03) allows us to check out the legendary production designers home movies from the locations. Ken is a great host as he narrates the waterfall footage.
\nLearning to Freefall<\/b> (3:56) is the sky diving test footage. This is what they shot to see if the stunt would work.
\nSky Diving Storyboards<\/b> (1:21) lets us see what the artists drew up to explain the free falling fight.
\nCircus Footage<\/b> (1:19) they showed us what was going on inside the circus tent before Jaws hit it.
\nCable Car Alternative Storyboards<\/b> (3:33) is two different ways they drew up that scene.
\n007 Mission Control<\/b> is a series of quick clips that are filed under “007,” “Women,” “Allies,” “Villains,” “Mission Combat Manual,” “Q Branch” and “Exotic Locations.”
\nTheatrical Trailer<\/b> (3:41) promises to take us from Brazil to the moon.
\nPhoto Gallery<\/b> contains tons of images from the production.<\/p>\n

The World Is Not Enough<\/i><\/u>
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a8Commentary Tracks<\/b> feature a solo chat by Director Michael Apted and the second with production designer Peter Lamont, second unit director Vic Armstrong and composer David Arnold.
\nDeleted & Extended Scenes<\/b> (12:49) have seven snipped moments with introductions by Apted. He explains how why things had to hit the cutting room floor in order to make the film work. The only shot that would have help was Bonds car arriving at the castle.
\nBoat Chase<\/b> is Apted pulling out all the footage of the boat chase down the Thames. Its like being in the editing room. He splits screens so you can see what happens when all the cameras rolled. You can use your angle button to flip between cameras.
\nJames Bond Down River<\/b> (25:04) is the original promotional documentary about how the film was the first to have a boat chase down the Thames. You get a great appreciation for this opening sequence.
\nCreating An Icon: Making The Teaser Trailer <\/b>(4:26) has people talking about what it takes to promote Bond. Pierce attempts to crack up the crew with non-Bond reactions.
\nHong Kong Press Conference<\/b> (9:46) gives highlights of Pierces answers to the journalists of Asia.
\n007 Mission Control<\/b> is a series of quick clips that are filed under “007,” “Women,” “Allies,” “Villains,” “Mission Combat Manual,” “Q Branch” and “Exotic Locations.”
\nThe Making of The World Is Not Enough<\/b> (15:06) is an original special hosted by Leanza Cornett. This isnt quite as deep as documentaries on early Bond films.
\nThe Bond Cocktail<\/b> (22:52) dares to ask why the Bond films work? It comes down to gadgets, sex, action and exotic locales.
\nTribute to Desmond Llewelyn<\/b> (3:22) lets us remember the actor who played Q with clips from his 17 Bond films. He passed away in 1999.
\nThe World Is Not Enough Video<\/b> (4:01) has Garbage from their glory years. Singer Shirley Manson is now on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.<\/i>
\nThe Secrets of 007: Alternative Video Options<\/b> (22:31) breaks apart the action sequence through the story boards and behind the scenes footage.
\nTheatrical trailer<\/b> (2:13) reminds us that as the clock ticks down to the new century, we still have James Bond to protect us.
\nPhoto Gallery<\/b> is loaded with images from the production.<\/p>\n


\nJames Bond Blu-Ray, Volume Three<\/i> keeps the 007 goodness coming. Its a rush to see Goldfinger<\/i> in hi-def. Its all the glory of a Technicolor print without the wear and tear from decades of projectors. The bonus features will allow any fan of the series to become an expert. A worthy upgrade even if youre already triple dipped already.<\/p>\n

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MGM & 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment present James Bond Blu-Ray, Volume Three<\/i>. Featuring: Goldfinger<\/i>, Moonraker<\/i> and The World Is Not Enough<\/i>. Starring: Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. Boxset Contents: 3 Movies on 3 Blu-ray discs. Rating: PG. Released on DVD: March 24, 2009. Available at Amazon.com<\/a><\/b><\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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