Mission: You Only Live Twice
Released: June 13, 1967
Bond: Sean Connery
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Budget: $9.5 Million
Worldwide Boxoffice: $111.6 Million
Running Time: 116 Minutes
Villain: Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Organization: SPECTRE
Scheme: The start of World War III for profit
Henchmen: Osato, Helga Brandt, Hans
Girls: Hong Kong Girl, Helga Brandt, Aki, Kissy
Allies: Dikko Henderson, Tiger Tanaka
Bond's Kill Count: 13
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Mark Reimiller
If someone who had never seen a James Bond movie asked me to recommend just ONE film to give them a good idea of what the whole 007 experience is like, I'd advise they watch YOLT. However, this recommendation would be prefaced w/the advice that they ignore the laughable 1960's special effects, (check out the STRINGS on the Russian space capsule!!), the lapses in continuity, (palm trees in Russia!?!) and the rather bad-looking rear screen pro- jection scenes (of which there are TOO many). If it seems that I am being rather harsh on this film, bear in mind that it is said w/great affection. Take away these few forgivable faults, and you have, in my opinion, one of the best & most stylish adventures in the Bond series. This DOES seem to be the one movie that most people remember. Certainly comedian Mike Meyers remembered it when concocting "Austin Powers". Does that mean that it is ripe for parody?? Of course! This entry in the James Bond collection is the epitome of the Fantasy World of 007--- spectacular sets, (Ken Adams' volcano set is incredible.) innovative gadgets, (little nellie, the mini rocket cigarrette---NEVER give James Bond his cigarrettes!!) sexy women, (Kissy & Aki) and lush scenery. (If this movie plays like a travelouge occassionally, that's fine. I've never been to Japan, but it LOOKS GREAT!) We are also treated to the definitive Blofeld as portrayed by Donald Pleasance. bald head, beige tunic, white cat, ect. PLUS ---perhaps Bond's coolest ally of the series---Tiger Tanaka. To me, Sean Connery looks his best in this film & gives us a very smooth & self-assured 007. All in all, the quintessential adventure of the screen's best-loved secret agent. Recommend it to a friend!
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