Review #279: On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
Cast
George Lazenby (James Bond), Diana Rigg (Tracy di Vicenzo), Telly Savalas (Ernst Blofeld), Gabriele Ferzetti (Marc-Ange Draco), Ilse Steppat (Irma Bunt), George Baker (Hilary Bray), Bernard Lee (M), Desmond Llewelyn (Q), and Lois Maxwell (Miss Moneypenny) Directed by Peter Hunt.
Review
Ah, George Lazenby. Who? After Sean Connery left the role of James Bond in 1967 (After 5 films from 1962-1967), Lazenby was chosen to replace him. (Fun fact: Timothy Dalton was originally offered the role) Made at the turn of the 60's, I wondered if this would be any good. Is it? Well...Okay. Let me back up. The action is allright and the scenery is good with a plot very different from the last two, which gives it a new feel. But of course the main thing that determines it is..the supporting cast is good, including Diana Rigg (Who might be known from The Avengers of 1960's fame) Okay, okay, I was mildly joking about it being the main thing. As for Lazenby, he is...mild in his performance as Bond, not as great as Connery. But here's the thing. His name is not Connery. But this was expected. See, film series (and shows) sometimes change actors, and the first (or the fan's favorite) is inevitably compared to the next actor. Lazenby may not be a great Bond, but he at least makes an attempt to do something new with Bond. Not a great attempt, but still. The film is a bit lengthy, but in the end the film still has its moments of shine. After production, Lazenby would not play James Bond ever again, so the producers would get a familar face to do the next film...
Overall, I give it 8 out of 10 stars.
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