James Bond - The Man With The Golden Gun (Ultimate Edition 2 Disc Set) [DVD] [1974]

"The Man with the Golden Gun" is a thrilling addition to the James Bond franchise that keeps audiences hooked with its engaging storyline, exotic locations, and formidable villains. This classic Bond film continues to captivate fans with its mix of espionage, action, and iconic moments.Roger Moore delivers a charismatic performance as Agent 007, infusing Bond with his suave demeanor and dry wit. The film takes Bond on a journey to track down the legendary assassin Francisco Scaramanga, played brilliantly by Christopher Lee. Lee's portrayal of Scaramanga, with his suave sophistication and menacing presence, elevates the film's tension and excitement.The Man with the Golden Gun is known for its captivating locations, which transport viewers from the bustling streets of Hong Kong to the breathtaking landscapes of Thailand. The film's stunning visuals, combined with thrilling action sequences, make for a memorable cinematic experience.One of the highlights of this film is the iconic showdown between Bond and Scaramanga. The duel on Scaramanga's island lair is a suspenseful and intense battle that showcases the talents of both actors, keeping viewers at the edge of their seats.While the film maintains the spirit of the Bond franchise, some viewers may find the plot slightly convoluted at times. Nonetheless, the impressive performances, spectacular stunts, and John Barry's iconic musical score more than make up for any minor drawbacks."The Man with the Golden Gun" is a must-watch for any James Bond fan. It offers a perfect blend of high-stakes espionage, exotic locations, and charismatic performances. Prepare to be entertained as Agent 007 embarks on yet another thrilling adventure that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Bond saga.

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I'll start by making one thing clear: this definitely still isn't the best Bond film, but after all the negative things I've read about it from critics and Bond fans alike, I was quite surprised at how great I thought it was when I finally watched it.The first thing about this film that sets it apart from most of the others, or to begin with at least, is how unconventional the plot is for a Bond film; after the usual pre-credits sequence, the story begins with 007 being called into M's office with a warning that he has been targeted by the notorious assassin, the titular 'Man with the Golden Gun', aka Francisco Scaramanga. Realising that the only thing that can give him the advantage over such a renowned killer is to "find him first", Bond sets out to track down the assassin before said assassin can get the drop on him.Many of the scenarios in this film are some of the most hilariously over-the-top of the lot, such as a fight scene in a karate school and a car chase culminating in the villain's vehicle donning wings and flying off into the horizon, but this is one of few Bond films where the story actually had me gripped. This is largely due to Christopher Lee's performance as Scaramanga, who comes across as a sort of 'anti-Bond' in his blend between sophistication and outright ruthlessness, making him a genuinely chilling antagonist.The only real negative is the film's 'Bond girl', Mary Goodnight. Though she doesn't really show up until a fair way through the film, once she eventually does she quickly establishes herself as one of the worst Bond girls of the lot. While she came across as an attempt by the producers to create a more 'sympathetic' female lead who the audience actually felt for, she ended up being more of an annoyance than anything else, as well as being pretty much the perfect archetype for a "hopeless female sidekick".Another much-complained-about sequence in the film is the infamous corkscrew stunt, which many fans claim was ruined by the unnecessarily slapstick sound effects, but I wasn't too bothered - the stunt would have been better without the effects for sure, but it's nowhere near as bad as everybody seems to make out.

This is not the best Bond film ever, nor even Roger Moore's best contribution to the franchise, but it's fun in a 'it was all right in the 70s' way. Christopher Lee as Scaramanga is one of my favourite Bond villains, and Hervé Villechaize's diminutive Nick Nack is certainly a memorable henchman. The Thai and Hongkong filming locations are glorious and exotic. Maud Adams, who would later star in the title role in Octopussy, appears as Andrea Anders, and Swedish lovely with huge baby blues Britt Eklund is main Bond girl Mary Goodnight. Fun is Clifton James's hilarious cameo as the irate sheriff J.W. Pepper (a huge fan favourite from Live and Let Die). Also worth mentioning is the chase with the barrel roll stunt of the car and the title song performed by Lulu.The two-disc Ultimate Edition DVD I purchased has a beautifully restored picture and very good sound quality. There are English (and various other language) subtitles for those who may need them. Also included are the following (very generous) extra features: - Newly Recorded Audio Commentary Featuring Roger Moore - Declassified MI6 Vault - Roger Moore and Hervé Villechaize - The Russell Harty Show - On Location with 'The Man With the Golden Gun' - Guy Hamilton - The Director Speaks - Girls Fighting - American Thrill Show Stunt Film - The Road to Bond: Stunt Coordinator W.J. Milligan Jr. - 007 Mission Control - Interactive Guide into the World of 'The Man With the Golden Gun' - Mission Dossier - Audio Commentary featuring director Guy Hamilton and members of the cast and crew - Inside 'The Man With the Golden Gun' - An Original Documentary - Double-O Stuntmen: A look at the greatest stunts and stunt performances in the Bond films - Ministry of Propaganda - Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery and Radio Communications

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Dieser Film ist einer der Gründe warum ich die Bond Reihe lieben gelernt habe, er gehört auch heute noch zu den Bonds die ich am häufigsten gesehen habe, deshalb wird er bei mir immer einen Nostalgie Bonus haben. Ich mag ihn, nun im allgemeinen hat er einen etwas schwereren Stand, und ich kann verstehen warum. Dieser Moore ist wohl der Film der am stärksten die damalige Zeit widerspiegelt, dafür kann der Streifen jedoch nix. Es ist ansonsten alles da was einen ordentlichen Bond ausmacht : Ein ordentlicher Schurke, ein origineller Helfeshelfer, schöne Frauen, Gadgets, eine Portion Humor...was halt so dazu gehört.Jedoch, das zuletzt Genannte ist glaube ich der springende Punkt bei den negativ Krtikern, der Humorpegel:Moore hat Bond immer so dargestellt als ob man ihm (fast) nichts an haben kann. Diese Einstellung ist zwar sehr löblich, Selbstvertrauen ist wichtig, aber die Darstellung das dass Agenten Leben quasi ein Nebenbeijob ist, nimmt einem wohl niemand so recht ab. Und in diesem Film treibt er dieses so ziemlich auf die Spitze. Der Erfolg gibt ihm recht, nicht umsonst stellte er JB für EON 7 mal dar (immerhin so oft wie kein anderer) aber im Durchschnitt stellt seine Darstellung den wahren Agenten wohl am wenigsten dar. Zur DVD an sich gibts nicht viel zu sagen: Im Menü ist alles sehr Agent Like aufgemacht mit als Beispiel Mission starten und Sprachkodierung anstatt Film abspielen und Spracheinstellung. Zum Bild sage ich nichts, ganz einfach weil ich nicht der Typ bin der auf UHD etc Wert legt, grade weil ich den Streifen noch von VHS kenne bzw. von Fernsehausstrahlung aus einer Zeit wo an UHD, 4K oder Blu Ray noch lange nicht zu denken war. Nur so viel, man erkennt am Film was man erkennen muss und das ist auch gut so

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A lot of viewers love to pan this movie for being an oddball among Bond movies. But they miss the point. Virtually every Bond movie that was introduced has had to distinguish itself from its predecessors. "The Man With The Golden Gun" really succeeded in this respect. Whether you find the screenplay or the locales weird is irrelevant. Being a product of '74, you really need to make a few allowances for the dated music and humor. Notice that I didn't mention screenplay. With so many cheesy Hollywood remakes these days, "The Man With The Golden Gun" appears even more attractive now. Most of Hollywood's movies today make this movie seem like an epic masterpiece. Steve Axmaker, the critic who wrote the description of this film and discredited the script desperately needs to get a reality check. I'll take Lulu's wacky theme song for this movie over most of the 5-minute compositions available over the raw sewage (Clear Channel junk) from current terrestrial radio any day. The corkscrew car jumping stunt is also much more believable than a Bond car that becomes invisible in one of Pierce Brosnan's Bond movies, to say nothing of the CGI special effects used as crutches today in nearly all of Hollywood's action movies. Anyway, I've made my point.Is it worth your BluRay purchase??? Well, anyone using a decent display to view this BluRay release of "The Man With The Golden Gun" will not be disappointed. The picture is crisp, solid and punchy with excellent contrast and color accuracy. The slightly visible film grain doesn't hurt the BluRay version's visual impact either. If you're a home theater buff, you should be absolutely amazed at the job the recording engineers did to restore the soundtrack. The original soundtrack for this movie was actually monaural. But the sound quality underwent such a complete and skillful makeover that you'd be hardpressed to know this if you are watching this movie for the first time. Unlike some movies where the audio restoration only involves including a surround version of the music soundtrack (leaving dialog and sound effects anchored at the center channel under your display), this movie went through every conceivable enhancement while avoiding audible side effects. Sound effects are effectively panned across different channels and, when appropriate, isolated within discrete channels. Unlike previous video releases and the original theatrical release, the much wider dynamic range (difference between the softest and loudest passages) of the original master tapes has also been preserved for the BluRay version. This is most noticeable when comparing the volume of the dialog during normal conversation to music and sound effects during action sequences. The updated sound quality also applies to bass extension where the low frequency effects (bass) channel produces deep bass in scenes that warrant it (most noticeable when the private home of Christopher Lee's character, Francisco Scaramanga, self-destructs). All in all, a great use of the video and DTS Master soundtrack capability of the BluRay format. Well done.

I first saw "The Man With The Golden Gun" in the theater with my brother Pat, when it was first released at Christmas 1974. I was 18 at the time. Well, I'm 67 now and I got it on DVD and appreciate it more than ever. Roger Moore's second go round as James Bond. The great Christopher Lee plays "Scaramanga," the worlds' most notorious hit man. He always uses a fantastic golden pistol with golden bullets. He is one of the best Bond villains ever. The lovely Britt Ekland is the Bond girl Miss Goodnight. The lovely Maud Adams is Scaramanga's woman, Andrea. Clifton James has a funny cameo as J.W. Pepper. Bernard Lee is back as "M, Lois Maxwell is back as his secretary Miss Moneypenny" and Desmond Llewelyn is back a "Q." Director Guy Hamilton does a really good job as he did with "Live and Let Die," the previous year. Composer John Barry does another fine job and Lulu sings the title theme song. Features beautiful locales in the Far East and some fantastic car stunts with AMC cars. My Dad drove a few of those. They stop making them back in the '80's. The taglines for the movie posters read... "The Man With The Golden Gun is ready to assassinate James Bond" and "He never misses a target, and now his target is 007" and "The world's greatest villains tried to kill James Bond. Now it's Scaramanga's turn to try"