James Bond is perhaps the most famous spy in the history of cinema. This charming character, always impeccably dressed and surrounded by beautiful women and cars, won the hearts of viewers back in 1962. It was then that the first story about a British agent was released. Today, in our article, we will make a list of James Bond films, paying special attention to the last three films.
A bit about the character
This incomparable character was created by the English writer Jan Fleming, who is the author of the James Bond novels. Bond is a British intelligence officer whose code name is 007. Fleming endowed his hero with traits such as determination, aptitude for adventures, a desire to solve problems by force, as well as a passion for gambling, drinking and women.
All James Bond Films: List
Now we will list and give a short description of all the films made about Bond. We pay special attention to the last three film adaptations, where Daniel Craig played the main role. So, let's begin.
Doctor Nou
As noted, this was the first film about agent 007, which was a huge success with critics. Moreover, the picture received the Golden Globe. Bond was played by the inimitable Sean Connery.
"From Russia with love"
Listing the best films about James Bond, the list must be replenished with this adaptation, released in 1963. The role of an agent saving the world between the USSR and Great Britain, who is threatened by the SPECTRUM organization, again went to Sean Connery. And the charming Russian girl Bond was played by Daniela Bianchi.
Goldfinger
The picture was released in 1964, and the third time the role of Bond fell to play Sean Connery. The agent will have to fight with the billionaire-villain Goldfinger, who is going to rob Fort Knox.
The film received an Academy Award and many positive reviews from critics. In general, the first films about Bond received rather high marks and are still considered masterpieces of cinema.
"Ball lightning"
The release date of the painting is 1965. The James Bond films we list here are screen versions of the novels of the same name. Therefore, it is not surprising that the series is united not only by the main character, but also by villains. So, according to the plot of this film, agent 007 will again have to face SPECTRUM. This time in the hands of a terrorist organization was nuclear weapons.
“You only live twice”
The painting was released in 1967. All previous films about Bond did not violate the author’s ideas and were very close to the text of the novel. This time, the scriptwriters have moved so far away from the original plot that the film can be called an independent work, and not an adaptation. As a result, Bond will have to go to Japan, where he leads the trail of the kidnappers of the spacecraft.
Despite such free handling of the script, the film received a rather high praise.
"At the secret service of Her Majesty"
This picture must be included in the list of films about James Bond, despite the fact that this time the role of the famous agent was played by George Lazenby. It was the only film starring this actor. And, according to film critics, Lazenby became the worst Bond of all, who had to play the British agent. It is not surprising that the film did not have half the success of previous paintings.
“Diamonds Are Forever”
Bond was played again by Sean Connery - this was the last time the actor agreed to play the role of agent. The film was sponsored by the American diamond company, whose slogan became the name of the picture. The firm also provided real jewelry for the shoot. In addition, it was the company’s representatives who insisted on the return of Connery.
The film hit the screens in 1971.
“Live and let die”
As you can see, the list of films about James Bond is quite impressive. Now we move on to the 1973 painting. This is the first film featuring Roger Moore as a British agent.
According to the plot, Bond will have to investigate the murders of three of his colleagues who were investigating the same case.
"The Man with the Golden Gun"
Perhaps this is one of the worst adaptations of Bond. The film received not the best reviews among critics.
This time, the agent turns out to be a target for the hired killer and, in order to save his life, goes in search of the one who will have to fire a bullet at him.
"The Spy Who Loved Me"
The picture was released in 1977. The role of super spy again went to Roger Moore. James Bond, agent 007 (the list of films about which we have presented in full), must find a ballistic submarine belonging to the USSR and Great Britain. The agent is again waiting for cooperation with Russian intelligence, in particular with an attractive representative of the KGB. Together they will go to Egypt, where the traces of the captors lead.
Lunar Racer
Continuing to make films about James Bond (list in a row), we got to the eleventh picture, released in 1979. In the image of the protagonist, R. Moore again appears in front of the viewer. Bond will investigate the disappearance of the space shuttle, during which he learns about the existence of a laboratory where nerve gas is produced, and meets with a CIA agent.
“For your eyes only”
The list of films about James Bond is replenished with another tape with the participation of R. Moore. In the story, a British intelligence agent will have to get a mysterious device from the board of a sunken reconnaissance vessel.
Octopus
The film was released in 1983. Our hero is charged with investigating the extraordinary death of Agent 009. The fact is that a Bond colleague, disguised as a clown, stole a Faberge egg, which turned out to be a fake.
The film received many negative reviews and brought a small box office.
“View of the kill”
Another film that did not inspire critics, but was awarded the Golden Globe.
Siberia - this is where James Bond is heading this time. The list of films presented in order by us is simply replete with references to cooperation with the USSR. Indeed, agent 007 very often has to work with Russian agents. Now the goal of the Bond is a Soviet industrialist who decided to become a monopolist in the microchip market, for which he destroys all competitors.
"Sparks from the eyes"
The picture was shown in 1987. For the first time, the role of the bond in it was played by Timothy Dalton, replacing Roger Moore. The film received good ratings from the public, which graciously accepted the new actor.
Bond will again have to work in Russia, where he will have the role of savior of the General Committee of the State Security Committee. As a result, the agent will have to uncover the conspiracy in the State Security Committee itself, the top of which is in collusion with arms dealers. By the way, this film was the last film on the theme of the Cold War.
“License to kill”
The picture of 1989 is included in the list of films about James Bond (presented in order in our article) as the last with the participation of Timothy Dalton. Initially, the film was replete with violent scenes that were later removed.
Once out of prison, a drug dealer who had vowed to take revenge had once been caught by him and his partner. Soon the partner of Bond is killed, the agent realizes whose hands this is and decides to take revenge. To do this, he infiltrates a gang of drug dealers, trying to destroy it from the inside.
Golden Eye
Now the British intelligence agent had to play Pierce Brosnan. Critics admitted that the actor coped with the role much better than his predecessor. The film itself has nothing to do with books; the script is entirely penned by Michael France.
Bond is confronted by a terrorist organization calling itself Janus. Her agents stole a code disk to control the space station. The investigation brings Bond to Russia, where he finds out that the enemy organization is headed by his former colleague, who was considered long dead.
"Tomorrow will never die"
The James Bond movie list is almost ending. Now we will talk about the film, shot in 1997 and dedicated to the memory of A. Broccoli, who was the producer of sixteen paintings about our hero.
The action takes place in China, where Bond is sent to investigate the disappearance of a British warship, on board of which there were cruise missiles. Of course, agent 007 in the investigation will be assisted by Chinese intelligence in the person of a charming young lady.
"And the whole world is not enough"
This 1999 film was not well received by critics, but the audience really liked it and brought impressive fees.
The daughter of an English businessman was kidnapped. Find a girl instructed, of course, Bond. The agent manages to return not only the daughter, but also a considerable ransom paid by a frightened father. However, the money is saturated with an explosive mixture, and the businessman dies. Now the agent has to find out who is behind the abduction, and at the same time protect the girl - there are fears that they will try to steal her again.
"Die but not now"
This is the last picture featuring Pierce Brosnan. The film was dedicated to the fortieth anniversary of Bondiana and contained many references both to the Bond films themselves and to the books. Most critics took the picture with a bang, admiring the director's work.
This time, the British agent is a prisoner in North Korea for a whole year. Bond realizes that he was framed, and after his release begins to look for the culprits.
"Casino Royale''"
We continue to list films about James Bond. The list with Craig in the title role can be started with just this picture. It was in her that the actor first made his debut in the role of a famous spy.
The film itself was released in 2006 and became a restart of the whole of Bond. The young Bond, just awarded the title 00, appears before the viewer. The picture received a huge number of positive reviews and several nominations. Both critics and viewers graciously accepted the new image of the old character. Perhaps this is one of the best adaptations about Bond, the success of which can only be compared with "Doctor Nou."
Quantum of Solace
And again on stage the inimitable James Bond! The list of films (in order, according to chronology) led us to the 22nd film adaptation of detective novels, which was dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Jan Fleming, the author of the series.
Despite the good script and the brilliant play of Craig, the film received not so good reviews as the previous picture. This is largely due to the fact that the plot lacked dynamics and tension.
"007: Skyfall coordinates"
This picture, released in 2012, completes our list of James Bond films. The main role was played again by D. Craig. The creators of the film decided to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of the first Bond film. This time the film was a dizzying success. He was nominated for an Oscar five times, of which he won two. Critics not only appreciated this picture, but also generally approved the innovations that brought the restart of the entire series. In addition, the film broke all previous box office series, bringing the creators more than a billion dollars.
This time, the action takes place in Istanbul, where Bond will have to protect the disk with information about agents undercover. However, the operation is failed, and agent 007 is seriously injured and is presumed dead. Sen Mendes, the director of the film, took into account all the shortcomings of the previous picture. In his brainchild, there is enough dynamism, and the intensity of passions, and unexpected plot twists.
Conclusion
So our list of films is over. James Bond (007) - a secret agent of British intelligence and just an inimitable man, in the image of which - more or less successfully - six actors tried to get used to. Bondiana herself continues to live on the screens and has remained incredibly popular for over fifty years. It seems that films about agent 007, like their hero himself, will always stay afloat and emerge victorious from any situation.