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 enlarge | Director: Irvin Kershner
Actors: Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max Von Sydow, Barbara Carrera, Kim Basinger
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  192 reviews
Sales Rank: 2666
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 133
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 027616853981
ISBN: 0792847229
UPC: 027616853981
EAN: 9780792847229
ASIN: B00004WEJZ
Theatrical Release Date: 1983
Release Date: October 17, 2000
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Say Yes to "Never Again" January 9, 2007
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Sean Connery looking 42 rather than his actual 52 returns as Bond in this remake of "Thunderball." The title is a play on Connery's own words that he would never play Bond again. Having already carved out a distinguished acting career after he initially quit Bond in 1971 (ooopppss, he had quit once before that, hence the terrible "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" with the forgetable George Lazenby), Connery couldn't resist coming back to Bond as he always loved the character, but often feuded with the writers and producers who focused, in Connery's view, too much on formula and effects. Because this film was made by those who had the rights to the original story but not the Bond franchise, this film lacks some Bond trademarks such as the famous music and opening bullet through the barrel sequence, but it is nevertheless a fairly good film.
Some will be disappointed to see Connery/Bond age, although at 52 he's in better shape than most his age and, in fact, looked better than the last time he played Bond in 1971's "Diamonds are Forever" where he was rather chunky and out of shape. He's also younger than Moore and Brosnan's last outings as Bond, so I'm not sure what all the fuss was by some critics about his "mature" Bond.
I will admit that except for Connery's temporary return as Bond, Klaus Maria Brandauer's interesting villain, and the beautiful Kim Bassinger, there is little to distinguish this Bond film from the others. The movie is generally pleasing, but nothing great here. It's just good to see Connery back as Bond one last time.
last connery November 10, 2006
2 out of 13 found this review helpful
good action, typical bond even though it was not part of the
"broccoli" series
 Doesn't take itself too seriously. October 27, 2006
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
...which is much more than I can say about the vast majority of the Brosnan Bonds -- which is unfortunate as Pierce had such a great sense of humor in Remington Steele. Never Say Never again does not have any of the trappings of the Ken Adam/John Barry masterpieces, but if you just accept it for what it is, and follow Connery's lead, it's pretty fun!
And there are some fabulous things in the film. Klaus Maria Brandauer gives one of the best performances ever as a Bond villain, and his torture-laden video game is brilliant. Some of the location work is excellent, as is the final set. Barabara Carrerra and Bond have a fabulous last scene together. Wrap it all up in a mega-camp theme song and Connery winking at the camera... you just gotta roll with it.
 Welcome Back Sean October 10, 2006
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN was a long time in coming for Sean Connery's return. In 1983 when this film was released he went up against Roger Moore's 007 in OCTOPUSSY. I think Connery's film was much better. It was one of the best Bond films since ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE. I like it when Bond films take advantage of European locations as this one did. This is one of the better bond films. The music was the only thing wrong with it. I did not hear the James Bond theme at all in this movie.
When are they going to release a 2 disc special edition DVD of NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN? There should be plenty of extras to go around on this large scale Bond film.
NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN has one of the best casts of actors of any James Bond film. Besides Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max von Sydow, Bernie Casey and Edward Fox are outstanding and very strong actors. Kim Basinger and Barbara Carrera's over-the-top performance was a highlight. Even Rowan Atkinson was in there for good measure. Bond may have gotten wet in this one but his Martini certainly stayed dry!
Time Heals Old Wounds October 9, 2006
This is really not a bad James Bond film. It has Sean Connery. He's an older Bond and he may walk through many of the scenes in this film, but it is still Sean Connery as James Bond. It is not part of the Bond franchise and is a bit of a maverick but who really cares at his point. From a cinematic point of view, the script could have been a little tighter and the score should have and still can be revamped. I would have to say that certain portions of the score really hurt this film.
Oustanding performances by Klaus Maria Brandauer (OUT OF AFRICA) as Maximilian Largo, Max von Sydow (THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD) as Ernst Stavro Blofeld, Barbara Carrera as Fatima Blush, Kim Basinger as Domino Petachi, Bernie Casey (GUNS OF THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN) as Felix Leiter, Alec McCowen (Hitchcock's FRENZY) as Q 'Algy' Algernon, Edward Fox (FORCE 10 FROM NAVARONE) as M, and Valerie Leon (THE SPY WHO LOVED ME).
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