| |  | Director: Irvin Kershner
Actors: Sean Connery, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max Von Sydow, Barbara Carrera, Kim Basinger
Category: DVD
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Rating:  195 reviews
Sales Rank: 171106
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050070006292
ASIN: B00005ABTT
Theatrical Release Date: October 7, 1983
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farewell to the original Bond March 11, 2007
Pink Panther (Florida, USA)
I have mixed emotions towards this film. It is quite unique as it is not really part of the Bond series, yet it still is. It was produced by the company that had the copyright of the script but not the movie series so it lacks the traditional Bond theme and it was released the same year as Octapussy and they competed against each other.
This was also Connery's last perfomance as James Bond and lathough he is nowhere close to his originla 60's perfomances he is way better than Roger Moore. The script is a remake of Thunderball but not as good as the original and it does have some flat points.
If one judges this film with today's standarts then the film is quite weak- however if you judge it with the rivals of its time then this film does have merit. Klaus Maria Brandauer is a wondeful villain but on the other hand Kim Basinger perfomance is rather poor.
All in all this film is worth seeing if you are a Bond fun but do not have high expectations and that way you will enjoy it
Best support February 24, 2007
Kevin Lee Lerner (Oregon and Canada)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Worth the view to watch Klaus Maria Brandauer and Max von Sydow in action!
 good movie January 19, 2007
Adam D. Tuttle
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
i learned some new things about james bond and its beginings that i didnt know before i saw this movie, i reccomend this movis for any james bond fan.
Say Yes to "Never Again" January 9, 2007
Steven Hedge (Somewhere "East of Eden")
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
Robert Omasta (anchorage ak usa)
2 out of 13 found this review helpful
good action, typical bond even though it was not part of the
"broccoli" series
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