You know Goldfinger is awesome even before loading it in the DVD player — it’s a pop culture landmark and a high point for the James Bond franchise. Even the title speaks “Bond” — much more so than a meandering one like The World Is Not Enough. There’s a professional (almost dare I say — golden) sheen to the whole affair, from Sean Connery’s comfort as the British spy to the heavy-set, slightly warped villans. Add as additional layers a brassy score, some cute ladies, and some inventive yet confident direction — and this film oozes class.

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