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Movie Notes: Meteor

August 1st, 2009

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A meteor hurtles toward earth. Only scientist Paul Bradley (Sean Connery) can save humanity. Hilarity ensues.

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Movie Notes: The Untouchables

July 4th, 2008

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Federal agent Eliot Ness (Kevin Costner) is determined to enforce prohibition in 1930s Chicago, defying notorious gangster Al Capone (Robert De Niro). Ness solicits the help of beat cop Jim Malone (Sean Connery) and others, forming “The Untouchables.”

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Movie Notes: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade

May 31st, 2008

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Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) teams up with his father Henry Jones (Sean Connery) on a quest for the Holy Grail. Unfortunately, the Nazis are also searching for the religious artifact.

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Movie Notes: Never Say Never Again

February 11th, 2007

James BondThis is odd Bond, not unlike On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Many feel it shouldn’t even be included in the canon, as it wasn’t produced by EON Productions. But it has one aspect making it somewhat worth seeing: Sean Connery.

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Movie Notes: Goldfinger

December 21st, 2006

James BondYou 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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Movie Notes: Dr. No

November 26th, 2006

James BondMy quest to watch all the James Bond films continues, and Dr. No was the first, starring a young Sean Connery who is a bit rough around the edges and looks almost thuggish. But the main elements are in place and it’s a bit stunning to see that much of what people expect from a Bond film today, was present right out of the gate back in 1962.

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Movie Notes: Thunderball

November 18th, 2006

James BondI think I’ve just seen one of the best, if not the best, Bond film. Suddenly I “get” what Bond is about, and why so much time spent (and so many movies made) trying to replicate the suspenseful experience that is Thunderball.

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Movie Notes: Diamonds Are Forever

November 11th, 2006

James BondDiamonds Are Forever, a 1971 James Bond (Sean Connery) film, is a fair return to the Bond franchise after the odd duck of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. However, there are some plot problems and Connery doesn’t seem into it. This was his last go-round as Bond (for some time).

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Movie Notes: You Only Live Twice

November 1st, 2006

James BondYou Only Live Twice, a 1967 James Bond (Sean Connery) movie, although an action-packed entry into the Bond franchise, at times crosses over into the realm of cinematic cheese. It’s mostly about excitement, as if the makers worry people may be tiring of the 007 formula. Therefore, everything zips along and as a result, certain scenes feel tragically rushed.

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Movie Notes: From Russia With Love

October 21st, 2006

James BondI’m not a big James Bond fan but still find the movies reasonably entertaining. There’s enough of a mix between the standard Bond cliches (spy gadgets, car chases, nefarious evil-doers, hot babes) and unpredictable plot twists.

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