James Bond Collection [Blu-ray] [2017]

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The set is an updated version of Bond 50: all 22 James Bond Films on Blu-Ray which was released in 2012 (the year in which the Bond film franchise celebrated its 50 year anniversary) and included the latest films SkyFall (2012) and SPECTRE (2015). Top Level Access 007: License to Restore" – Featurette Detailing the Bond Ultimate Edition Film Restoration Process The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) - Nobody does it better than Bond, and he proves it once more in this explosively entertaining adventure that takes him from the Egyptian pyramids to the ocean floor and to a gravity-defying mountaintop ski chase. Roger Moore brings inimitable style to Agent 7 as he teams with beautiful Russian agent Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to stop the megalomaniac Stromberg (Curt Jurgens) from unleashing a horrific scheme for world domination. If you’re looking to start someone into the world of Bond, or if you know someone’s itching to test out their 4K setup, the Daniel Craig collection is the way to go. This is a doubly valid gift idea if you or whomever you’re gifting towards already has a previous compilation of the James Bond films on Blu-ray. Think of it as a 4K appetizer to the eventual main course; and again, there are less discs to re-home down the line.

Dr. No (1962), From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), Live and Let Die (1973), The Man with the Golden Gun (1974), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), Moonraker (1979), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), A View to a Kill (1985), The Living Daylights (1987), Licence To Kill (1989), Goldeneye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002), Casino Royale (2006), Quantum Of Solace (2008). His name is Bond, James Bond, and here, in his explosive film debut, Ian Fleming's immortal action hero blazes through one of his most spectacular adventures. Sean Connery embodies the suave yet lethal cool of agent 007 as he battles the mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space programme. The 'Bond 50' box set also includes an exclusive bonus disc not available separately. I wish that the content on it was a little more substantial.looks refreshingly clean and pristine. MGM utilized the Lowry process to restore the film and the results speak for themselves. As with Bond 50, the highlight of this set is an exclusive Bonus Disc, but not the same one. It includes some new content, the centerpiece of which is – at long last – the feature-length documentary Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 directed by Stevan Riley (98 minutes). This was produced in 2012 and released in the UK on DVD in the run-up to Skyfall. It played here in the States on cable and Netflix, but went unreleased on disc. Thankfully, it’s presented here on Blu-ray for the first time in full 1080p HD. It’s a really terrific piece of work. It details the origins of Ian Fleming’s creation, the early history and inspirations for the character, his difficult journey to the screen, the various rights disputes, all the various efforts to cast new Bonds over the years, and the twists and turns the franchise has taken in response to the changing times. New interviews with virtually every key participant are included, save for Sean Connery and those key figures no longer living, and they’re represented by archival interview footage. The documentary is fantastic. If you’re a fan of this classic film series, I can’t imagine a more interesting look at its history. Villains (HD, 2 min.) – A montage of the franchise's villains, also playable with a shot-by-shot list.

Locations (HD, 2 min.) – Obviously enough, this is a montage of some of the exotic locales featured in Bond films. Again, the shot-by-shot list only identifies the movie associated with each clip, without explaining where the scene was filmed. Being Bond (HD, 3 min.) – This promotional featurette assembles vintage interview clips with each of the six actors that have played the Bond role. There's not much depth to it.The Living Daylights (1987) - Timothy Dalton plays James Bond for the first time in this instalment of the 7 franchise. The action this time sees Bond running around various exotic places in pursuit of a couple of seedy dealers in arms, drugs and diamonds.