The Man with the Golden Gun-A piece that can be watched but it is a pity

Magnus 2021-12-08 08:01:44

The plot of this episode is not bad, and the overall rhythm is relatively compact, making it easier to watch. This point is that the appearance of 007 is not to tease the girl, but to report directly at m16. The very neat opening part is left to shape the image of the villain. And pave the way for the final duel.

What I am most optimistic about is this good drama tension, especially the final shootout. Bond disguised as a wax figure in such a trap and organised environment, and the camera used finger changes to show Bond and the villain’s peek-a-boo. As Bond turned around and shot ko, the scene was not hot and passionate, but it was very exciting. In this way, it is wonderful to change a whole Bond costume back to a classic black suit.

Later, when Bond removed the solar installation, the tension did not drop, and the tension here originated from the clumsiness of the Bond girl. Although the Bond girl was so stupid as to remember, the impact of forcibly increasing the difficulty of Bond's mission was Many people will criticize the Bond girl as a failure, but I think that as an important element of the 007 movie, the Bond girl does not necessarily have to be Bond's right-hand man. At the same time, it plays a role in shaping the sense of crisis in the film. It may also be a new attempt.

In the end, I thought it was the end of the film where Bond and the Bond girl rolled the sheets again, but the No. 2 villain dwarf appeared. Although the last movie has a similar plot setting, this dwarf villain is very successful in a duel with Bond. I am also very happy. This character is clever and cunning. It seems cute, but it has hidden murderous intent. Although it is far behind the oppressive feeling of the next submarine city Big Steel Tooth, the impression left to the audience in the entire series should be considered deep.

This better rhythm and look and feel, except for its own plot setting and humorous elements, is largely due to the good application of the soundtrack. Moore’s Bond movie has always been full of excellent action scenes and big scenes, but I saw it all. All the way to the final chase and decisive battle scene, but a little fatigued and felt tedious, such as the previous speedboat chase, speedboat landing, sudden turbulence, continuous rumbling, and the counterattack in the next giant oil tanker. This feeling is a big one. The reason is that the long plot has almost no use of the soundtrack. Although there are doctrines that movies should not rely too much on the soundtrack, I think that the Golden Gun people can have a more comfortable viewing experience when their structure is not large enough, to a large extent. The application of the key plot soundtrack is commendable

It's a pity that compared to the two villains before and after the conspiracy, it seems very unpretentious. At first, Bond was stared at by the killer. The suspense was originally very good. It turned out to be the No. 2 Bond girl to kill with a knife. Besides, the guy with the golden gun is like Bond's little fan. My younger brother has wood and respects his opponents. The final duel is also a cowboy-style fighting gun. The other boss has already sent Bond to play running man with trap bombs. If it weren’t for the plot, the line between the boss and the solar weapon was forcibly linked. Otherwise, the boss even looks a little bit innocent...it’s a pity that Christopher Li’s acting skills turned out to be such a "wrong" villain.

The two Bond girls are not good enough and not good-looking. It does make this one look a little weak when there are so many outstanding Bond girls in the entire series.

The most incomprehensible thing is that the soy sauce character, the American Sheriff, didn’t think this man was so interesting, but he appeared in two Bond movies one after another, with a big tongue, half of his face swollen, and lame jokes, and he kept mocking Asians, "you pointed heads." Strange" Although he is cursing Thai people, he still loves to bring "boy...boy..." at the end of every sentence, boy, you are so tall! This role is so disgusting that there is a feeling of injustice. Discrimination, prejudice, inability to be prestigious, not taking responsibility, etc. It is simply the failure of the death and death and the golden gun. The only role may be to set off the gentleman of Bond and eventually lead to it. Let me make up my mind to endure the pain and not collect these two movies

Another point may be personal preference. Although this main scene is all in Asia, there are also scenes showing China. No wonder this is so influential in China that Zhou Xingchi's movies are used to spoof, but I have seen a lot of Asian scenes, especially a lot of shooting. In Bangkok, I only saw bustling crowds, dirty streets, dirt roads, etc. There was no Asian beauty. From the visual aesthetics point of view, this film is inferior.

Generally speaking, it is not a problem to watch the film as an entertainment, but it is a pity that it is difficult to become a classic due to various reasons.

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The Man with the Golden Gun quotes

  • Francisco Scaramanga: You see, Mr Bond, like every great artist, I want to create an indisputable masterpiece, once in my lifetime: the death of 007. Mano a mano. Face to Face. Will me mine.

    James Bond: You mean - stuffed and displayed at your rocky mantelpiece?

    Francisco Scaramanga: It's an amusing idea, but I was thinking in terms of history.

  • James Bond: Pistols at dawn; it's a little old-fashioned, isn't it?

    Francisco Scaramanga: That it is. But it remains the only true test for gentlemen.

    James Bond: On that score, I doubt you qualify. However, I accept.