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With James Bond set to return to American theaters in Skyfall, wanted to share my five favorite Bond trailers of all time…
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5. Quantum Of Solace - Theatrical Trailer #2
Say what you will about Quantum of Solace, but the second released trailer for the film remains absolutely gripping.
“Let me know when you do. I’d like to know how it feels.” - Camille
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MGM.
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4. You Only Live Twice - Trailer (1967)
Who says you can’t use past James Bond lure? In this trailer you’ll catch music from Thunderball, as well as have a good laugh.
“The odds? 1000 to one, but they don’t stand a chance.” – Announcer
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MGM.
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3. Goldeneye – Theatrical Trailer (1995)
Hard to imagine but there was a time when the James Bond franchise was put on ice. To re-introduce the character into the modern age, this trailer gives us fun and James Bond being wistfully unapologetic for being - well - James Bond.
“You were expecting someone else?” – James Bond
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2. Dr. No - Official Trailer (1962)
Audiences’ first glimpse of Ian Fleming’s iconic spy was very tantalizing. In this full length trailer, you get to relive the full fun of the first James Bond adventure. Extra points for the “old school” titles and announcer voice over…
“I have to leave immediately.” - James Bond
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MGM.
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1. Casino Royale – Teaser Trailer (2006)
There was a time when Daneil Craig’s announcement as 007 was controversial. Many even started websites chastising the choice. All that was swept way with the release of the following teaser.
In showcasing Daniel Craig’s emergence as James Bond, this trailer managed to soar expectations for the film, and left behind who doubted Mr. Craig’s credentials at playing the icon. Oh, and as for those “anti-Craig” Bond websites? They too, ended after this teaser’s release…
“I understand double-o’s to have a very short life expectancy.” – James Bond
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Sensei White Lotus
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Or almost as good. Connery left the series after You Only Live Twice in 1967, then returned again in Diamonds Are Forever in 1971. Between those two films is On Her Majesty’s Secret Service starring George Lazenby. As Bond, Lazenby is merely serviceable, delivering a performance that suggests he might have grown into the part given time. Both he and the film get off to a terrible start in an opening scene that finds him turning to the camera and complaining, “This never happened to the other fella.” But it gets much better from there, following Bond to some high adventure above the Alps while also giving him a real romantic interest played by Diana Rigg. By Bond standards, it’s a film of rare emotional depth, developing the character into a three-dimensional figure then breaking his heart. Like From Russia, it takes Bond down a fascinating avenue that turns out to be something of a dead end, though the current, Daniel Craig-starring entries have similarly remembered that Bond is a human being beneath it all.