James Bonds 10 most embarrassing moments

Makanyaga · 2013-03-28T07:47:28+00:00

James Bonds 10 most embarrassing momentsBy Matt McDaniel Posts By Matt McDaniel | Movie Talk Fri, Nov 9, 2012 5:33 PM EST Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan as 007 (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) "Skyfall" is out in theaters now, and critics are calling it one of the best Bond movies in years, if not ever. Since Daniel Craig took over the role in 2006's "Casino Royale," the franchise has tried to bring 007 into the modern era, with less of a reliance on gags and gadgets than the earlier films. As the James Bond series marks its fiftieth anniversary, it's inevitable that certain elements of the previous movies have just not aged well. Which isn't to say there aren't beloved classics in the installments starring Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and even Pierce Brosnan, but even some of the best Bond flicks have some really awkward bits in them. [Related: Find showtimes & tickets for 'Skyfall']With that in mind, here is a look back at 10 of the most embarrassing moments from James Bond's 22 films, including one specially chosen by the director of "Skyfall," Oscar-winner Sam Mendes. Sean Connery and Shirley Eaton in 'Goldfinger' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) Bond Badmouths The Beatles Movie: Goldfinger (1964) "Goldfinger" solidified the Bond movie formula, turning the spy series from a hit to a worldwide phenomenon. And to this day it remains many fans' favorite installment. But there are still some bits in it that haven't stood the test of time (and not just Bond's powder-blue terrycloth one-piece pool attire). Particularly, there is one line Sean Connery says that makes the super-cool 007 sound like both a snob and a fuddy-duddy. Bond pops out of bed with Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton) because he insists on properly chilling their champagne before drinking it. And he says, "My dear girl, there are some things that just aren't done, such as drinking Dom Perignon '53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That's just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs!" It's strange hearing James Bond dis another British institution, especially considering how "Dr. No" and the Beatles first single "Love Me Do" both were released in the UK on the same day: October 5, 1963. But the band was still considered to be a youth phenomenon at the time, and only later did they gain respect as artists. Of course, Paul McCartney had the last laugh when he wrote and performed the theme song for Roger Moore's first Bond movie, 1973's "Live and Let Die." [Video: Watch clips from 'Goldfinger'] Sean Connery in 'You Only Live Twice' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) Japanese Bond Movie: You Only Live Twice (1967) Any time you look at films from a different era, you know that prevailing attitudes of the times don't often match with modern ones. But the problem with Bond disguising himself as a Japanese fisherman to go undercover is not just how racially insensitive it is, but how unbelievable he looks. With his eye makeup and terrible toupee (even worse than the one Connery usually wore), you buy that Bond could have a helicopter in a suitcase more than the idea that anyone would ever mistake him for being Asian. [Video: 'You Only Live Twice' clips] Putter Smith and Bruce Glover in 'Diamonds Are Forever' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd Movie: Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Connery left the series after "You Only Live Twice," unhappy with how he had been treated by the producers. He was convinced to return for one more go-around in 1971 (to the tune of $1.25 million), but the result didn't hold up to the standards of his earlier films. It's got over-the-top performances from the supporting cast, including Jill St. John, Charles Gray as Blofeld, and future sausage magnate Jimmy Dean. Most egregious, though, are the characters of Mr. Wint (played by jazz musician Putter Smith) and Mr. Kidd (Bruce Glover, father of "Back to the Future" star Crispin). The pair of murderous henchman are presented as being a gay couple, and their whole subplot has a distinct tenor of homophobia. [Video: See clips from 'Diamonds Are Forever'] Roger Moore and Yaphet Kotto in 'Live and Let Die' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) The Inflatable Bad Guy Movie: Live and Let Die (1973) There's plenty of weirdness in Roger Moore's first outing as 007. After "Shaft" was a surprise hit in 1971, the producers tried injecting blaxploitation elements into the Bond template, to sometimes cringe-worthy results. But after the cartoonish stereotypes, including 7-Up pitchman Geoffrey Holder as a face-painted voodoo practitioner, the suspension of disbelief literally pops at the end of the movie. Bond is fighting Kananga (Yaphet Kotto), and he forces a compressed air pellet into the villain's mouth. Kananga blows up like a balloon, shoots up into the air and explodes. Bond then shamelessly comments, "He always did have an inflated opinion of himself." [Video: Roger Moore in 'Live and Let Die' clips] Christopher Lee and Maud Adams in 'The Man With the Golden Gun' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) Scaramanga's Extra Nipple Movie: The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) So what was "Skyfall" director Sam Mendes' choice for most embarrassing Bond moment? In a recent interview with Yahoo! Movies, he pointed to the scene in "The Man With the Golden Gun" where Christopher Lee, as the titular character Scaramanga, takes off his shirt to reveal his distinguishing feature: three nipples. Mendes said the dramatic music and camera work made what's meant to be a big moment simply laughable. Just as bad: to impersonate Scaramanga, Q gives Bond a fake nipple to wear. [Video: Watch a scene from 'The Man With the Golden Gun'] Richard Kiel and Blanche Ravalec in 'Moonraker' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) Jaws Gets a Girlfriend Movie: Moonraker (1979) "Moonraker" could probably get a top ten list all to itself. Intended to draft on the sci-fi wave from "Star Wars," this one has plenty in it to be embarrassed about. From the Venetian gondola that turns into a hovercraft, to the Bond girl's name ("Holly Goodhead"), to the indignity of 007 having to wear a shiny spacesuit. But the weirdest element has to be Jaws, the metal-mouth villain played by Richard Kiel first established in "The Spy Who Loved Me," getting a love interest. The giant falls for a tiny blonde named Dolly with pigtails and braces (naturally). [Video: See a 'Moonraker' clip] Roger Moore and Grace Jones in 'A View to a Kill' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) Moore's Last Gasp Movie: A View to a Kill (1985) Roger Moore made seven films as 007, appropriately enough, but by the time he filmed his last picture, "A View to a Kill," he was 57 years old. It's creepy enough that he romances twenty-something Tanya Roberts (Moore later commented that he learned Robert's mother was actually older than him). But it went from uncomfortable to downright unsettling when Bond beds the Amazonian henchwoman Mayday, played by Grace Jones. It's one moment on this list where the actors look to be as embarrassed doing the scene as the audience is watching it. [Video: Moore and Jones in 'A View to a Kill' clips] Timothy Dalton and Maryam D'Abo in 'The Living Daylights' (Photo: United Artists/Everett Collection) 007 in Afghanistan Movie: The Living Daylights (1987) Maybe this isn't embarrassing as it is awkward. But in the late '80s, in the final throes of the Cold War, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan was big in the news, so it was natural that Bond would get involved. Looking at it now, though, with the U.S. still engaged in its own conflict with Afghan rebels, it's pretty odd to see 007 joining their ranks. [Video: Timothy Dalton as Bond in 'The Living Daylights'] Pierce Brosnan and Denise Richards in 'The World Is Not Enough' (Photo: MGM/Everett Collection) Christmas? Bah, Humbug! Movie: The World Is Not Enough (1999) If you were looking for an actress to play a brilliant, worldly, sophisticate nuclear physicist, truly only one name could possibly jump to your mind: Denise Richards. Yes, the former fashion model and "Wild Things" star was deemed the perfect choice to play the brainy yet unfortunately named Dr. Christmas Jones. Even if Richards were convincing for even a millisecond as a scientist, her "Tomb Raider"-esque outfit of a belly-baring tank top and short shorts would cast doubts that she'd ever be up for a Nobel Prize. Richards, however, did win the Razzie Award for "Worst Supporting Actress." [Video: Pierce Brosnan in 'The World Is Not Enough'] Pierce Brosnan in 'Die Another Day' (Photo: MGM/Everett Collection) A Tsunami of Embarrassment Movie: Die Another Day (2002) Pierce Brosnan's fourth and final Bond has plenty of oddities to choose from: Bond with a beard, a bad guy with diamonds embedded in his face, a hotel made entirely of ice, and even an awkward cameo from Madonna. And while some fans will argue vehemently that 007's invisible car is the most ridiculous moment of this or any other Bond film, there is an even more laughable moment. With a glacier collapsing below him, James Bond kite-surfs a tidal wave. He kite-surfs a tidal wave. Even Brosnan broke down in a laughing fit recalling the scene in the recent Bond documentary "Everything or Nothing." [Related: See videos, photos, and stories from 50 years of James Bond]If you want to catch up with the whole history of 007, "Bond 50," a box set with all 22 earlier James Bond movies on Blu-ray, is available in stores. The 23rd official James Bond film, "Skyfall," is playing everywhere now. It features Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, and not a single surfboard. Watch Daniel Craig talk to Yahoo! Movies about 'Skyfall': 'Skyfall' Insider Access Source: Movie Pictures | Movie Posters - Yahoo! Movies

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