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Thunderball (film)

29 Ratings: 3.3

1965 James Bond Movie Starring Sean Connery

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Tags: Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, James Bond Movie

Cast: Reginald Beckwith, Sean Connery, Leonard Sachs, Claudine Auger, Roland Culver, Bernard Lee, see all

Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure

Release Date: December 20, 1965

MPAA Rating: PG

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review by CharlesAshbacher. November 30, 2011

posted in Bond, James Bond

Still my favorite Bond movie, it had the coolest Bond gadget of all, the personal rocket pack

I first watched this movie when I was young and was with a group of boys my age. We LOVED the opening scence where the naked women were swimming underwater with their breasts moving. However, that was quickly forgotten when the action began. The personal rocket pack remains the all-time coolest Bond gadget and the action was intense. Watching the movie again I was struck by the quality of the dialog, at times Bond seems to be parodying himself. It is as if he doesn't take himself seriously, … more

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review by MNeulander. October 10, 2010

posted in Bond, James Bond

1965 'Thunderball" "Geiger Counter" Breitling 'Top Time' Diver chronograph

Ever since I was a young boy I have always been enamored by fine watches. So, ever since I was a kid, one of the alluring elements of Bond movies for me was to observe which types of watches were being used, especially by Bond. As I matured I found that I share many of Bond’s predilections for enjoying the “finest” things life has to offer. I think a fine watch is part of the character makeup for depicting Bond as a suave and “smooth operator.” … more

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review by TheJohn. November 25, 2009

posted in Bond, James Bond

Maybe it's waterlogged but it still remains awesome.

Following the mega success of Goldfinger in 64 had the world in Bond and Spy mania in 65. How big was Thunderball? Adjusted for inflation, Thunderball made anywhere between $515 to $800 million back in 65 in 21st century dollars. Is the movie as good? Eh. It's not as good as Goldfinger but it's certainly not awful. Bond is getting himself into shape at a health clinic while the evil S.P.E.T.R.E. organization's number 1 agent Emilio … more

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Quick Tip by TheJohn. November 25, 2009

A Quick Tip by TheJohn

Bond heads to Nassau to track stolen nukes. A bit long maybe but the cool meter is pinned with plenty of great sets characters and gadgets.

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