Goldfinger (1964)

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• Jim H

  
  James Bond does James Bondy stuff to stop a villain whose name fits his intentions and obsessions. Goldfinger is like a Bugs Bunny cartoon: it's ludicrous, violent, occasionally fun to watch, and has no moral center. I enjoyed watching the film in spite of itself. Normally, I… More
  James Bond does James Bondy stuff to stop a villain whose name fits his intentions and obsessions. Goldfinger is like a Bugs Bunny cartoon: it's ludicrous, violent, occasionally fun to watch, and has no moral center. I enjoyed watching the film in spite of itself. Normally, I gain pleasure from films when they make my brain work harder than it would if I were staring at the walls, but this film actually requires that one turn one's brain off and enjoy the spectacle of beautiful women and debonair Sean Connery and contrived plot devices that fit into the Bond formula as securely as we're supposed to feel knowing that spies like Bond are protecting us from the bad guys.

• Raymond W

  
  I'm not too fond of Sean Connery's James Bond. There is something missing. Goldfinger is not a great film, but it is good entertainment, and I guess I enjoyed it for that. The plot sometimes doesn't make sense, and it's predictable, but it's good… More
  I'm not too fond of Sean Connery's James Bond. There is something missing. Goldfinger is not a great film, but it is good entertainment, and I guess I enjoyed it for that. The plot sometimes doesn't make sense, and it's predictable, but it's good entertainment.

• Bruce B

  
  The very Best James Bond Film Ever Produced. No one played better then Sean Connery. This film was so far ahead of its time. Watch it and think about events in the world today. Don't know what the big hype was about Pussy Galore when this movie came out, there were more… More
  The very Best James Bond Film Ever Produced. No one played better then Sean Connery. This film was so far ahead of its time. Watch it and think about events in the world today. Don't know what the big hype was about Pussy Galore when this movie came out, there were more attractive women in this film. Hard to beleive it was filmed in 1964. Again way ahead of its time. 5 Stars

• Alexander D

  
  A great film, but I don't think that much of Sean Connery's acting, to say the very least.

• jay n

  
  Best of the series.

• Tim S

  
  James Bond in perhaps his most noteworthy film outting. Well, certainly the most memorable. Just about everything about Bond as we know him in pop culture comes from this film. It drags about a bit toward the middle of the film, but other than that it's a lot of fun.

• AJ V

  
  It's an okay Bond movie, the villain is interesting, but I found a lot of the plot confusing and boring. Not bad, but I didn't like it much either. It's not the worst Bond movie I've seen.

• Mike S

  
  These older James Bond movies sure have their charm. Well, at least the ones starring Sean Connery, who in my opinion, is and will always be the best Bond. And altough <i>GoldenEye</i> ranks as my #1 favourite film, Goldfinger comes at a very close second. The special… More
  These older James Bond movies sure have their charm. Well, at least the ones starring Sean Connery, who in my opinion, is and will always be the best Bond. And altough <i>GoldenEye</i> ranks as my #1 favourite film, Goldfinger comes at a very close second. The special effects may be pretty dated, but it has so many great qualities, that you forget all about that. Such as a great main villain for instance, with an even cooler henchman. I'm speaking, of course, of Oddjob. Because who can forget the scene where he beheads a statue with his hat? Definitely one of the most memorable moments in Bond history. So if you're gonna see one of these old classic 007 flicks, be sure you pick this one.

• Jeff "

  
  Third entry in the James Bond series is a slighht change of pace from the first two Bond thrillers. This is the first Bond epic that introduces the concept of gadgets. For me, I felt that this was one of the most confident Bond films yet, as the first two films proved that James Bond… More
  Third entry in the James Bond series is a slighht change of pace from the first two Bond thrillers. This is the first Bond epic that introduces the concept of gadgets. For me, I felt that this was one of the most confident Bond films yet, as the first two films proved that James Bond could kick major ass on screen. With Goldfinger, Bond is still charming and deadly, but the film feels like it has nothing to prove; it moves in a confident manner on screen. With that being said, Goldfinger is a solid Thriller with plenty of action and one or two few really suspenseful moments. This is also the Bond film to feature one of the most memorable Bond Villains yet, Oddjob, Auric Goldfinger's loyal servant who kills with his bowler hat. Goldfinger is one awesome Bond flick.

• Martin S

  
  A step up from the last one...that's for shure. And a plot that was able to follow. I think it lived up to the hype....some awful voiceovers though...and Bond is still such a bully...He obviously raped a girl in this movie....

• Lady D

  
  The third in the installment of the James Bond series and my favourite to date. More gadgets, more characters and a better storyline this time around. Sean Connery is definitely growing on me now and will have to wait and see if he remains to be my favourite Bond.

• Anthony L

  
  The best Bond, I love Pussey Galore!

• Justin Y

  
  "No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die." Guy Hamilton's <i>Goldfinger</i> is another James Bond adventure with all the usual Bond elements.<p>The pacing of this is 1 hour 50 minute production is consistently moderate. Not too fast and not too slow. The… More
  "No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die." Guy Hamilton's <i>Goldfinger</i> is another James Bond adventure with all the usual Bond elements.<p>The pacing of this is 1 hour 50 minute production is consistently moderate. Not too fast and not too slow. The story itself is pretty good, with it getting interesting near the end.</p><p>This isn't a nonstop action adventure, however Bond does bring a few gadgets to the party. He also brings an Aston Martin, which becomes an important piece during the mission. It comes equipped with many special features, and Bond finds the time and place to use them all.</p><p>Sean Connery is no stranger to the Bond role, so he has no problem pulling it off. Gert Frobe may be the main villain, Goldfinger, but it is the side characters that are more enjoyable. Harold Sakata as Oddjob is just one entertaining villain to watch. Honor Blackman gets to play a Bond girl with one of the most memorable names. Pussy Galore. Every time Sean Connery mentions that name, it warrants a chuckle. The lovely Shirley Eaton and Tania Mallet also show up as bond girls in the early going.</p><p>At the end of the day, <i>Goldfinger</i> is another film for James Bond fans. "You can turn off the charm. I'm immune."

• Thomas B

  
  one of the greatest bond films, if not THE greatest. sean connery proved that he really was worth his weight in gold

• David S

  
  Over the decades, we've seen many Bond films come and go, with different men taking on the role. But my personal pick of the pictures of the super suave secret agent is his third outing, Goldfinger. After listening to one of the best theme songs in the series (about a man... a… More
  Over the decades, we've seen many Bond films come and go, with different men taking on the role. But my personal pick of the pictures of the super suave secret agent is his third outing, Goldfinger. After listening to one of the best theme songs in the series (about a man... a man with the Midas touch), we get into the story about our man Bond (Sean Connery, THE best Bond to me. Though I do not disparage Moore, Craig, Brosnan or even Dalton) who has to find out what Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) is up to. As it turns out, Goldfinger plans to eradicate the gold at Fort Knox to make his own gold more valuable. Considering the original novel's plot had the gold being stolen, this makes it a change I approve of. It's cleverer and could possibly be pulled off a lot easier. Also a change from the novel, Goldfinger appears to be working on his own accord in the film and not in cahoots with SMERSH as he is in the novel (the film equivalent of SMERSH is SPECTRE for those of you not as familiar with Bond). Nice to see Bond tackling singular adversaries. I mean, not every crime is going to be committed by the one organization all the time. Some of the most famous aspects of the Bond franchise originate here (mostly, Oddjob and the infamous exchange "Do you expect me to talk?" "No, Mr Bond. I expect you to die!") and have seen countless parodies, but seeing them in their original form, you can understand why they are so lovingly parodied. The above quote is taken from a scene in which Bond is on a table with a laser pointing at him, slowly edging up to slice him in half. Bond only manages to escape it by convincing Goldfinger he knows about Operation Grand Slam. This aspect is one of my favourite aspects of the film, the idea that Bond can still be one of the best in his field but gets into situations where he needs quick wits and cunning to escape, not a bunch of gadgets (I don't hate the gadgets but it's the norm these days to see someone whip out a device. Works on Get Smart, the series, but as a parody, it's exempt). In the scene described, he's trying a few bluffs, looking a little nervous. Great acting by Connery, great direction by Guy Hamilton. And for those of you watching the films for the eye candy, no disappointments here. Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman, so an unusual name either way) is quite capable of dispatching Bond by herself but doesn't come across as a complete ice queen which allows us to like her and makes her changing of allegiance believable. Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton), for all her time on screen, puts it to good use, though ends up being painted in gold for her betrayal (Either these women aren't entirely evil or Bond IS that good). And as for Tilly Masterson (Tania Mallet)... well, she didn't make much of an impact on me. Not her fault, really, her role is reduced quite a bit in comparison to the book. I will say, when we first see her, driving in her car while Bond is in his, the scenery was just beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous. Geneva really does look quite exquisite and the scene benefits from choosing that as the location. If we don't include Never Say Never Again (as it's a remake of Thunderball, quite odd that Connery is in both), then I feel Connery had some of the best Bond adventures (Diamonds Are Forever being the odd man out but I'll save that for another review). An afternoon with Goldfinger then Thunderball is an afternoon well spent.

• Chris G

  
  James Bond pulls a hat trick and delivers another classic with Connery fully grown into the role of James Bond. After stealing Auric Goldfinger's (GertFrobe) girlfriend (and having her subsequently gilded in his hotel room) James Bond embarks on his next mission that starts out… More
  James Bond pulls a hat trick and delivers another classic with Connery fully grown into the role of James Bond. After stealing Auric Goldfinger's (GertFrobe) girlfriend (and having her subsequently gilded in his hotel room) James Bond embarks on his next mission that starts out as a look into how Goldfinger is smuggling gold between countries but turns into 007's quest to stop a robbery from Fort Knox.<br/><br/>Once again this is one of the classic Bond films. Q makes his second appearance, though Q's part in Goldfinger and his disdain for 007 would become the standard for the next 35 years and five Bonds. The story is tightly paced and flows to its conclusion. Sure Odd Job kills people with a bowler, but we buy it because of that damn ejector seat. A great story, a legendary villain, and a legendary Bond girl make Goldfinger more than just a Bond movie- it's an essential Bond movie.

• Aaron N

  
  Q: Now this one I'm particularly keen about. You see the gear lever here? Now, if you take the top off, you will find a little red button. Whatever you do, don't touch it. James Bond: Yeah, why not? Q: Because you'll release this section of the roof, and engage and then… More
  Q: Now this one I'm particularly keen about. You see the gear lever here? Now, if you take the top off, you will find a little red button. Whatever you do, don't touch it. James Bond: Yeah, why not? Q: Because you'll release this section of the roof, and engage and then fire the passenger ejector seat. Whish! James Bond: Ejector seat? You're joking! Q: I never joke about my work, 007. The opening minutes of this movie say it all, this is the Best Bond movie. Everything is perfect here. Connery is perfectly cool and charming once again as Bond. We have great Bond girls, a wonderful theme song and score. Great over-the-top villains. Fun gadgets and action scenes. A good story. It remains my favorite Bond movie. The plot involves Bond taking on Auric Goldfinger, a powerful tycoon looking to destroy the world's economy through a plot involving the raid of Fort Knox. [Bond sneaks up behind] Jill Masterson: Who are you? James Bond: Bond, James Bond. James Bond must deal with Goldfinger, his large henchman Oddjob, a number of women who find him irresistible, and work through other dangerous situations using his wits and gadgets, including his Aston Martin. Pussy Galore: My name is Pussy Galore. James Bond: I must be dreaming. The whole thing is wonderfully well done, a lot of fun, with plenty of Bond-styled cool to go with it. James Bond: Do you expect me to talk? Auric Goldfinger: No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die.

• Cassandra M

  
  A great piece of escapism that has held up well thru the years as a tightly paced film and a standard by which other Bond films are often judged by. There are so many great scenes in this film that tickle me every time, when Bond outsmarts Goldfinger on the golf course, the Pussy… More
  A great piece of escapism that has held up well thru the years as a tightly paced film and a standard by which other Bond films are often judged by. There are so many great scenes in this film that tickle me every time, when Bond outsmarts Goldfinger on the golf course, the Pussy Galore flying circus scenes, the scenes where the Mob bosses are eventually snuffed out, the Lincoln crushing scene because it's so outrageous to have crushed a new car, and the scene where Goldfinger gets pulled thru the plane's broken window to his demise, and many others. The classic theme as sung by the still great Shirley Bassey is a "10"!!(I saw her perform recently in Atlantic City NJ and she is awesome!..only odd thing is she did every Bond theme she recorded except "Goldfinger"..not sure why.) I have always enjoyed this film upon repeat viewings thru the years and always looked forward to it's occasional showing on Sunday night on ABC network in the years before video players were a common household item. I have always wondered about one scene in the movie if it's a mistake or not....when Bond and Goldfinger are fighting in the Plane for the gun and the gun goes off, there is a long shot of Bond grabbing hold of one of the plane's seats as Goldfinger is flying toward the broken window..but I swear there is a person lying in the isle on the floor near Bond!?? If this is so, who is it supposed to be? A person who got knocked out when debris started flying? Is it the Asian hostess that spied on Bond when he was on board the last time? It's such a quick shot I swear my eyes are fooling me! I hope someone can answer my question!

• Ken S

  
  The perfect Bond film. Girls, Guns, Gold. What more could you ask for?

• Derek D

  
  Not my favorite Bond entry, but certainly one of the best and maybe the most popular of the 007 films.

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