cinemajesty Movie Review: "007: On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969)After "You Only Live Twice" released on June 12th 1967 and Sean Connery's departure as leading actor, it takes another 20 months before principal photography can commence for the six installment of the next "007" movie, which resets itself with initial screenwriter Richard Maibaum (1909-1991) adapting the 10th James Bond novel by Ian Fleming (1908-1964).The leading actor changes to 29-year-old Australian actor George Lazenby with his one-time appearance as the character of MI6-Spy "007", who builds a fine and decisive chemistry with the suicidal character of Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo, portrayed by emancipated and active actress Diana Rigg at the age of 30. Bond saves Tracy in a fulminate full frontal confrontation pre-title sequence. Together they take on the character of crime organization "Spectre"-leading Ernst S. Blofeld, this time in an highly versatile as subtle performance by Telly Savalas (1922-1994), given one of the most accomplished Bond nemesis interpretation.The soundtrack by composer John Barry (1933-2011) reaches his instrumental heights with "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", even though the main title sequence designed by Maurice Binder (1925-1991) marks a low point in the entire "007" movie series. Nertheless this Bond picture reaches maximum story-telling suspenses with its love story, Blofeld's biological warfare on a mountain top research facility filled with brainwashed women and ski- as bob run action scenes.© 2017 Felix Alexander Dausend (Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC)

ma-cortes It begins for James Bond (George Lazenby) on a deserted beach where a young woman (Diana Rigg) tries to drown herself . Bond is sent by MI6 to foil arch-villain Spectra enemy . James Bond goes on his assignment to track down Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas) who has peculiar ways of dealing with people who cross him . Blofeld is head of S.P.E.C.T.R.E and is trying the world control by expanding a plague through gorgeous women infected with a deadly virus . As Blofeld is planning a germ warfare assault on the entire world , James Bond needs to find a way to reach him and fast . He intends to marry the daughter of the biggest crime syndicate (Gabriele Ferzetti) in the west in order to get information on Blofeld's whereabouts , and the trail eventually leads to a remote alpine institute in Switzerland . However, Blofeld is not as easy to kill and at the end takes place a lethal confrontation across the snowy landscapes . The most emotional adventure of Bond career , including the ordinary noisy action being staged with all the mechanical efficiency of the classic Bond pictures with a bit more bite . Here Bond takes on the extremely nasty Blofeld who develops a dangerous virus and threatens to unleash it upon the world unless he receives a fortune and a pardon for all his previous crimes . Many feel this one to be one of the best written of the 007 films ; in fact , the script was written by the prestigious writer Richard Maibaum , and might have been the most notorious had Sean Connery continued with the series . Director Peter Hunt -previously film editor- keeps the action moving and staging a thrilling snow pursuit with one nasty torn to pieces in a snow plough , villains falling from cliffs and impressive avalanches . After ¨Diamonds are forever¨ (1971) Connery told her he'd never play James Bond again , being replaced by Lazenby ; however , many years later , there Sean was, playing James Bond again , her response was for him to "never say never again" ; though , for a big salary he accepted ¨Never say never again¨ (1983) by Irwin Kershner . Australian George Lazenby who took a crack at playing the super-spy with mixed results . Lazenby steps athletically into Connery's oo7 character . But his posterior career was a flop, performing ¨B¨ or ¨C¨ movies as ¨Black Eliminator¨, ¨Kill factor¨ , ¨Hell Hunters¨ , ¨Spider's web¨, ¨4 dogs playing Poker¨ or ¨Twin sitters¨ . Here James Bond/Lazenby bedding and dealing with a variety of wonderful women , the bond girls are the followings : Catherine Schell , Julie Ege , Mona Chong , Joanna Lumley , among others . And , of course , including the regulars : Lois Maxwell as Moneypenny , Bernard Lee as 'M' , Desmond Llewelyn as Q and George Baker. It includes the song ¨we have all the time in the world¨ sung by Louis Armstrong as well as the customary enjoyable score by John Barry . Colorful and evocative cinematography by Michael Reed , shot on numerous locations in Grindelwald , Kanton Bern, Switzerland , Sesimbra, Setúbal, Rossio,Estoril , Lisbon, Portugal Marlow , Buckinghamshire , Queen Victoria Street, Blackfriars, and Pinewood studios , London England, UK . The motion picture ¨On her majesty's secret service¨ financed since longtime producers : Albert ¨Cubby¨ Broccoli , Harry Saltzman , being well directed by Peter Hunt who edited earlier OOO7 movies , he directs moving and pacily . Hunt made a big number of acceptable thrillers as ¨Death hunt¨, ¨Wild geese¨, Assassination¨, and ¨Shut at the devil¨.

LeonLouisRicci Contains more Controversy and Division among James Bond Fans than any other in the Series.To fill Sean Connery's Role, the Producers chose an Australian with No Acting Experience. A Part-Time Model named George Lazenby. He was given the Thankless Task of making the Transition Seamless in a Movie Franchise Second to None.Up to this point, Connery did Five Films, all being Well Received, except one, actually He did Return for one more (about as disappointing as this one), "You Only Live Twice" (1967) which was Below Average, a Disappointment, with Silly Stuff Galore.Lazenby does a Good Job, considering and was asked to Return after this, but Refused the Long Term Contract offered. The Movie, believe it or not, has some Die Hard James Bond Fans saying it's the Best Ever. It was, without doubt, the closest Rendition on Film of the Ian Fleming Novels.On its Own, the Film has more "Heart" than the Previous Pictures, with Bond Falling in Love, and almost No Gadgets. The Action Sequences are Top-Notch and Edge of Your Seat, and there are Plenty to Please Fans.Telly Savalas as Blofeld and Diana Rigg as the most Personally Resonant Bond Girl to Date and Fights along side the Secret Agent with Grace and Aptitude. Rigg adds a Great Deal to the Films Appeal among Bond Fans that consider this a Winner. Now a Cult Film, because it is Divisive and Different.A Fine Film outside the Controversies, and is Entertaining, Exciting, and Emotional.Underrated.

lawrence13 I was 18 when this film was first released and I suppose due to Sean Connery not in the role as 007 I didn't bother watching it. So to see the film for the first time ever a couple of weeks back really struck a poignant sad feeling at all that time elapsing and the two main stars so much older now but thankfully still alive. The other fascinating things about this film is the perceived chemistry between Bond and Tracey in the film and the real animosity that seems to have developed whilst making the movie between Rigg and Lazenby.Anyhow I'll say only this, if I had to chose a film for the most heartfelt love scenes , then OHMS's would be it. The tender scenes between Dianna and George coupled with John Barry and Hal Davids achingly exquisite' We have all The Time' brings a tear to my eye every time. From when he chases Tracey to her car and the beautiful Dianna Rigg turns around with tears streaming down her face which Bond (George) gently wipes away is just so beautiful as 'the theme song starts to play. Also although George is on the very rare occasion tad 'wooden' or more accurately self-conscious the scene in the barn as the blizzard rages outside where Tracey (Dianna ) seems to accept her lot that she cannot get any closer to James because of his occupation and says why are you still thinking about it and James (George) answers so gently that he is not he was '"thinking about us" and then says he loves her, for me is the tenderest love scene in any movie that I've ever seen.Dianna and George's relationship is the thing that makes this probably the best Bond movie of them all and the pair of them acted it out brilliantly. Its a wonderful film that took 47 years for me to finally see but believe me it was well worth the wait.