Questions tagged [james-bond]

A British series of spy films based on the character of James Bond "007", created by Ian Fleming. Use this tag when asking questions specifically about the franchise or characters within the franchise. If you're asking about a particular entry within the franchise, also include the appropriate tags (ie: skyfall, spectre, etc)

A series of movies based on the fictional British spy created by writer Ian Flemming in 1953. This tag should be used when referring to Bond as a character or items that occur in the overall universe Ex: M, Moneypenny, gadgets, etc

Use this tag when asking questions specifically about the franchise or characters within the franchise. If you're asking about a particular entry within the franchise, also include the appropriate tags (ie: )

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Why is James Bond less tech savvy in the Daniel Craig movies?

The most recent installments of James Bond (ones featuring Daniel Craig) have fewer gadgets but more raw action (like the chase sequences in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace). Is it because of plot related changes to the MI:6 or have the movies…
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Why does James Bond keep demanding a vodka martini that is shaken but not stirred?

Is there a difference between a shaken and stirred vodka martini? Maybe some scientific explanation? (while not overtly sci-fi, there are a lot of sci-fi elements in Bond movies) It would also make some sense if the the olive was added before the…
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Did 007 exist before James Bond?

This question is inspired by the recent news of Lashana Lynch taking over as 007. Did the 007 position within MI6 begin with James Bond or did he take it over from a previous agent?
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Why does James Bond use his real name?

In the James Bond universe most characters go by a code name M, Q, the various 00s, In Skyfall Silva is a made up name. Others such as Tanner, Robinson and Moneypenny, Trevelyan we're not so sure but we've got no reason to believe they're…
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Has a Bond car ever survived a mission?

James Bond has owned and destroyed many a car in his adventures, much to the chagrin of Q. Bond has destroyed cars owned by MI:6, himself, and others. In this instance I am specifically looking for a car that was issued to Bond by MI:6. Has any…
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Why doesn't Blofeld recognise James Bond in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"

James Bond comes face to face with Blofeld in "You Only Live Twice" when he infiltrates his base in the volcano. Bond was played by Sean Connery and Blofeld was played by Donald Pleasence. In the next film, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", Bond…
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What does the "License to Kill" of James Bond actually mean?

It's common knowledge that James Bond has an official "License to kill". But what exactly does this license entail? I would assume that it means that he has a blanket authorization by his superiors to liquidate people when he believes that doing so…
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Was the spider James Bond killed a real spider?

In one of the earlier James Bond movies, James was escaping some henchmen in a jungle. I'm not quite sure what actor it was or which movie since it's been a decade since I saw the scene, but I think it was Sean Connery and he was wearing a white…
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Why are James Bond roles not played by American actors?

Why are James Bond roles not played by American actors? Sean Connery is British George Lazenby is Australia Roger Moore is British Timothy Dalton is British Pierce Brosnan is Irish Daniel Craig is…
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Has there been any desire to adapt the post-Fleming James Bond novels?

Ian Fleming was the author who created the character of James Bond, and all of the novels he wrote were later adapted into movies (e.g. Casino Royale, Dr. No, The Man with the Golden Gun). Since his death in 1964, there have been a number of…
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Why does this Blofeld inspired character have six robotic legs? (in Thunderbirds - puppet style Elle King music video)

In the puppet-animated James Bond inspired video for the Elle King song "Under the influence" we see a Blofeld inspired character with six robotic legs. Is this purely the product of the animator's imagination, or is it a reference to some other…
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Is it necessary to watch all the James Bond movies before Casino Royale to understand James Bond movies from 2006 onwards?

I'm planning to watch all 4 of the James Bond rebooted movies series with Daniel Craig in it from Casino Royale onwards (inclusive), but has never seen a single James Bond movie before, so I was wondering whether it is necessary to watch all the…
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Has James Bond ever slept with a woman who was drunk or otherwise unable to give consent in the way we accept today?

I recently came across this Austin Powers meme on Reddit: The discussion below the meme mentioned James Bond and how Austin Powers parodies him and his films. I was wondering whether James Bond has acted differently when faced with the same…
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I've never seen a James Bond movie, where should I start?

I apologize in advance if this isn't a fitting question for this SE site. I've never seen a James Bond movie, but I know the basis of a Bond movie from the millions of references I've seen growing up in all sorts of locations. I don't know if I…
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James Bond movies series - I, II, III?

Are there any James Bond movies which have a series? Example: Superman 1, Superman 2, Superman 3... I mean the same James Bond movie is continued with the same actor and other stars in later released movie series. If no, what could be the reasons?