Goldfinger

The opening song is vocally stunning and can be compared, for example, to Goldeneye by Tina Turner. The rest, however, is unfortunately weaker compared to the previous installment, even though it may seem impressive at first glance, a high-budget eye-candy joyride of that time. Perhaps fans were somewhat blinded by it back then, and today, the evaluation is hardly objective because sentiment plays its part, but Goldfinger cannot be a better film than the previous one. It is disgracefully simple, straightforward, and lacks various script elements, like, for example, the political conflict of the previous film. Instead of beautiful locations, we have a imprisoned Connery, and instead of darkness and intense fights, there is Mr. Tau and a Bond girl with the first name Pussy. What else can be said? The glossy facade hides its flaws. The quality is hardly average. (24/12/2013)

The third is the best. The most original Bond film of all, and indeed Guy Hamilton's glorious (and unbeatable) entry into the 007 series. What's so great about this Bond movie? Purity of style, a polished screenplay, the combining of all the existing attributes of Fleming's super agent into a tasty and balanced mixture of humor, action, tension and visual attractiveness. Sean Connery performs a finished concert with perfectly tuned instruments – charm, cynicism and traditional sharpness. Opponent Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) is a douche at first glance, but his "flourishing" into one of the greatest criminal minds of all time is all the better... Oddjob? An insurmountable villain with an insurmountable storm on his head. The story is not enlightening, but as has already been said, it is well done, designed and filmed. Hamilton, in particular, added much more dynamism to the action sequences than the excellent (and slightly orthodox) stylist Young, and thus established a new form of James Bond, a form which the creators still use today. An ageless classic! ___ A few tidbits: Gert Fröbe was chosen based on a role in which he played a pederast. He could not speak a word of English, although it was promised that he could to the production team, so he babbled in an indeterminate language during the filming and was later overdubbed. The interior of Fort Knox is pure architectural fiction based on Hamilton's idea of a "temple of gold". The exteriors of the world's largest treasury were filmed at London's Pinewood Studios. ___ Bond song: "Goldfinger" (Shirley Bassey) (05/11/2004)

The first Bond film where Q finally appears, and he brings some gadgets that give the film a new charge. I have to say that as a kid, I liked this a lot. But there's a lot more to this film that draws attention to itself. Aside from the great villain, there's also his deadly henchman with the lethal bowler hat, and of course, the golden victim. Beautifully scary. I don't remember all the Bond films, and I think I've seen quite a few in the past, but this one has definitely stayed in my memory. I think that also speaks to its quality. Some scenes and elements really do leave a lasting impression. (28/02/2014)

Goldfinger’s caption could be "Macho Strikes Again". I guess only Bond can turn a lesbian into a heterosexual by the sheer force of his masculinity. Compared to the previous two films, there is less of the espionage atmosphere but more of the gadgets and one-liners. Bond films have taken on a new direction. (03/08/2016)

Not surprisingly, many people think of Goldfinger when they hear the word "Bond" (although they may not even know it). It's not Connery's best contribution to the franchise, but it certainly is flawless. You want humor? It's here. You want suspense, you want action scenes? Espionage? You get them. All of this presented in a literal golden coat with one of the best villains having one of the most interesting (and simplest) plans of all. John Barry (as usual) excels again and the music is like clockwork. And I haven’t even mentioned Pussy Galore, one of my favorite Bond girls. Best scenes: The opening brawl, Bond's "tuning in" to Goldfinger's waves, the whole Geneva part and of course the finale at Fort Knox. (16/05/2010)