You Only Live Twice [VHS] (1967)

You only live twice has always been my favourite Bond film since I was a little lad, as it such an adventerous and atmospheric film, that when you where younger would really fuel your imagination.To put the plot briefly (although i'm sure you may have already read) 007 is back on the case and sent to Japan in order to find out what is happening to space crafts "mysteriously" being captured by another space craft, and holding them somewhere.. The simplcity of the plot is just one of the key factors to this films success - its easy to watch, and doesn't involve you to keep questioning whats going on, or even the characters names. Its a perfect summer film, and the lovely Japanese views of islands and mountains do justice to the adventure and warm side of the film. The scene in which Bond takes "Little Nelly" (a gyro copter Q made) for a test fligh is great and some nice views are captured of the surroundings.Some reviewers pointed out a poor performance from Connery.. but again I disagree. The simple matter is, unlike from the other films where he was more witty and happy, he takes alot more of a serious role in this film - lets face it, hes meeting with people from a country across the other side of the world, and their not going to understand his humour where so used to. But this does make a change but it doesnt in any affect his wonderful performance. Theres no doubt, he still is Bond by all accounts. If their was 1 scene I found a little unessacary, it was the one in which Bond gets the temporary marrige to the japanese woman - its a long, drawn out scene which I'm not really sure was neccessary.Top Marks overall though - one classic film and perfect for the summer

Ok - this is purely my own experience and I'm sure shared by others with a discerning eye - not needed to be deeply so I might add! This film has not been treated fully with the high definition process - in parts it looks extremely ropey, VHS quality. They are cheap for GOOD REASON I think.Unlike others, who usually get it wrong - I'll NOT review the film - but WILL review the blu-ray.Close -ups on faces are fine....that's the upscalers` showpiece, isn't it....but most everything apart from that is no better than DVD quality. I have a flagship Panasonic blu-ray player, and top LED screen by them also....I am a ' detail ' freak, and this is terrible. Another, which is arguably WORSE on account of it being a more modern film is ' The Spy Who Loved me ' - awful transition to blu ray. On BOTH these films, sky is grainy throughout, and many patches of low res action - even some stills are poor. However, it's not ALL bad news....On Her Majesty`s Secret Service is just fine! A proper job seemingly done.To conclude, I'll just say what I've been telling friends all along - James Bond on blu-ray is VERY hit and miss....the modern stuff, great - but the older stuff....one has to make allowances sure, but they've still cut corners. ( With OHMSS being the exception in my opinion - and reviewers of THAT on Amazon ) Anyway, worth a tenner? Yeah, just about.A more fair ' getting what you pay for ' price in my truthful, humble opinion would be 7 or 8 pounds.Having said that, I have to collect them all! ( Didn't like the box set - and had already started with half the singles upon it's release )ps - I do love the film, the whole package is classic Bond to me, the film will always get 5/5

Bond wends his way east to battle the latest threat to world peace as SPECTRE is stealing spacecraft in an attempt to set the Americans and Soviets at each others throats. An endeavour that only 007 and a bevvy of Japanese beauties lead by Akiko Wakabayashi & Mie Hama can thwart. Not the strongest of Connerys outings as the UKs favourite hit man but even now it remains great if somewhat cliched fun. Babes, ninjas and Little Nellie, what more could a bloke need ?Oh yes, beer and pizza and the evening is sorted.

James Bond goes to Japan to stop the evil SPECTRE from starting World War 3 and finally meets their evil leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. One of the very best Bond films, this sees Sean Connery on excellent form even if there is a slightly cringable Bond turns Japanese plot to get him to blend in to fool SPECTRE. The films are glowing in confidence now and there is also an excellent performance from Donald Pleasance as Blofeld, one of the very best Bond villains finally seen in full for the first time after just appearing in the shadows in previous films. The action is excellent and there is also an appearance from Charles Grey who would later play Blofeld himself in Diamonds Are Forever. Connery was beginning to tire of playing Bond now, his 5th film and does not return for the next film On Her Majesty's Secret Service and if he didn't make a comeback for Diamonds Are Forever then this would have been a fitting final film allowing him to go out with a bang rather than a whimper. The films have looked stunning on bluray. With the return of SPECTRE due it's fitting to look back on these early Bond films now.

When I was younger (and films ran all day) saw this almost three times on one day. Unfortunately my Dad came and took me home half way throught the third screening as I forgot to tell him where I was going and thought I was lost before he worked out where I was. The film for me has Little Nellie, the best gadget ever. And SC was the ultimate Bond!

Although it's not got the hype, or the effects of more modern films, or online viewings; it's a classic James Bond - what else is there to say?

I am an absolute bond aficionado and this is one of my favourites. The set design is stunning, the story is strong and Blofeld's first appearance by Donald Pleasance is fantastic. Would highly recommend it!

one of the best bond theme tunes and great music throughoutIt's a little bit dated in some respects- the action for instance and the special effects, but it's still great entertainment