Review of Goldfinger (1964) by Jeff H — 18 Nov 2012
The third film in the Bond legacy is one of the most recognizable, with its sizzling style, crackling dialogue, Sean Connery's legendary Bond, and of course, the undeniable theme song. The journey that director Guy Hamilton takes us on is quite the adventure, just maybe not the one it could have been.
This film sits on a place of high rank in the Bond canon, being highly visual in its first act, with some delicious scenes and villains as it goes along. The gadgets, the girls, the lines, all cultivated in this film, which would go on to serve as a template for the entire series. Humorous, over-the-top, and as silly as it is, the fun factor is undeniable in this one. I can't help but wish that Goldfinger himself were a little more dastardly, and the audacious first act climaxes in...Kentucky? Huh? That being said the inane plot is handled nicely, with Connery giving one of his best Bonds, Odd Job laminating over the franchise as one of the most memorable villains, as well as Honor Blackman as a tempting Pussy Galore. It all comes together to create something quite unforgettable, a romp that will go down as one of the most fun films of its time.
B-.
This review of Goldfinger (1964) was written by Jeff H on 18 Nov 2012.
Goldfinger has generally received very positive reviews.
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