Review of On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) by Dean M — 17 Apr 2012

The first thing to notice is that Lazenby can really throw a punch. Some of the bad guys are knocked back six feet after the aussie Bond's right hook whereas Connery was always a tad awkward when it came to the physical stuff.

George Lazenby has the looks, the charm and as I mentioned, a natural ability when it comes to action, but falls down as far as acting goes. Thankfully he spends a lot of time with the very talented Diana Rigg who would have to be one of the most developed and interesting Bond girls so far. It's this relationship that sets this Bond movie apart. We don't get to witness anything like it until Casino Royale some 25 years later.

The always incredible Ken Adams sets are absent but when you have the backdrop of the Swiss Alps they are not missed.

Thumbs up to Telly Savalas who brings some much needed gravitas after the weasel like Donald Pleasance attempt in a previous outing.

We do have some annoying voiceover dubbing which seems to be run of the mill in the series so far. Lazenby obviously couldn't pull off an upper class English accent when pretending to be Sir Hilary Bray, which at first is quite obvious and annoying but it does add a certain tongue in cheek feel to the whole thing.

OHMSS often cops a hiding which I think is unfair especially when you consider some of Roger Moore's later efforts. It's a good solid addition to the franchise which had nowhere to go but up after the messy You Only Live Twice.