kieranwright

This is a lovely film starring a lovely man, with some genuinely funny moments. In the part where he gets hypnotised, you really see his acting ability. In a way it's sad that Norman Wisdom is not part of this day and age. If he was he may have taken on serious film roles, as the likes of Jim Carrey have. This is definitely one of his best films, and one that my whole family loves. He also has a great voice, and at some point must have had to make a decision whether to pursue a singing or acting career. Incidentally, Norman has great support from the likes of Hattie Jacques and John Le Measurier who give assured performances. A film from a different age.

Surprise surprise, yet another world-class performance from Mr Ciaran Hinds. When is this guy going to be on 20 million a movie? Come on directors, give this guy the break he so richly deserves. Solid performances all round and compulsive viewing. Credits also for the set pieces etc and direction and pace.

It has to be said that, in general, Dalton is considered by many to be the weakest Bond. However, what people fail to consider is that when Dalton took over, the Bond franchise was practically on its knees with nowhere to go - the Bond creative team realised that they had to inject some kind of realism into the films - enter Dalton. He is the chalk to Roger Moore's cheese and, as far as I can see, this was too much for the critics of the time to digest. What many also didn't get was that this was the closest you'll ever get to anyone playing 'Ian Fleming's "James Bond". As far as I'm concerned, the only credible actor to play Bond was Dalton. The others, Connery included, fall short of the mark. If you don't believe me, take the trouble to read a Bond novel, then watch either this, or Licence to Kill, and make up your own mind.