June 8th 2024.
The James Bond movie franchise has captured the hearts of audiences for over sixty years, featuring a star-studded cast including Daniel Craig and the legendary Sir Sean Connery. Based on the novels by Sir Ian Fleming, these films have brought us unforgettable moments, iconic gadgets, and classic one-liners – not to mention the glamorous Bond girls who have stolen the hearts of fans worldwide.
However, with the passage of time, some of these spy thrillers have not aged well, with outdated views and insensitive language. But which ones truly fall into the category of "bad" Bond films? Let's take a closer look, excluding the 1967 parody Casino Royale and focusing on the official Bond movies.
To determine the worst of the worst, we turn to the ratings on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, which takes into account reviews from accredited critics and publications. So without further ado, here are the bottom five James Bond films in order of their critical reception.
Coming in at number five is Die Another Day, Pierce Brosnan's final outing as 007. Despite being joined by big names like Halle Berry, Toby Stephens, and Madonna, this film fell victim to its own silliness with an uninspiring rating of 55%. While it did become the highest-grossing Bond film at the time, it's most remembered for Madge's aggressive fencing scene, the infamous invisible car, and a far-fetched plot involving gene therapy.
Next up is The World is Not Enough, which unfortunately holds the title of being the first-ever Bond film to win a Razzie award. Despite a strong box office performance, this film received a rating of 51%, making it Brosnan's worst in the franchise. Denise Richards also received a Razzie for her portrayal of a nuclear physicist, with her and Brosnan being nominated for worst onscreen couple.
Sir Roger Moore's Octopussy takes the number three spot, with a pretty poor rating of 42%. Despite being marketed as "James Bond's all-time high," this film failed to live up to expectations with a convoluted plot involving a jewel smuggling operation and embarrassing comedic scenes for Bond, including dressing up as a clown and a gorilla.
In second place we have The Man with the Golden Gun, which is also Sir Roger Moore's second film as Bond. Despite a star-studded cast including Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland, this movie was met with mixed reviews and is widely considered the franchise's lowest point. It received a rating of 42%, with critics calling Sir Roger's performance "blandness personified" and the film "proof that exotic locations and one-liners don't necessarily make a good Bond movie."
And finally, taking the top spot as the worst James Bond film is A View to a Kill. With a rating of just 37%, this film has been officially ranked as the nadir of the franchise. Despite starring Christopher Walken and introducing Grace Jones as May Day, it failed to impress critics with its absurd plot and lackluster energy. Even Sir Roger Moore himself distanced himself from the film, calling it his least favorite and criticizing its excessive violence.
While these films may have their own redeeming qualities, it's clear that they have not stood the test of time and are considered the weakest in the James Bond canon. But with the franchise still going strong, we can only hope that future films will avoid the pitfalls of these less-than-stellar entries.
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