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Not my type of Bond film, quite boring and way too long.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
1969Movie142 minEnglish
With the help of Marc-Ange Draco, head of the Unione Corse crime syndicate, and Draco's troubled daughter Tracy, James Bond tracks his archnemesis, Ernst Stravro Blofeld, to a mountaintop retreat in the Swiss Alps, where he is training an army of beautiful, lethal women.
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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users75%
Director: Peter R. Hunt•Genres: Action, Adventure, Spy, Thriller
Plot Summary
James Bond goes rogue to track down the villainous Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who is planning to hold the world hostage by holding 12 women from around the globe captive and infecting them with a deadly virus. Bond goes undercover as a genealogist to infiltrate Blofeld's Swiss mountain-top headquarters and, along the way, falls in love with Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo.
Critical Reception
While initially met with mixed reviews, particularly for its unproven lead actor George Lazenby, 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' has since gained significant critical re-evaluation. It is now widely regarded as one of the most unique and emotionally resonant entries in the James Bond franchise, praised for its tight plotting, spectacular action sequences, and a surprisingly poignant love story.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its faithful adaptation of Ian Fleming's novel and its thrilling action set pieces.
- Diana Rigg's performance as Tracy di Vicenzo is a standout, adding emotional depth to the Bond formula.
- George Lazenby's portrayal, though initially divisive, is now seen as a distinct and capable take on 007.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's adventurous spirit and the compelling romantic subplot. Many appreciate the change of pace and the darker, more humanistic portrayal of Bond, alongside the impressive stunt work and scenic filming locations.
Fun Fact
George Lazenby was the only actor to play James Bond who had not previously had a career in film or television before being cast as 007.
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CinemaSerf
George Lazenby took on the mantle from Sean Connery for this "007" outing and I think he did quite a decent job with this, more convoluted story. He takes on the guise of an heraldry expert sent to Switzerland to investigate and validate th...
drystyx
This was the worst Bond movie of the early era.
It has nothing to do with Lazenby being Bond. It's just that it was written to be just a depressing piece of trash for the Hollywood formula of the late sixties than went into the eighties.
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GenerationofSwin...
OHMSS, the Bond that everyone forgot.... and it's really a shame. It was also made in 1969 and I hate having to press the spoilers button... so the review is going to be hard and... really? It came out in 69, everyone had a chance to see it...
The Movie Mob
**Despite receiving disappointing reviews, OHMSS takes the franchise into new territory and is essential viewing for any true Bond fan.**
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service doesn’t tend to get the same love as many of the older Bond films, ...
Wuchak
_**George Lazenby plays James Bond in the Swiss Alps**_
Agent 007 falls for a mob boss's daughter (Diana Rigg) and investigates a Swiss mountain-top lair where Blofeld (Telly Savalas) schemes to brainwash an assortment of women from arou...
JPV852
Decent enough entry, a little slow at times and while some effects weren't bad for its time, others were a bit iffy (not to mention some shoddy editing a time or two). I did like George Lazenby in the role (and at certain angles, kind of di...
John Chard
Even if we have all the time in the world, the world is not enough.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service is directed by Peter Hunt and adapted to screenplay by Richard Maibaum from the novel written by Ian Fleming. It stars George Lazenby, Di...
Datapotomus
It’s good if you want to watch the same movie as previous Bonds.
So my plan is to watch the Bond movies in order from the first Bond movie to the last bond. I'm currently on “On Her Majesty's Secret Service”. One of the main things I no...
OzDrDj
Ok, Before you say this is the worst of the Bond Films, just remember, The Aussie James Bond, "George Lazenby" was slated to do 7 Films, So we would have had alot more George except for the fact that the Producers of the 007 Films basically...