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Though “Dr. No” and “From Russia With Love” got the ball rolling, it was “Goldfinger” (1964) that started the 007 phenomenon - establishing a cinematic formula that has endured from Sean Connery to Pierce Brosnan. In a recent interview, Connery said his portrayal of James Bond may have set too high a standard for the other actors to match. The same can be said for the early 007 films. With the exception of “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969), it’s hard to top the excitement and inventiveness of “Goldfinger.” The villains, gadgets and locales are top notch, with Connery in splendid form. Admittedly, the Fort Knox climax is a bit hokey in spots and it’s obvious that American gangsters are played by British actors. Despite these dated elements, “Goldfinger” is a definite highpoint in the 007 series.
Imagine leading a guided tour of 21st century adolescents through the museum of early Bond films—”Well,kids,they weren’t like today—yes,back then,they did sit around and talk a lot more—but hey,that was to make the story and the characters more believable—O.K?”.Not O.K.,because I don’t think those explanations fly with modern ticket-buyers—otherwise we wouldn’t have “The World Is Not Enough”,which is itself a kind of rebuke to everything that used to be Bond.Those of us who made the rite of passage into (perceived)adulthood on the heels of seeing “Goldfinger” must finally admit that this is the kind of action movie they’re just not going to make anymore.First of all,there’s really not that much action—after the bang-up teaser opening,it’s mostly exposition—something quite unthinkable in today’s marketplace.Consider this—after 007 finds Shirley Eaton covered in gold,there are THREE individual segments in which Bond’s mission is discussed and instructions given—this is in the first act,mind you.Today,they’d be past the third boat chase and into the second free-fall from a plane in flight.”Goldfinger’s” next “action” highlight is a golf game—Get Out! —but what humor and suspense it generates—will Goldfinger discover the ball switch?It still puts me on the edge of my seat,and I’ve seen it two dozen times.The greatness of this movie lies in the powerful visual images it so casually presents—the Golden Girl on the bed—I won’t even try to describe the electricity that went through the audience when that scene flashed on in ‘64(and well into ‘65)—if you’re too young,ask your father to tell you about it.Oh,and the laser-you know,where it’s pointed and all that—need I mention the effect on twelve-year old boys hitherto nursed on the likes of “Son Of Flubber”?—and when Pussy Galore introduced herself—someone might just as well have set off a cherry bomb in the theatre.What I’m saying is,you had to be there.The middle-aged among us who like an occasional express ride back to childhood will want this DVD,with all it’s fabulous extras.For those of you who missed the sixties,here is an opportunity to understand your elders a little better—order “Goldfinger” today—find out what some of the excitement of our youth was all about—chances are it will lead to a happy Bond-ing experience with someone you love.