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From: sheppard@parsec.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Never say never again - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 10-Oct-83 21:24:56 EDT
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parsec!sheppard    Oct 10 12:48:00 1983

Well, just to plug my two cents worth, it's a good flick - certainly
much better than Octopussy. And, I was disappointed that they chose
to have a Moneypenny in it (somehow, it's not the same when Lois
Maxwell isn't playing the part). I would rather have had someone
completely different (or not at all). The lack of the old Bond music
was a little disturbing at first, but not noticeable once the movie
got started.

Just for the record, I can remember at least 4 or 5 Felix Lighters
in Bond movies (starting with Jack Lord in  Dr. No), and ALL of them
were different actors (David Hedison played him in Live and Let Die).
This was the first black Felix that I can remember, though. I thought
it was a nice touch.

The best thing about the flick is that it was done completely tongue-
in-cheek, like it should be. Sean Connery looked like he had a pretty
good time making it.

Does anyone know what the budget was? I mean, it would have been really
nice if they could have written an entirely new story, rather than
revamp Thunderball.

Andy Sheppard