In the history of the James Bond films, there are many names that will return from one film to the next. Whether you look at the films of the 1960s, 1970s or later. But there was one actor, who only had one opportunity to shine. George Lazenby, who took over the role after Sean Connery had tendered his resignation following You Only Live Twice, only did one film: ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE. Lazenby played Bond with a nonchalance ( he certainly did not seem to want to bother copying Connery's acting style ) that accentuated his good looks and gave him a man's man image. But that was also the problem. Lazenby looked good in pictures because he was a model, not an actor. He couldn't project any grief at the essential moment at the end, where Blofeld's associate, Irma Bunt, has shot and killed Bond's wife, Tracy. Still, On Her Majesty's Secret Service is seen by many as one of the best Bond films of the 1960s. In this very entertaining Hulu documentary, we hear from George Lazenby himself how he got to be Bond and also, most surprisingly, why he said no to a 6 movie deal that would have netted him millions of dollars. The film is also very funny and I am sure it has to be taken with a grain (or a pound) of salt here and there but this is definitely something for the James Bond enthusiasts. And seeing Lazenby himself also brings you to the point where you say "Not bad, George, not bad at all !"
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