Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #67222 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-11-05
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Formats: Box set, PAL, Widescreen
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 20

DVD Description:
The James Bond Collection is a 20-disc box set that contains all 19 of the official Bond films, from 1962's Dr No to 1999's The World is Not Enough, plus a 20th bonus disc that contains excerpts from: original documentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes and interactive menus. There is also Die Another Day footage "Meet the Cast", the Die Another Day theatrical trailer, Die Another Day teaser trailer, Nightfire game trailer, full original theatrical trailers for the collection and much more.

Read Amazon.co.uk's reviews of all the individual James Bond DVDs here and our guide to the Bond DVD special features here.

Special Features
Wide Screen
English
Region 2

Synopsis
This massive 007 collection features the first 19 official James Bond films: DOCTOR NO, FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, GOLDFINGER, THUNDERBALL, YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE (all starring Sean Connery), ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE (starring one-Bond wonder George Lazenby), DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (with Connery returning), LIVE AND LET DIE, THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, MOONRAKER, FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, OCTOPUSSY, A VIEW TO A KILL (all starring Roger Moore), THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, LICENCE TO KILL (starring Timothy Dalton), GOLDENEYE, TOMORROW NEVER DIES, and THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (starring Pierce Brosnan).
In addition, a bonus disc presents extras, including clips from the 20th Bond film, DIE ANOTHER DAY. For those who prefer their spy thrillers shaken not stirred...

Customer Reviews

A Bond fan obsessive's Goldmine with but one flaw
All 19 Bond films in a fancy tin package is surely a tempting prospect..unless of course you already bought all the special edition DVDs individually like myself. The presentation of all the films is brilliant; both the packaging and the menu screens are nicely uniform and attractive. Extras are not skimped on for any of the films though not many will be able to stomach numerous trailers with voice overs that repeat 'Bond is back' again and again and again..and then sit through the radio spots that do the same. The films range from trite(Moonraker) to downright classic(Goldfinger) but even the worst of them have their great moments. All are Widescreen presentations of varying ratios but many people will be relieved to hear that there is no loss of image at the top and bottom of the screen - and plenty gained to the sides. My only real complaint is that at least some of the films have been cut - and being a tad obsessive I might not have bought any of the films had i been aware of this - but thats just me. However, this box set is Bond fan heaven at least until they release another one that includes Bond 20.

Perfection - Film by Film Guide
Dr. No: The orignal set the standard for the rest. Terrance Young directs a splendid cast in one of the closest Bond films to the books, Sean Connery's portrayal is legendary, this film is a Gem.
From Russia with Love: By far the greatest Bond film ever, the plot is superb, the gadget briefcase is superb, the villians send shivers down your spine, the girl is beautiful and the fight scene on the Orient Express has never been topped.
Goldfinger: Classic Bond, another fine performance from Connery.
Thunderball: Another great film, the underwater fight sequences are over done however, but it has everything in the formular, gadgets, girls, fab locations and plenty of action.
You Only Live Twice: Not great, set largely in Japan with a weak plot. Great soundtrack however, some poor acting in places but only by the minor roles. By no means bad, but does not meet the standards of it's predessors.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service: An excellent film. A moving finale, the best ever ski-ing and snow boarding chases, killer soundtrack and a convincing performance by Lazenby, often slated as poor, his Bond is more than adequate.
Diamonds are Forever: Fairly good, an enjoyable outing with a welcome return from Connery, however does not quite get up there with the classics.
Live and Let Die: A superb debut from Moore, who takes Bond away slightly from Ian Fleming's model and re-invents him in his own humerous style. Fast moving, exciting and lotsa fun.
The Man with the Golden Gun: Excellent film, fine performance from Christopher Lee and Moore, fast pace and very funny at times, Moore's best.
The Spy who loved me: A weak effort, the plot is terrible the villians Stromberg and Jaws make a joke of the classic books. Some inspired moments but never really takes off.
Moonraker: The worst of the pack, another dreadful villian with a crazy plot, the film is slow and the bizzare "Star Wars" style betrayes a great book.
For Your Eyes Only: Back to the Fleming style of a good spy thriller. Has all the elements for a classic Bond. The best pre-credit sequence with the remote controlled helecopter.
Octopussy: Enjoyable and original, great film with some inspired sequences and a stunning climax with Bond hanging on top of a plane 1000s of feet high.
A View to a Kill: Some wonderful scenes, the opening ski sequence, the fire engine chase, the Paris sequence and the stunning climax on the Golden Gate bridge. Yet it does not flow brillantly and is fairly slow at times. Chrsitopher Walken is a super baddie however.
The Living Daylights: The second best Bond film. The most original plot, great fight scenes, the Hercules plane at the end in particular. Dalton is the best Bond since Connery, he portrays the most realist and faithful to the books, he builds on Bond's vunerabilty, he does lack some of Connery's qualities but vice verser with Connery. However he is a super Bond!
Licence to Kill: Very Ian Fleming, based on a key part from Fleming's Live and Let Die novel, we see a shocking vengeful side of Bond who quits the secret service and goes off a personal vendetta. Dangerously violent compared to the rest and a step away from all the previous films. However, very good, a deserved bigger part for Q too, who has become a large piece of Bond History.
Goldeneye: Back after 6 years and fresh as ever. The plot is copy of Diamonds are Forever, Sean Bean is great, it has all the Bond elements even if it is a tad predicatable. A great performance from Brosan but he is not as settled as we see in his latest films.
Tomorrow Never Dies: Pure action, a great remote controlled BMW scene, opening sequence and motor bike chase. Pryce's villian is devillishly evil and he plays him menacingly. David Arnold brings the film's score a few steps into the technological future to match the film. However the plot is poor and very reminscent of "You Only Live Twice".
The World is Not Enough: One of the best, topped only by FRWL and TLD. Brosan has established himself as one of the best James Bond's ever. He is a very good reflection on the orignal character in the books and he has blended that with the modern times too. the plot is excellent. Sophie Marceau is wonderful in the film, the best performance of a Bond girl yet and the film has all the elements that Fleming intended in his books.

It brings Bond right up to date, all the films are presented on wide screen the way they should be viewed, the documentaries are fascinating, the deleted scenes are great, espeically the Magic Carpet ride in TLD and the prison in AVTAK. You get your money's worth, also had many music videos (any Bond fan will know the music is a crucial element to the film) detailed making of documentaries with interviews with the cast and crew, and a look at how the fascinating stunts were performed. These DVDS will make one a Bond expert. You get to see rare footage, such as Sam Neil screen testing for the role (wow!) You can't miss this it is a must. All the films are great, Moonraker and TSWLM are very weak but none are terrible, so enjoy this piece of history and celebrate the 40th Anniversary style. Also if you havn't read any of the books, "Casino Royale" is highly recommended! Thanks for reading!

Superb
If you like James Bond films, then you'll have seen all the films in this set. However, all the films are Special Editions, which means you get plenty of extras. The main reason for buying this set is that the picture and sound quality on the DVDs are superb, even on the older films. The only downside is that many of the Audio Commentaries degenerate into a long line "he/she was really great" comments. Some of the DVDs also have two Commentaries which is quite unnecessary. However, the quality of the film transfers is so good that you'll never listen to the Commentaries again after the first time and will just enjoy the films as they were meant to be seen in widescreen format.