12/28/2023 0 Comments Our man flintI can't say this is his best performance acting wise, but his most enjoyable role? Could be. James Coburn is just terrific as super spy Derek Flint, a role he was born to play. The Bond movies were becoming increasingly self parodic by the late 60s anyway, so there's not all THAT much difference between this and say 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', except this is more entertaining than just about any post-Connery Bond in my opinion. Sure, it's a James Bond spoof, but nowhere near as broad as you might expect. If you approach this movie thinking it's going to be a proto-Austin Powers you might be in for a disappointment. One of our brave fighting men cops a feel as he pulls Gila out of a barrel! Never trust a sailor. Pay special attention to the end of the film, when everyone is rescued by the Navy. There is a nice touch with the leaders of Galaxy, three scientists whose names do not reflect their ethnicity (Dr Schneider is Asian, Dr. The colors are bright, the music fast, and the women are beautiful objects to be rescued and wooed. The film pokes fun at the spy genre and swings as only the 60's could. Cobb is at his cranky best, as Flint's exasperated boss. Gila Golan has enough sizzle for a steak house and Edward Mulhare makes for a great snooty villain. Flint is marvelous fun with Coburn obviously having fun with the role. Even Galaxy agent Gila cannot resist his charms. He is a master of many disciplines and an object of desire for many women. Flint is a one man army, reminiscent of Doc Savage, as well as James Bond. Spoilers- When the evil Galaxy organization threatens the world with widespread natural disasters, the leaders of the free world must turn to the one man who can stop them, Derek Flint. This light-hearted spoof, along with Michael Caine as Harry Palmer and Dean Martin as Matt Helm, provided the inspiration for the increasingly juvenile Austin Powers. Colorful '60s looking at this film really convinces you that there was something special about that era.įlint was cool when it still meant something. Is it just my imagination or is James Bond starting to look more like Derek Flint after 40 years with his scentific weapons and out landish story lines ? James Coburn was at top of his game, and I wished he'd done more sequels to this franchise. In hind sight I can see how difficult it might have been to out Bond a Bond in this type of movie, and Saul David and Daniel Mann did a masterful job of conjuring up a secret agent a la American style. There's nothing this man of iron, with science, money, and charm can't accomplish. If James Bond was Aston Martin, Derek Flint is a drag racer. The colors are brighter, and actions more wild. He has more girls, and he's a millionaire to boot ! What more can you expect from this super human hero ? American spirit of independence is also evident in that he's not an "agent" of any government agency, but an independent "consultant". He's also more lavish and colorful (he's into ballet and stuffs James Bond will never be engaged in). Flint is more scientific in his approach when attacking problems. This was the America's answer to Bond, a super agent Derek Flint, and James Coburn plays his part with an outstanding flair.
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