Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

Bond (Lazenby) goes after Blofeld (again), foils his evil plot for world domination and in the process falls in love with Tracy (Rigg).This is one of my favourite Bond films certainly, possibly my favourite Bond film. Opinion is divided over the merits of Lazenby but I think he makes a good fist of it. Too bad he couldn't stand the limelight; he arguably went through the full gamut of emotions concerning 'being Bond' in one film that other actors (like Connery and Moore went through in several films.The film isn't overly reliant on daft gadgets and the action sequences are -although not perfect- quite believable on first viewing and well-paced.Telly Savalas makes a pretty good bad guy, but his accent is at odds with other Blofeld representations. Savalas actually had fairly generous ear lobes; his 'surgically removed ear lobes' are almost certainly just folded back. I don't think Savalas is shown in close rear view unless wearing a hat, else this would be obvious.One thing that is pretty obvious if you have ever been to the alps is that they are not arranged so that you can leg it on skis from a chalet near a road one minute and be descending a short while later from the top of a mountain at high altitude. Nor is it likely that a few seconds after leaving a place like Piz Gloria, a.k.a. the Schilthorn (on foot) you will find yourself at the top of a bobsleigh run. But such are the liberties taken when making a film of this sort.Whilst it is possible to go through the film in slow motion with a fine-toothed comb and find various dubbing and continuity errors, it stands up very well when you just watch it in the way intended. The editing is on the whole very well done and generates a fine sense of pace which is appropriate for each scene.The ending....ah... I won't spoil it but there isn't another Bond film like it.I give it 9/10.

I had been wanting to watch OHMSS for ages. I had seen bits and pieces throughout my childhood but never sat down to watch it all the way through. I always heard this wasn't a great movie but that recently had again somewhat of cult status for Bond fans, specially since it was the only Bond appearance of George Lazenby. I must say I quite enjoyed it. Its such a beautiful film - the cinematography is really a staple of the Bond series - and probably one of the best at it. Although Lazenby is not the best performer, the cast around him, specially Diana Rigg and Telly Savalas, really make this a very fun watch, and I must admit the last scene impacted me - not to Craig's CR standards - and was the most convincing thing he did on screen. You could really feel the pain and sadness. The action scenes, though quite dated - with jump cuts and changes of pace - still feels brutal and intense in some places, and I think that physicality really was the strongest suit of Lazenby's Bond. The slow pace throughout the film really paid off in the last half an hour. The Bond series holds a very special place in my heart, and OHMSS is no exception. The excitement of listening to the Bond theme during a set piece is an unique feeling on all cinema.OHMSS is a treat to watch.

Contains more Controversy and Division among James Bond Fans than any other in the Series.To fill Sean Connery's Role, the Producers chose an Australian with No Acting Experience. A Part-Time Model named George Lazenby. He was given the Thankless Task of making the Transition Seamless in a Movie Franchise Second to None.Up to this point, Connery did Five Films, all being Well Received, except one, actually He did Return for one more (about as disappointing as this one), "You Only Live Twice" (1967) which was Below Average, a Disappointment, with Silly Stuff Galore.Lazenby does a Good Job, considering and was asked to Return after this, but Refused the Long Term Contract offered. The Movie, believe it or not, has some Die Hard James Bond Fans saying it's the Best Ever. It was, without doubt, the closest Rendition on Film of the Ian Fleming Novels.On its Own, the Film has more "Heart" than the Previous Pictures, with Bond Falling in Love, and almost No Gadgets. The Action Sequences are Top-Notch and Edge of Your Seat, and there are Plenty to Please Fans.Telly Savalas as Blofeld and Diana Rigg as the most Personally Resonant Bond Girl to Date and Fights along side the Secret Agent with Grace and Aptitude. Rigg adds a Great Deal to the Films Appeal among Bond Fans that consider this a Winner. Now a Cult Film, because it is Divisive and Different.A Fine Film outside the Controversies, and is Entertaining, Exciting, and Emotional.Underrated.

In my opinion this is the best Bond movie that has been made. It doesn't star Sean Connery but I think this is a good thing since George Lazenby made his Bond look more human, as opposed to cool on the outside and cool on the inside Bond of Sir Connery. Sean Connery is a brilliant actor and he brought merit to the character of Bond, but I often feel his Bond was a little bit one-sided. With Lazenby's Bond, we explored a different Bond, a man with vulnerabilities. He was of course still a cold bastard with charm and ruthless drive for success, as shown when Bond slapped Tracy. I've read the first four novels of Ian Fleming's 007, so I am familiar with the character of Bond as he was intended as opposed to what we see on the big screen today. James Bond is first of all a politically incorrect character: he is a womanizer, he smokes a lot, he drinks a lot of alcohol and he appears to have some sort of hatred towards women. But at the same time he is a human being, a tortured character hiding behind the facade of being a ruthless assassin. In my opinion George Lazenby caught that essence pretty well. He even had the skills to be Bond: He was a martial artist, race car driver, skier and an athlete.The story and plot of 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' intrigues me, it was a departure from what we usually get in a 007 movie. It starts kind of slow (but with an impressive fight scene with Lazenby) but as the characters are explored and the plot progresses it gets better and better. The relationship between Bond and Tracy gets romantic and tender and James Bond falls in love. Marc-Ange Draco was also an interesting character, a crime lord whose daughter needs a man to dominate her. I never tire of seeing Lazenby and Gabriele Ferzetti having scenes together, I also like the scenes with Lazenby and Diana Rigg. Because I feel we were exploring Bond as opposed to just watching him chasing women and kill bad guys. So I like the character and plot driven story, in my opinion that is how a spy movie should be. Like how Ian Fleming created James Bond and the universe in it. But the movie has impressive and realistic fight scenes as well as gun fights. Not as elegant as other 007 movies but still good. By the way, Telly Savalas was quite good as Blofeld, his Blofeld felt human yet distant and cold. Reminiscent of Haghi from 'Spione' but without the edge. By the way, 'Spione' has possibly influenced Ian Fleming and how he created 007.Anyway, a great Bond movie with a shocking ending. Actually my favorite Bond movie. 9/10