Nobody does it better.
Those are the wordsCarly Simonsang in reference to film’s favorite spy, James Bond.
That kind of success will always breed imitation.
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These are the ten best movies that were inspired by James Bond.
The closest any modern attempt has come to being successful was inMatthew Vaughn’sKingsman: The Secret Service.
The ending also pays homage to the innuendo-filled days ofRoger Moore’stenure as Bond with a wickedly tasteless sex joke.
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9’The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
The first step for audiences to rectify this would be tocatch up on this stylish, charming spy thriller.
The most specific satire of them all is the FrenchOSS 117series.
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spiesis available to rent on Prime Video in the U.S.
The Eurospy subgenre was especially prolific, with many releases coming out of Spain, France, and Italy.
The most memorable of these was the comic-book based,psychedelic action movieDanger: Diabolikfrom acclaimed filmmakerMario Bava.
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The lead character’scostume is equal parts superhero and S&M fetish wear.
That, andBill Paxtonas the weaseliest Bill Paxton character ever, are more than enough to recommendTrue Lies.
Connery’s grizzled performance as an aging agent is what led many fans to dubThe Rockan unofficial Bond sequel.
The film’s retro-futuristic 60s setting adds to the overall Bond-like atmosphere.
PerhapsBird’s name is the one that should be being trumpeted for the next Bond gig.
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