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Goldeneye - The Secret Life of Ian Fleming [VHS]

Starring: Charles Dance, Phyllis Logan Director: Don Boyd Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Charles Dance, Phyllis Logan, Patrick Ryecart, Marsha Fitzalan, Ed Devereaux
  • Directors: Don Boyd
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
  • VHS Release Date: March 21, 2000
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0764002236
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,571 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Real James Bond- Commander Ian Fleming, August 28, 2000
By Christopher Graff (Damariscotta, Maine) - See all my reviews
An intriguing story about the life of the man who created James Bond, his name was Cmdr. Ian Fleming. Charles Dance, stars as Fleming, the adventurer who created the legend known as 007. But Fleming's super spy was not just an invention of a good imagination, his ideas came from his own life. An amazing love of adventurer led him to become involved in espionage during the second world war. His personality went into his Bond books, including his seductive charm and wit, the same as Bond's. This film is based on a true story, and should be viewed by anyone who is a James Bond fan, and everyone who has viewed a James Bond films hould learn who the real James Bond is-Ian Fleming.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Faithful portrayal of Fleming's life, June 29, 2004
By Brad Frank (Tulsa, Oklahoma USA) - See all my reviews
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Another reviewer here says that SPYMAKER, the TV movie starring Jason Connery (Sean's son) is better. That's really a matter of personal opinion. But as a long-time James Bond fan and collector, not only of the films but of the original Ian Fleming books, I can tell you unequivocally that GOLDENE EYE is a much more accurate portrayal of the life of Ian Fleming.

Another major plus is that Charles Dance actually looks like Fleming, and manages to mimic his voice and mannerisms quite well, based on the archival footage I've seen of Fleming. Jason Connery doesn't even come close -- he was obviously cast because of his father's reputation.

If you're looking for a purely fictionalized fantasy, only loosely suggested by Fleming's wartime career, then you might enjoy SPYMAKER. But if you want the true story, I highly reccommend GOLDEN EYE. I also strongly reccommend the Ian Fleming documentary which is included on the special edition DVD of THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Ian Fleming Movies - Charles Dance "EXCELLENT", January 26, 2006
This is the best of the two Life of Ian Fleming movies made about 10 years ago. This is also the closest to his actual life. The other movie took many liberties and fictionalized many aspects of his life, mostly during the war. Excellent job by Charles Dance as Ian Fleming. Dance actually played a villain in, 'For Your Eyes Only' in 1981. Well worth getting a copy for your collection. Sadly it is not yet available in DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent production, very atmospheric
I really enjoyed this film and thought Dance managed to capture what I undertand was Fleming's character via the biographies I have read (John Pearson, Andrew Lycett). Read more
Published on November 20, 2006 by Thomas H. Burroughes

5.0 out of 5 stars Dance Rules
Charles Dance makes a very good Ian Fleming. This movie is quite good. Is it fiction or fact? Knowing MI5 (or is it MI6?) we will never know the truth. Great movie just the same.
Published on September 28, 2006 by acinehermoso

3.0 out of 5 stars Charming but not real at all
Charles Dance is fantastic in this role. The movie is charming and I was quite satisfied at the end but it's also fake as all get out. Read more
Published on July 2, 2006 by Kimberley Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Tale of Ian Fleming
This highly fictionalized tale of Ian Fleming is very entertaining. The movie tries to make Fleming look like his hero in this TV movie but I doubt that was the case. Read more
Published on March 2, 2004 by kametamorphic

3.0 out of 5 stars 99% fiction
This is a highly fictionalized account of the late Ian Fleming's role in the 1939-1945 war. As fiction it is very entertaining, but as history it is total trash. Read more
Published on October 22, 2003 by it

2.0 out of 5 stars More Dry Than a Vodka Martini
I first saw this made-for-TV movie about 7 years ago. I thought it was really interesting. Charles Dance does an excellent job portraying Ian Fleming. Read more
Published on October 15, 2001 by Tim L. Bowen

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