Top 4 James Bond Movies That Need To Be Remade.

I'm still in full flow powering through Fleming's Bond novels. (Currently at On Her Majesty Secret Service, which is so far fantastic.) Obviously, one can't help but compare movie adaptations to their source material and I've been doing that a lot recently.

This is my top four James Bond Movies that need to be remade. Never Say Never Again has proved that remakes are possible (Remake of Thunderball, I'll talk about it another day) and Casino Royale (2006) proved that using the source novels, you can deliver a helluva movie.

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The Man with the Golden Gun

Roger Moore's second outing as 007, released in 1974 is a follow up to the previous year's "Live and Let Die" .  Reception to the film at the time was mixed at best, many call it a particular low point in the franchise.

Why it should be remade: 

• Great title
• Iconic villain
• So they can replicate this stunt without the bloody slide whistle. (I know they are removing it for the Blu-Ray edition, but I'll still hear it mentally.)

I die a little inside each time I watch.

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Diamonds are Forever

Sean Connery's return to the role that made him a superstar. 1971's Diamonds are Forever is the second Guy Hamilton picture on the list. A commercial success but critically panned for it's camp and humorous tone.

Why it should be remade: 

• The source novel is begging to properly be adapted, especially for the Daniel Craig era. The movie has very little connection to the novel.
• The movie misses out on the chance for the first real "revenge" Bond film. This could still be achieved by merging the source material into the current continuity 
• Where is Ernst Stavro Blofeld?! 

"There's something I'd like to get off your chest"

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On Her Majesty's Secret Service 

I still do not really want to put this on the list. I love OHMSS. The 1969 film that starred George Lazenby in his first and his last role as James Bond. While it was still a financial success and well received critically, the audiences were lukewarm to the new Bond. Public opinion has not changed much over the years, with the film often dismissed instantly simply because of Lazenby.

 Why it should be remade: 

• The story
• The ending. 
• OHMSS is well written, tense and exciting. A contemporary version would be excellent.

You'll get no spoilers from me.

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Moonraker

1979's Moonraker is one of my least favourite Bond films. (Still enjoy it way more than Octopussy and Die Another Day though) A huge commercial success, grossing over 210 million dollars. Moonraker is arguably the most dated in the series and is a obvious cash in on Star Wars success. 

 Why it should be remade: 

• The film has almost no connection with the novel, which ironically would of been a much more suited story for a Bond movie.
• Fleming had intended Moonraker as a movie before he completed the novel, basing it off a manuscript he had written much earlier.
• The conclusion to the novel would be spectacular to see.

"I think he's attempting re-entry sir."

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