Is it possible that, as much fun as they may be to watch, the old James Bond movies just aren't very good? More than anything, this may be a result of modern high-tech movies that can make almost anything look real and if not real, very impressive. The old Connery-era Bond films are quite hokey and seem to be primarily propped up by nostaligia and originality more than anything else. Yes, Connery is great, but for a generation that is more familiar with him being Indiana Jones' dad or maybe even the captain in The Hunt for Red October (note to self: go back and watch that soon), the impact just isn't as great. Don't let this come across as Connery bashing. It isn't in any way. Without Sean Connery, the Jeopardy! skits on Saturday Night Live would have never been as good and Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves would have sorely missed a great King Richard cameo.

In all seriousness, go watch an old Bond movie and try to keep a straight face through even half of it. If you need a recommendation, try Diamonds are Forever. Even that classic could use less scenes chasing a moon-rover replica across the deserts of Las Vegas and more...something. Maybe Plenty O'Toole?