DISQUS

Nate · 1 year ago

You missed a golden opportunity with Indiana Jones. It was directly inspired by James Bond because Spielberg wanted to a Bond film at the time. And the hand-to-hand fight scenes are a lot like the Bond films of old.

Mister Hand · 1 year ago

First of all, I'll give a "nice one" nod to Nate's observation about Indiana Jones.

Second, I agree with everything said in this article. I especially love ALIAS and THE BOURNE movies. But man, oh man do I hate those MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE films. I thought the first one was stilted, the second one was RIDICULOUS, and even though it was directed by a hero of mine (J.J. Abrams), I never even bothered with the third one. So I'm very disappointed it gets slathered with praise while the finest spy television show ever made, SECRET AGENT, a.k.a. DANGER MAN doesn't even get a mention.

Just before writing this, I crossed you off my Christmas list. But DANGER MAN is a relatively obscure property here in the States, and I feel bad, so now I'm readding you to my Christmas list.

Then again, DANGER MAN is too awesome to be making excuses for you. You're off again. Hope Santa's good to you, cuz Mister Hand is giving you a big, gift-wrapped box full of nothing. Except without the gift wrap. Or the box.

Sorry. I saw Christmas decorations at the mall this afternoon, so I'm dealing with some major personal hangups.

Shutting up.

Nate · 1 year ago

I actually liked the third Mission Impossible movie and I didn't think I would. Phillip Seymour Hoffman was a great villain. I know the first two weren't all that good but if you like J.J. Abrams then you should give it a chance.

Ashley Demma · 1 year ago

Mister Hand-

I am completely unfamiliar with SECRET AGENT MAN. perhaps it was before my time? Mission Impossible gets a nod simply for two reasons:
1.) as a kid i attempted time after time to suspend myself from the ceiling of my living room for funsies, but to no avail.
2.) Metallica's "I Disappear" is on M:I-2 soundtrack, and that song is awesome.

Sorry to have offended. Actually, I'm not. No Christmas gifts for you! There! And I had something nice picked out too. Oh well, Toys for Tots can enjoy it now.

Ron Steffens · 1 year ago

I wanted to throw in Jack Bauer as someone that could be included. But I realized that its "spies" that stole from James Bond. I wouldn't consider Bauer a spy. That's also why Indiana Jones can't be included in this list either.

Nate · 1 year ago

Indiana Jones was sent by American government officials to retrieve the Ark. I think that's enough to label him a spy