The Best James Bond Movies Ranked From Worst To Best
11. Quantum of Solace (2008)
The second Daniel Craig picture, Quantum of Solace, introduces the idea of a shadowy and untraceable secret society that controls global events as Bond searches for those responsible for the death of his lover Vesper Lynd from Casino Royale. Craig stars opposite Olga Kurylenko (Oblivion), a woman also seeking vengeance for her family.
Quantum of Solace is an action-packed Bond film that keeps you on the edge of your seat. One of the shortest, and most violent Bond pictures, Quantum keeps you guessing to the end, never quite answering enough of your questions.
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10. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
The sixth Bond film and the only one to star George Lazenby as Bond when Connery took his brief leave of absence, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is one of the most praised 007 pictures out there, and for good reason. As his SPECTRE nemesis Blofeld (Telly Savalas, Kojak) plans to hold the world at ransom (a familiar plot), Bond must stop him at any cost.
With a timeless Bond plotline, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service treats Bond fans to all their favorite Bond tropes while also being one of the most faithful adaptations of Ian Flemming’s original novels. Filmmakers Christopher Nolan (Inception) and Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s trilogy) both agree that it’s “the best Bond ever” and the ending will leave you heartbroken.
9. For Your Eyes Only (1981)
In John Glen’s directorial debut, For Your Eyes Only is a Roger Moore 007 picture that was touted as a return to form after the sci-fi adventure Moonraker. This one follows Bond as he attempts to find a missing British vessel equipped with a weapons encryption device before it falls into the wrong hands.
Unlike the fantasy elements that made Moonraker a critical failure, For Your Eyes Only has a grittier, more realistic approach to its themes of revenge and consequences. All of this, along with the introduction of Melina Havelock (Carole Bouquet, Too Beautiful for You), not only helps advance the film’s plot but helped extend the franchise’s future.
