Synopsis:

Tighten the editing film, remove the silly bits, replace the Bill Conti score with classic John Barry music from other Bond films.

Intentions:

The 12th James Bond film is a favorite of mine. After the silly (but fun) Moonraker, the filmmakers decided it was time to return to a more serious tone, with a traditional spy plot. The film mostly succeeds, but there a few missteps that have always bothered me. My goal is to make FYEO a more “classic” Bond film.

Change List:

There a too many changes to list them ALL. the trims and changes number in the thousands. here is a broad overview: - UA/MGM LOGO. replaced with 1981 UA logo - Original pre-credits opening with graveside scene and helicopter removed. new opening is the sinking of St. Georges,murder of the Havelocs - opening title/song re-synced and pitch corrected with the original album version Sheena Easton’s song - toned down MI6 chief of staff’s disdain for 007 - identigraph scene dramatically shortened - motorcycle attack on Melina removed - hockey player attack removed - submarine attack removed - Bond and Melina’s afternoon shopping removed - Margaret Thatcher removed In addition to the above major alterations, there are these changes that alter the timing and feel of the movie: - nearly every scene in the movie has tightened editing, multiple rear projection shots removed during ski chase, multiple "underwater" effects removed - some new explosion sound effects, new underwater sound effects - color timing changed on a scene-by-scene basis to make it feel more “cinematic” - Conti score replaced with Barry score - Gun barrel effect added: when transitioning from the gun barrel opening to the first shot of the st. Georges, an optical iris effect has been added - Bill Conti's on screen credit during the opening credits has been digitally removed and replace with John Barry's. - Pre-movie and post movie credits added to reflect edit work.

Additional Notes:

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Other Sources:

Music taken from John Barry’s original scores for From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Diamonds Are Forever, Moonraker, Octopussy, A View To A Kill, and The Living Daylights Additional music “The Name’s Bond… James Bond” by David Arnold Based on original music by Monty Norman “For Your Eyes Only – Piano” -Youtube uploader Calikokat Piano Based on original music by Bill Conti SILENCE.

Special Thanks:

4 hours gentle wind in the mountains.