Sometimes you have to be there. This was one of the many, many, many Bond spoofs but it was one of the first out of the gate - I think it just beat The Silencers to the punch though that was a big hit too. The casting of James Coburn was, in hindsight, a masterstroke - he had a laconic, suave, rugged look, not too imidiatingly pretty, a nice sense of humour. I mean, maybe it would've worked with someone else but who? Think about it - Paul Newman too earnest, Jack Lemmon too goofy. James Garner could've made it work.
Anyhow. It's very 60s. Lee J Cobb got on the nerves as did the gag about the phone. There's some funny bits and pretty girls. Edward Mulhare is suave but doesn't have much of a character to play apart from suave - why not someone more colourful.
I really liked the second half when Coburn went on the mission. That's when Flint worked for his money and girls and was more likable. The island is fun, Jerry Goldsmith's music is terrific, the whole wish fulfilment is hilarious.
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