From his first appearance in the 1953 novel Casino Royale, James Bond (or 007) has defined the image of a suave, smooth-talking secret agent. Through six actors, dozens of films, various novels, and plenty of great videogames, James Bond has entertained millions of fans over the last several decades. However, there's no question that 007 has achieved his greatest notoriety through the Bond films. The recent ascension of Daniel Craig and the smash hits Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace have helped to maintain the series' status as the highest grossing action film series of all time. Ultimately, only one of these film can claim the title of the greatest Bond movie.

My personal pick would be You Only Live Twice:

You Only Live Twice is the perfect Bond flick. It manages to combine a crazy villain, a wide assortment of gadgets, wacky settings, plenty of action, and the great performance of Sean Connery all into one. And unlike many of the later Bond films, particularly under Roger Moore, it manages to do all of this without being ridiculously over the top.

So, what do you think is the greatest Bond film?

My favourite (s) would have to be either The Living Daylights or Licsense to Kill. to me they felt much more believable. rather than some of the more bizzare storylines like a space rocket being highjacked by another space rocket, a fortress under the sea, a newpaper mogal attempting to make bad news. etc.

there were great enemies, great twists and great car chases!

From Russia With Love is definitely one of Connery's classics. Not sure how it would be received today though.

For me it's either For Your Eyes Only or Die Another Day. I guess not too many will agree with me though, so I add I really like all the movies except for License To Kill, that just didn't feel like a Bond movie.

I've watched almost every Bond film, but I don't remember seeing Goldeneye before- it is like the lost film that never seems to be shown on TV :s

My favourite is probably Goldfinger

Maybe it's just nostalgia but I think it's between Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever (the theme songs are playing in my head in a nostalgic way). The early Moore Bonds were also okay but all the new ones suck.

Can't really pick a fave or best.

Top 5 in no order would be Casino Royale, GoldenEye, GoldFinger, You Only Live Twice and On Her Majesty Secret Service,

Goldfinger. It's amazing.

Casino Royawesome. (trademark: Nathan Fillion)

Wow, such a wide variety of choices; and it is true, there is no greatest Bond film, it is a matter of taste; and there are large audiences who have a variety of different favourites. I can't list just one, so I'll give my favourite 5.

1. On Her Majesties Secret Service
2. From Russia With Love
3. Living Daylights
4. Live and Let Die
5. License to Kill