However, if you love as a character rather than a franchise, this film is essential viewing.
The casting is perhaps the film's strongest asset. Klaus Maria Brandauer plays Maximilian Largo, the SPECTRE agent overseeing the theft. Unlike Adolfo Celi’s stoic portrayal in the original Thunderball , Brandauer plays Largo as a charming, twitching, and psychologically unhinged playboy. There is a genuine sense of danger and unpredictability in his performance; he is a villain who seems to enjoy the game, making him a formidable opponent for the aging Bond.
However, if you love as a character rather than a franchise, this film is essential viewing.
The casting is perhaps the film's strongest asset. Klaus Maria Brandauer plays Maximilian Largo, the SPECTRE agent overseeing the theft. Unlike Adolfo Celi’s stoic portrayal in the original Thunderball , Brandauer plays Largo as a charming, twitching, and psychologically unhinged playboy. There is a genuine sense of danger and unpredictability in his performance; he is a villain who seems to enjoy the game, making him a formidable opponent for the aging Bond. Never Say Never Again -James Bond 007-