The James Bond series is one of the most prolific, iconic and financially successful movie franchises ever made, kicking off in 1962 with the Sean Connery-starring Dr. No and instantly becoming a firm mainstay of the cinematic calendar, with Bond 24 set to start shooting next month. With its suave protagonist, sexy femme fatales, exotic locales, imposing villains, exciting action, witty sense of humour and fun gadgets, the Bond films are all about entertainment above all else, and though the formula is pretty well-worn by now, the recent Daniel Craig reboot series has at least found a few ways to reinvigorate the template for a new generation. That said, being a Bond fan can be a tad trying at times: for all of the series' brilliant highs, it also suffers from its dated moments, be it social norms from the 60s that aren't especially appropriate today, or simply terrible visual effects that are nothing short of laughable. Then there are the more dubious movies in the series, poor creative decisions, and some unfortunate realisations that every Bond fan needs to come to terms with. Here are 15 crazy facts about the Bond franchise you just have to accept in order to actually enjoy it...
Stay at home dad who spends as much time teaching his kids the merits of Martin Scorsese as possible (against the missus' wishes).
General video game, TV and film nut. Occasional sports fan. Full time loon.
