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'At the start Bond films were both sexist and racist but nowadays this is no longer the case.' Discuss the statement with reference to 'Dr.No' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies'.
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'At the start Bond films were both sexist and racist but nowadays this is no longer the case.' Discuss the statement with reference to 'Dr.No' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies'. Bond films have greatly developed over the years, improving technically, with the same action-based, romantic genre. In both 'Dr.No' and 'Tomorrow Never Dies', the key features include using locations that are abroad, special gadgets like guns, cars and special tricks. As a plot summary, Bond films begin with a challenging mission set by M, which is followed by murder or some sort of destruction. However on the underside there is a strong sense of sexism and racism, such as Bond's abrupt, sexual relationships with 'Honey Rider and Miss. Taro' in 'Dr.No' and 'Paris' in 'Tomorrow Never Dies'. It undermines women's worthiness and true value. Yet over the years the sexist attitude has faded away, and has become less prevalent in the Bond films....
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