I agree with Bond buff Daryl Burchmore that the best Bond films were the earlier ones (Argus, September 14).

I've seen every 007 film and, in my opinion, the latest ones have become tiresome and overdependent on special effects. They've become too fast, too violent, too technological and too slick, while the human interest element has been reduced.

I agree with Daryl that the all-time best was On Her Majesty's Secret Service, even though the Bond actor was a one-off and not a patch on Sean Connery. It was the best because it had the most human interest. Bond marries Diana Rigg! I've seen it ten times so far and I'm ready to see it again!

-Casper Goodman, George Street, Brighton