Divis - I am very glad you started this thread, and please do not take my comments or questions as a knock on your choice of Connery.

The reason I asked your age and what was your first Bond film was to check a theory.   I truly believe that the first impression of Bond helps establish what they like or dislike about the character.   Some of the Moore films were great fun - I do enjoy "Live and Let Die" and consider that one of my top 5 favorite Bond flicks.

As you mentioned, your first exposure to Bond was watching Moore. My first film (and I notice Dave said the same) was watching Sean Connery as Bond.   While I realize it is not fair to compare, my expectations of what I want from a Bond film were shaped by Connery.

Also, when I have a vivid memory (and a photo!) from the 1964-65 NY World's Fair of standing next to the famous Aston Martin from Goldfinger. The car was on display, and they let me go right up to the car to pose for a picture, allowing me to walk beyond the railing that kept the car from the hands and fingers of the public. What a thrill for a kid!    This past summer, while visiting the Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. - there was the car on display again.   It was still a thrill.   I understand that there were three or four cars used in the film, so I'm not sure if it was the exact same car - but it still held up pretty well!!

And yes, Goldfinger is probably my favorite Bond film - with From Russia With Love a close second.