A Bond film can live or die off the back of its lair simply because they are ultimate focus of the plot, the culmination of the adventure and the place where 007 must get to in order to foil the evil plan and save the day.
It is no wonder then that the best movies in the series have all had amazing lairs that are not only iconic but provide the perfect stage for the climax of the story. This article will look at the best from the franchise that have ever graced the big screen.
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