Okay, I have to give this article props for taking pretty much every named and marginally significant Bond adversary, from arch-fiend, to memorably-dying henchperson, and force-ranking them.
It's hard to really start objecting strongly until you get to the Top 20, but even there it becomes a matter of personal preference (I'll disagree with particulars of the order, but I'm willing to accept them in that ranking), and the general commentary on the top half of the list is pretty spot-on.
Part of what's interesting is how in those top ranks are the three "anti-Bond" antagonists, an indicator of how a character's dark side is often their best opponent. When used sparingly.
All 102 James Bond Villains, Ranked
From masterminds to henchmen, the final word on 007’s furious foes.
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That's some serious dedication right there. Can't really complain with the ranking… but I will just a bit, anyway. Really thought Christopher Lee would get the #1 spot for the reasons mentioned. I hated the film but loved the villain.
Glad to see Odd Job made it into the Top 5. He's like the iconic Bond villain.
Thought Xenia Onatopp would be a little higher simply because she was very memorable, perfectly walking to, but not crossing, that line that separates serious from campy.
+Marty Shaw The main problem I had with the list was (to take your objections to a broader principle), "I thought that person should be higher." The actual problem being, I don't necessarily want to knock any of them lower. I'd love to see Necros, Baron Samedi, and pretty much anyone in the Top 40 higher up. And then I get lower than that and it's "Hey, this guy/gal deserves better billing (I have a sneaking love for William Truman-Lodge, the guy Alex Keaton was going to grow into).
That's why I hate force-ranking.
I have no problem with Grant being on top, though.
William Truman-Lodge, the guy Alex Keaton was going to grow into.
LMAO Now that's an image that will never leave my head, because it's totally true. Have no problem seeing Alex Keaton become that character
My only complaint is that Grace Jones is way to high up the chart, absolutely awful actress and flat one dimensional character.
+Jeff Primal Guy She's certainly a memorable character, and she manages to stand out even against Christopher Walken. Also, as a villain, she has something of a redemption arc. I could argue for lowering her ranking, but I do like her.