Top 10 Best/Worst Product Placements

1. MISSION TO MARS
Dr Pepper – crowbarred into Mars with all the subtle delicacy of a Whopper Meal, we’re not sure if NASA would similarly recommend taking freeze-dried fizzy drinks on board their next shuttle flight. [Clock count: 0.45:24]

2. TOMORROW NEVER DIES
Omega watches – James Bond clearly isn’t getting enough cold, hard cash from the luxury car companies whose wares he gleefully flaunts; hit ‘pause’ to see an image of Pierce Brosnan holding up his latest gadget, and you’ll swear you’re looking at a glossy mag ad. [Clock count: 1.26:03]

8. DR NO
Smirnoff – little-known fact: originally, James Bond’s most famous line was: “Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred. Oh, and make sure it’s Smirnoff, Smirnoff’s the best. I drink it all the time, you know, in between shooting baddies with my watch and kissing pretty ladies. For relaxing times, make it Smirnoff time.” In the end, they decided a picture was worth a thousand words, and went with this product placement shot instead. [Clock counter: 0.40:44]

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