The Butch’s Girlfriend Award for the Weakest Link in the Film
Bond falling in love too quickly; obvious Vesper betrayal
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- Bond falling in love after a very short acquaintance is challenged as unconvincing.
- The short romance is defended through an often-cut medical-bed scene implying weeks of recovery, while the effect of torture on physical intimacy remains questioned.
- Bond’s claim Vesper has no tell seems absurd when her distress and password reaction visibly signal betrayal.