Since the first Bond film debuted in 1962, James Bond come to represent the ultimate charming, handsome, cold-blooded secret agent. The character, who is based on the hero in a series of novels written by lan Fleming, accomplishes the most dangerous and difficult of missions with ease, style, and a dry sense of humor. In movie after movie, Bond not only narrowly escapes death and saves the world, but also manages to romance a beautiful girl or two at the same time.
Much has changed since the Bond films made their debut nearly 50 years ago, yet these films have never lost their appeal. Bond films met with phenomenal success back in the 1960s, and they continue to be one of the most successful movie series in film history. What accounts for Bond's enduring popularity?