It’s been a few years since I’ve read the novels, but it seems the movies never quite got Fleming’s Bond.
I understand “license” to make fictional movies, but the superhuman physical and mental abilities of the cinematic Bonds defy reality. Maybe the movie makes felt like they needed the flash and bang.
I’ve never read any of the novels, so I don’t have the books in my head when I see the flicks.
Movies are never as good as the books. Books have so much detail, plus you picture scenes and characters in your mind as well.