Beat:
Relevance-Craig's beat sounds serious and Bondy, Powers' beat is definitely Powers, Connery's beat is very Connery and Bondy. 2.5/2.5
Catchiness-The only one with a real tune is the Powers one, but MAN is that beat catchy. 2/2.5
Intensity-Both Bonds have very intense beats, and even Powers' beat, while goofy, is still exciting and high energy. 2.5/2.5
Variety-I love the way they alternate between the beats. 2.5/2.5
Overall: I don't know if any one of these beats on its own would get a great score, but together they give this battle a lot of personality. 9.5/10
Costumes:
Daniel Craig/Bond-Ben Atha is about as close as you can get to Daniel Craig. He's not perfect but he very well might be the best person in the world aside from Craig himself. 1.5/1.5
Austin Powers-Mike Myers has a very odd head shape that Peter doesn't really have, but he's pretty close overall. 1/1.5
Sean Connery/Bond-Lloyd has a pretty striking facial resemblance to Connery, in my opinion. 1.5/1.5
Extras-The only one in the band who looks really wrong is Manny. But it kinda adds to the charm of Powers' verse anyway. .25/.5
Impressions:
Daniel Craig/Bond-He's British, and the pitch isn't too off. Full Points
Austin Powers-Peter also has the right pitch and accent. He breaks accent a few times, but it's not too noticeable. -.25 Points
Sean Connery/Bond-I can't really decide how I feel about him. It sounds more like someone trying to do an impression of Sean Connery than it does Sean Connery, but I don't really know how else you'd approach this kind of thing. -.5 Points
Daniel Craig/Bond:
Round 1:
I've beefed with Le Chiffre and No and Blofeld with the cheek scar,
But they were not as crooked and rotten as your teeth are!
Crooked would've been good enough, adding the rotten just enhances the line.
I'll go balls to the Walther on this wack twat in an ascot!
Blast shots atcha like gas from the back slot of a fat Scot!
I don't really know if I'd like either of these lines on their own without the flow, but the way the flow is written for both of them is clever enough, and they're certainly not BAD lines, so I give full points for both of these lines.
Permission from the Crown to put a scoundrel down? I've earned it!
Not amazing, but certainly not bad either. It is a reference, I guess they just could've done a little more with the reference.
I'm licensed to kill; you couldn't get a learner's permit!
Funny, and a nice kind of subtle reference too.
After twenty-four films, I'm still reaching new heights!
Fact statey, but I guess it works OK as a set up for the next line.
Your third movie died; guess You Only Live Twice!
Good reference.
Spell my name! The ladies wanna B on D!
Clever.
Any sex appeal you might have is beyond me!
Generic insult.
I'm bespoke from my head to my toe, and after this flow, I'm done!
Not really a joke.
I only need one round: Golden gun!
Good.
Verse Overview: Lots of strong references. I'd probably give it like a 9.5 or 9.25.
Round 2:
(Ugh!) I can't believe I'm wasting my time with this clown!
I should be on an island with a fucking model by now!
Sipping dry martinis and peeling off bikinis,
No jokes in these 3 lines.
Not rapping against Swedish penis-pumping weenies! (Yeah, that's not mine)
Good flow, and works as a joke thanks to Powers' input.
I didn't say I was finished! I'm sick of your silly gimmicks!
Kinda filler.
I'm the best spy in the business; just ask all the critics!
Basic boast
And I've been through hell, so yeah, I'm a bit of a cynic,
But I'm the original model that your frilly ass mimics!
Basic set up for Connery's entrance.
Verse Overview: Not very well written. 6-6.5 range.
Back And Forth:
It's the movie business, and you've had your six!
Very clever pun.
The world has had quite enough rug-wearing misogynists!
This line is actually kind of deep in references.
Or maybe they should cast a Bond who's actually English!
Pretty obvious.
As a matter of fact, I've got a knack for licking old cunts!
Funny, kind of self-dissy but it still gets a laugh.
After I beat you, I'll kick the shit out of the man who does your stunts!
Maybe could've been a better stuntman joke, but it's funny.
Overall: 17.25/20
Austin Powers:
Round 1:
You look a lot more blond in your movie, baby.
I don't really get this line. The most sensible way I can interpret it is a 4th wall break about how Ben Atha isn't blonde, which doesn't really work for me because Craig Bond doesn't look super blonde to me anyway.
That's alright. Let's just keep it groovy, baby!
Could've been a better reference to this catch phrase. Still, this line does make me very happy when he says "YEAH"
(Yeah!) Basil Exposition told me this would be boring,
But Jesus, man, even my mojo's snoring!
Funny reference.
I've never seen such a miserable spy!
I've also never seen a man with glistening thighs!
I don't know if this would work on its own, but with the set up and visual gag it's really funny.
I mean, you can't shag properly with that waxed tush!
so stupid but i love it
Birds flock to the musk of my chest bush!
^
(Yeah!) I'll hypnotize you with a little striptease,
And then judo chop; I'm swinging on you like the sixties!
^ yeah i think "so stupid but i love it" could apply to all of these lines
(Yeah!) You're defenseless; my rhymes can't be deflected!
Nice subtle reference to a Bond gadget, according to Genius.
You're like all the sex I've ever had: unprotected!
I laughed way more than I had any right to at this line
(Yeah!) People want a hero with a little personality!
No one wants to sit through your gritty reality!
Eh, not that clever. Kind of funny
Maybe Q can craft some new plot lines!
Funny.
You made Thunderball two bloody times!
Little fact statey.
I'm one of a kind; you're always getting remade!
Decent comparison line, not extremely clever though.
You can't touch me; double oh, behave!
Good finisher.
Verse Overview: Some clever lines, lots of hilarious lines, probably my favorite verse in the battle, probably a 9.75.
Back and Forth:
(Yeah, um…) Could I get back in my rap, please?
Useless storyteller.
Yeah, to be honest, you are a bit rapey.
The wording of this makes it a funny set up line.
I mean, I like to swing, but Dr. No means no, baby.
lolololololololol
Overall: 18.5/20
Sean Connery/Bond:
I wouldn't exactly call you original…
Pretty cool when it goes with Craig's last line.
It's the most prominent dominant bomb spy, so pay homage!
No real references.
Handing out ass-whippings, I'm on some real James Bondage!
Nice pun.
Your performance doesn't stir me, and I'm certainly not shaken!
Probably one of the best jokes you could've made about this reference.
If I wanted shitty acting in my action film, I'd go and watch Taken!
Kind of a fun reference, but not super clever.
I see your modern gadgets, and I piss on them all!
I guess this works OK with the visual gag, but there could've been a much better joke about this probably.
I don't need a Q to break your balls!
Niceeee
I'm the granddad of the brand millions of fans have been sold on!
No joke
You're so far up on my nuts I should call you Bond. Gold Bond.
epic
Verse Overview: A few fillerish lines, but still plenty of strong ones. I'd probably go for a 9.25.
Back and Forth:
*slap* Rap these, you velvety hack! (Jeez)
No reference aside from the velvet
Oh please, I'm an extraordinary gentleman! I'm distinguished!
Nice reference.
If they made a Mini-Me, they'd have to cast Peter Dinklage!
Pretty badass.
*slap* Why, pussy, aren't you the cunning linguist?
Nice reference.
Now, you listen here, you little duck-faced runt!
Generic insult. Kinda funny but not hysterical or anything.
I'm all in! I'm ready to die any day that you want!
Clever reference, I don't really see how it's an insult or a boast or a threat or anything. It just seems kind of pointless.
Overall: 18.75/20
Ungraded Stuff:
Idea-Peter used to oppose this because Powers was a direct parody of Bond and so the match-up was uncreative. I guess I agree with that, but adding Connery made this a very clever premise. Plus, I guess Powers isn't TOO direct a parody of Bond. Their personalities are certainly nothing alike, ESPECIALLY with Craig, which makes for a really funny atmosphere. I always love battles where the characters have totally opposite personalities, and this one really had fun with that.
Presentation-I love it. I don't know if it's the beat or the stupid funny lines or what about Powers' verse, but Powers' verse is one of my all time favorite ERB moments. It still makes me smile watching it. Craig Bond's background is also great.
Overall Battle: This one's a winner. So much to love, so much enjoyment, so many great subtle references to both the Bond and Powers franchise. I guess there are enough minor weak spots to keep this from being the best ever or anything, but it's a classic for sure, and barely edges out Ramsay vs. Child for me as the best this season so far. 9/10
Daniel Craig/Bond's Worst Line: (Ugh!) I can't believe I'm wasting my time with this clown!
Super generic.
Daniel Craig/Bond's Best Line: I'm licensed to kill; you couldn't get a learner's permit!
I find this the best use of references in the battle. Honorable mentions are teeth line, You Only Live Twice line, B on D, and Golden Gun.
Austin Powers' Worst Line: Yeah, um… Could I get back in my rap, please?
I guess by default this line required the least amount of thought to write. It still is funny though, I don't think there's a single completely humorless line from Powers.
Austin Powers' Best Line: I mean I like to swing, but Dr. No means no, baby.
Not only is it a clever and hilarious reference, but it's MORALISTIC TOOO honorable mentions go to snoring mojo, waxed tush, chest bush, strip tease, unprotected, double oh behave, I like a lot of his lines a lot
Sean Connery/Bond's Worst Line: Rap these, you velvety hack! (Jeez)
Couldn't they just do something clever with this?
Sean Connery/Bond's Best Line: You're so far up on my nuts I should call you Bond. Gold Bond.
I especially like how this line kind of hammers home the main point of Connery's verse. Honorable mentions are James Bondage, stirred not shaken, and break balls.
Winner: Sean Connery/Bond (18.75/20) over Austin Powers (18.5/20) and Daniel Craig/Bond (17.25/20)
Total Score: 81.5/90 (equivalent to 63.39/70)