I'm with you on this. I don't know if you're actually in the minority here, but I think the first is the pinnacle of an overall strong original trilogy. It really changed the game in terms of spy movies at the time for a reason.

They're fine. Lots of visual splendour, but I don't like... care about any of the characters and the plots are bland and formulaic. They're a solid theater experience but I don't dwell on them afterward, as I would with movies that I find to be truly great. More like potato chips than a steak dinner.

I do legitimately respect how... earnest they are, that's not very common these days. Even if my eyes want to roll out of my head at times.