Moneypenny’s lament in Goldfinger ranks among the most overtly wistful moments between her and Bond of any movie. Frustrated by Bond’s predictable excuses for avoiding a proper date, she masks disappointment with the familiar line, “Some girls have all the luck.” A decade or so before the “guys” version of the phrase became widely associated with pop songs, her remark neatly captures both her envy and her awareness of Bond’s perpetual emotional distance. It remains curious, however, that Moneypenny never chose to challenge that dynamic directly. It’s a choice that underscores Bond’s firm control of any relationship.

