Casino Royale (2006)
This new jumpstart to the James Bond series was a shocking surprise to many a cynic (myself included) who complained that Daniel Craig was an odd choice to play James Bond. We were used to Bond being tall, dark and handsome, not blonde, rough and rugged but boy were we in for a surprise when Casino Royale hit the big screen. Suddenly Craig’s name was being named alongside that of Connery’s... [Read more]
Moonraker (1979)
Moonraker represents the epitome of far-fetched in the James Bond series. This is a heavy crown to wear being that the James Bond series in general had embraced “far-fetched” a long time ago since the entrance of Roger Moore as 007. Moonraker feature’s space-aged laser beam fights (yes laser beams), James Bond teaming up with long-time rival Jaws (Richard Kiel) and the villain has a... [Read more]
For Your Eyes Only (1981)
For Your Eyes Only stars Sir Roger Moore in his second to last movie as the British spy 007. Starting out at the gravesite for his beloved wife Teresa (see On Her Majesty’s Secret Service), James places roses on the headstone before being whisked away by helicopter to attend an emergency meeting with his superiors. The meeting and helicopter trip turns out to be a trap set by the elusive... [Read more]
GoldenEye (1995)
Goldeneye is my favorite Bond of the Pierce Brosnan era, actually it is the favorite Bond of most people who grew up watching Brosnan as the primary Bond. The most memorable aspect of this movie is probably the double-cross which pitted double o versus double o. One of the most beautiful Bond girls in Natalya Simonova (Izabella Scorupco) and an actual plot that was reminiscent of the pre-Moore... [Read more]
Thunderball (1965)
Since Goldfinger was a figurative home-run in the James Bond series, it was expected that Thunderball would carry the mantle and surpass it through a bigger budget and even bigger plot. The problem however is that the largely water-based story ended up a bit less interesting than Mr. Goldfinger and his memorable quotes. S.P.E.C.T.R.E. comes back in full force for Thunderball, demanding over... [Read more]
From Russia With Love (1963)
Tatiana: “Oh James will you make love to me all the time in England?” James Bond: “Day and Night”. I absolutely love James Bond in this mission, not only is he having a good time but we see him in a different light than the one-dimensional spy version that follows this movie. We see James as a man of honor to his dear friend Ali Kerim Berey (Pedro Armendariz), allowing him to take... [Read more]
Licence to Kill (1989)
In License to Kill James Bond does not race a high-powered sports car, he races an oil tanker on a tight windy road. There are many things different about this movie in comparison to the others, first off James Bond has gone rogue so you will see M (Robert Brown) getting kicked (loved it), Miss Moneypenny (Caroline Bliss) pulling angles in order to aid him, and the villain is a simple drug... [Read more]
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
Easily one of the best sagas of the Roger Moore reign, The Man with the Golden Gun features one of Bond’s most dangerous villains, a bevy of spectacular stunts and enough suspense to keep you glued to the screen for the entire movie. Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee) is a world class assassin, and a man whose price comes at one million dollars a head. His reputation lies on his... [Read more]
Live and Let Die (1973)
Ever watch a movie in it’s entirety and as the credits roll you think to yourself “what the f— was that?” This is how I felt about Live and Let Die. Welcome Sir Roger Moore – to the world of James Bond. To think that the introduction of the second most recognizable man as Bond would be a crazy, blaxpoitation, voodoo spoof, is well, crazy! In Live and Let Die... [Read more]
Octopussy (1983)
In one of his best movies as James Bond, Roger Moore is at the top of his game as he dodges bad guys and charms beautiful women in the country of India. And that is the highlight of Octopussy, the abundance of beautiful women and equally gorgeous cinematography. When 009 is killed after slipping a fake Faberge egg into the hands of two murdering knife throwers, 007 is sent after it to investigate.... [Read more]
You Only Live Twice (1967)
If you want a long movie of embarrassing Orientalism and exploitation, You Only Live Twice is the one for you. Two thing saves it from my pen of eternal disdain however and that is the space-aged gadgetry and the main villain. This comical caricature is the influence behind Dr. Claw of Inspector Gadget fame and Dr. Evil from Austin Powers. Sean Connery is not himself either as he seems to... [Read more]
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
Following the success of Goldeneye, Pierce Brosnan returns as 007 alongside martial arts heroine and former Miss Malaysia Michelle Yeoh. Michelle brings about a new type of Bond Girl as she is a femme fatale she-spy who can rival Bond himself. What I really loved about Tomorrow Never Dies is the villain Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce). A cocky, super nerd with delusions of grandeur, Carver... [Read more]
