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]
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]
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]
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Probably Sir Roger Moore’s most solid movie as the spy James Bond, The Spy Who Loved me teams him up with the beautiful Barbara Bach as Russian spy Anya Amasova. With high-tech gadgetry and some of the coolest vehicles in the James Bond archives, there is a bit of everything in this movie and very little to complain about. The standard camp, craziness that Roger Moore is known for is not... [Read more]
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969)
When guys sit around discussing James Bond, you are sure to get your share of “Connery is the only James Bond” or your “I grew up on Roger Moore so he’s my Bond” and the occasional “I think Daniel Craig is the best Bond yet”. What you never hear are people defending George Lazenby, the man who dared to take on the role of 007 after Sir Sean Connery tired of the role. I have... [Read more]
Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Diamonds Are Forever is the 7th James Bond film and the last in the Blofeld saga since James finally catches up with the slippery Russian to put him away. There are many things wrong with this movie but nothing bothered me more than the Bond girl Tiffany Case (Jill St. John). You have Bond girls who are helpful, and you have Bond girls who are merely arm candy for our spy. Tiffany Case presents... [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]
Goldfinger (1964)
Ask any James Bond fan about their top 5 movies and you will be hard pressed to find one who doesn’t have Goldfinger in his/her list. The coolest bad guy with the most expensive habit and methods for killing his enemies combined with Bond at his most male chauvinistic. The last time I watched Goldfinger I had my girlfriend (who is relatively new to the spy series) sit through it with... [Read more]
Dr. No (1962)
Dr. No is the movie, that followed the book, that started the legendary franchise of James Bond 007. Starring Sean Connery as 007 and Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder, Dr. No is set on the island of Jamaica and features a chase scene, multiple shootouts and some spy work. This is the beginning of James Bond as we know him and some of the items in this movie became mainstays in everything James... [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]
