A View to a Kill
1985
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7. A View to a Kill. 6.3 (105K) Rate. 40Metascore. The recovery of a microchip from the body of a fellow British secret agent leads James Bond to mad industrialist Max Zorin, who is scheming to cause massive destruction, in Sir Roger Moore's final outing as James Bond 007.
- "Live and Let Die" – 1973. Once Sean Connery left the franchise for good after "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971), Moore made his debut as James Bond in this blaxploitation-themed addition to the series.
- "The Man with the Golden Gun" – 1974. Outside of Moore’s last Bond movie, "A View to a Kill," "The Man with the Golden Gun" was a true low point in the entire Bond franchise.
- "The Spy Who Loved Me" – 1977. After the disappointment of his first two films, Moore finally hit his stride in "The Spy Who Loved Me," not only the best of the Roger Moore era, but one of the best movies in the entire series.
- "Moonraker" – 1979. Most people dismiss "Moonraker" for its over-the-top action, absurd characters, and all-too-campy humor. But it’s exactly because of those qualities many love this movie and rank it high on the list of all-time best Bond movies.
- 7 'Octopussy'
- 6 'The Man with The Golden Gun'
- 5 'A View to A Kill'
- 4 'Moonraker'
- 3 'For Your Eyes Only'
- 2 'Live and Let Die'
- 1 'The Spy Who Loved Me'
Director: John Glen
An uneasy blend of comedy and action with aspirations of offering tongue-in-cheek callbacks that resulted in an awkward self-parody, Octopussy was certainly not shy of experimenting with the Bond formula. However, it struggled to find many aspects that worked. Plodding along at an at-times painfully slow pace, it tracks Bond's investigation into a shady circus operation that turns out to be harboring a nuclear threat. The second last of Moore's Bond films, Octopussy failed to resonate with au...
Director: Guy Hamilton
Roger Moore's Bond era got off to a fast start with 1973's Live and Let Die; sadly, the franchise couldn't maintain that rejuvenated momentum with its sequel. Bloated with narrative fluff and a misguided sense of tradition, The Man with the Golden Gunstruggled to find a spark as Moore drew criticism for his uninspired performance, unable to elevate the largely bland script. Also bogged down by a lack of inventiveness, an underwhelming array of gadgets, and glaring chauvinism (even for its tim...
Director: John Glen
While an improvement on Octopussy, Moore's farewell to the Bond franchise wasn't exactly an outing to remember. Following 007's investigation into a mad industrialist's scheme to destroy Silicon Valley, A View to a Kill was yet another underwhelming entryfor what was a dwindling Bond franchise. Still, it was at least willing to embrace the self-parody that had crept into the saga, adding some points to its overall score. The film wasn't helped by an almost 60-year-old Moore's efforts to deliv...
Director: Lewis Gilbert
How does one even begin to summarize and evaluate an action movie as ridiculous as Moonraker? The most narratively ambitious Bond movie to date, its blending of spy movie mayhem with elevated accents of end-of-the-world science-fiction villainy made for a highly theatrical experience. Moonrakercould be either praised for its gonzo ambition or panned for its ludicrous plot. Following Bond as he investigates a hijacked space shuttle, most of the film transpires in space as an immensely powerful...
Director: John Glen
The immediate successor to Moonraker, it is plain to see the producers wanted to abandon the franchise's erring toward science-fiction fantasy and return to its roots. Thus, For Your Eyes Only is one of Moore's most grounded and somber Bond movies, with its entertainment value steeped in espionage thrills, blockbuster action, and underlying themes of revenge. It follows Bond as he searches for a missing weapons command system with help from the vengeful daughter of a murdered marine archeolog...
Director: Guy Hamilton
Not only a sensational Bond debut for Roger Moore, but the film that proved the Bond franchise could thrive in life after Connery, Live and Let Die successfully ushered in a new era for 007. Set largely in New York City and New Orleans, it follows Bond as he investigates the deaths of fellow British agents, leading him to the small Caribbean Island of San Monique. Moore immediately made an impression with a slightly different take on Bond—one that boasted a nonchalant wit and an elevated sens...
Director: Lewis Gilbert
The best of Roger Moore's Bond films is The Spy Who Loved Me. It showcases so many integral elements of an old-school Bond movie being done incredibly well. The action is scintillating, the story lively and pacy, it boasts one of the franchise's best Bond girls, and, while its major villain isn't the most striking antagonist, it introduced Richard Kiel as the iconic evil henchman, Jaws. It also features a truly incredible Bond theme, thanks to Carly Simon's talents. The Spy Who Loved Me is al...
- Ryan Heffernan
2 days ago · Roger Moore took on the mantle from 1973’s Live and Let Die to 1985’s A View to a Kill, with Connery returning one last time in the non-Eon Never Say Never Again in 1983. Timothy...
7 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Spy Who Loved Me. 1977 2h 5m PG. 7.0 (117K) Rate. 55 Metascore. James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads, with the help of a K.G.B. agent whose lover he killed. Director Lewis Gilbert Stars Roger Moore Barbara Bach Curd Jürgens. 2. Live and Let Die.
Mar 25, 2023 · To skip the Moore era would cut out some of the best villains, musical numbers, and action sequences in the entire franchise. Here is every Roger Moore James Bond movie, ranked worst to...
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