We Still Kill The Old Way

21 word reviews for the 21 Bond Films. Part 2 of 3.

Live and Let Die – Moore not too comical and the story feels gritty and dangerous. One of the best bond girls and most memorable villains.

The Man With the Golden Gun – Great idea of Bond’s dark alter ego, not so great in execution. Britt Ekland feels like an afterthought and weak finale.

The Spy Who Loved Me – Used to love this, but no so keen after recently rewatching. Sadly Bond becomes extremely sexist, but the action remains spectacular.

Moonraker – Dull and preposterous, the only things going for it are the stunning production designs and impressive (for their time) visual effects.

For Your Eyes Only – Re-grounds the series but Moore is getting too old, the humour doesn’t work for me and the set pieces feel unfinished.

Octopussy – Chilling opening that pulls you in, but then the film loses pace. Berkoff is typically barking, the finale is surprisingly small.

A View To a Kill – Walken is chillingly unbalanced, but sadly so is the script. Moore’s practically embalmed, Roberts’s too ‘blond’ and the series distressingly americanised.