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  • JWPepperJWPepper You sit on it, but you can't take it with you.
    edited May 2017 Posts: 512
    The Spy Who Loved Me is on Dutch tv to honour Roger Moore. So I am watching this at the moment
  • JohnHammond73JohnHammond73 Lancashire, UK
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    Moonraker - the first Bond movie I ever saw. Made the the fan I am and gave me a hero in Sir Rog.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    JWPepper wrote: »
    The Spy Who Loved Me is on Dutch tv to honour Roger Moore. So I am watching this at the moment

    Indeed and so am I.
  • myworldisenoughmyworldisenough
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    I'm currently watching Live and Let Die in honour of the late and very great Sir Roger Moore. Plan to watch all 7 of his movies in a row over consecutive nights time permitting before watching any others.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Watched TSWLM and LALD in honour of Sir Roger.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited May 2017 Posts: 23,883
    Just finished TSWLM. I had a great time with it, as I normally do. I was a bit hesitant initially due to the gravity of the day and my emotions still being quite raw, but my concerns were entirely misplaced.

    The first shot of Sir Roger as Bond cavorting with the Russian babe at the cabin in the Austrian Alps brought a smile to my face. A welcome feeling of familiarity and comfort. Knowing that even though he's no longer with us in person, his spirit will live on forever through great films such as this. All is not lost.

    I focused on his performance today, and loved every minute of it. The supreme ease with which he delivers his lines and the consummate style which he brings to his performance in this film is something I always enjoy. He doesn't put a foot wrong as far as I'm concerned, although it's my 3rd favourite performance of his as Bond, behind LALD & TMWTGG (yes, I prefer the slightly harder edged Rog).

    My favourite scenes are the ones with Bach. Sir Rog has great chemistry and works well with her. His subtle reaction at the Mojaba Club when Anya delves into his past & the discomfort he exhibits when she confronts him about Barsov's death are examples of his acting skill. I also enjoy the more playful moments between them, such as the discussion about shared bodily warmth on the slow boat from Egypt & their banter in the truck, first as they're in the back hiding from Jaws, and later when it's being torn to pieces by him. Sir Rog is in his witty element in these scenes. His expression when she points the gun at him in the submersible is priceless, as is Bach's too.

    Speaking of Bach, she also has her moments. Her cross expression when Bond tells Anya not to be a bother to Naomi always gets a laugh out of me. She may be wooden elsewhere, but she nails that scene.

    Anyway, I'm glad I had a chance to view this classic tonight in honour of Sir Rog, and am especially happy that his superb, confident performance in this film took my mind off this sad day for a few hours.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    Glad to hear it @Birdleson. You can't go wrong with this one and it's a great film to break your self imposed moratorium with. Go for it. Sir Rog will approve!
  • BAIN123BAIN123
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    I watched a bit of Spy yesterday too (it had to be done). This is very much Moore's film and he carries it well (in the first two, while he was good, it seemed almost like the producers were finding their feet with Moore in the part).

    Bach is still largely terrible but I agree she has the odd moment that works...plus she's always good on the eye.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    TSWLM. Had to finish the day with Moore's favorite Bond film / one of my favorites. Just a wonderful Bond adventure.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    TSWLM is just one of those films that you can point to and say it's art, despite it being a largely entertainment-focused film, something I argue for many Bond films. Such spectacle and ambition to the visuals, and I defy anyone to find a film of the genre that has location shooting that good. The Bond team have their high pedigree and name for a reason.
  • BAIN123BAIN123
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    TSWLM has its flaws but the cinematography is genuinely beautiful. Same in MR.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    BAIN123 wrote: »
    TSWLM has its flaws but the cinematography is genuinely beautiful. Same in MR.

    They definitely classify as epics in every sense.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
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    Every Bond film has its flaws. TSWLM is no different in that way, but ever since I first watched it, it stood out as one of the best Bond films. The adventure value is just terrific! I can't imagine it will ever slip out of my top 10.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited May 2017 Posts: 23,883
    It's a beautifully executed film. They delivered on what they set out to do. From start to finish, there is something larger than life about the whole thing, but it's also grounded. Epic but intimate. The two extremes are beautifully balanced, along with the investigative and thriller aspects.

    It's to the 70's what TB is to the 60's for me, and I rank it at 3 just behind TB.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    Just watching FYEO . One of my favourite Roger Moore performances as 007
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
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    Watched LALD last night, I must say it shot up my rankings quite a bit actually, I would probably place around #11 on my list overall. Just love Moore in this film. Doing TMWTGG next.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited May 2017 Posts: 28,694
    bondjames wrote: »
    It's a beautifully executed film. They delivered on what they set out to do. From start to finish, there is something larger than life about the whole thing, but it's also grounded. Epic but intimate. The two extremes are beautifully balanced, along with the investigative and thriller aspects.

    It's to the 70's what TB is to the 60's for me, and I rank it at 3 just behind TB.

    I agree. I think TSWLM is far and away the most 60s 70s Bond film there is, if that makes sense. It played to the decade, but you had the scope, sets, location shooting and stunning choreography you expected from the previous era. It's also got a great stylishness and an escapist feeling which no other from the time had in such stores, as it was probably the most visually stunning on top of it all while later movies into the 80s lacked that fine a finish. All around, a stunner of a movie that you could put on at any time just to look at all the great shots they filmed on location.

    The desert photography alone is next-level and showed people Bond could wow beyond being an entertainment film.
  • CrzChris4CrzChris4
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    Live and Let Die.

    It's sad that the circumstances I watched another one as it's been some time. I still have to watch FYEO but I wouldn't be surprised if I revist the rest of them.

    I love how his introduction as Bond is him in bed with a girl - that alone sets the tone for his take on the character. "You're not married by any chance, are you?"

    I pretty much studied Moore's characterization and I think he fully embodies the cinematic take on the character. Charming, dangerous...

    Shoutout to the scenes of him walking into the Harlem Fillet of Soul, him interrogating Rosie ("I certainly wouldn't have killed you before...), his reactions to a newly deflowered Solitaire talking about losing her powers, and the running across the alligator's backs - I especially like how Bond's watch doesn't get him out of that situation.

    Tee Hee and Baron Samedi are two of the better henchmen in the series. I don't really hear Tee Hee mentioned ever but I enjoy his small role.

    Jane Seymour is goegeous...still.

    The blu-ray transfer of LALD is immaculate. It looks like it could've been shot yesterday.


    1. From Russia With Love
    2. Casino Royale '06
    3. Dr. No
    4. GoldenEye
    5. Octopussy
    6. The Spy Who Loved Me
    7. Quantum Of Solace
    8. Live And Let Die
    9. You Only Live Twice
    10. SPECTRE
    11. The World Is Not Enough
    12. The Man With The Golden Gun
    13. A View To A Kill
    14. Moonraker
    15. Tomorrow Never Dies
    16. Never Say Never Again
  • GerardGerard
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    FYEO on monday. Tonight, I might watch LALD on France 4. That is, if I'm not too tired (it's a bank holiday here in France, but I have quite a few things to do at home and elsewhere (perhaps), and I have to work tomorrow, so...)
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy My Secret Lair
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    As I have a day off, I'm starting with Octopussy.
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
    Posts: 2,270
    Just finished TMWTGG, its one of my most watched films of the series. Subjectively it ranks towards the lower half in my rankings, but man I can always put this movie on and enjoy it over and over again. Continuing with TSWLM next!
  • BAIN123BAIN123
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    When I last re-watched LALD I was reminded how many good lines were sprinkled throughout the film. It's never been one of my favourites and is a little too comic for me, but its got some great dialogue.
  • GerardGerard
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    Watched LALD last night on France 4. Still has a lot going for it after all these years. Still has its flas, though. But the good prevails : George Martin's music, Sir Paul's song, the funeral scene, that boat chase, Jane Seymour. Not the best Bond ever, not even Sir Roger's best, but still enjoyable.
  • BAIN123BAIN123
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    Watched AVTAK last night and FYEO this morning.

    FYEO is easily the better of the two with a more convincing portrayal from Roger.

    View has some good moments but its limp and sloppy.
  • Risico007Risico007
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    For your Eyes Only: I find myself consistently in the minority here in saying this is Moore's finest work. From his almost melancholy state at the gravestone of his wife to the darkness in killing locque and just the elements of badassness throughout. Sure there are moments of fun but where Spectre and other films miss the mark even in the fun moments there is a sense of seriousness if that make sense. Take the car chase Bond has no idea if Melania is going to panic under pressure or be terrified and he knows he can't deal with her panicking and the 2 cars so he makes a few jokes to lighten the mood for both her and of course us. Sure the ending with Maggie thatcher is off the mark but again apart from the last scene which is really forgettable the film has a good serious Cold War thriller aspect to it and Moore shines its his From Russia With love his Casino Royale his OHMSS His LTK and while many think of Moore as the jokey bond both me and my wife (whose first introduction to Moore's bond is really this) view him on the same serious hard dark assaain as Dalton. Connery etc. Moore could pull off the dark Bond and still make it his own
  • LeonardPineLeonardPine The Bar on the Beach
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    Watched my favourite Moore Bond today, For Your Eyes Only

    Such a classic Bond adventure. Forget how bloody well edited and shot the Citroen car chase is. Puts Spectre's unimaginative dirge to shame.

    Good cast all round and Carole Bouquet is a great Bond girl.

    Moore's best as Bond though. He's so good in the car kicking scene. He's never been meaner!
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
    edited May 2017 Posts: 23,883
    It's not my favourite Moore effort, but as I've said before recently, FYEO is the Bond film that I have revisited the most since I bought the blu rays for the 50th anniversary. There is something very rewatchable about the whole film for me, and it looks stunning on blu ray.

    Moore is certainly uncharacteristically subdued in this film. Very few wise cracks for him.

    As someone mentioned a while back, there's an interesting aspect of revenge that permeates the film. Bond warns Melina about the perils of it, and yet he dispatches the man responsible for his wife's murder at the start.
  • peterpeter Toronto
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    Well, @bondjames , that's perhaps shown because Bond had, long ago, already made that second grave; he's the perfect man to make this warning about the perils of revenge.
  • bondjamesbondjames You were expecting someone else?
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    That's a fair point @peter. I wish there was a little more acknowledgement from Bond when he finally kills Blofeld, but I suppose they didn't want to go there. I have grown to like the PTS of this film a lot over the years. It's not the most flashy, but the visit to Tracy's grave gives it significance.
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    Posts: 7,653
    I expect to visit the cinema on the fifth of June to watch "For your eyes only"on the big screen as a tribute to Sir Roger Moore and all the proceeds will go to UNICEF. Win win for a 007 fan.
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