Post by drystyx on Jan 19, 2021 14:47:56 GMT
This one was made during the best years of 007 films, sandwiched between what are arguably the two best. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME gets the nod as the best ever 007 film from those who have seen all the films, and FOR YOUR EYES ONLY is obviously one of the five best 007 films ever.
MOONRAKER has most of the great Bond elements. There are beautiful women, lots of action, the exotic and beautiful scenery, adventures in all the milieu of ocean, mountain, even outer space, and there is the great tongue in cheek dark comedy, along with the wit. As far as wit goes, this one has the best closing comedy line of all the 007 films. It comes from Q this time, so maybe some people don't like that it doesn't come from Bond.
So what is missing?
Not much is missing. It is a bona fide Bond film. Perhaps because it is sandwiched between the two best 007 films, and because most people do prefer Sean to Roger, there is just a reason to pick at it.
It has what still remains to this day as the best outer space battle/war on film. It has the best closing quip. It has one of the most beloved of Bond villains in Jaws. It has the ingredients, and they're put together very well.
MOONRAKER 8/10, and I rank it tied for 6th place (with Octopussy) in 007 films, behind Spy Who Loved Me, For Your Eyes Only, Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice
MOONRAKER has most of the great Bond elements. There are beautiful women, lots of action, the exotic and beautiful scenery, adventures in all the milieu of ocean, mountain, even outer space, and there is the great tongue in cheek dark comedy, along with the wit. As far as wit goes, this one has the best closing comedy line of all the 007 films. It comes from Q this time, so maybe some people don't like that it doesn't come from Bond.
So what is missing?
Not much is missing. It is a bona fide Bond film. Perhaps because it is sandwiched between the two best 007 films, and because most people do prefer Sean to Roger, there is just a reason to pick at it.
It has what still remains to this day as the best outer space battle/war on film. It has the best closing quip. It has one of the most beloved of Bond villains in Jaws. It has the ingredients, and they're put together very well.
MOONRAKER 8/10, and I rank it tied for 6th place (with Octopussy) in 007 films, behind Spy Who Loved Me, For Your Eyes Only, Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice