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Post by twothousandonemark on Feb 6, 2019 0:14:47 GMT
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My fav Roger Moore 007 outing, minimalist 007 macro arc with enjoyable levity scattered about for balance. The opening sequence going from sombre at Tracy's grave right into the silly return & demise of Blofeld oddly doesn't seem out of place. That's like wanting to recognize the 007 nuance while dispatching of silliness whenever it arises. The race to find the ATAC, & who was behind its desire, is a fine plot, pared down from global domination or money. Scattered about are callbacks to past outings, like the snow'capades of OHMSS with Moore ski jumping & skiing down a bobsleigh track among other winter sports, & underwater tension & fight sequences akin Thunderball. Its moments of levity are numerous, & yet never silly or distracting. I think having older Moore by 1981 helped keep this film's tone in check, no longer expecting Bond to be a wild bachelor at large. I really like the final act, atop the rocky precipice. Rock climbing & 1-1 combat give the movie a nice final sequence.
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Post by wmcclain on Feb 6, 2019 2:21:47 GMT
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Post by politicidal on Feb 7, 2019 1:06:59 GMT
6/10. Good action and interesting locations. The plot feels a tad too much like a standard "villain of the week" bit for a James Bond series that doesn't exist.
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Post by FridayOnElmStreet on Feb 8, 2019 12:13:53 GMT
10/10 My third favorite of the series. Wonderful film.
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Post by louise on Feb 17, 2019 14:57:17 GMT
8/10 Good film. I love the ending.
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