The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

One of my all time favorites.

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

If the Roger Moore era had a peak, it was definitely 'The Spy Who Loved Me.' It seemed to be the perfect combination of everything Bond. It has everything from – arguably – the most beautiful Bond girl in the (perfect!) form of Barbara Bach, a nice overtone of Cold War paranoia (that was prevalent at the time of filming in the late seventies) and naturally the stunts, car chases and Q's gadgets (the pinnacle of which being that awesome car which doubles as a submarine!). The plot follows Bond on a routine (or that's 'routine' for him!) mission where he retrieves a delicate microchip while being pursued by those faceless enemy agents who can't shoot straight on a ski slope. Naturally he offs a couple with considerable ease, only to find that one of his targets wasn't quite as faceless as they normally are. It was a case of a henchman with a backstory (think those cutaway scenes in the first Austin Powers movie) where he was dating another female spy. And, when she gets assigned the same mission as Bond, there's more than a little s3xual tension between the two.Yes, there may be a supervillain in there who lives in an underwater lair (some people seem to object whenever a supervillain comes into play, as it does always lean the story to the far-fetched), however the film gets so much right that even the most die-hard supervillain haters can't help but give this one a pass. Perhaps another reason people lay off 'Stromberg' is because he's not in it that much (which is a good thing, because, if this film does have a weak link, it's him – he is pretty wooden – almost worse than 'Drax' from 'Moonraker'). The real villain is Jaws – possibly the most famous and beloved of all the foes Bond has ever gone up against. Yes, Jaws never sets out for world domination, however he's simply far more dangerous and enjoyable to watch than any cat-stroking megalomaniac.It's also worth noting that the largest ever set was built (at the time of filming) to accommodate an action set-piece that would be impressive even by today's standards. An entire studio was repurposed as a submarine pen in order to accommodate a massive battle which definitely stands up to today's standards. In short: best story, best sets, best gadgets, best girl, best villain (Jaws not Stromberg!) and best Bond (my opinion only on that last one!). Apart from the main villain himself, there's almost nothing negative to say about this film. In fact… I guess the theme song sums this film up when it sings, 'Nobody does it better…' Okay, you could argue that Connery did it better, but the simple fact is that no Roger Moore Bond outing is better than this. If you only watch one Moore film, watch this one.

James Bond investigates the hijacking of British and Russian submarines carrying nuclear warheads with the help of a KGB agent whose lover he killed.For the most part, the Bond films are fun fluff. Wild action, beautiful women, and very little substance. This one, however, seems to make more of an attempt to balance the action (including a great ski chase) with a deeper look at some of the characters.And the villains are great. Jaws? Truly one of the most iconic Bond villains, with the only competitors being Blofeld and Oddjob. I suppose one could argue that "Man With the Golden Gun" was better, and I may be willing to change my mind, but this was a serious contender.

The Third Time was a Charm for Roger Moore as James Bond after Two Previous Disappointing Films as 007. This one Clicked, and is Considered, Perhaps, Moore's Best.All the Bond Ingredients Coalesce, The Exotic Locations, the Super Villain (Curt Jurgens), the Gadgets, the Sexual Innuendos, the Bond Girl(s) Barbara Bach with Caroline Munro on the Side, an Unforgettable Sci-Fi Thug named "Jaws" (Richard Kiel), the Enormously Impressive Sets and SFX, and for Toppers, a Memorable Title Tune, "Nobody Does it Better", sung by Carly Simon.The 10th Bond Film might seem to Run a Little Long, but there is a Grand Scheme Underway and the Finale is Fitting for the Scope of the Villainy.Overall, it was Refreshing to Find the Formula could still Work after a Couple of Previous Duds. It was not at all Certain that the Franchise would Continue. But the Producers took a chance with a Big-Budget and were Rewarded with Big-Box Office and Fan Approval.

Directed by Lewis Gilbert, and produced by Albert Broccoli (Harry Saltzman left the franchise after the collapse of their personal finances), has script Richard Maibaum and Christopher Wood and is the tenth film in the franchise.In this film, James Bond investigates the disappearance of American and Soviet submarines, a situation that is generating a great discomfort in the already strained relations between the two nuclear powers. In Egypt, after several setbacks, the secret services of both sides decide to join forces and Bond ends up collaborating without trust with Amasova Anya, the Soviet agent Triple X. The tracks drag the unlikely duo to Sardinia in order to investigate Stromberg, an industrial mysterious, passionate about the sea, living in a kind of underwater station in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.Regarded by many as one of the best achieved movies during the Roger Moore as 007, he received a script that is completely different from the original book Fleming and gives the film so many similarities to "You Only Live Twice" and "Thunderball" that comes to be confused with them. Again, this film back to pick up the American and Soviet rivalry, still very current and already quite focused on previous films in the franchise. However, this time, and the style of "détente", both countries are aware that something is happening and want to avoid open war. And it's funny to see the distrustful relationship that arises between Bond and Amasova in which both seek to be one step ahead of rivals. One of the iconic scenes of the film is the sequence filmed in Luxor, where both seek to steal a microfilm and defeat Jaws for then if they steal and fight each other for the prize. Machines and inventions are also part of this film, with an amazing amphibious car and a hollow tanker, capable of containing inside an authentic naval base. A positive note also for the opening credits, with the song "Nobody Does It Better" sung by Carly Simon.In this film, apart from central casting inherited from the previous films, Barbara Bach gave life to the bond-girl Anya Amasova, Caroline Munro played Naomi, Curd Jürgens was the villain, Stromberg, Walter Gotell played the Russian General Gogol and Richard Kiel gave soul the ruthless killer Jaws.