Moonraker (1979)

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Memorable, crazy movie

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Movie Review: "007: Moonraker" (1979)The fourth assignment for actor Roger Moore (1927-2017) as MI6 spy James Bond turns out to be another over-thrown comic action film directed by Lewis Gilbert, who already had indesivie "007" picture under his rooster with "You Only Live Twice" (1967). An exorbite budget raise from 14 Million U.S. Dollar for well-accomplished "The Spy Who Loved Me" to 34 Million U.S. Dollar for "Moonraker", which certainly did not help to create suspense to an boring script by screenwriter Christopher Wood (1935-2015).This Bond movie brings some magnificient stunts from jumping out of planes with no parachute, a boat chase with gadgets as the cars, a Lotus sportscar in 1977 and an Aston Martin in 1964 before, a cable car hand-combat balancing act over the city of Rio De Janeiro with reprising character of "Jaws", portrayed by mute-staying actor Richard Kiel (1939-2014) in constantely more tiresome confrontation of huge destruction scene as circus tents, cable car station or a laser-fight at a space station that throw relationship of balance between the character of James Bond and actress Lois Chiles, given face to the active "007" sidekicking character of Holly Goodhead. Together they bring it up into space of another "Spectre" departed antagonist. This time underminingly performed by actor Michael Lonsdale, who lets voluntarily leading actor Roger Moore win in all the on-screen battles that Lonsdale's interpration of the character Drax stays behind expectations. Director Lewis Gilbert is unable to make use of the major production budget given by producer and film presenter Albert R. Broccoli (1909-1996), who brings in future producer (from 1985 on) Michael G. Wilson as executive support for the company of Eon Productions to handle finance and acquisition."Moonraker" has a inbalanced stand with international audiences, even thought it brings in the highest U.S. domestic box office gross in history of the "007" movie series at that point in time. The spectators, who cherish "The Spy Who Loved Me" will be disappointed even so the picture had been produced with almost the same major crew members. The third title by Shirley Bassey is magnificient. But even the returning composer John Barry (1933-2011) after an highly experimental 1970s soundtrack for the predecessor, hardly delivers with further one-dimensional staggered dialogue lines in "Moonraker" to an just overlong editiorial by editor John Glen, especially in center minutes of James Bond walking through a South American jungle as the fight with a too-small water anaconda snake, which takes out the suspense on this "007" movie completely, leaving it to the harcore fans of franchise cinema and pro-speakers of Roger Moore to enjoy. © 2017 Felix Alexander Dausend (Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC)

James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle and discovers a plot to commit global genocide.People always say that Sean Connery was the best Bond, but I am starting to doubt this. Roger Moore, whether by coincidence or not, seems to be in the strongest entries in the franchise. "Spy Who Loved Me" is fantastic and this really picks up where that left off.I especially love the continuing story of Jaws, and how... somehow, someway... he manages to find love in this crazy mixed-up world. This entry also has more comedy than usual, as well as even a hint of western. It seems like they were trying to throw as much in a stew as possible, and it actually works.

By most accounts, "Moonraker" should be a middling Bond effort at best. The villain is weak, the plot is like tissue paper, and the acting is supremely over-the-top. Yet, for some reason, this movie has always just provided me with some great, thoughtless entertainment!For a basic plot summary, "Moonraker" sees James Bond (Roger Moore) run up against Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale), a crazed entrepreneur bent on conquering Earth from his space base. Along the way, Bond enlists the help of Dr. Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles), as well as the traditional orders from M (Bernard Lee) and gadgets from Q (Desmond Llewelyn).Perhaps I can stomach this movie so well because it was one of the first "old Bond" movies I ever saw, right when I was getting into the franchise, but I think there are a very inherent "saving graces" that indeed make it watchable:-The space theme, which is very different from the typical Bond fare and makes this movie unique to the series. -The character of Jaws (Richard Kiel), who is one of the most exciting Bond villains of the entire run. He is never the "main baddie", but as an "evil henchman" you can't get any better! -Moore's lighthearted Bond can sometimes get sickening, but for some reason the shtick works pretty well in this one, getting even some legitimate laughs throughout.Overall, even though "Moonraker" can, at times, be the epitome of cheese-ball and eye-rolling cinema, it still can be enjoyed by Bond fans looking for "something different".

This movie,while not bad,definitely isn't one of the best,though it is better than other entries of this franchise in the 70s(Diamonds are Forever,and The Man With the Golden Gun).But before the negatives,the positives,I like how it jumps right into the story,Bond gets a mission,and investigates it immediately.The score is great,and so is the cinematography.The locations are fantastic and exotic.Roger Moore does a good job,he is very confident and seems to be enjoying himself,and in an unexpected twist,when Bond is in danger,he actually seems scared.The action is very good,with great choreography and variety,everything from boat chases to hand to hand combat.The Bond girl is decent,I like how it takes nearly the whole movie for her to actually fall in love with Bond.The villain,while monotone,is menacing and does more than the similar Stromberg in The Spy Who Loved Me.Now,the bad,some acting is a bit wooden,the pacing is pretty bad,varying from too fast to too slow.Some action scenes end too fast,just to have a cheap joke.That's the biggest problem,most of the jokes are very cheap and slapsticky.Moonraker is very fun,with great action and a villain,but it is weighed down by the cheap humor.