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It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

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)

There's a certain level of camp that one can expect from the Roger Moore era, and "Moonraker" certainly could've used more of it. The movie doesn't pick up until Bond and the fair Ms. Goodhead (still a great name) jetting off into outer space, and even then, it's mostly shuttles doing space ballet. It's indicative of the film's overall sleepy vibe. And it's not like there aren't action scenes here. OO7 does battle with a giant python, engages in multiple fistfights and boat chases, and narrowly escapes death by cable car. But somehow, in spite of the stunts, it's a real snooze.5/10

It's probably a bit controversial to claim that Roger Moore is the best Bond. It's probably even more controversial to say that 'Moonraker' is the best Bond film ever. I know. I've read other reviews. I know it had its faults. I guess, for me and my love of Star Wars, there was just something uber cool about seeing James Bond in space fighting with laser guns (and, yes, I know that they only made a 'James-Bond-in-space' film to cash in on George Lucas' game-changing masterpiece, but I didn't care about that, either!).This time round, the UK government is charged with the task of transporting (and therefore safe-guarding) a couple of American-built space shuttles. However, things do not go according to plan for her majesty's minions when both shuttles disappear in mysterious circumstances. Enter one 007 to get to the bottom of this.Now, as I've mentioned, I do love this film. Maybe because I grew up with it and it's totally tainted with nostalgic memories of watching it round friends' houses on Sunday afternoons. So, rather than saying what's so great about it, I will acknowledge other people's criticisms of what I consider 'Bond's finest hour.' Firstly, people (even more cynical than I am) were taken up with the Star Wars cash-in I've already mentioned. Secondly, there was too much humour. Gone are the days of Sean Connery's dry wit and darker take on Bond and they're all replaced with a lot of tongue-in-cheek silliness involving pet dogs doing comedy double-takes when Bond drives a boat through a crowded market square. The last two major complaints about the film revolve around the casting of the villain 'Drax' and the latest Bond girl – Dr Goodhead (seriously – that's her name!). Now, due to my love of this film as a child, I was more interested in armies of laser-wielding astronauts spinning off into the blackness of space than acting abilities. However, over thirty years later, I do tend to cringe a little when either character opens their mouth. Yes, they really are a little bit wooden. Perhaps I'm being unfair as I guess they do their best with the lines that are given to them. But, for every cloud there's a silver lining – and that silver lining comes in the form of a giant with metal teeth. Yes, 'Jaws' is another baddie hell bent on creasing Bond's tuxedo – and he is as awesome as ever.I know I'm not alone in my appreciation for Moonraker, but I think most people who enjoy it as much as me are my age. I guess it might not hold up too well with the modern audience – it's not the special effects which are the problem (correct me if I'm wrong, but a laser battle in zero-gravity space has never been attempted before on screen!). It's the tone that may not sit well with today's Bond fans. Currently, we have a much darker Daniel Craig Bond who rarely smiles or makes a witty (borderline innuendo) quip. However, if you can appreciate a Bond with a much lighter feel to it (and I know there are people out there who do – otherwise 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' wouldn't be so successful!) then you could do worse than relaxing your brain for a couple of hours and letting it drift into deep space. If nothing else, the final line about 'attempting re-entry' is worth watching the whole film for. RIP Roger – you were always the best Bond (my opinion only!).

Directed by Lewis Gilbert and produced by Albert Broccoli, has script by Christopher Wood and is the eleventh film in the franchise. Its definitely the great Bond film about the conquest of space, topic that other films had approached. For Brazilians, its a special film because it was partially filmed in Brazil.In this film, James Bond investigates the disappearance of a space shuttle belonging to Drax Industries, which largely finance the aerospace project. He begins with a visit to the headquarters of the firm, in United States, staying at the château of Mr. Drax, a man fascinated with the conquest of space. After several dangers, the trail leads Bond to Venice and Brazil, where he discovers the frightening plans of the villain.To some extent, Drax is like Stromberg, the villain of the film that preceded it. Both feel a fascination for environments that aren't naturally theirs, and both despise humanity and are ready to make it disappear. However, the decision to make the film an authentic space odyssey was, probably, a response to the increasing popularity of science fiction films due to the Star Wars trilogy. One of the most famous scene in the movie is the approach to the space station built by Stromberg in Earth orbit. Equally famous is the scene where Jaws (who returns in this film and gradually turns into an good guy) finds love after the famous fight scene in the Corcovado's cable car. To date, its the only villain in the franchise that redeems and presumably becomes good. Machines and inventions also continue to be part of the Bond films, which a famous Venetian gondola who turns into an hovercraft.In this film, apart from central casting inherited from the previous films, Lois Chiles gave life to the bond-girl Holly Goodhead, Corinne Clery played Corinne Dufour, Michael Lonsdale was the villain, Drax, Richard Kiel returned to the role of Jaws and Bernard Lee plays, for the last time, Bond's boss, M. The actor would die shortly after.