Viewed in
2010
Formats
HD TV
Premise
Roger Moore stars as 007 who finds himself on an Indian island full of ladies while chasing a Faberge egg.
Loved
The masterful action-comedy, emphasis on the comedy. The Q and Moneypenny moments.
Thoughts
A ridiculously fun title befitting a ridiculously fun film.
This might have been the most outrageous out of the entire franchise, from circus assassins, to hot-air balloons, to a crocodile disguise (my fave). I had a blast with the top-notch MI6 headquarters scenes, including Bond's hilarious repartee with Moneypenny and Q. Even Q had had an expanded role in the plot, and he did not disappoint.
As one would expect out of an island of women, this film was overflowing with attractive ladies and double entendres, and Bond shamelessly enforced that aspect. Most of the action scene were either fun or exciting. This film mastered the action-comedy scenes, with an emphasis on the comedy, with its creative, humorous chases through Indian jungles and city. Looking back, I wonder if the film makers had been inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark. In addition, there were exhilarating airplane and train stunts that still held up pretty well over time.
One thing that did not survive the test of time was the labored Cold War plot points. Kids these days might not realize there was once two Germany's. Clearly Soviets made for convenient antagonists back then. Also, just like Sean Connery's last years as Bond, age was catching up to Moore, and there were times where he did not look the part, physically.
It is arguable that they went overboard on the tongue-in-cheek in this film, but it was so well-executed and hilarious. Simply put, this might be the most fun I ever had in a 007 film.
What I would change
Nothing.
