Review of Live and Let Die (1973) by Ashley H — 26 Aug 2008

Ignoring a Roger Moore who presents a bit of a distraction for viewers watching the series in order, [i]Live And Let Die[/i] is an excellent example of how pop culture helps the Bond series survive throughout the decades.

The growing concern of a drug-using society at the time is featured, and immensely popular Paul McCartney does the title theme - indicating that the Bond series need not be rooted solidly in the three-piece suit days of 1962.

Jane Seymour gives an excellent performance in her "introductory" role (although it was her fourth film). A bit of black magic and voodoo intertwined with gadgetry and high-tech machinery will have the viewer wondering if, indeed, there was magic in the movie after all.

Magical or not, [i]Live and Let Die[/i] provides an interesting doorway to the other five Moore pictures.