Review of Live and Let Die (1973) by Drew O — 03 Jul 2011

Roger Moore's debut 007 role is very different to Sean Connery and George Lazenby while playing as James Bond as a more relaxed, charming, humourous character.

Jane Seymour looks innocent in the ways of the world... she is lovely as the clairvoyant heroine Solitaire, whose powers fade after being romanced by the suave, and handsome British secret agent. Yaphet Kotto is a good actor and makes a great villian and Clifton James adds some comedy value as Sheriff J.W. Pepper.

The set-pieces are spectacular in all the ways you would expect them to be (the bus chase, speed-boat chase and the infamous crocodiles stand out in particular), and the action is fast-paced throughout.