Review of Moonraker (1979) by Ronald N — 08 Sep 2013

While this film tried to be the response of the franchise to the popularity of "Star Wars"/"Star Trek" of those years by an unusual James Bond adventure in space, it look this movie was an experiment by the same author Ian Fleming and director Lewis Gilbert cover a certain mediocrity and stupidity of the film by the same pure entertainment that bring it on. Yes, I presenced the lousiest 007 movie and also the most splendidly executed from the same franchise.

The plot is different from your average Bond film, but decays by absurd directions to an explosion of nonsense ideas. Also mention the bad decisions are accompanied: stolen aircraft-rockets, mortal virus of mortality, menacing Jaws falls in love of a cute girl, the "Bond-ola" in Venice and I can continue. But, the satirical tone and charming humor characteristic of Roger Moore's James Bond age is most noticeable and effective than the previous installments. In addition, a beautiful selection of sets and a number of high-octane sequences perfectly filmed, satisfying some of the film's faults. There's not much presence of remarkable gadgets, but for me, it's very satisfying the use of cool special effects, considered amazing for the 70's.

The performances are pretty good, but do not provide much potential of themselves to balance the benefits of the disadvantages. So it seems, "Moonraker" plot and thematic is a total silly failure, but if you turn off at least for a moment your brain from all logic, it will be a total enjoyment resulting more than fun. The main problem is that my brain couldn't get turn off at all.