Review of Moonraker (1979) by Brandon R — 16 Feb 2009
James Bond does Star Wars!! :D Roger Moore takes his Bond where no British spy has ever gone before, and into camper territories than other Bond films have done before, it doesn't feel comfortable as previous Bond films, but it's great fun if you watch it with the family!! With this mission, Bond investigates the disappearance of a Space Shuttle, and their manufacturer Sir Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale) has something to do with it.
Bond travels to California, Venice, Rio and eventually into outer space, with spy Holly Goodhead (Lois Chiles) working with him, and he bumps into Jaws (Richard Kiel) again. Give the film where credit is due, it does have very good special effects for it's day, but Bond doesn't belong in outer space or in the world of science fiction and fantasy.
It's a good thing the producers had the common sence to bring Bond back down to earth with his next film, For Your Eyes Only. But, this is enjoyable enough if you are in the right mood when watching it.
If you can get by all the campness and Carry On style comedy, it makes for a good guilty pleasure!! ;).
This review of Moonraker (1979) was written by Brandon R on 16 Feb 2009.
Moonraker has generally received mixed reviews.
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