Review of Moonraker (1979) by Simon H — 13 Mar 2008
Roger Moore returns as James Bond again for the fourth time and this time doesn't stay on the ground, but also unfortunately moves into space. His mission is to stop Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale) who wants to destroy all life on earth and start a new breeding colony in space who would move to earth to begin a new life. You must agree it sound a bit far fetched? Not very realistic looking either. The model work is good I must say but sometimes does look faulty.
Shirley Bassey returns with her third Bond theme, but unfortunately this theme doesn't live up to the exposure the others have. John Barry returns with a hardly memorable score. There are a few good action scenes, but most seem be have already been overuses, such as the third boat chase to be seen in a Roger Moore Bond film. The sound effects also let it down, with some which seem more fit in a Carry On film.
Moonraker was just about bearable to watch, but thankfully the next instalment brings Bond back to earth.
This review of Moonraker (1979) was written by Simon H on 13 Mar 2008.
Moonraker has generally received mixed reviews.
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