Review of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) by Mike B — 11 Feb 2013

This is probably Roger Moore's best Bond film of the 1970's. A revalation for the actor after coming across two previous Bond films that were mixed by critics and the audience.

Overall I enjoyed the film. Felt it was entertaining, the action scenes were well shot, admired the locales, the Bond women, particularly Barbara Bach as Anya Amasova, the gadgetry (The Lotus turned into a sub). Roger Moore isn't the best Bond imo but he sure makes up for it in this film. Personally, I still think he hates to get his nice clothes dirty. Moore finally seems to understand not to take the role as 007 seriously and just go along with the special effects and the chessy sexual innuendos. For a 70's picture, TSWLM is very well made.