Review of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) by Andrew M — 19 Nov 2009
For the 10th James Bond film, it came after a horrendous legal delay, (producer Harry Saltzman left, they couldn't use the plot from Ian Fleming's original book and lawsuits followed), it seemed like it would never be made, but producer Cubby Broccoli was determined to make this one the biggest and the best James Bond film, and ensure that it would be a success.
He was right, the success of this film showed that Bond wasn't losing his touch into the 1970's. The film involves submarines seemingly disappearing, James Bond (Roger Moore) is sent to investigate, it takes him to Egypt, where he meets up with Russian agent, Major Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach), who is investigating the same case, it is decided to team them up to find out who is behind it.
It takes them to shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens), who has sent out henchman Jaws (Richard Kiel) to get them. It is epic in scope, but it is an enjoyable film, helped by Lewis Gilbert's humourous direction and Ken Adam's jaw-dropping sets, (including the supertanker interior).
It has some brilliant scenes, including the ski jump to open a Union Jack parachute. That's what you call "Keeping the British end up." No-one does it better than Bond!! :D.
This review of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) was written by Andrew M on 19 Nov 2009.
The Spy Who Loved Me has generally received positive reviews.
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