My Take: An improvement for Roger Moore performance as Bond. Much closer in tradition to Fleming's Bond stories.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY is Roger Moore's 6th Bond appearance, and he finally has grown into it. After appearing in five other films, one of which is THE SPY WHO LOVED ME which remains one of my favorite Bond films to date, Moore has known the secret ingredient that makes the suave secret agent 007 tick. He has mastered the wit, although not much on the seriousness, but he still manages to be the Bond we hoped for. I practically like Moore's previous Bond attempts, except THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN which is my least favorite Bond film, and I did like FOR YOUR EYES ONLY.
In 007's 12th mission, he is sent to retrieve a encryption device called the ATAC which is lost beneath the Ionian Sea. He must retrieve the machine before it falls in the hands of Russians, or a profit-hungry dealer who wants to gain profit by selling it to the Russians. Bond is once again aided by a beautiful femme, this time is the vengeful Melina (Carole Bouquet), who vows to avenge the death of her parents. Chases and exciting action scenes abound.
The film has its share of flaws. The score by Oscar-winner Bill Conti is not quite as good as its predecessor, composed by John Barry. The title song is great however. The film lags in some parts. But the overall film is still a compellingly watchable spy thriller. The plot and its delivery is much closer to the Ian Fleming spirit, and Moore is getting to be a great Bond. He's often very funny when delivering some witty lines, and often very good in action scenes. He's a bit jokey, but he works. John Glen, regularly known as the worst Bond director, has done quite a good job in his 007 movies, and he has done a fine job here. The photography, stunts and chases are well executed.
Rating: ***1/2 out of 5.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY is Roger Moore's 6th Bond appearance, and he finally has grown into it. After appearing in five other films, one of which is THE SPY WHO LOVED ME which remains one of my favorite Bond films to date, Moore has known the secret ingredient that makes the suave secret agent 007 tick. He has mastered the wit, although not much on the seriousness, but he still manages to be the Bond we hoped for. I practically like Moore's previous Bond attempts, except THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN which is my least favorite Bond film, and I did like FOR YOUR EYES ONLY.
In 007's 12th mission, he is sent to retrieve a encryption device called the ATAC which is lost beneath the Ionian Sea. He must retrieve the machine before it falls in the hands of Russians, or a profit-hungry dealer who wants to gain profit by selling it to the Russians. Bond is once again aided by a beautiful femme, this time is the vengeful Melina (Carole Bouquet), who vows to avenge the death of her parents. Chases and exciting action scenes abound.
The film has its share of flaws. The score by Oscar-winner Bill Conti is not quite as good as its predecessor, composed by John Barry. The title song is great however. The film lags in some parts. But the overall film is still a compellingly watchable spy thriller. The plot and its delivery is much closer to the Ian Fleming spirit, and Moore is getting to be a great Bond. He's often very funny when delivering some witty lines, and often very good in action scenes. He's a bit jokey, but he works. John Glen, regularly known as the worst Bond director, has done quite a good job in his 007 movies, and he has done a fine job here. The photography, stunts and chases are well executed.
Rating: ***1/2 out of 5.