It possesses many of the classic James Bond ingredients, though something feels off. The humor is present, as are the attractive women, inventive gadgets, and constant action sequences. Even Jaws returns, a beloved character, and he actually has dialogue—perhaps stipulated in his agreement. However, it lacks the stunning locales and breathtaking scenery that typically define Bond films. While there are scenes s…

Not every installment can reach the highest standard. It's true that there was plenty of action and the struggle for the parachute was genuinely exciting. And Bond adventures have incorporated futuristic themes in the past... but with Moonraker, I felt like it crossed a line. The film did manage to get back on track later, but it went too far for a 007 story. That’s quite an assertion because you generally anti…

I'm not sure you could actually fly from the Yukon to the British coast in fifteen minutes, but that’s how this film kicks off with Roger Moore, and it feels like a sign of the flimsy plot and careless production trying to cash in on the popularity of "Star Wars" (1977). A space shuttle gets stolen, and “007” is dispatched to meet with wealthy industrialist "Drax" (Michael Londsale), who resides in what appears to be…

I had avoided “Moonraker” (1979) for years because critics generally agreed it was terrible. So when I finally watched it, I expected a disappointment. I was wrong! "Moonraker" is thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish and stands out as one of the best films in Roger Moore's seven-picture run. The story follows 007 as he investigates Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale) after a space shuttle belonging to Britain is sto…

Moonraker is an enjoyable film throughout its runtime. It’s full of impressive visuals, beautiful settings, plenty of humor, fantastic action sequences, attractive women, a villain who sticks with you, excellent special effects, and naturally, the iconic Sir Roger Moore in the role of James Bond. Ideas from You Only Live Twice—like spacecraft being consumed by others—are built upon here, and Moonraker feels perfec…