Moonraker [Blu-ray]

I have seen Moonraker several times over the years, and always feel it is excellent as a Bond movie. The movie gives me a sense of nostalgia for the cars and objects I remember from many years ago when I was a kid. You don't see that style of Ford trucks any more -- and notice that Bond films over the years seem to focus on Ford vehicles if they are filmed partly in the United States. It is useful to study how the sets are constructed and what furnishings are provided. It brings back a bygone era, and often, that can make up for other things that a movie is missing.This movie has no subtlety at all. We are quickly shown that Drax is indeed a villain within a minute or so of seeing him. From then on, it is very clearly Drax vs. Bond: evil and good, black and white, Death and Life. Of all the Bond movies, the scene in which dogs are unleashed upon one of Drax's employees is one so brutal I can't bear to watch it. I'm bothered by how Richard Kiel (Jaws) is used in the film, the role feels a little like he is being insulted by using his height and great strength to cast him as a freak of nature. However it is also a role where Jaws experiences love and begins a transformation. We can wish them both a happy ending to their adventure.It is hard for me to judge Roger Moore as a Bond. I like his keep calm and carry on Eton approach. He is a very good Bond. We see him thinking about what he is doing, even though it is remarkably easy for him to add 2 and 2. We see him loving the girls and fighting the bad guys, which is to be expected. (He seems to endure hand to hand combat with boku-wielding ninjas better than he did in "The Man With The Golden Gun" against trainees who had only their fists, but that is another miracle story.) As 007, he succeeds against his villains effortlessly, and that is hard for viewers to accept. There is no doubt in my mind that the two best Bond actors are Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan. Both have an explosive power and immersion into their roles that is authentic to viewers. Where Moore doesn't get so much as a chipped fingernail, Craig is often wounded and at least once tortured. We see he same things happen to Brosnan, again with authenticity. Connery experiences wounds and torture as well, but with less authenticity than Craig and Brosnan can convey. Moore goes on without a scratch, Craig and Brosnan and Connery bleed and go on, and are therefore more interesting. But note, they make stunningly rapid recoveries from wounds and torture.In Moonraker, most of the scenes lack real authenticity. It is hard for the viewer to believe Bond's ability to survive and then destroy Drax despite all the obstacles. Drax's villainy is cleverly played, and it carries authenticity; his attempts to kill Bond should have worked. We can believe Drax: we can't really believe Bond. For instance, why would a space shuttle need an air shaft under the launching pad? It seems such a good way to destroy the launching facility.Even so, I give this movie 5 stars. I love watching it. I love seeing the old Ford trucks and 1960s/1970s buildings. That's a '5'!

I watched this again after 40 years. I remember it being cheesy but fun, and over-the-top but still good Bond film. Well, it's not as good as I remember, and it's even more cheesy. The story is standard Bond fare, but the sequence of scenes makes no sense, with Bond bouncing from one nonsensical action scene to another. Literally the only reason Bond makes any progress is that he goes somewhere, goons try to kill him, and that clues him in that he is in the right place. If Drax just left him alone in the first place, Bond would have got nowhere. Sigh. I want to like it, it's just so for-laughs (apart from the weirdly out of place horrific dog chase). What saves this film are the two French actors, Michael Lonsdale (Drax) and Blanch Ravalec (Dolly). Drax is one of the best Bond villains because he gets some of the best ever Bond villain lines. And Dolly was so hot they wouldn't give her any dialogue because her French accent would result in the film having an R rating. Unlike many, I did not experience the Mandela effect of believing Dolly had braces, but I was sure the Brazilian girl was killed by Jaws. Anyway, one of my least favorite Bond films, although I still like it more than most of the Daniel Craig stuff.

Roger Moore is 3rd best Bond

Seems to love it.

Starring: Roger Moore (James Bond), Lois Chiles (Dr. Holly Goodhead), Richard Kiel (Jaws) Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes Another globetrotting extravaganza in another Bond film. This time we trek with Sir Roger Moore as 007 on location to Paris, London, Guatemala, Italy, Brazil, the USA, as well as outer space. Moonraker has a Sci-fi bent, so if you enjoy Space Shuttles, you are in luck! Dr. Goodhead and James pilot a shuttle called a Moonraker to save earth's human inhabitants from a megalomaniacal space dictator Hugo Drax plotting to decimate humanity on earth while also colonizing space.Sadly, During the filming of Moonraker, Sir Roger Moore needed a kidney operation, but production only halted about a week while he had the procedure. You would never know while enjoying this film that he had had a medical affliction pop up during the production, as he carries himself with a Brit's fortitude.Jaws the giant from the prior film "the Spy Who Loved Me" shows back up in Moonraker, and is still after Bond but quite unexpectedly the two- Jaws and 007- reconcile at the end. You don't see reconciliation that often in good guy vs. bad guy films, but it lends a unique dose of humor to Moonraker.In summary, I'm especially glad to have seen this for the fabulous scenery and action.

By far the worst bond movie which is why it’s perfect

Must watch movie

Worked perfectly!

Als James Bond Fan ist dieser Film natürlich ein absolutes „Must have“,die in keiner Sammlung fehlen darf.Einfach klasse Film.

Richard Kiel was amazing

Buena edición, cualitativamente muy notable aunque carece de extras de relieve, no como la anterior edición que al menos contenía un documental interesante sobre la película y su rodaje. A pesar de ello, merece la pena.

I love it. I don't know how many times I have watched it. I love watching James Bond films.