Moonraker (1979)

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• John M

  
  More Bone from Moore. this was one of my favorites.

• Tim S

  
  As far as Bonds go, I think Roger Moore is the most satirical. He seems to be really enjoying himself, in Moonraker moreso than ever. This one tends to get a bit silly and have some fun with the story, and I frankly welcome this. It's nice to finally get to laugh out loud at some… More
  As far as Bonds go, I think Roger Moore is the most satirical. He seems to be really enjoying himself, in Moonraker moreso than ever. This one tends to get a bit silly and have some fun with the story, and I frankly welcome this. It's nice to finally get to laugh out loud at some of the absurdities of the 007 series. There are some moments of drag in the story, but when it finally gets to good the stuff, it's not disappointing. I'm not saying that all of Bond films should be like this one. I'm just saying it's good to see shaken up for a change and to do something different.

• Alexander D

  
  The unique sci-fi twist on the classic James Bond spy plot reduces the actual idea of Bond being a spy, but it definitely heightens the thrills of the film. A great idea, but I'm glad it's only a one-time idea, though it should be at least remade, because, believe it or… More
  The unique sci-fi twist on the classic James Bond spy plot reduces the actual idea of Bond being a spy, but it definitely heightens the thrills of the film. A great idea, but I'm glad it's only a one-time idea, though it should be at least remade, because, believe it or not, this film was made before space shuttles were invented, so the concepts of what is possible and what contrarily is impossible in outer space are totally outdated in MOONRAKER.

• Jeff "

  
  I'm not sure why, but I did enjoy Moonraker. Understandably, many fans are divided with this film because of the fact it's one of the most over the top Bond films ever made. The film is very corny and cheesy at times, especially the scene where Jaws falls in love, I love… More
  I'm not sure why, but I did enjoy Moonraker. Understandably, many fans are divided with this film because of the fact it's one of the most over the top Bond films ever made. The film is very corny and cheesy at times, especially the scene where Jaws falls in love, I love the film, but I can't help myself from cringing every time that scene plays. Also if your epileptic and the fancy in space laser light show will fuck you up. You may want to avoid this film. For all it's flaws, this is still a very good Bond, and if you don't take it seriously, you'll probably enjoy it. Moonraker is a James Bond Guilty Pleasure.

• Dan S

  
  One of the more terrible James Bond films. Don't really remember much of it, just the fact that it sucked and was boring.

• Anthony L

  
  I met Richard Kiel in 2006 and he is a nice man with very big hands!

• Thomas B

  
  this movie is ridiculous. absolutely and completely. so utterly camp and stupid that it shouldn't wear the badge of Bond. thank God for Daniel Craig

• Phil H

  
  Probably the cheesiest Bond flick made, the whole space plot and finale in space is so daft its hilarious frankly LOL but I gotta admit there's just something about it thats so damn cool. I loved it as a kid and its still a good Bond today but I just dunno why. The battles are… More
  Probably the cheesiest Bond flick made, the whole space plot and finale in space is so daft its hilarious frankly LOL but I gotta admit there's just something about it thats so damn cool. I loved it as a kid and its still a good Bond today but I just dunno why. The battles are just cool even though cheesey, the girls are sexy and Jaws is the best villain ever haha awesome henchman. It looks dated now but still works nicely, Roger is in one of his best eyebrow raising performances and the humour is thick n fast as he reels off his nifty one liners at the baddies expense. Plus the final sex scene in zero G is soooo cool ;)

• Chris G

  
  After watching this again recently I had to drop the rating on this by a star and a half. We all know the story: Moonraker is James Bond in space. Yeah. The funny thing about Moonraker is that the first hour and a half really isn't that bad considering that it's a movie… More
  After watching this again recently I had to drop the rating on this by a star and a half. We all know the story: Moonraker is James Bond in space. Yeah. The funny thing about Moonraker is that the first hour and a half really isn't that bad considering that it's a movie about James Bond in space. Is has all the classic Bond quips and Roger Moore's incredible pheremones that would have Barbara Bush humping him in 15 seconds. But there are two things that kill Moonraker. The first one is Hugo Drax. Yes, this is the villain. The most boring villain ever created. That is an understament because I can't imagine anyone coming up with such a dull character in my life. All he wants to do is sit around and eat cucumber sandwiches, leaving the dirty work to a crappy Oddjob impersonator. He's horrible and whenever he's on screen the film comes to a screeching halt. The other problem is that it's James Bond in space. Not only is it James Bond in space, Jaws is there too. With his girlfriend. The hell? Moonraker features the corniest space battle with some of the crappiest blasters ever. Greedo could have gone taken a dump, ordered a McRib, walked back and shot first against these guys. Meanwhile is the big climax is Roger Moore playing Missle Command. Of course Desmond Llewellyn gets off probably the best line in the film: "I believe he's attempting re-entry." The song, the fight for the parachute, and that line. That's about it.

• Aaron N

  
  Miss Moneypenny: Why are you so late, James? James Bond: I fell out of an airplane without a parachute. Who's in there? Miss Moneypenny: Q and the Minister of Defense. James Bond: You don't belive me do you? Miss Moneypenny: No. With the success of Star Wars, Bond goes to… More
  Miss Moneypenny: Why are you so late, James? James Bond: I fell out of an airplane without a parachute. Who's in there? Miss Moneypenny: Q and the Minister of Defense. James Bond: You don't belive me do you? Miss Moneypenny: No. With the success of Star Wars, Bond goes to space. Somehow this works, maybe because sci-fi is cool. Maybe because it has Jaws again. The story is good enough, and Bond gets a lot of globe trotting in, US, Venice, Rio and of course, space. Hugo Drax: Mr. Bond, you persist in defying my efforts to provide an amusing death for you. Roger Moore returns as Bond, this time investigating a stolen space shuttle case. This leads to an industrialist who's plan eventually is revealed to be a plan of destroying the world after stalking a space station with people, only to return and repopulate it. Absurd- yes. Still, this is very much a Bond movie, and a fun one. Moore still approaches the role with all kinds of laid back charm. The Bond girl's name is Holly Goodhead. Jaws is still a fun character. The opening sequence is cool. Gadgets and laser battles are a plus. This is a fun movie. Dr. Holly Goodhead: James? James Bond: I think it may be time to go home. Dr. Holly Goodhead: Take me 'round the world one more time. James Bond: Why not?

• Tsubaki S

  
  Not the trainwreck everyone says it is, plenty of fun in all sizes and shapes. I take this over any of the Star Wars prequels any day.

• Cassandra M

  
  Considered almost unanimously as one of the worst films in James Bond series, it is time for Moonraker to have a defender. On my opinion, this is Moore's best fourth outing as 007(may be not saying too much, but there are three films left), and a very entertaining sci-fi film.… More
  Considered almost unanimously as one of the worst films in James Bond series, it is time for Moonraker to have a defender. On my opinion, this is Moore's best fourth outing as 007(may be not saying too much, but there are three films left), and a very entertaining sci-fi film. Critics argue that humor plays a strong hand in this movie-strong to such a degree that Bond character loses all personality, becoming blurred in an impressive set of FX and stunt men. I reply: certainly there are flaws, some of them (particularly Jaws conversion towards the end) very ridiculous. But there are good points, too. Remember that pre-credit scene, which was ACTUALLY shot in the air, the motorboat chase or the final space battle, one of the most spectacular moments of the entire series, (yeah, it was unrealistic, OK, but tell me how much realism you can find watching other Bond movies which are frequently referred to as" the best". Think of Goldfinger or You only live twice) However, Moonraker does not compare to Octopussy or TSWLM, because of a sometimes plodding pacing, due to the addition of unnecessary scenes, especially during the first half, when James is Drax's guest in California. The love story is a mere and inferior copy of TSWLM. And, while in other Moore's films the blend of humor and Bond's trademark coolness worked smoothly, here Bond is not given a scene to show, not necessarily ruthlessness, but a bit of harshness, as we could see in FYEO or Octopussy. Following Moore's outings will feature Cold War elements which seem to fit more with the character, and better screenplays from Richard Maibaum,the series' screenwriter who was mysteriously absent here. But action remains mostly exciting, sometimes brilliant, and highlights what could have been a mediocre entry.

• Lenny M

  
  Moore, Sex, Space

• Curtis L

  
  I almost give this one 3.5 stars because of its over the top space fight at the end. Nothing like space men with chest mounted lasers killing each other. Also, Jaws does nothing but smile and get beat up, which I found disappointing at first. That is until he finds a blond chick… More
  I almost give this one 3.5 stars because of its over the top space fight at the end. Nothing like space men with chest mounted lasers killing each other. Also, Jaws does nothing but smile and get beat up, which I found disappointing at first. That is until he finds a blond chick and turn good because it will save his life to do so. Still, the best old Bond film I've seen yet.

• Pierluigi P

  
  Charming, over the top sci fi fair for 007, his most daring and unrealistic mission yet...

• Dean !

  
  A pretty good Bond film, but the space scenes are far from great.

• Lafe F

  
  This was the first James Bond movie I saw in the theatre, so I have very fond memories of it all. James Bond in space! Well, not really... most of it is spent on Earth in exotic Venice and Brazil - with about 20 minutes in space. It's cheesy fun, which fit perfectly in… More
  This was the first James Bond movie I saw in the theatre, so I have very fond memories of it all. James Bond in space! Well, not really... most of it is spent on Earth in exotic Venice and Brazil - with about 20 minutes in space. It's cheesy fun, which fit perfectly in 1979's disco era, when every studio was trying to ride the success of Star Wars. I liked the Close-Encounters 5-Note musical door code entry, and the sword fight in the glass factory; it was smashing! I laughed at the whole cargo of Adams & Eves on the space shuttle. The comedy of Jaws and his new girlfriend was supremely funny. Drax made a great villain too. His plot to launch poisonous gas capsules onto Earth from a space station and then re-populate with the love-birds was genius. The laser battle on the space-station was supreme; Disney did it as well with their "The Black Hole". Moonraker's space station scenes were later parodied in Austin Powers' 2nd movie "The Spy Who Shagged Me". Moonraker has one of the most-boring theme songs of all Bond films; though I loved the disco-remix of it during the end credits.

• Kylie B

  
  James Bond is so much better on Earth then he is in space. Even as a child I found this more funny than entertaining.

• Michael G

  
  Moonraker is the typical 70s Bond movie for most of its running time--all gimmicks and ham. Which is fine and I had no problem with it. But once Bond gets into space and it decides to rip a page out of 2001 before eventually turning into horrible science fiction... well that's… More
  Moonraker is the typical 70s Bond movie for most of its running time--all gimmicks and ham. Which is fine and I had no problem with it. But once Bond gets into space and it decides to rip a page out of 2001 before eventually turning into horrible science fiction... well that's when I started laughing my ass off. The laser battle was inexcusable, but Moonraker wasn't anywhere nearly as bad as I was lead to believe it was.

• xGary X

  
  This film sums up all of the reasons why Roger Moore was so bad. Gimmicky, camp and stupid to the point of being a parody of itself. Rubbish.

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