The Spy Who Loved Me

Roger Moore at his best, dropping zingers left and right. The writer was able to deliver the material in time for the filming, so the necessary final touches were made before shooting, and everything finally got back on track. Plus, the film features Richard Kiel for the first time, an underwater car, and a Soviet agent whose ‘death wish’ turns into a ‘sex wish’ under Bond's influence. (03/08/2016)

I never really liked Roger Moore's Bond. To this day he still seems like an old man (you can see it well in fights that were infinitely more brisk in Connery's performance), but on the other hand, I have always appreciated his perspective and excellent sense of self-irony. And I really loved The Spy Who Loved Me as a kid, and with a little bit of nostalgia, I still like it today. The script is really good, Jaws is a scumbag, Barbara Bach is gorgeous, and the action sequences have flair and wit (especially the one with the car-submarine). This Bond movie has everything I love about agent 007 - an engaging story, power disputes, a perverted villain, perspective, and a tolerable dose of naivety (e.g., Moore's ridiculous "skiing" in front of the screen). The only thing missing for the last star is the only true Bond – Sean Connery. (25/10/2004)

Another quality Moor Bond film, even one of the best ones. 007 is not only a sexual, joke-spouting machine, but the film shows him much more as a soldier (probably because of the officer's uniform he puts on a few times). The opening ski chase is well filmed (though not as long or as entertaining as the one from For Your Eyes Only), and I really like the whole part set in Egypt (the cameraman did a great job) + the music from Lawrence of Arabia used in it. The ending in the tanker is a brisk, originally-filmed action full of gunshots, explosions and angry hijacked and kidnapping sailors. What I really liked was the quick handling of the villain. No speeches, no talking points, blah, blah, blah, Mr. Bond, just fast action and saving the Bond girl (the very, very pretty Barbara Bach). Four pure stars. (28/03/2010)

The change of director was a good decision and moved the franchise closer to the eighties as well. Bond stopped making stupid jokes and started playing a real agent, women dress much more daringly than ever before, there’s plenty of technology, and no shortage of refined shots of sunsets. The cold and intimate spy thrillers have turned into full-fledged eye-candy spectacle, without losing any of the traditional values and attributes that make Bond Bond. By far the best Moore film to this day. (02/05/2014)

It is well known that films with Roger Moore have a more humorous tone. It suits him well with the witty lines. However, "The Spy Who Loved Me" is a bit silly at times and the humor is too pandering or rather forced. It is balanced out by interesting characters and gadgets, with Jaws being the standout villain henchman alongside characters like Tee Hee, Nick Nack, and Oddjob. The Egyptian elements add a lot of exoticism. There are truly excellent gadgets here - the submarine is fantastic - but unfortunately, it doesn't mean that the overall impression is spectacular. It's good, cool, but not excellent. On the other hand, it is an undemanding spectacle with interesting settings that you can enjoy watching on television. (07/03/2014)