mark.waltz From a helicopter running amuck high above London to the country roads in Spain, to high atop the Alps, and finally at the bottom of the beautiful briny sea, this remains the greatest of the Roger Moore Bond films and one of the very best of the 50+ year film franchise. It is nonstop action and excitement, taking the viewer on a journey they'll never forget. I certainly haven't, having seen this in my senior year of high school in the theater, and gripped by every chase sequence, by every villain and by every moment in a truly marvelous film. No stone in Europe seems to be left unturned as the series nears its 20th anniversary practically outdoing itself. The basic plot line has Bond desperately trying to find out who sunk an English liner (and why) and murdered the parents of the beautiful Carole Bouquet. A car chase through the curvy roads of a peaceful Spanish countryside leads to an unforgettable skiing sequence in Switzerland and finally a dive to the sunken ship where hopefully all will be explained and resolved. Not only is this a visual treat for the eye, but keeps you gripping the sides of your seat. To top it off are a few zingers at the expense of British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, as well as a brief appearance by the iron Lady herself (hysterically played by Janet Brown). There are a ton of villains here, each one getting their comeuppance in a unique fashion, as well as three women of different types who turn up for Bond to temporarily romance, although the young Lynn Holly Johnson, as a skating champion, seems more obsessed with him than he's even interested in her. Cassandra Miles has a bit part as an opportunistic countess who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time when Bond's enemies show up. This leads Bouquet to be the main Bond girl in this film, and she's quite lovely. Topol comes on half way through the film to add some international glamour as a possible mega villain. Adding on that fabulous Sheena Easton Oscar nominated theme song (my favorite of the Bond themes), and you end up with a completely timeless entry in the series that is as potent today as it was over 35 years ago.

stormhawk2018 For the twelfth installment of the James Bond franchise (and Roger Moore's fifth turn in the lead role), the decision was made to, (aside from the cold opening) return the series to a more grounded and series route with focus on intrigue over gimmickry. And the results are mostly pretty successful. What we have here is Bond being sent on a mission to infiltrate the Greek underworld in order to locate and recover a missile command system, a task that also sees him getting caught up in an interlinked revenge plot. Revenge is actually a main theme throughout, and I liked it. Our main Bond girl is on a quest to avenge the deaths of her parents, and the cold opening sees Bond get vengeance on longtime arch nemesis Blofeld for good, though, due to legal reasons, he isn't called that. It's still obvious that's who it is though. I did enjoy this film, but I will be honest and say that it is a tad slow and times, and that it often feels dragged out and longer than the running time suggests. I appreciated that they toned down the camp, but aside from a few decently staged action sequences (the diving and fortress assault scenes especially) this one isn't really all that memorable, and the main villain is also not all that noteworthy or memorable. All in all though, this is one of Moore's better films, and I'd place it in the upper middle of his era when it comes to rankings.

bensonmum2 A British spy ship, operating off the coast of Albania, is sunk. The ship was carrying the British ATAC system. The ATAC is a device used to secretly coordinate the movements of Britain's submarine fleet. If the ATAC were to fall into enemy hands, they would be able to track naval movements. James Bond is called in to find the ATAC.What works for me: 1. Tone – I appreciate the more serious tone of For Your Eyes Only. Gadgets are kept to a minimum. The final assault on the mountain fortress is a real highlight of the movie and was filmed in a very realistic fashion. And baddie Aristotle Kristatos' plan is also realistic. He's not trying to take over the world or steal space shuttles or anything like that. His plan is to get his hands on the ATAC and sell it to the highest bidder – something that's completely believable. Finally, Roger Moore was a decent enough Bond, but he turned into something of a joke to me, spitting out cringe inducing quip after quip. Not so much here. After the goofiness of Moonraker, a more serious Bond film was more than welcome. Unfortunately for the Bond series, this more serious tone would not last long.2. Carole Bouquet as Melina Havelock – What a fantastic Bond girl! Not only beautiful, but smart, brave, and capable in her own right. Her crossbow skills are on point. 3. The Underwater Scenes – The scenes where Bond and Melina are dragged through the sea are as good as anything you'll find in a Bond movie, filled with exciting and dangerous looking moments. Also, the underwater photography in For Your Eyes Only is stunning. Really gorgeous stuff.What doesn't work for me:1. Some of the Logic – If you want to make sure the Soviets do not get their hands on a strategic military device that is sitting at the bottom of the sea, why not head there first? Why does Bond head to the Alps for what almost appears to be a holiday? He knows exactly where the ATAC is – just go get it. But, I suppose that would have taken at least an hour off the movie's runtime and we couldn't have that.2. Lynn Holly-Johnson as Bibi Dahl – How annoying can one human being be? I still think that Denise Richards' Christmas Jones is the worst Bond girl in the series' history, but Bibi Dahl is a close second.3. Kristatos – I hope I'm not contradicting myself, but while I appreciate the realism in Bond villain Kristatos, he's very unremarkable and unmemorable. I'd most likely put Kristatos near the bottom of the Best Bond Villain List (if I had one).Overall, For Your Eyes Only is a solid entry in the Bond series. It's not without its faults, but it's an enjoyable enough experience and a considerable improvement over its predecessor. I really appreciate the film's tone. If only Bond had not made what seems to be the unnecessary side-trip to the Alps and everything that entailed (like meeting Bibi), I would probably rate this one much higher. I'm still giving it a rock-solid 7/10.

tyvek-55370 First, the lead has to have some height, stature. The Greek goddess was as good as a women gets. This is why the franchise suffered trying to adapt to more modern low end times for new audiences. For the year it was really great and watch every 1-2 two years. Classy and excellent manners will always rule. No tattoo's needed. Always looking forward to proper direction in this franchise so it continues and really should continue. The modern day updates should be of the technical content not the human content that always made the series fly so high. The series is an learning experience for more common audience to strive higher in their lives. Not to bring the franchise down to that level. From the most interesting man in the world.