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Matt L ffolkes feels like James Bond on a covert sabbatical—minus the tuxedo, martinis, and womanizing flair. Roger Moore absolutely relishes the chance to play against type as Rufus Excalibur ffolkes, a brilliant, unpolished, cat-loving counter-terrorism expert with little patience for social niceties. It’s refreshing to watch Moore operate outside the Bond formula, proving he had more range than many gave him credit for. The premise is gripping: terrorists hijack offshore oil rigs and threaten to blow them sky-high. What makes it especially compelling is the cast surrounding Moore—Anthony Perkins brings his trademark intensity as the calculating villain, and James Mason adds gravitas and restrained frustration as the naval commander forced to rely on a man he can barely tolerate. The movie balances tension, old-school espionage thrills, and a touch of British dry wit. It’s a tight thriller that never overstays its welcome. Sure, it doesn’t carry the glossy glamor or elaborate set pieces of Bond, but that’s precisely why it works. It’s lean, efficient, and Moore gets to be gloriously gruff and tactical—a different flavor of hero. Ultimately, ffolkes stands as a little-known but thoroughly entertaining espionage film, buoyed by a stellar cast and a confident leading performance that reminds us Roger Moore had plenty more to offer than 007 alone. A hidden treasure for fans of classic spy action—worth discovering. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 39 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/28/25 Full Review Antonia S Prefer the British title of North Sea Hijack. A cracking film & cracking cast. Loved this since my childhood. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Markus S A very exciting film with a cranky lead actor and good character portrayal. The plot still works today and is a must-have-seen classic for me. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/22/24 Full Review SICKS6SIX S THEY DON'T MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE. PROBABLY BECAUSE EVERYONE IS DEAD NOW WHO IS IN IT. THE SAINT. PSYCHOPATH BATES. CAST OF STARS. NOT A HITCHOCK THRILLER BY ANY MEANS BUT WORTH WATCHING. MOORES SCREEN PRESENCE IS TOP NOTCH AS IT PSYCHOPATH BATES. IT'S ALL VERY PREDICTABLE BUT WELL MADE AND PRE CGI SO THE OIL RIGS AND SUPPLY VESSELS ARE REAL. I VOTE IT IT A HEALTHY 75%. IT IS BETTER THAT JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING MADE IN THE LAST 25 TEARS. THE YEARS THAT WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS HOLLYWOOD'S WORST YEARS. RELIANT ON CGI. PRETTY ACTORS WHO CAN'T ACT AND GIRLS WHO CAN'T COOK. IF CHARLED LAUGHTON WAS 21 TODAY HE WOULDN'T GET A JOB IN THE BOX OFFICE LET ALONE PLAY LEAD IN FEATURE FILM. AND IF SHAUN PENN HAD BEEN 21 IN THE 1930s HE WOULD BE SELLING TICKETS IN THE BOX OFFICE. MOAN. GRUMP. GRIPE. TIMES HAVE CHANGED AND NOT FOR THE BETTER EITHER.. IMO.. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/17/23 Full Review Robert A Sheer entertainment, with bonus points just because it has Roger Moore. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/05/20 Full Review Read all reviews

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