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      For Your Eyes Only

      PG Now Playing 2 hr. 7 min. Action List
      69% 55 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score When a British ship is sunk in foreign waters, the world's superpowers begin a feverish race to find its cargo: a nuclear submarine control system. And 007 (Roger Moore) is thrust into one of his most riveting adventures as he rushes to join the search ... and prevent global devastation! Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      For Your Eyes Only trades in some of the outlandish Bond staples for a more sober outing, and the result is a satisfying adventure, albeit without some of the bombastic thrills fans may be looking for.

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      DanTheMan 2 For Your Eyes Only has always been a personal favourite of mine, starting with a giant middle finger to Kevin McClory and only getting better from there. Stripping back the more fantastical elements of the previous two outings in favour of a return to the more grounded tale of revenge, the film marks a significant style change for the 007 series taking the series back to the Cold War espionage thrillers, depriving James Bond of his gadgets and thrusting him into a battle of wits and deception. Even with a seriously slashed budget franchise veteran and first-time director John Glen doesn't compromise with the action, his style has a much harder edge to it cutting back on some of the humour but keeping the stakes high. Roger delivers another outstanding performance, consistent with what we saw in The Spy Who Loved Me, always bringing his signature eyebrow-raising sarcasm and witty charm to the role. Carole Bouquet's portrayal of Melina is also commendable, making her another strong addition to the Bond girl legacy, sharing an undeniable chemistry with Moore that adds to the film's appeal. Julian Glover is a fabulous villain as Kristatos while the late great Topol as Columbo gives us an extremely likeable supporting role to root for. John Barry was once again unavailable to score the film so in steps Bill Conti, delivering a superb disco-oriented 80s score and even managing to keep typical Barry-laden brass, it's such an easy and energetic listen befitting of the 007 moniker. More measured and elegant rather than flashy and excessive, it may be a bit long in the tooth and treading over familiar territory but the script is as sharp as ever, marking out For Your Eyes Only as one of the more underrated entries in the franchise. Yes, even with its ridiculous ending. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/21/24 Full Review alan g An attempt to return to tge original Bond movies without all the gadgetry. It works on a low level but poor acting ruins the movie. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/10/24 Full Review Lasse L This Bond film feels very generic - the series has its formula but this movie strays little from it. It's still a decent action flick but even Moonraker for example was more fun because of its absurdism. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/24 Full Review James B Moore's advancing years work to good effect here, because in concert with a script more faithful to Ian Fleming's portrayal of Bond, the result is a saltier, taut, "no-nonsense" thriller that stays (mostly) on track from the get-go. The film seldom gets the recognition it deserves. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review SwirlyJoe Painful from start to finish. Easily the worst in the franchise. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/29/23 Full Review nick s An entertaining movie with some good action and tension. Just wish they'd dropped some of the gags that let the air out of dramatic moments. Also the actors didn't always respond like they were experiencing the action, particularly green screen. But minor complaints. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Bruce McCabe Boston Globe For Your Eyes Only, however, looks like the work of people too smug in the belief they've got a good thing going to bother to make it interesting. It oozes unwarranted condescension. Apr 27, 2018 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times Most of the time, though, For Your Eyes Only is a slick entertainment. Oct 30, 2015 Full Review Gary Arnold Washington Post No. 12 in the phenomenally durable James Bond series. For Your Eyes Only is undeniably easy on the eyes. Maybe too easy to prevent the mind from wandering and the lids from drooping. Oct 30, 2015 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn When it is so obvious that the filmmakers and studio doesn't care about what they are creating, it becomes an uninspiring watch that overall feels dull and forgettable even though there are moments of genuinely great action. Rated: C Aug 28, 2022 Full Review John Brosnan Starburst It is definitely a movie where you can start watching it at any point and not feel confused about what is going on — because there is nothing going on. Jul 27, 2022 Full Review Kenneth Turan New West/California For Your Eyes Only is the twelfth Bond picture, the fifth with Roger Moore in the title role, and no series has been more homogenous. Nov 3, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis When a British ship is sunk in foreign waters, the world's superpowers begin a feverish race to find its cargo: a nuclear submarine control system. And 007 (Roger Moore) is thrust into one of his most riveting adventures as he rushes to join the search ... and prevent global devastation!
      Director
      John Glen
      Executive Producer
      Michael G. Wilson
      Screenwriter
      Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum, Michael G. Wilson
      Distributor
      United Artists
      Production Co
      United Artists, EON Productions, Danjaq Productions
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Action
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 26, 1981, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 1, 2016
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby Stereo
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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