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Live and Let Die

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When Bond (Roger Moore) investigates the murders of three fellow agents, he finds himself a target, evading vicious assassins as he closes in on powerful Kananga (Yaphet Kotto). Known on the streets as Mr. Big, Kananga is coordinating a global threat, using tons of self-produced heroin. As Bond tries to unravel the mastermind's plan, he meets Solitaire (Jane Seymour), a beautiful tarot-card reader, whose magic is crucial to the crime lord.
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While not one of the highest-rated Bond films, Live and Let Die finds Roger Moore adding his stamp to the series with flashes of style and an improved sense of humor.

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Penelope Gilliatt The New Yorker The picture is carried along by a buffoonish flamboyance and by a benignity that must emanate from the director’s and the producers’ quizzical view of the original book, which was dyed-in-the-wool cliquish. Mar 4, 2024 Full Review John Russell Taylor The Times (UK) Will James Bond live on in the 1970s? Not much farther, if this episode is anything to go by. Dec 18, 2020 Full Review Derek Malcolm Guardian It is good, lively, mindless entertainment, slow to warm up but once embarked upon its improbable story quick to appreciate its own absurdity. Dec 18, 2020 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …From the nudes-in-hell credits to the interrupted voodoo ritual of the climax, Live and Let Die attests to the influence of Fleming’s friend Dennis Wheatley… Rated: 4/5 Jul 29, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn This gave the franchise a new life! Rated: B+ Aug 28, 2022 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy This introduces the worst -- I repeat, worst -- character to be found in any Bond movie. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 25, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Oliver J Critics Consensus: “Live and Let Die” injects the Bond series with funk, voodoo mystique, and Roger Moore’s charismatic debut—but its uneven pacing and cultural stereotypes prevent it from fully living up to its bold style. Review: Roger Moore takes over as James Bond in Live and Let Die, bringing a lighter, more humorous energy to the role. The film embraces a fresh, adventurous vibe, blending New Orleans voodoo, Caribbean intrigue, and Harlem drug kingpins into a plot that’s flashy, ambitious, and occasionally chaotic. Moore’s charm and wit keep the film buoyant, even when the story stretches credulity. The boat chases, alligator stunts, and Rico’s over-the-top villainy make for memorable spectacle, while the theme song by Paul McCartney and Wings became an instant classic. However, some elements—particularly the portrayal of African-American culture and voodoo lore—feel dated and problematic today, and the narrative occasionally drags amidst the action set pieces. Verdict: Live and Let Die entertains with style, stunts, and Moore’s debut charisma, but it’s a colorful, uneven adventure that showcases the franchise’s experimentation during a changing era. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review Joshua H Yeah I wasn't really into it to be honest (It was better than the pervious film tho). Roger Moore is good enough in the role but nothing to write home about (he's may win me over with more time in the role). I just don't think the plot was that Intresting it just felt a bit generic, the action scenes were quite good tho. Yeah so overall nothing to write home about but it did pass the time. However the song Live and Let Die (which originated for this film) us now iconic cementing itself in pop culture. Even tho every time I heard that song I immediately think of the Funeral for Fiona's dad in Sheirk 3 😂. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review nick s Not bad as a popcorn flick, although some of the action sequences dragged on a bit too long and lost their impact. The story also seemed to wander aimlessly after a while. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review thiago s Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, as cenas são bacaninhas, a história é fraca, o elenco é mais ou menos, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, nem o Roger moore como 007 ajudou no filme, mas as cenas de ação foram boas como a cena dos barcos e a cena do 007 passando pelos jacarés, e outras cena de ação ajudaram o filme a ser bacaninha, mas o vilão é fraco. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review M B It's just a good classic Bond movie, Jane Seymour was mint in it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review Liam D Roger Moore’s first performance as Bond is fantastic, the rest of the film is an enjoyable but sometimes a bit goofy spy film with some pretty great action sequences Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Bond (Roger Moore) investigates the murders of three fellow agents, he finds himself a target, evading vicious assassins as he closes in on powerful Kananga (Yaphet Kotto). Known on the streets as Mr. Big, Kananga is coordinating a global threat, using tons of self-produced heroin. As Bond tries to unravel the mastermind's plan, he meets Solitaire (Jane Seymour), a beautiful tarot-card reader, whose magic is crucial to the crime lord.
Director
Guy Hamilton
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli, Harry Saltzman
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Tom Mankiewicz
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc., CBS/Fox
Production Co
Danjaq Productions, Eon Productions Ltd.
Rating
PG
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 27, 1973, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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