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Live and Let Die

Play trailer Poster for Live and Let Die PG Released Jun 27, 1973 2h 1m Action Adventure Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 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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Lucas t Man I love Live and Let Die, while it's not the best of Bond films it still delivers an entertaining entry into the franchise, and a tremendous start for Roger Moore as James Bond. One of the stunts in this film blows my mind, it's the one where Bond runs across Crocodiles, whenever I watch it I always wonder how many takes it took the stunt double to do it. The chase sequences in this film are brilliant, oh and J.W. Pepper, is the funniest character in the whole franchise, change my mind, overall very solid film, not much I don't like, 8.3/10. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Adi 1 While there aren't any specific flaws in live and let die, it also doesn't have anything which makes it memorable besides the crocodile jump scene and the fact that it gave us Roger Moore as bond. Overall, mediocre bond at best. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review DanTheMan 2 Guy Hamilton's profuse apology for the previous film, Live and Let Die comes out swinging and starts Roger Moore's tenure as 007 off with a bang. It's as upbeat and jazzy as it is dry and sarcastic, the film is often punctuated by a quizzically raised eyebrow while cleverly balancing the usual spy shenanigans with blaxploitation clichés. There's a great deal of energy injected into the filmmaking, with some fast-paced, brilliantly photographed and genuinely exhilarating action, Guy Hamilton redeems himself after his rather lazy effort only one film prior; while Tom Mankiewicz's script is brilliantly funny and endlessly entertaining, it's a great example of Bond's adaptability to pop culture, allowing him to flourish even in the most unlikely circumstances. Roger slips perfectly into the role of Bond with ease, marking himself out as a different entity from Connery's portrayal entirely, oozing endless amounts of wit, charm and charisma making it all seem so effortless. The rest of the cast is all genuinely well performed, it even has the best Felix Leiter in the entire series, with plenty of other small but memorable roles populating the film. With John Barry unavailable and the hiring of Paul McCartney to sing the legendary title song, George Martin steps up to the table and delivers one of my favourite scores of the entire series; far less brassy than Barry's efforts, instead incorporating elements of rock and funk that while of its time offer a unique sound while incorporating the usual elements you've come to expect from a Bond soundtrack. With a much lighter tone that works very much in its favour and filled to the brim with action, deduction and plenty of seduction, Live and Let Die is a terrific transitional Bond film, reinventing 007 for a new decade ahead. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/16/24 Full Review James B great bond one of roger moores best good bond girls cool villian and interesting plot Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review James B Moore's best with his youthful looks and tasteful humour both of which help reign in a plot that at times ventures into murky occultish waters. And don't forget the soundtrack. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review Tony S Roger Moore's debut as 007, and a wonderful debut it is. Plot turns, a car chase like no other, and a boat chase that tops the car chase. Villainous enemies, inept law enforcement personnel, and a damsel in distress. Bond is a savior figure in this one. A captivating movie. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/09/23 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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