The Man With the Golden Gun

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Jo & Co 09/14/2022 When I saw this movie when it first appeared in 1974 I was disappointed. It was different and I thought it was the worse one of the franchise. Apart from Christopher Lee, who was the only redeeming thing in it, there was nothing at all in its favour. How things change. "The Man With The Golden Gun" was re-released at the cinema here in the Cayman Islands as part of their Tuesday night "Classics" yesterday (Tue 13 Sep). A young 20 year old beautiful Jamaican lady (Phyllisia) staying with Jo and myself had never seen it and talked me into watching it again. There was nothing in the movie that changed, apart form being on the "BIG" screen, but I, along with Jo and Phyllysia LOVED It!! It was exciting, it was funny, even with Clifton James as the tobacco chewing/spitting over the top US Sheriff from the previous Bon movie, was engaging. I had HATED him being in it before. And all the acting was top notch. Yes, Chris Lee did again steal the movie for me and that was the same call from both Jo and Phyllisia. We were not alone. A lady sitting in front of us said "it was fabulous". We all agreed. The question that puzzles me is why didn't I like it the first showing all those years ago? If it shows again in your area I urge you to see it again. There was nothing Jo and I disliked. It was 100% sheer enjoyment. See more william s 09/14/2022 Great classic Bond film! See more @bigdddd Dec 14 worth a watch. but i wish bond was visibly shaken after killing scaramanga since bond was really lucky. and i wish the writers added more seriousness to it See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz Nov 29 The plot is ok, but Roger Moore is not the best 007 See more Joshua H @JoshuaHawes Oct 29 This is was alright and I had a good enough time with. Although I still not sure how I feel about Roger Moore but I'm now used to him in the role. I found it very fascinating seeing Christopher Lee so young and I thought he was quite fun in the role. But yeah I found it enjoyable but still not sold on Roger Moore. See more Oliver J Oct 28 Critics Consensus: “The Man with the Golden Gun” offers classic Bond flair with Roger Moore’s charm and a memorable villain, but uneven pacing and a thin plot make it one of the franchise’s less compelling outings. Review: Roger Moore returns as James Bond in The Man with the Golden Gun, facing off against the enigmatic assassin Francisco Scaramanga, played with suave menace by Christopher Lee. While Scaramanga and the film’s inventive gadgetry, including the iconic golden gun and the solar-powered car, provide highlights, the story often feels stretched and lacking in stakes compared to earlier adventures. Director Guy Hamilton delivers stylish set pieces, from Macau car chases to the climactic showdown on Scaramanga’s private island, but the film struggles with tonal inconsistencies and a plot that meanders between espionage, humor, and spectacle. Moore’s lighthearted Bond charisma is a bright spot, as is the tropical setting and strong visual flair, but they can’t fully compensate for the film’s narrative weaknesses. Verdict: The Man with the Golden Gun is a visually engaging Bond outing with a standout villain, but a thin story and uneven pacing keep it from reaching the heights of the franchise’s better entries. See more Read all reviews

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