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 Philip H @Bluey 1d The way the better Bond versions kick in at the opening credits, this one finally kicks in at the closing credits. At this point the hottest women are tiring of secret agents and looking for rock stars. See more IAM M @IAM1655 Jun 7 This movie is better than Live and Let Die in my opinion. Christopher Lee stars as one of the best villains in the franchise. Mary Goodnight is a bit annoying in the movie. Scaramanga's lair is also one of the best locations in all of the franchise. The sheriff from LALD would return for this one, but they made him very annoying than the previous one. See more David D @David2026 Apr 27 Pure entertainment! Moore begins to get into his stride and the writing and casting team truly begin to deliver. Wonderful! See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 24 I’d give *The Man with the Golden Gun* a solid 5/10—it’s not terrible, but it never quite lives up to its potential. Christopher Lee is easily the highlight as Scaramanga, bringing a calm, menacing presence that feels worthy of a better script. Unfortunately, the film around him is uneven. The plot feels thin and occasionally aimless, lacking the tension and intrigue expected from a Bond outing. Roger Moore’s Bond comes across as more flippant than usual, which undercuts some of the stakes. The humor is hit-or-miss, often leaning too goofy, and certain side characters feel more annoying than entertaining. Even the action sequences, while not bad, lack the punch and creativity seen in stronger entries. There are glimpses of what could have been a great film, but inconsistent tone and weak storytelling hold it back. See more Read all reviews

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