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The Spy Who Loved Me

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In a globe-trotting assignment that has him skiing off the edges of cliffs and driving a car deep underwater, British super-spy James Bond (Roger Moore) unites with sexy Russian agent Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to defeat megalomaniac shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens), who is threatening to destroy New York City with nuclear weapons. Bond's most deadly adversary on the case is Stromberg's henchman, Jaws (Richard Kiel), a seven-foot giant with terrifying steel teeth.
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Though it hints at the absurdity to come in later installments, The Spy Who Loved Me's sleek style, menacing villains, and sly wit make it the best of the Roger Moore era.

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Gary Arnold Washington Post [The Spy Who Loved Me] gets off to a promising start but proves seriously deficient in staying power. Oct 23, 2015 Full Review Christopher Porterfield TIME Magazine Never did top that first stunt. Oct 13, 2008 Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine It may not be Fleming but it is terrific fun. Rated: 4/5 May 5, 2008 Full Review Sarah Cortinaz InSession Film Roger Moore put an unusual goofy spin on Bond, which didn’t always work in the overall vision. However, The Spy Who Loved Me is likely his best film that only shows glimpses of how truly outrageous his era can get. Apr 23, 2024 Full Review Steve Warren The Barb (Atlanta) The Spy Who Loved Me is a campy delight. May 6, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Where the actual plot is forgettable the film is filled with enough interesting dynamics and moments of genuine fun the it is an enjoyable watch. Rated: B Aug 28, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jacob B A return to form for James Bond after suffering from a decline in quality that was evident even before Roger Moore showed up, The Spy Who Loved Me definitely deserves its spot as one of 007's best films. It has a more gripping plot, it's much less campy, has actual action sequences this time around, the theme song is iconic, boasts one of the most memorable villains in Bond's rogues gallery in the form of Jaws, Moore's 007 is actually competent this time without being OP and it has some nifty-looking sets. The Bond Girl of the week is also a pretty good character, helped by the low bar set by Mary Goodnight but it's not my place to write an essay about her since I watch James Bond films for the cool spy stuff and not their female representation. An exciting, funny and even surprisingly albeit fleetingly emotional film that unlike the last two films, doesn't try to capitalise on current Hollywood trends and is interested in actually being a James Bond film first. If the objective was to get 007's movie career back on track, then I can safely say: mission accomplished :) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review thiago s Filme bacaninha para mais ou menos, o roteiro é mais ou menos, as cenas são bacaninhas, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são mais ou menos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, perto do final do filme, eles meio que copiaram a briga dos agente do 007 contra os capangas do vilão, igual ao filme do 007 só se vive duas vezes, e gostei do vilão gigante ajudou a melhorar um pouco no filme. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Glafira Regina O The first three films were masterpieces, the next two were noticeably weaker, and Diamonds Are Forever lost some of the atmosphere that characterized the Bond films of the 1960s. The following two films, in which Sean Connery was replaced by Roger Moore, were rather weak, though they still had some redeeming qualities. This one, however, has very few positives and far more negatives. Whereas Roger Moore’s performance was previously offset by the strength of the Bond character, now his portrayal has become somewhat “bland,” indistinct from the protagonists of other action films. The villains are far from omnipotent, and the suspense is rather poorly maintained. As for the action—what little there is—it’s obvious that little effort was put into choreographing the fight scenes. Additionally, I find it very difficult to consider Barbara Bach a proper actress. Her performance is completely unremarkable. She doesn’t even remotely resemble a Soviet spy supposedly trained in Siberia. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/16/25 Full Review Daniel C. M Pulpy vibes and a fire, stylish soundtrack with bigger and more fun scenarios and threats, alongside Roger Moore at his peak, help make this a very entertaining and noteworthy enter on the James Bond series of films; though, ocassionally, the film's grandiose dwarfs Bond himself and diverges from the typical formula in negative ways, a notable example being the lack of proper gadgets for Bond to utilize. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Andrew H Sir Roger Moore settles into the role. The gadgets are great fun, and met the expectations of 1970s audiences. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review James P Stylish, polished & strong 007 epic. Jaws makes for a menacing henchman and one of the hottest Bond girls of the series. Moore's joint-best Bond adventure. Definitely in my top 10. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In a globe-trotting assignment that has him skiing off the edges of cliffs and driving a car deep underwater, British super-spy James Bond (Roger Moore) unites with sexy Russian agent Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to defeat megalomaniac shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens), who is threatening to destroy New York City with nuclear weapons. Bond's most deadly adversary on the case is Stromberg's henchman, Jaws (Richard Kiel), a seven-foot giant with terrifying steel teeth.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Christopher Wood, Richard Maibaum
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
United Artists, Danjaq Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 3, 1977, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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