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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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Marco L Con el característico estilo de las películas de la saga Bond, esta entrega nos sumerge nuevamente en un mundo de glamour, acción y villanos extravagantes. La dirección de Lewis Gilbert logra equilibrar los momentos de acción con los toques de humor, elementos distintivos del Bond de Roger Moore. La trama, aunque algo predecible en algunos aspectos, mantiene el interés gracias a un ritmo dinámico y a las locaciones exóticas que son, como siempre, un festín visual. El desempeño de Roger Moore como James Bond alcanza aquí uno de sus puntos más altos. Su interpretación combina el carisma y la ironía que se espera del agente 007, consolidándolo en el rol tras un par de entregas previas algo irregulares. Barbara Bach se une al elenco como un personaje femenino que, aunque atractivo y elegante, carece de la profundidad necesaria para destacarse por completo. Sin embargo, su interacción con Moore aporta momentos memorables a la historia. La banda sonora de Marvin Hamlisch merece una mención especial, destacándose como una de las más icónicas de la saga. La canción principal, "Nobody Does It Better", interpretada por Carly Simon, se convirtió en un clásico instantáneo y aporta un tono romántico que equilibra la intensidad de las escenas de acción. La dirección artística y los decorados, aunque no tan impresionantes como en otras entregas, cumplen con los estándares visuales de la franquicia. El villano principal y su secuaz, un personaje de características exageradas, añaden el toque de fantasía que caracteriza a muchas de las películas de Bond. Sin embargo, algunos de los enfrentamientos se sienten más caricaturescos que tensos, restando algo de impacto a los momentos clave de la trama. En conjunto, esta película es un ejemplo sólido de la era de Roger Moore como 007. Aunque no llega a ser la más destacada de la saga, contiene suficientes elementos entretenidos para satisfacer tanto a los fanáticos como a los espectadores casuales. La mezcla de acción, humor y estilo sigue siendo efectiva, incluso si algunos detalles narrativos no alcanzan el mismo nivel de excelencia. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review Jade C Keeping the British end up, sir. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/25 Full Review Dean S A first class Bond Film, with a great opening scene, brilliant theme tune and every box you could tick for a James Bond film 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Craig S Unless you just want a good laugh, I have to say the film is about as awful as every other Bond film starring Roger Moore, with one exception. Octopussy is without a doubt the worst film in the series. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/31/24 Full Review Joshua M In my top two Bond films of all time. It has everything in it extremely fun to watch and is a classic. Definitely must see!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Adrian S What can I say more than its bond and beyond and I love it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 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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