Monday 16 January 2012

Review: For Your Eyes Only

John Glen, 1981


After an undercover British spy ship sinks carrying a secret encryption device, James Bond is dispatched to recover it and ensure it doesn’t fall into Russian hands.

Positive: Roger Moore’s portrayal as a relatively mature Bond. The straightforward storyline, lacking any of the eccentricities of the previous two Bond films. The action maintains the high standard expected of the Bond series and is of a good quality throughout.
Negative: A rather bizarre opening sequence, although aesthetically impressive, fails due to its outlandishness. A somewhat uncomfortable soundtrack tends to disrupt the film’s flow.

7/10

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