Roger Moore gets a raw deal when it comes to his position in the pantheon of Bond actors. In point of fact, Moore was Ian Flemming's choice as the original Bond over Sean Connery. If Moore had been given the title role in Dr. No, it could very well be Connery's quips we're complaining about now. I think if he had been in the films Connery was, he would have done just as good a job. However, being first has its advantages, and Connery gets that well deserved honor. It's not really Moore's fault that he became Bond in the 70's, not a decade known for its taste. High camp films ruled back then, witness Moonraker, one of the worst films as an example. Thankfully, Moore turns in one of the best Bond films in the entire 19 (and soon to be 20) film history of the franchise. It's down to Earth, a fantastic change from Moonraker. The villains and sidekicks are believable and downright menacing without being camp at all. Moore is getting a little old for the role by this time, but he still manages to turn in a grittier, realistic Bond that would kick Connery's butt in Diamonds Are Forever. As far as Bond movies go, especially Moore era films but just in general, this is one of the best. Just try and close your ears when you hear the horrible disco oriented music in some scenes.
Review of For Your Eyes Only
