Review of The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) by Anthony G — 21 Dec 2017

Another that tries a cultural and genre mash-up and feels stale and out of place nowadays. This time Martial arts was popular so Hey presto! Schoolgirls in mini skirts doing martial arts! This along with Live and let die can be forgiven for being 70s movies and they are very much part of that era representing what was popular in cinema at the time.

Clifton James.

As Sheriff J.W. Pepper returns for some unnecessary comic relief but is involved in the most memorable stunt in the movie.

Still, an entertaining action movie that will keep fans happy...and things would get worse for Moore!

This is one of the fun-est Bond movies and as a kid it was a film I watched countless times. Christopher Lee as Scaramanga is a highlight and the duel between him and Bond is great popcorn fun. Moore's first 3 entries are very over the top but also very fun, not the best Bond movies but great Sunday afternoon entertainment.

Gadgets 3/5 again, more silly over the top stunts but the golden gun is cool.

Girls 4/5 Britt Ekland is so unbelievable as an agent but is an undoubted beauty and adds some fun. She is very memorable. Maud Adams not so much, not sure how she got 2 Bond movies?!

Villain 4/5.

Christopher Lee.

As Scaramanga and Herve Villechaize.

As Nick Nack are the highlights of the movie. The showdown at the end is great but we just needed more of these 2.

Bond Theme 4/5 Lulu screams her heart out in this one and delivers a funky 70s theme.

I would definitely recommend this entry for sheer entertainment.