In 1979, Roger Moore released his fourth film as James Bond and this film might have the infamous honor of being the worst in franchise
Nothing in this film works. To begin with the plot is very weak, James Bond is sent to investigate the hijacking of a space shuttle and discovers that a megalomaniac is planning on eliminating all life on Earth. Secondly, the script is uninspiring. It seems Christopher Wood was attempting to set the record for bad one liners in a James Bond film. Thirdly, the acting was atrocious. Lois Chiles might have the distinction as one of the worst Bond girls as Dr. Goodhead. Her lines are so poorly delivered it's hard not to cringe.
However the main reason for the movie's failure all falls on the director, Lewis Gilbert. After participating in previous Bond films you would think he would have more of an understanding to maintain the integrity of the franchise. The interaction between the characters is shockingly awkward. There seems to be no leadership behind the camera. The lines delivered from all actors are contrived and artificial.
Also, all the scenes with potential turn into calamities. The opening sequence with Bond jumping out the plane is a great moment but then its ruined with cheesy music and Jaws flapping his arms and landing into a circus tent. By the end of the movie, it just becomes a joke. The story has so many holes and there's a laser fight in space! When did James Bond become a Star Wars movie?! The Force is definitely not with this film.
A stain in the James Bond franchise.
4 out of 10.
Nothing in this film works. To begin with the plot is very weak, James Bond is sent to investigate the hijacking of a space shuttle and discovers that a megalomaniac is planning on eliminating all life on Earth. Secondly, the script is uninspiring. It seems Christopher Wood was attempting to set the record for bad one liners in a James Bond film. Thirdly, the acting was atrocious. Lois Chiles might have the distinction as one of the worst Bond girls as Dr. Goodhead. Her lines are so poorly delivered it's hard not to cringe.
However the main reason for the movie's failure all falls on the director, Lewis Gilbert. After participating in previous Bond films you would think he would have more of an understanding to maintain the integrity of the franchise. The interaction between the characters is shockingly awkward. There seems to be no leadership behind the camera. The lines delivered from all actors are contrived and artificial.
Also, all the scenes with potential turn into calamities. The opening sequence with Bond jumping out the plane is a great moment but then its ruined with cheesy music and Jaws flapping his arms and landing into a circus tent. By the end of the movie, it just becomes a joke. The story has so many holes and there's a laser fight in space! When did James Bond become a Star Wars movie?! The Force is definitely not with this film.
A stain in the James Bond franchise.
4 out of 10.