My favourite Eon Bond film World Cup - 1980s

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@Dustin

THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN is actually a rather down-to-earth thriller that has few outlandish or fantastic elements and even adheres to a basic logic that’s not always present in other films: Bond is (supposedly) challenged by a professional killer and traces him back by simple detective work. The ruse that it’s actually the killer‘s girlfriend who wants Bond to provide a 00-divorce is perfectly in line with the rest of the tale. The Solex macguffin seems even unnecessary and the film could have done without it.

If we compare the elements of THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN to its quasi-remake SKYFALL - exotic ammo leads to girlfriend of villain and duel - the latter film’s shortcomings in the logic department become obvious. If it wasn’t for the silly bits and the weak characterisation of the female protagonists the Moore film would clearly outdo the latter.

Absolutely. No Moore film is completely played straight, not even FYEO - which on the whole I find rather drab, much like Bond’s clothing in the film. But if people are looking for a more grounded Moore era film, I recommend TMWTGG. Nowhere else is Roger so irritable and focused, and I think the film has a better sense of style.