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The Spy Who Loved Me [DVD] [1977]

DVD ~ Roger Moore
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Roger Moore, Barbara Bach, Curd Jürgens, Richard Kiel, Caroline Munro
  • Directors: Lewis Gilbert
  • Writers: Christopher Wood, Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum
  • Producers: Albert R. Broccoli, William P. Cartlidge
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 3 Nov 2003
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004SH4U
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,584 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
The best of the James Bond adventures starring Roger Moore as tuxedoed Agent 007, this globe-trotting thriller introduced the steel-toothed Jaws (played by seven-foot-two-inch-tall actor Richard Kiel) as one of the most memorable and indestructible Bond villains. Jaws is so tenacious that Moore looks genuinely frightened, which adds to the abundant fun. This time Bond teams up with yet another lovely Russian agent (Barbara Bach) to track a pair of nuclear submarines that the nefarious Stromberg (Curt Jürgens) plans to use in his plot to start World War III. Featuring lavish sets designed by the great Ken Adam (Dr. Strangelove), The Spy Who Loved Me is a galaxy away from the suave Sean Connery exploits of the 1960s, but the film works perfectly as grandiose entertainment. From cavernous undersea lairs to the vast horizons of Egypt, this Bond thriller keeps its tongue firmly in its cheek with a plot tailor-made for daredevil escapism. --Jeff Shannon

Amazon.co.uk Review
On the DVD: The main extra feature here is another in the excellent series of new "making of" documentaries that adorn these Bond DVDs. Here, everything from the painful and protracted gestation of the movie to the building of the massive 007 Stage at Pinewood is chronicled. Also included is an appreciation of and interview with gifted production designer Ken Adam, the man responsible for the extravagantly grand look of all the Bond movies. The commentary track features Adam alongside director Lewis Gilbert and co-producer Michael Wilson, who is instrumental in encouraging Gilbert and Adam to explain and reminisce as the movie unfolds. Trailers and stills and a glossy booklet complete an attractive DVD presentation. --Mark Walker

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4.0 out of 5 stars Just keeping the British end up..., 9 Dec 2005
By Mr. Jd Ware "wolvie-ware" (London) - See all my reviews
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With the spy who loved me you are in for a typical James Bond treat - plenty of action, plenty of one-liners and plenty of girls.

The film does very well to keep itself feeling fresh, and interesting, because a lot of its plot points and even its action set pieces are all something we've already seen in the previous Bond films. Even so, the spy who loved me is so fast paced, and filled with so much charm, energy and fun, you don't really mind it being a rehash.

The plot is pointless, about some baddies wanting to capture nuclear missles by stealing submarines, but who watches Bond for the plot? The action scenes are breath-taking, especially a skiing pre-credits sequence, with some stunning stunts.

Roger Moore is on fine form. He can keep such a straight face during some of the geniunely funny one-liners. They don't make you groan, rather just make you enjoy the action more. He's also very believable as the action man Bond should be.

Unfortunately, Stromberg, the villain of the movie, although played well, is not a very evil character, and the film suffers slightly because of that. Still, at least we have the introduction of Jaws, the metal teethed goon who is super strong, and provides the most memorable parts of the film.

The Spy Who Loved Me also contains the most recognisable Bond car after the ASton Martin DB5 - the Lotus which can turn into an underwater submersible. Fantastic!

Extras are the usual Bond fare - excellent documentary, and a wonderful featurette on the production designer. Trailers also included.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars By far Moore's best, 21 Jan 2002
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This review is from: The Spy Who Loved Me [VHS] [1977] (VHS Tape)
After the very mediocre 'The man with the golden gun', the series returns with a vengeance. 'The Spy who loved me' is cinematic genius. It is easy to see why this film got people back into Bond when it was first released. The action is explosive and gripping, the women are quite possibly the most beautiful ever seen in a Bond film and the comedy instead of being forced and immature is absolutely hilarious! Moore gives his best perfomance of his 7 films and he is not let down by the supporting role from Barbara Bach and Richard Kiel. The music is fantastic, particularly the theme song by Carly Simon. If you do not own this video already then you have a bleak void in your collection which can only be filled by this film alone. Whether you are a Bond fan or not, I have no doubt that you will love this film right from the breathtaking opening sequence to the hysterical (and quite camp!!!) ending. Quite simply brilliant.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the Bonds, 9 Oct 2000
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To my mind, this is the best of the Bonds. Roger Moore is at his apex both in his role as sophisticated secret agent and clowning buffoon. The stunning locations range from the oceans of Stromberg's underwater palace - Atlantis - to the sun-kissed beaches of Sardinia, the Pyramids of Egypt and the ski-slopes of the Austrian Alps. The characters are unmatched in any Bond film - we have the usual star-turns from Q and M, but Richard kiel as Jaws and Barbara Bach as Anya steal the limelight as the casting director's dreams come to life. Also worth a mention are chubby tie-wearing assasin Chandor, slick bearded night-club owner Max Kalber and the cowardly little Mr Aziz Fekesh. No review of 'Spy', howver, would be complete without mentioning the wonderful performance of Kurt Jurgens who plays villainous Karl Stromberg, shipping magnate, bon-viveur and the man who feeds his secretary to a hungry shark accompanied by Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21. Stromberg is a man who likes to be associated with the trappings of cultural excellence - he adores Botticelli, he's a fan of Mozart and he is constantly nibbling on gastronomic delights. His plan, however, to create "a new and beautiful world beneath the sea" is surely a warped echo of the Beatles song "An Octopus's Garden" and gives us a clear indication as to how bonkers Stromberg really is. 'Spy' turns out a plethora of terrific gadgets - the Lotus that turns into a submarine, the ski-pole that shoots a deadly man blast, and the Union Jack parachute - a truly incredible stunt. The screen is also graced by Naomi, Stromberg's loyal assistant, and arguably the most charming assassin ever to lock horns with Bond. Roger Moore revels in his element and ensures that Ian Fleming's 'The Spy Who Loved Me' endures forever - entertaining, thrilling and ultimately "keeping the British end up".
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4.0 out of 5 stars Has he evr let you down?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping the British end up, sir!
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This is my personal favorite of the Roger Moore 007 movies so I was looking forward to the DVD to see what sort of commentary would be provided to go along with it. Read more
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