

For Your Eyes Only

A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. James Bond is sent to find the device that holds British launching instructions before the enemy Soviets get to it first.
A British spy ship has sunk and on board was a hi-tech encryption device. James Bond is sent to find the device that holds British launching instructions before the enemy Soviets get to it first.
I think this is probably my favourite of the Bond films I'm so far. It has so many spectacular action sequences, like the helicopter bit at the beginning or the the climatic battle when Bond crashes through that stained glass window, and one of the greatest Bond girls of all time in Melina Havelock. It's one of those films that just keeps going and going, and never seems to slow down.
This is perhaps Roger Moore's best Bond film in terms of his acting. He is funny when he has to be, but you can see a tenderness in his blue eyes that you know he will not let you down.
I also love Sheena Easton's theme song as it brings tears to my eyes. The soundtrack as a whole is one of the best, if not the best, in the whole series.
After a disappointing Moonraker, For Your Eyes Only brought an improvement into the Bond franchise.
This James Bond adventure is very thrilling with a lot of action from start to finish and we can see a much more serious and engaged James Bond and not the most seductive as usual. It's interesting how Roger Moore is more charming when he is not trying to be charming.
I really liked the fantastic helicopter opening sequence with Blofeld and the underwater scenes are beautiful.
Overall, a great film that in my opinion brought a much more realistic tone to the franchise.
Better than all Roger Moore Bonds that came before!
Like I've said, with Bond movies it's not about the story. That's pretty much always the same. It's about the action/stunts and the women (sorry but that's how it was).
The stunts are again amazing and there are lots of it. You really appreciate them even more if you watch the Making-offs. The helicopter stunt at the beginning was great. Althought it felt shoehorned in storywise. As if they desoerately wanted to close the chapter Blofeld once and for all. One big problem with the Bond movies was always the timeline, or the lack of one. But as mentioned, not important really.
I love the car chase. There are car chases in many (all ?) Bond movies and they can be repetitive. But do one in a 2CV at it adds an entertaining extra.
Concerning the Bond Women I have to admit that Carole Bouquet was one of the most stunning for me.
And as an added extra "For Your Eyes Only" was my favorite Bond song until Adele's "Skyfall".
So, yeah, I liked this one a lot.
My favorite Roger Moore’s movie as Bond. Excellent plot and acts.
The best of the Roger Moore Bond films. I can't be the only one spotting the subtle nods to OHMSS: [spoiler]the "countess", a villian-turned-ally, a mountain-top villian's lair, a strong Bond "girl"[/spoiler]. The only downside was the innane ending with Janet Brown bringing her Margaret Thatcher impersonation to the big screen.
At 54 though Sir Roger was already older than any other Bond actor (and would still continue for another couple of films) and should have finished with this one.
One of the best bonds: thrilling plot, fast pacing and with a good plot twist!
More serious and credible, but a bit less fun.
Melina has to be my favorite Bond girl
I think this is probably my favourite of the Bond films I'm so far. It has so many spectacular action sequences, like the helicopter bit at the beginning or the the climatic battle when Bond crashes through that stained glass window, and one of the greatest Bond girls of all time in Melina Havelock. It's one of those films that just keeps going and going, and never seems to slow down.