Live and Let Die (DVD)

In 1972 the producers of the James Bond series needed a new 007 actor again. Sean Connery had finally departed after returning for 1971's Diamonds Are Forever and everyone was well aware that George Lazenby, the first non-Connery Bond, had been rejected in 1969. Stepping into Connery's shoes seemed like an impossible job. The Lazenby gamble had not paid off and Eon were not inclined to cast another young unknown actor. The studio (MGM) suggested a Hollywood star could fill the Connery void and starting bringing up names like Clint Eastwood and Steve Mcqueen. Cubby Broccoli, the producer of the franchise, was agahst at this prospect and promptly rejected Burt ...

Following Sean Connery's 1 film return in Diamonds Are Forever, and with George Lazenby having burnt bridges with his behaviour and demands following On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the Bond team needed a new man to fill the shoes of the charismatic MI6 agent. Enter Mr. Suave, Roger Moore, to film Live And Let Die, the first of 7 films in which he was to play James Bond. The Plot Following the suspicious deaths of three agents, James Bond 007 is sent to New York to infiltrate a heroin-producing ring, where he encounters the mysterious Dr Kananga and Mr. Big. Kananga's henchmen are formidable, with a voodoo master, tarot card reader and a right hand ...

Well, what can I say about this alround brilliant film from the opening sequence in the island of San Monique to the ultimate 'on train' fight sequence, Roger Moore is at his very best. Despite this being Roger's first outing as Bond, his career gets worse. However, if you want to get in to 007 films then this is the place to start. It's ironic, because Roger Moore is the worst Bond (excluding George Lasenby) there is: he runs like a chicken and has eyes like a weimaraner dog and surely the women do NOT find him attractive. Yet, his suave and cocky attitude is just the best you'll find. Congratulations to the sound crew as Bond ...