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The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)

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Reviews Counted:32

Fresh:16

Rotten:16

Average Rating:5.1/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Roger Moore returns as the ever-debonair 007 in THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, the ninth film in the James Bond series. The super agent is assigned the task of recovering a valuable piece of... Roger Moore returns as the ever-debonair 007 in THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, the ninth film in the James Bond series. The super agent is assigned the task of recovering a valuable piece of technical equipment capable of harnessing the sun's energy. Standing in his way is a number of arch-villains, including a highly successful assassin named Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee). If the gold bullet etched with the number “007” that the MI6 recently discovered is any indication, Sacaramanga’s next target just may be the British spy himself. As the diminutive Nick Nack, Herve Villechaize takes his spot in the pantheon of villainous Bond-film henchmen that also includes Jaws and Oddjob, and the luscious Britt Ekland delivers in spades as the bikini-clad Mary Goodnight. [More]

Starring: Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams

Starring: Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams, Soon-Tek Oh, Richard Loo, Marc Lawrence, Bernard Lee, Clifton James

Director: Guy Hamilton

Director: Guy Hamilton
Producer: Albert R. Broccoli
Story: Richard Maibaum
Composer: John Barry

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May 16, 2000

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Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
08/01/01
BBC

Roger Moore's interpretation of Bond is blandness personified.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Time Out

Screenwriters Maibaum and Mankiewicz attempted to downplay the gadgetry this time around, but their attempts at adding more humor hinder plot development.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
10/13/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

It is proof that exotic locations, girls, one-liners and a couple of car chases don't necessarily add up to a decent Bond film.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
10/13/08
Channel 4 Film

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03/24/05
Andy Klein
Andy Klein
Los Angeles CityBeat

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Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
01/01/00
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

It's all gaudily good, right down to Hervé Villechaize(!), bikini-clad Britt Ekland, and the inimitable Clifton James as the vacationing Sheriff J.W. Pepper.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
10/28/06
Christopher Null
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

No review available.

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10/08/05
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

Roger Moore is a pastry chef's idea of James Bond; but Christopher Lee as the archetype of the evil antagonist makes this 007 outing just about bearable.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
10/13/08
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
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Even the theme song sung by Lulu is a real lulu.

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02/15/09
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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06/29/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Roger Moore's Bond has got a rough deal over the year, but whilst this takes itself a little too lightly it has a lot going for it.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
10/13/08
Ian Freer
Ian Freer
Empire Magazine

The Man with the Golden Gun certainly isn't worth $1 million, but it's fine for the price of a video rental.

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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
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Roger Moore's second outing as James Bond is glossy, but fires blanks.

Full Review Source: Netflix | comment Comment
11/07/02
James Rocchi
James Rocchi
Netflix

The best Bonds, like the car that twirls, were sly without quite getting silly. The best Bonds also had Sean Connery, whose absence is sorely felt here.

Full Review Source: TIME Magazine | comment Comment
10/13/08
Jay Cocks
Jay Cocks
TIME Magazine

Christopher Lee is superb, but a James Bond movie is in trouble when you're rooting for the villain.

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07/01/03
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Moore tries hard to be tough and cool in the Connery manner. ...he comes off pretentious and cold.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
01/01/00
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

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09/30/05
Jon Niccum
Jon Niccum
Lawrence Journal-World

Bond versus Herve and Dracula. How can such a thing possibly be disliked?

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11/28/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

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04/27/03
Michael Szymanski
Michael Szymanski
Zap2it.com
 
 
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