Rating: 
Summary: "My Golden Gun against your Walther PPK."
Review: Yet another masterpiece to the 007 series! Roger Moore returns as 007 in this fabulous Bond flick. Perhaps one of the best villains in the series Fransisco Scaramanga puts 007 on a run for his gun. Nick Nack is little henchman that also causes trouble for Bond. The bond girl......well let's just say there have been better. Lulu sings a hip and fun song that gets everybody going. This film is fantastic! I have seen it 198 times and it deserves a 6 out of 5!!!
Rating:
Summary: Great movie, Fixed bad transfer
Review: I love all of the Bond films and subsequently have all of them on DVD. This rerelease of the dvd has fixed the bad transfer from the previous release. The first transfer of the movie was badly done. Every one that I've tried has been messed up right when the chase scene with the car flipping over starts. So buyers beware. If you find that you have received the faulty version, return it for an exchange or contact MGM. This movie is great fun and the extras on the special edition dvd are great!
Rating: 
Summary: The little Bond film that could!
Review: Many dislike this film for all the wrong reasons. Probably most of those is because Moore is still learning his role as Bond and the script is a little soft. However this is what i'd call a little Bond film that could. Although nothing too serious seems to be at stake in this one, the hijinx are great fun and the characters are even better. Isn't that what James Bond movies are supposed to be? FUN with GREAT characters? Anyway, the whole premise is that James Bond needs to find this little Solex agitator that will help with the energy shortage all while having a trained assasin after him. Ironically the trained assassin is the one with the Solex! Christopher Lee is really quite good in this film. Roger Moore is still a little bit off base as Bond (though he nails it in his next film) but he's not as bad as a post-Goldfinger Connery. This film isn't Golden with the critics, but for fun, and entertainment its really quite good. The spiral car jump in it alone is worth the rental! The locations in this film are some of the best in ANY Bond film and that gets overlooked alot too. The pre title sequence is in Scaramanga's fun house and its alot of fun! One of my favorites on the lighter side of Bond. In all, this film deserves a chance. DVD transfer is messed up near the end of the film on some discs so be careful. Rent it on tape first. Kids will like it too. Not the best, but good enough for a look and to not be forgotten. Moore fans will love it. Connery fans probably not as much. give it a chance.
Rating: 
Summary: Bond no.9
Review: Roger Moore's second outing as the debionare Jame Bond falls far short of the classic Bond films that fans have come to love, with Man with the Golden Gun being one of the weakest in the franchise. The film does have some good points; some good action scenes, impressive locations and Christopher Lee as Scaramanga. But the car chases and other action set-pieces feel laboured and not up to par with the extravegant likes of Diamonds are Forever (1971) or Live and Let Die (1973). Still, it's Bond, and fans love it. The more discerning however will no doubt pass on this one.
Rating: 
Summary: The worst Bond ever
Review: If Amazon hadn't forced me to, I would have given this film 0 stars! Big fat 0! This has got to be the worst Bond film ever. The only good thing about it is Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga, one of the best Bond villains. But Herve Villechaize is fairly annoying as the midget henchman Knick Knack. Sheriff J.W. Pepper is back, and he isn't funny (it's best to remember him from LALD). That car stunt with the barrell roll was cool, but ruined by the worst sound effect in the movie. The action isn't good. James Bond doing Kung fu? The gadget master Q doesn't work his magic (r.i.p Desmond). The titles are bad, the title song is nauseating, and the girls are nothing but annoying. If you are a die hard fan get it, otherwise....BEWARE!
Rating:
Summary: "My golden gun against your Walther PPK..."
Review: The Man with the Golden Gun
1974
124 minutes
(This review is based upon the US VHS/MGM video) Cast:
Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga
Britt Ekland as British Secret Agent Mary Goodnight
Maud Adams as Andrea Anders
Herve Villechaize as Nick Nack
Lois Maxwell and Miss Moneypenny
Desmond Lleewelyn as Q
Bernard Lee as M
Clifton James as Louisiana Sheriff J.W. Pepper Directed by Guy Hamilton
Music by John Barry
Title theme sung by Lulu --------------------------------------------------------------- James Bond's ninth film adventure stars the most handsome, diabolical and smoothest villain of any Bond film. Christopher Lee as Francisco Scaramanga dominates this film which is based upon the book written by his cousin, Ian Fleming. Mr. Lee especially shines after the action gets moving during the second hour. I am an unabashed Christopher Lee fan so take that into consideration! In the opening scene, which is the traditional Bond teaser, we see Scaramanga in a swimsuit, revealing the unique identifying physical characteristic of having three nipples. During this sequence Scaramanga kills his first victim, a mob type hit man. Scaramanga makes short work of him in his personal shooting gallery in which Scaramanga knows what to expect but his prey does not. His manservant Nick Nack controls this living nightmare's assortment of mirrors and illusions from a hidden
control room while narrating the slaughter in this fun house turned shooting gallery. The scene is now set for the coming plot, you never know in Bond movies but this teaser does actually relate to the plot. Scaramanga is the best hired killer in the world and his fee is one-million dollars per hit. He uses a custom made 23 karat gold 4.2 mm bullets fired from a one of a kind golden gun. When not assembled in gun form the golden gun functions as an ordinary cigarette lighter, cigarette case, pen and cuff
links. When assembled it becomes lethal in the hands of Scaramanga. In his youth Scaramanga was a circus trick shot performer, until one day he discovered someone mistreating his favorite circus animal, an elephant. So Scaramanga kills the man and learns that he enjoys it. One of Scaramanga's famed golden bullets arrives at MI6 (Bond's London headquarters) with the numbers 007 engraved on the bullet. This can only mean one thing. Someone wants Bond dead and The Man with the Golden Gun, the world's best hit man, has the contract. Scaramanga no longer kills for fun. His fee is one-million dollars per contract murder. So someone wants Bond, played for the second time in the series by Roger Moore, dead most badly. This to me is the main plot. The subplot of a "solex agitator" device which efficiently converts sunlight into electricity and how Scaramanga is trying to gain
sole possession of this advanced energy technology is secondary.
Scaramanga uses it to power his island hideaway which happens to be in Red Chinese waters. Bond's assignment is to get the device while taking great care not to get killed by Scaramanga. A bullet once used by Scaramanga means an Asia adventure for Mr.
Bond. Beginning in Macao, Bond tracks down the gunsmith who crafts the golden bullets for Scaramanga and through the use of a high powered rifle, convinces the man to give him information which leads Bond on in his quest to Hong Kong where he is joined by British agent Goodnight. The resulting whirlwind tour of Southeast Asia takes us to exotic locales but some are in slums instead of the better neighborhoods where Bond usually works. There is a fairly interesting boat chase and plenty
of local color. A Blues Brothers type car chase is also included which involves some comic relief from the vacationing Sheriff J.W. Pepper who first appeared in the eighth Bond film, "Live and Let Die". Scaramanga is unlike any other Bond villain. He is handsome, toned, fit, educated, charming, civil and has a taste for the finer things in life as does Bond. His lover, Andrea Anders describes Scaramanga to Bond as "Tall, slim and dark. Wearing white linen suits, dark tie and gold jewelry." It is this jewelry that kills his victims when assembled into gun form. After committing his second murder of the film, Scaramanga uses the gun in it's assembled form to sensuously caress Miss Anders. This is a powerful scene expertly played by both characters and may be the best insight into the depth of Scaramanga's murderous soul. Scaramanga has the upper hand throughout most of the film! Bond
actually gets very little help from Q-Branch, who provides Bond with his gadgets, this outing. Instead, Scaramanga has all the good toys including a flying AMC Matador automobile, his private island with every conceivable convenience for first class living, and of course the infamous golden gun! Bond has to be content with only his PPK and silencer. Martial arts fans will also appreciate the long karate and kick-boxing scenes. However, one of these scenes degenerates somewhat into a mockery of the art when two schoolgirls take out an entire Dojo of highly trained men. Will Bond get both girls? Is diminutive Nick Nack more lethal than the average midget? How will Bond overcome Scaramanga on his own turf where caramanga has every advantage? It is indeed hopeless for Bond. He is outclassed in every regard. A fine soundtrack effort from John Barry and an outstanding vocal
performance from grammy winner Lulu. Scaramanga has the line that sums up the entire movie. "A duel between titans. My Golden Gun against your Walther PPK."
This is the best of the Roger Moore Bond films. One disappointment here though is the short screen time for Desmond Lleewelyn whose appearances in Bond films became of increasing duration and importance. This is the type of role that Christopher Lee was meant to play. No doubt Mr. Lee's cousin, Ian Fleming, would have thought so as well! One of Mr. Lee's most successful performances and a box-office smash! Recommended most highly as one of the great Bond films and for a sizzling performance by Christopher Lee.
Rating: 
Summary: "He has a powerful weapon. He charges a million a shot."
Review: That's Lulu singing about Christofer Lee and his golden gun.
I'm a big Lee fan, Lulu fan (forgive me),Sheriff Pepper
fan, martial arts fan, and fans of girls with biblical names
like Goodnight and Chew Me. So this movie had my number going in. In fact, it made me forget my woes of the dearly departed Connery and Lazenby and give Moore more of a chance. And this
movie made me like him, if not his interpertation of Bond's
character. Lee as the assasin who has to make love before he can assasinate someone for a million bucks is suave and
intriguing, as if Dracula had a new occupation. "Love is
required when ever he's hired. It comes just before the
kill." You gotta admire the style of this guy. The Tailand locations are lush and pre-Fantasy Island
Herve Villechaize makes this film even more production
value loaded than it was initially. Speaking of which,
yes it's a very well made movie in all departments. The spiralling car jump is great, but I thought it was
trivialized by adding that joke whistle sound over the
long shot that makes you think that maybe it was just
a miniture. Too bad they didn't use a ramp view closer
shot for it, so the audience would know that it was real and
feel the impact of the landing. But it was still thrilling. My final verdict is that this is one of the most fun Bond
films, though not in the same league as the more serious
ones. This film satisfys the adventurer in us where the
better ones stir our deep dreams of overcoming our
dark fears and challenges, and being rewarded under
parachute silk with........well,you know her name.
Rating:
Summary: New Licence, from Bond 9 to Bond 20
Review: This is the 9th Bond film in the Series starring Roger Moore. Here is some info on Bond 20 starring Pierce Brosnan Latest news on Bond 20, no name yet, but here is the cast list JAMES BOND - Pierce Brosnan
Gala Brand - Rosamund Pike
Jinx - Halle Berry
Jack Wade - Joe Don Baker
Miss Moneypenny - Samantha Bond
M - Dame Judi Dench
Q - John Cleese
Tanner - Michael Kitchen
Nurse Warmflash - Serena Scott Thomas
Robinson - Colin Salmon
Admiral Roebuck - Geoffrey Palmer Some of the cast does not have confirmed roles Produced by Michael G Wilson & Barbara Broccoli
Music by David Arnold
Production Designer Peter Lamont
SFX supervisor Chris Corbould
Action Unit Director Vic Armstrong
Executive Producer Anthony Waye
Costumes By Lindy Hemming
Directed By Lee Tamahori
Currently being made by EON productions, at Pinewood Studios in London
Will be released by Metro Goldwyn Mayer & United Artists
Christmas 2002
Rating:
Summary: "Grand stunts and wonderful locales."
Review: Bond is up against one of his most formidable oponents since Goldfinger, the cool, deadly, and thoroughly enchanting Christopher Lee as Scaramanga, in this fun, but cheesy Bond film entry. Lacks a good script, but Lee is excellent as Scaramanga. Britt Eckland does her best as the inept Goodnight, who looks great in a bikini, and Maud Adams is sensational as Scaramanga's troubled lover. Grand stunts and wonderful locales. Terrible title song by Lulu, but the score is OK.
Rating:
Summary: This film was waiting to (...).......no Moore!!!!!!!!!
Review: I love James Bond films but I was not enthusiastic about The Man with The Golden Gun. The film centers around Scaramanga, a hit man who uses million dollar bullets to kill his enemies. The script needed work and I found there to be very little fight scenes in this film. Goodnight, Bond's female companion, represented absolute stupidity like the script, especially during the closet scene. The golden gun looked like a piece of cardboard sprayed with golden spraypaint and the car scene,....well I need not say anymore. Roger Moore in my opinion lacks the smoothness and coolness of Sean Connery. What happened to the dry martini..shaken not stirred? If you like cheesy kung - fu scenes, rednecks in rivers, naive women, grown men suckering young boys and Fantasy Island's "Tattoo" all bundled into unforgettable package of nonsense, then this is a must see movie for you.
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