It is the action and adventure film that captures the story of British and Soviet ballistic submarines mysteriously disappearing one day. James Bond assesses things first, as is his Soviet counterpart, Major Ania Amasova. Both officers were initially working against each other, but the British Secret Service and KGB would charge everyone with an official mission. That task starts with urging both of them to work together to find the microfilm that contains the tracking system.
In a tremendous film that shows Moore's Bond still has the old razzle-dazzle, "Nobody Does It Better" isn't just a theme song. It's a forceful and fun statement of purpose, and "Spy" offers the franchise the definitive jolt it so sorely needed.
With a great villain, the series' definitive henchman, stunning Bond Babes, grand action and an all-time classic theme, this is a Bond film fully worthy of adoration.
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME is not as good as I remembered it. All of its chases and action were much better in my memories. In reality, they're a bit lackluster.
The best combination of japery and seriousness, without descending into the clowning that would be a part of all but one of Moore's subsequent adventures [as Bond].
This exceptional spy escapade is far-fetched mayhem of the highest order, with a welcome accent on character realism rather than just spectacular sets.
