Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 05/08/2020
George Lazenby, who bears the distinction of leading one and only one film in the franchise, plays a more modest James Bond in a much subtler adventure than we've seen in the past.
Rating of
2.5/4
Alaine - wrote on 12/16/2011
I finally saw this after having heard it maligned for so long. I actually liked it better than some of the absurd special effects laden Bond films. Can't say I adored Lazenby Bond, but he wasn't as bad as I'd been led to believe. This one actually feels somewhat European and almost believable.
Rating of
2.5/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 11/29/2011
James Bond saves Contessa Teresa "Tracy" di Vicenzo from drowning. This flick had a few coincidences like Tracy spotting Bond in a skating rink or Ernst Stavro Blofeld's knowing where they were. It tends to drag in the middle and only picks up during the ski scenes, avalanche and rescuing Tracy. Blofeld was never caught and vows revenge on Bond with a shocking conclusion. George Lazenby lifeless acting coupled with a few bad editing just didn't impress this reviewer. The passion of the main figure was present but is overshadowed by the lack of a decent plot and exciting action sequences. On Her Majesty's Secret Service lacked the coolness and gadgets that make a good Bond movie.
Rating of
3/4
Unknown - wrote on 05/09/2011
A break in the mold of the previous films, with a new Bond and new direction. It may stick out as different, but I enjoy it just the same. I thought the opening scene looked fantastic for a film at that time.
Rating of
3.5/4
Alex - wrote on 09/13/2010
A solid bond movie that was way ahead of its time in terms of special effects, action, and acting. Thankfully, this movie lacked most of the cheese that the other bond movies tend to have in the 70s and 80s. Not quite my favorite bond but still better than many of the Roger Moore Bonds.
Rating of
2.5/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 09/13/2010
George Lazenby may have been Bond only once, but it wasn't the worst outcome. Still, this is an odd duck in the series - Lazenby does a good job for what it is, but it doesn't seem like the regular Bond. Decent but not in my top for the series.
Rating of
4/4
The SHC - wrote on 06/21/2010
By far my favourite Bond movie of all time. George Lazenby did a fantastic job in what is (sadly) his only performance as Bond, and it's because of his performance that he's my favourite James Bond ever. The ending is absolutely fantastic and shocking for a Bond flick.
