The shuttle Moonraker has been stolen from NASA, and 007 is sent to investigate. All clues point to Mr.Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale). This multi-billionare plans to take over the world and create a race of "pure" humans in outer space. Along the way, Bond gets help from Dr. Holly Goodhead(Lois Chiles).007 needs all the help he can get because Drax has hired the infamous metal-toothed Jaws (Richard Kiel) to take care of him, while he is plotting his scheme. The story takes us off the planet and into Drax's undetected space station. The final battle ocurrs here with the fate of the world at hand.
The London Symphony Orchestra play Moonraker (Taken from CD).
Many people didn't like this movie. They find the plot too cheesy and unbelievable. But stop for a second and evaluate the James Bond character. He is also cheesy and unbelievable, but that's why we love him! He has escaped certain death numerous times, defeated the enemy, and lived to tell about it; only to do it all again. This movie ocurred right in the middle of Roger Moore's Bond era, and represents his admireable talent and ambition. This movie also contains fine gadgetry by Q-a necessity in any Bond film. A good, solid performance by Michael Lonslade as Drax, and a well developed supporting actress, played by Lois Chiles helps mold the somewhat over-extrordinary plot into a exciting and fast pace adventure film.
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