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For Your Eyes Only

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When a British ship is sunk in foreign waters, the world's superpowers begin a feverish race to find its cargo: a nuclear submarine control system. And 007 (Roger Moore) is thrust into one of his most riveting adventures as he rushes to join the search ... and prevent global devastation!
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For Your Eyes Only trades in some of the outlandish Bond staples for a more sober outing, and the result is a satisfying adventure, albeit without some of the bombastic thrills fans may be looking for.

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Bruce McCabe Boston Globe 04/27/2018
For Your Eyes Only, however, looks like the work of people too smug in the belief they've got a good thing going to bother to make it interesting. It oozes unwarranted condescension. Go to Full Review
Vincent Canby New York Times 10/30/2015
Most of the time, though, For Your Eyes Only is a slick entertainment. Go to Full Review
Gary Arnold Washington Post 10/30/2015
No. 12 in the phenomenally durable James Bond series. For Your Eyes Only is undeniably easy on the eyes. Maybe too easy to prevent the mind from wandering and the lids from drooping. Go to Full Review
Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 08/28/2022
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When it is so obvious that the filmmakers and studio doesn't care about what they are creating, it becomes an uninspiring watch that overall feels dull and forgettable even though there are moments of genuinely great action. Go to Full Review
John Brosnan Starburst 07/27/2022
It is definitely a movie where you can start watching it at any point and not feel confused about what is going on — because there is nothing going on. Go to Full Review
Kenneth Turan New West/California 11/03/2021
For Your Eyes Only is the twelfth Bond picture, the fifth with Roger Moore in the title role, and no series has been more homogenous. Go to Full Review
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Carlos T 1d O 11º filme da franquia e o primeiro da década de 80 tenta resgatar um Bond mais "pé no chão", deixando de lado exageros tecnológicos. A trama gira em torno de um dispositivo militar cobiçado por diferentes potências, mantendo o clima da Guerra Fria. Apesar da proposta mais realista, o roteiro carece de impacto e tensão contínua, tornando a narrativa irregular. 🎥 **Produção, Fotografia & Efeitos** A produção acerta nas locações e nas cenas práticas. As perseguições são o grande destaque: a sequência de esqui, especialmente na pista de bobsled, é memorável, assim como Bond escalando paredões rochosos. O Lotus retorna com estilo, e a perseguição de carro com um Peugeot é criativa. Os efeitos especiais são discretos, funcionais para a época. Nota final:** **6 / 10** See more Stephen C @bob25009 3d The worldwide gross is $194,900,000.00. See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz Dec 21 The best end credits of all the Bond movies! See more Michael C @Michael71 Dec 10 "The Spy Who Loved Me" is my favorite James Bond movie of the Roger Moore era. With that being said, for me "For Your Eyes Only" ranks as very close second. A seemingly universal consensus among fans is "For Your Eyes Only" is great for the reason of the movie does not focus on gadgets and gimmicks and focuses on the story itself. I agree with that opinion. I never thought the gadgets were a problem or a liability, but it was nice to see a change. The late Roger Moore is terrific as always. Moore is helped by a terrific supporting cast. The late Topol is excellent as Milos Columbo. The movie also has what is probably the greatest pre-credit sequence of the Bond movie franchise. It is soon followed by the most frightening moment in the entire franchise with the terrifying sinking of the British spy ship St. Georges. It is just as frightening after repeated viewings. There is a little bit of everything in this great chapter of the Bond franchise. It is well worth seeing. See more Oliver J @Ollie1997 Oct 28 Critics Consensus: “For Your Eyes Only” grounds the Bond franchise with a return to espionage and suspense, trading some of the Moore-era spectacle for a more realistic, character-driven adventure that delivers steady thrills. Review: Roger Moore’s For Your Eyes Only marks a shift toward a grittier, more grounded Bond. After the excesses of space-bound and gadget-heavy entries, this film focuses on espionage, Cold War tension, and human stakes. The story, revolving around a sunken missile command system, is straightforward but effective, allowing for real suspense and grounded action sequences. Moore’s Bond retains his signature charm, and the supporting cast, including Carole Bouquet as Melina Havelock, brings depth and emotional weight. Director John Glen stages thrilling sequences, from cliffside chases to underwater pursuits, with a palpable sense of realism. The absence of over-the-top gadgets and larger-than-life villains helps the story feel tighter, though some fans might miss the more flamboyant Moore-era spectacle. Verdict: For Your Eyes Only is a smart, suspenseful Bond entry that balances character, action, and espionage, proving the franchise can deliver excitement without relying on excess. See more Marco L @decatur555 Aug 27 (CASTELLANO) Después del disparate espacial de Moonraker, esta entrega quiso devolver a Bond a un terreno más realista. Se nota que ya estamos en los 80: hay más cuidado en la acción, los efectos lucen mejor y el ritmo, aunque irregular, resulta más terrenal. John Glen debuta como director en la saga y se percibe esa intención de recuperar la seriedad de los primeros tiempos. La secuencia inicial con el helicóptero marca un arranque potente, aunque su desenlace bordea lo ridículo. Aun así, escenas como la persecución con el 2CV o el clímax en Meteora aportan momentos de gran tensión y paisajes que todavía impresionan. También hay una apuesta interesante por un Bond más contenido, menos dado a los excesos, quizá porque Roger Moore ya estaba en los cincuenta y el personaje necesitaba adaptarse a su edad. Carole Bouquet cumple como chica Bond, aunque la química con Moore no termina de despegar. Julian Glover aporta sobriedad como villano, pero sin llegar a la altura de antagonistas memorables de otras entregas. La música de Bill Conti, con un aire disco muy de su época, es quizá lo que más chirría en un conjunto que buscaba recuperar sobriedad. En definitiva, Sólo para sus ojos es una película entretenida, con secuencias de acción notables y un intento sincero de volver a un Bond más clásico. No alcanza las cotas de sus mejores predecesoras, pero se deja ver y supuso un necesario ajuste de rumbo en la saga. (ENGLISH) After the space extravagance of Moonraker, this installment tried to bring Bond back to a more realistic ground. You can tell we’re in the 80s: the action looks sharper, the effects are more polished, and the pace—though uneven—feels more grounded. John Glen makes his directorial debut in the series, and his intention to recover some of the early seriousness is noticeable. The helicopter sequence provides a strong opening, although its resolution borders on the ridiculous. Even so, scenes like the chase with the Citroën 2CV or the climax in Meteora deliver great tension and landscapes that remain impressive. There’s also an attempt to portray a more restrained Bond, less prone to excesses, perhaps because Roger Moore was already in his fifties and the character had to adapt to his age. Carole Bouquet does her job as the Bond girl, though the chemistry with Moore never really sparks. Julian Glover brings sobriety to the villain, but he doesn’t reach the level of the saga’s more memorable antagonists. Bill Conti’s score, with its disco flavor very much of its time, is probably the element that clashes most in a film that otherwise aimed for sobriety. In the end, For Your Eyes Only is an entertaining film, with solid action sequences and a sincere attempt to return to a more classic Bond. It doesn’t reach the heights of its strongest predecessors, but it’s watchable and represented a necessary course correction for the saga. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis When a British ship is sunk in foreign waters, the world's superpowers begin a feverish race to find its cargo: a nuclear submarine control system. And 007 (Roger Moore) is thrust into one of his most riveting adventures as he rushes to join the search ... and prevent global devastation!
Director
John Glen
Producer
Albert R. Broccoli
Screenwriter
Ian Fleming, Richard Maibaum
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
United Artists, EON Productions, Danjaq Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 1981, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
2h 7m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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