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Live and Let Die
1973 121 min United Kingdom PG 18+
★6.9
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Director: Guy Hamilton
🎭 Based on
«Live and Let Die»
byIan Fleming
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Description
James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. Soon he finds himself up against a gangster boss named Mr. Big.
Budget:
$7M
US Gross:
$35.38M
Worldwide:
$126.4M
Starring
Roger Moore
Actor
Yaphet Kotto
Actor
Jane Seymour
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1974
— Best Original Song
Key opinion
Live and Let Die serves as a polarizing transition point for the franchise, successfully introducing Roger Moore's lighter, irony-driven take on 007 while moving away from the gritty realism of the Connery era. While many critics praise the film's kinetic energy and memorable supporting cast, others find the script uneven, the pacing sluggish, and the blend of supernatural elements with spy-action to be disjointed.
| Acting | Yaphet Kotto delivers a compelling and charismatic performance as the film's villain. | |
| Score | Paul and Linda McCartney's title song is a widely recognized highlight of the production. | |
| Theme | The introduction of supernatural elements and tarot-based mysticism is perceived as a jarring or unnecessary tonal shift. | |
| Acting | Roger Moore’s transition to a comedic, ironic Bond divides viewers who enjoy the refreshing humor against those who find him uncharismatic or less capable in action sequences than his predecessor. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as inconsistent, with some finding the action sequences thrilling and others describing the narrative as boring and sluggish. |