tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581760944079929268.post8406388139368700709..comments2023-03-29T12:41:37.717+01:00Comments on The Place That Sends You Mad: Film review: For Your Eyes OnlyMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11611118945156764527noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581760944079929268.post-39190903835465007132014-06-17T13:38:56.219+01:002014-06-17T13:38:56.219+01:00Charles Dance would indeed have made an interestin...Charles Dance would indeed have made an interesting 80s Bond. He certainly has that ideal blend of charm and ruthlessness.<br /><br />As for the score, I quite like it in isolation, but there are moments where I feel it just doesn't gel with what's happening on screen. During the car chase near the start of the film, for instance, it just seems far too jaunty.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11611118945156764527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5581760944079929268.post-28268950357628192342014-06-16T23:36:55.869+01:002014-06-16T23:36:55.869+01:00Its weird isn't it that Moore showed no compun...Its weird isn't it that Moore showed no compunction to play ruthless, gritty cold blooded avenging murderer in The Wild Geese yet had issues with a similar role here? I think it stems from how he viewed the role of Bond, knowing that children watched - much the same way as he approached his famous TV roles like The Saint and The Persuaders (roles I think he was far better suited too) Moore always cites some line from one of Fleming's books that Bond knew he had to kill on missions but it didn't mean he enjoyed it as inspiration on how to play those scenes, but I'm not convinced.<br /><br />I like the theme tune so don't feel too alone there mate! Binder really had the hots for Sheena Easton didn't he? Hence including her in the titles. And speaking of titles, that's when I tune in...I HATE that pre credits sequence with a passion.<br /><br />Its a shame Charles Dance is just 2nd henchman on the right here as he'd have made a very interesting Bond for the 80s and I totally see what you mean about this being a younger man's film, specifically in relation to the Bond girl in question. Bouquet alongside Moore has a weird kind of mishmash of paternalistic care and unabashed lust to it...and as for the Bibi subplot; again quite amusing if it were Dalton (or Dance!) but with Moore well into his fifties...eek!<br /><br />But I do really like this. I like its no frills, this could really be happening plot and antics. I love the soundtrack. I like the ski jump scene (and the score is particularly good there) I like the tougher Bond. For me it's there with TSWLM and LALD in terms of Moore's best.<br /><br />1 thing though; Bond's JB zipper on his quilted coat smacks more of Del Boy Trotter than a secret agent!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569732807130090838noreply@blogger.com