Let's be real: this is widely considered the worst Roger Moore Bond film, and possibly one of the weakest in the entire franchise. The critics hated it (36%), audiences were lukewarm (40%), and even the Bond subreddit calls it out as a low point.
Roger Moore was 57 during filming, and it shows—the romantic scenes feel uncomfortable, the action lacks energy, and the whole thing just feels tired. The plot about microchips and Silicon Valley destruction had potential, but the execution is plodding and uninspired.
If you have a teen who's working through the Bond catalog or is genuinely curious about 80s action cinema, fine. But there are so many better options for spy thrills, and even better Bond films if that's the vibe you're after. The Duran Duran theme song legitimately slaps, though—maybe just play that and skip the movie.





