At first I thought Roger Moore was James Bond. In a few years time, I would read of the other films and the earlier actors involved. But I liked Roger Moore's interpretation because he did not make him a coldblooded killer as Fleming had always described him as. Moore's Bond was much more a gentleman, a lover instead of a killer, a dangerous man with a very sharp wit and sometimes also a dirty mind.
As a film THE SPY WHO LOVED ME has always remained special to me. But when I got to see the other films as well, I enjoyed those too. (The above picture is from THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, which I thought was very good. Of course, the critics ravaged it. Well, I was 11 when I saw it. What did I know? The Top picture is from FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, Moore's last great Bond film. And below, his appearance in OCTOPUSSY.) I will certainly acknowledge that his acting was not method acting, but what does it matter? He got the point across! And he did it with Style ! In every role he played.
Of course, Roger Moore was just an actor who had played many roles. He was IVANHOE on television, Beau Maverick, Simon Templar aka the Saint and Brett Sinclair, all before he was selected to follow in Sean Connery's footsteps. And Roger Moore made the part definitely his own.
Having seen all of the Bond movies many times, having read so much about them, also having read the autobiography of Roger Moore ( "My Word Is My Bond" ), I may think he is not the best of the James Bonds but I do think he was very good in his heyday.
Thank you, Sir Roger Moore, for all your wonderful efforts on film and television. You have earned your rest, Sir. Rest in Peace and do not worry: You will be remembered !
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