Time For 007

James Bond movie musings. 007 words, 007 sentences. Twice daily at 10:07 AM/PM UTC.
Moonraker (1979)

“Desolated, Mr. Bond?” “Heartbroken, Mr. Drax.”

The final confrontation between Bond and Hugo Drax in Moonraker may lack the high-octane flair typical of a Bond/villain showdown, but its restraint feels oddly fitting.  Drax was never a villain built for brute force or chaos, so it’s no surprise he put up a lackluster fight.  His death, punctuated by his own pretentious turn of phrase and a poetic exit into the void of space, perfectly encapsulates the hollow grandiosity of his character.  While Bond’s quip, “Take a giant step for mankind,” was a great tongue-in-cheek parting message showcasing Roger Moore’s signature wit.

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November 7, 2025 – 10:07 AM UTC

In Never Say Never Again, Bond orchestrates a clever diversion to transmit his emergency code, “Tango Zebra,” from Max Largo’s yacht.  His calculated move to kiss Domino to provoke Largo and infiltrate the command center was vintage Bond the secret agent.  However, the scene’s execution falters under the weight of its jarring funk soundtrack.  The…