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Thunderball, with its underwater action sequences, earns a B+. By contrast, You Only Live Twice falters, earning a B- due to its Japanese setting and overall awkwardness. George Lazenby’s sole film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, is surprisingly well-liked, with a solid B rating and the inclusion of Blofeld—the classic Bond villain.
The Roger Moore and Beyond
Shifting focus to Roger Moore’s tenure, the narrator expresses slight disappointment, likening Moore’s Bond to a slick party guy rather than the brutal operative Connery portrayed. Moore’s film A View to a Kill is briefly mentioned, although the speaker admits to only glimpses of it, indicating a lack of enthusiasm. Moonraker, often criticized, is considered Moore’s best, earning a B.