You Only Live Twice
(1967)
Directed by Lewis
Gilbert this fifth film in the franchise stars Sean Connery, Mie
Hama, Donald Pleasence and Akiko Wakabayashi. After having his death
faked Bond investigates the kidnapping of American and and Russian
astronauts from space.
This is one of the
first films to depart largely from the book it is based on with the
script provided by well known children's author Roald Dahl. Japan
provides a fresh and interesting back drop for the series but it does
open the door to hints of racism, especially in the case of Bond
supposedly transforming into an Asian. The plot is a little on the
silly side but not excessively so and it helps that this film has one
of the better theme songs of the series.
3/5
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