For Your Eyes

When a British spy ship is sunk and its top-secret missile control system is lost, James Bond is tasked with recovering the technology before it falls into enemy hands. His investigation leads him on a globe-trotting adventure, encountering dangerous assassins, double-crossing allies, and a vengeful Greek smuggler who may hold the key to unlocking the mystery.

For Your Eyes Only was a critical and commercial success, praised for its grittier and more grounded approach compared to previous James Bond installments. Critics lauded Roger Moore's performance as a more mature 007, the film's return to espionage thrills, and its stunning locations. While some found the plot somewhat convoluted, the action sequences and the Bond girl, Melina Havelock, were generally well-received.

• A welcome return to the more serious espionage roots of the James Bond franchise.

• Roger Moore delivers a more nuanced and less flamboyant performance as Bond.

• Features some of the series' most thrilling and realistic action sequences.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's blend of action and spycraft, with many noting its return to a more grounded tone. Roger Moore's performance was generally well-regarded, and the film was seen as a satisfying entry in the long-running series.

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song ("For Your Eyes Only").

The iconic ski chase sequence was filmed in Pinewood Studios on a specially constructed set, as filming on location in the Alps proved too difficult and expensive.