I just watched LALD two days ago and it's just so terrible to hear this. I watched his Bond films all the time and none of them were ever unwatchable... he was the closest actor to the franchise and loved every second of joy he created for us fans.
He was an ambassador to Unicef too and it's this humanitarian side which made him truly amazing as a human being. Such a terrible loss..
He was an ambassador to Unicef too and it's this humanitarian side which made him truly amazing as a human being. Such a terrible loss..
He always came across as a true gentleman, witty and self-deprecating, and he was always the first to admit that he was not an actor of great range or skill. His first few Bond films remain good fun to this day and he brought a charm and ease to the role which contrasted nicely with Connery's tougher take. I always thought that he seemed increasingly tired as he neared the end of his run and perhaps could have called it a day a few years earlier.
By all accounts a lovely man, and his many years of Unicef work are testament to this.
I find it amusing that he once openly admitted (if I recall correctly) that he couldn't run in a straight line and was terrified of guns.
I really loved him as Bond. The 1970's were a fun era for the Bond films and Sir Roger brought a playful, winking turn to the series. My favorite film of his is still Live and Let Die, whose theme song I was just listening to over and over again in my Jeep just yesterday.
What mattered more to me, though, was that he also seemed to be a truly good soul who never let his fame eclipse his humanity. I have never admired a celebrity, but I do admire a human being who treats others with respect and kindness.
Reply by DRDMovieMusings
on May 23, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Yes, sad.
To many, he will always be James Bond.
But, for a fun romp, see him show his comedic range in Boat Trip!
Reply by CaseyJones
on May 23, 2017 at 9:46 AM
Aww R.I.P. Sir Roger
Reply by Russ007
on May 23, 2017 at 9:47 AM
RIP SIR ROGER MOORE.
I just watched LALD two days ago and it's just so terrible to hear this. I watched his Bond films all the time and none of them were ever unwatchable... he was the closest actor to the franchise and loved every second of joy he created for us fans.
He was an ambassador to Unicef too and it's this humanitarian side which made him truly amazing as a human being. Such a terrible loss..
Reply by rudely_murray
on May 23, 2017 at 9:53 AM
He always came across as a true gentleman, witty and self-deprecating, and he was always the first to admit that he was not an actor of great range or skill. His first few Bond films remain good fun to this day and he brought a charm and ease to the role which contrasted nicely with Connery's tougher take. I always thought that he seemed increasingly tired as he neared the end of his run and perhaps could have called it a day a few years earlier.
By all accounts a lovely man, and his many years of Unicef work are testament to this.
I find it amusing that he once openly admitted (if I recall correctly) that he couldn't run in a straight line and was terrified of guns.
Reply by Midi-chlorian_Count
on May 23, 2017 at 11:35 AM
R.I.P. The greatest Bond of them all.
Nobody did it better...
Reply by tmdb65271336
on May 23, 2017 at 11:57 AM
I really loved him as Bond. The 1970's were a fun era for the Bond films and Sir Roger brought a playful, winking turn to the series. My favorite film of his is still Live and Let Die, whose theme song I was just listening to over and over again in my Jeep just yesterday.
What mattered more to me, though, was that he also seemed to be a truly good soul who never let his fame eclipse his humanity. I have never admired a celebrity, but I do admire a human being who treats others with respect and kindness.
RIP
Reply by fan_of_films
on May 23, 2017 at 12:04 PM
RIP the one and only Roger Moore.
Reply by The Colourful Jester
on May 23, 2017 at 12:05 PM
Respect to him.
Great charm and personality to his movies.
Reply by NotoriousRio
on May 23, 2017 at 12:23 PM
RIP Sir Roger, an actor and a gentleman, you'll be truly missed.
Its a crap day to be British.
Reply by tmdb82469342
on May 23, 2017 at 12:52 PM
I agree.
He was also a very compassionate human being.
R.I.P.
Reply by DanDare
on May 23, 2017 at 2:50 PM
RIP
The saintliest of all Bonds.
Reply by tmdb98221399
on May 23, 2017 at 3:07 PM
RIP Sad Day
Reply by AusFem
on May 23, 2017 at 4:40 PM
RIP Sir Roger George Moore
Reply by Dawn Of The Ed
on May 23, 2017 at 6:16 PM
A great man on and off the screen.
RIP
Reply by RustyShackleworth
on May 23, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Rest in Peace.