Talk:Crossplot (film)

Critiquing the film

Upon first watching I was taken with its similarity to Bond films, even without the presence of B. Lee (who here plays a remote villain, if I recollect correctly). Certainly the opening sequence was designed to be evocative of Bond films. But before the film is harshly criticized it should be understood. The plot is difficult to pick up, but not unusually so, and does take multiple viewings. The concept is government overthrow, and watching it thoroughly a second time, I was rather taken with its similarity to Moore's "The Saint" series, and with the movie length versions done there... This film was hampered no doubt by the lack of a decent budget, and hence weak action scenes, and some poor writing (especially the comedic bits). Nonetheless, the film's basic premise is intriguing, and does really try, imo, to morph Moore's "the Saint" character into Connery's more flamboyant Bond. I believe Mr. Moore was more so successful in his Saint films of the same era (such as "Vendetta for the Saint") if only because there the producers were working with a proven show and actor. Moore often would seem uncomfortable with, or not able to bear, the coarser humour of 'Bond'; this film was a transition. (...) In all, I believe the 2.5 stars out of 4 to be accurate. — Preceding unsigned comment added by John G. Lewis (talk • contribs) 14:52, 25 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]