Never Say Never Again (1983), PG, 2 hr 12 min

Never Say Never Again (1983), PG, 2 hr 12 min
Franchise: James Bond (Non-Eon)
Franchise #: N/A (Unofficial remake of Thunderball)

Tagline: Sean Connery is James Bond. Back in action.

Main Cast
Sean Connery as James Bond
Kim Basinger as Domino Petachi
Klaus Maria Brandauer as Maximilian Largo
Barbara Carrera as Fatima Blush
Max von Sydow as Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Bernie Casey as Felix Leiter
Edward Fox as M
Alec McCowen as Q (here, "Algernon")

Reviews
Synopsis
Never Say Never Again brings Sean Connery back to the role of 007 one last time. Bond is pulled out of retirement when SPECTRE steals two nuclear warheads. As he tracks down the weapons, he crosses paths with the villain Largo and his lover Domino.

Overview
This film is a remake of Thunderball made outside the official Bond franchise due to a legal rights issue. While the story is familiar, Connery’s return gave the film buzz. The tone is more grounded and mature, though the action feels slower compared to modern Bond movies.

Family Friendliness
Rated PG, it includes some sensuality, light language, and moderate violence. It’s mostly fine for teens and up. The content is milder than many modern Bond entries.

Christian Perspective
While the film reflects themes of justice and facing past sins, it doesn’t aim for spiritual or redemptive messages. Bond is portrayed as older and more reflective, which may prompt thoughts about purpose and mortality, but viewers should still approach it discerningly.

Critics Rating
My Rating: 6/10
IMDb: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 70%, Audience 38%
Metacritic: 68/100

Notable Scenes
Underwater battle between Bond and Largo’s men

Bond’s health clinic infiltration and fight

The tango between Bond and Domino

Motorcycle chase sequence

Final confrontation at Largo’s underwater base

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