After the astronautic high jinks of Moonraker, the producers of the Bond franchise decided to take a more grounded approach with the 12th film. Bond alumnus, John Glen, was handed the directorial reins after more than a decade behind the scenes, Bill Conti was brought in to fill-in for long-time composer John Barry, and Roger Moore was convinced to extend his contract to return as Agent 007. The first film of the 80s was an attempt to harden the Bond franchise and refresh it... but was it successful? Was it a Flemingesque revenge thriller or a Nyquil-like, yawnfest?