Amazon.com: Roger Moore's last outing as James Bond is evidence enough that it was time to pass the torch to another actor. Beset by crummy action (an out-of-control fire engine?) and featuring a fading Moore still trying to prop up his mannered idea of style, the film is largely interesting for Christopher Walken's quirky performance as a sort-of supervillain who wants to take out California's Silicon Valley. Grace Jones has a spookily interesting presence as a lethal associate of Walken's (and who, in the best Bond tradition, has sex with 007 before trying to kill him later), and Patrick Macnee (Steed!) has a warm if brief bit. Even directed by John Glen, who brought some crackle to the Moore years in the Bond franchise, this is a very slight effort. --Tom Keogh
Underrated Roger Moore's last Bond film, "A View to a Kill", is considered by many to be one of the worst films in the series. In my opinion it's underrated. Yes, Roger Moore was getting a bit too old for the part but he still does a good job. My main complaint is Tanya Roberts's character, Stacey Sutton. She's not a very good Bond girl, but it is somewhat redeemed by Grace Jones's May Day character, one of the more colorful (no pun intended) Bond girls. Christopher Walken is a good villain and Bond gets help from Patrick Macnee who also does a good job.
The story is something of a rework of "Goldfinger", but it' still fun and has added some nice twists and been updated to fit the 1980s. The movie offers lots of fun action and in my opinon delivers what I expect from a Bond movie.
AVTAK needs to be re-evaluated Recently I upgraded from VHS to these new 2-Disc ultimate edition DVDs and i couldn't be more pleased. The films look and sound great, and the special features are intriguing.
I've always considered A View to a Kill as one of the worst, alongside The Man With the Golden Gun and Diamonds Are Forever.
Upon re-watching AVTAK i was amazed to discover that i really, REALLY liked it.
Here are some of the reasons why:
1. Great pre-title sequence with Bond in Iceland. First ever use of a snowboard in the movies! However, I still think using "California Girls" is inappropriate, but thats only a minor quibble. The chase ends in classic Bond fashion with an Iceberg Submarine waving the Union Jack flag.
2. Great theme song by Duran Duran.
3. Roger Moore looks old, but not unbelievable in the role. His age is a testament to his popularity as 007. I'm glad he came back for one more after Octopussy.
4. Christopher Walken and Grace Jones and some of the best villians EVER!
5. Amazing scene where Mayday basejumps from the Eiffel Tower, which is followed by one of my favorite car chases ever. Bond keeps driving despite his vehicle taking heavy amounts of damage.
6. Badguys getting back up after Bond used a shotgun loaded with rock salt.
7. Bond using the air from car tires to avoid drowning.
8. Exciting climax on the Golden Gate Bridge
I could go on and on....basically this 007 film is a great adventure from start to finish.
Roger Moore had a string of highbudget, high entertainment films starting with the Spy Who Loved me and ending with A View to a Kill.
Give this one another chance...this is classic 007.
The best film since Spy who loved me I think some of the reviewrs were to hard on this film. This 1985 adventued thrilling marked the end of Roger More's career as james Bond. The next two films Here Majesry Secret serive and License to Kill would star Dlayton he would eventually be replace by Piere Broson in 1995 production of Golden eye Pierce Bronsonm who would be bond for the next four films until the release of Casino royal in mid 2005. In aview to A kill More Returns for his last oting. This time against the vile and wealth Max Zorin and his super strong african companion May Day. When Zorin played by Christopher Walker makes a dibolical plain to cause a douyble earth quake that will destroy Silcon valley force the world to hand over its remaining computer fincial power to Zorin. Zorin is diabolical a really back stabb son of a gun. Has James Bond finally meet his match or can he with the aid of his newest female partner stop Zorin before million of innocent people are slaugter and drown in a massive earthquake and flood. Or is the world doomed to destruction. Find out in the thrilling action packed conclusion. If you like this I also recommend the other Roger More Bond movies such as Moonraker and Live a Let Die or the four pierce brosn Movies, Tommorow Never Dies, Golden Eye, The World is not Enough, and die Another Day.
A gem from the 80`s This is by far my favorite Bond movie. A great reminder of the `outrageous 80`s` as someone said before. The soundtrack is perfect, Christopher Walken and Grace Jones are just amazing. Tanya Roberts and Roger Moore are great too. I`ve watched this in movie theaters countless times, I got it on VHS, Laserdisc and now finally on DVD. I just love the 80`s and this one is definitely a keeper. Sure, there are flaws, but it is simply deliciously entertaining. To me it is one of those rare films that you can watch over and over again with great pleasure. The locations are great too, from Paris to London to beautiful San Francisco, it`s all there. Boy, do I miss the 80`s!
[3.5] Christopher Walken is the star here Seen as one of the weakest Bond films ever made, A View To A Kill is not as bad as one might think. Roger Moore is over the hill in this one, and the Bond girls are about as annoying as ever. The action is toned down compared to some Bond films, but the lead villain and his interesting henchwoman make up for the loses, as well as an exciting climactic action scene that is must see.
Christopher Walken steals the show in this one. He plays the psychopathic villain named "Zorin", who is out to destroy the supply of microchips in Silicon Valley, California by creating the largest earthquake ever known. He hopes that the destruction of the Valley will place the silicon market in his favor. The man comes off as interesting in the beginning of the film, and ends up as a complete psycho - betraying nearly all his people and shooting them down in a rampage. Christopher Walken delivers the lines with such originality and flavor, in a style that is, well - Christopher Walken. You can't help but love this guy (as far as excellent villains go). To add even more spice, he has a henchwoman named "May Day" who is easily the strangest villain ever seen in a Bond film. Her choice for attire and hairstyles is quite unique to say the least, but she is an expert in martial arts and other skills as well, so to speak.
The story and suspense were something to expect from a Bond film, but toned down overall, and slow at times. Zorin, being an ex-KGB, keeps Russia involved in the mix - something that has been a consistent for the Roger Moore films. I was hoping for more action than there was, and the film could use it. Most of the scenes weren't too exciting, but a few did stand out. Specifically, the exciting climax of Bond hanging onto Zorin's air blimp while it goes straight into the Golden Gate bridge, followed by an exciting fight at the top. There is also a chase scene where Bond and Stacey (the annoying Bond girl) steal a firetruck and are follwed by cops. It would have been more powerful if the villains were involved in the chase, but the lack of made the action scene a bit unnecessary.
Locations are also more toned down too. The film begins in Paris, and there is actually some action on the Eifel Tower. Then the action shifts to Zorin's massive estate (and if you love horses, this is a treat.) The last half of the movie takes place in California, mostly in San Francisco and an underground mine in the valley.
It was probably time for Moore to retire before this film, for his age kept a lot of spice from his performance - and kept other elements of this movie stale as well. But overall, this will still please to the die hard fan. The villain is worth the price, as is the final scene on the Golen Gate bridge.
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