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A View to a Kill

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After recovering a microchip from the body of a deceased colleague in Russia, British secret agent James Bond (Roger Moore) discovers that the technology has the potential for sinister applications. Investigating further, Bond is led to Max Zorin (Christopher Walken), the head of Zorin Industries. Soon Agent 007 faces off against the villainous Zorin and his tough Amazonian bodyguard, May Day (Grace Jones), who are scheming to cause massive destruction that will eliminate the competition.
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Absurd even by Bond standards, A View to a Kill is weighted down by campy jokes and a noticeable lack of energy.

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Jan Herman New York Daily News 05/23/2016
3/4
Moore is worth every wrinkle on his face in "A View to a Kill," the seventh movie he has made in the Bond series and the most enjoyable since "Moonraker" back in the '70s. Go to Full Review
Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune 08/21/2015
2/4
The film also fails on other traditional Bond levels. For example, the gadgets. Zorin and his gang have an inflatable dirigible, but so what? The key to the best Bond gadgets has been that they were something you might want to own yourself. Go to Full Review
Paul Attanasio Washington Post 08/21/2015
It's not double-oh-seven anymore, but double-oh-seventy, the best argument yet for the mandatory retirement age. Go to Full Review
Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 08/28/2022
C
It is a film that is perfectly watchable, but at the same time is completely forgettable and unremarkable. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/25/2021
2/4
It features a killer Duran Duran theme song but strikes out in nearly every other regard. Go to Full Review
Jake Tropila Film Inquiry 07/23/2021
A View to a Kill is nowhere near as reviled as its reputation suggests. It might not be the proper send-off Roger Moore deserved, but the film has a great sense of fun, and its Villains are in a league of their own. Go to Full Review
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Ben W @Username618 7h Best title song by far. Spoiler- nasty scene in woods. See more keven q @kevenquinlan Feb 16 Well, recently watch all of Moore's and this is the last- didn't review the others and I probably don't need to. This was good- not great- it shows it's age a little. All of Roger's were pretty good and I thought a step above Connery's. There are enough good ones and the level of how good it is qualifies to keep the whole collection, of course. Onto Dalton's next. See more Alec B @Alec97 Feb 9 Yeah Moore was way too old by this point but the movie is still better than its reputation. Grace Jones is a great henchman and I like the way the central mystery unfolds. Also, John Barry really got a lot of mileage out of the opening song in the score. See more Carlos T @RT67858720 Jan 27 *Na Mira dos Assassinos* marca o fim melancólico da era Roger Moore. Após 7 filmes e 12 anos no papel, Bond se despede em uma trama que carece de urgência e criatividade. O roteiro aposta em uma conspiração tecnológica envolvendo microchips e a destruição de São Francisco, mas a motivação soa frágil e excessivamente conveniente. Subtramas como cavalos geneticamente estimulados parecem deslocadas e pouco relevantes para a narrativa central. A produção é irregular: não há um supercarro memorável nem perseguições realmente eletrizantes. Os efeitos especiais cumprem seu papel, mas sem brilho. As locações ajudam a dar escala ao plano do vilão, culminando em um desfecho visualmente interessante na Ponte Golden Gate. Christopher Walken é excêntrico, mas não chega a intimidar. Grace Jones, com presença magnética, poderia ter sido uma das vilãs mais temíveis da franquia, mas é subaproveitada. Tanya Roberts é belíssima, mas seu papel se resume a ser constantemente resgatada Nota final: 5 See more Craig W. @CJWolfe27 Dec 9 Christopher Walken is a great Bind Villain. See more Oliver J @Ollie1997 Oct 28 Critics Consensus: “A View to a Kill” features Roger Moore’s enduring charm and a memorable villain, but the film’s aging lead, uneven pacing, and outlandish plot prevent it from fully delivering the thrills expected from a Bond adventure. Review: Roger Moore’s final outing as James Bond in A View to a Kill is a mix of style, spectacle, and uneven execution. Christopher Walken’s Max Zorin stands out as an eccentric and menacing villain, providing some of the film’s strongest moments, while Moore’s charisma remains intact, though hints of age begin to show in his action sequences. The plot, involving a scheme to destroy Silicon Valley, combines classic Bond thrills with Cold War-era stakes, yet the story occasionally stretches credibility. Director John Glen stages memorable action set pieces—such as the iconic Golden Gate Bridge finale—but the film is often weighed down by a reliance on stunts over story. Tanya Roberts’ May Day adds energy but can’t fully elevate the narrative. Verdict: A View to a Kill is a visually entertaining and occasionally thrilling Bond adventure, but an aging lead and uneven plot make it a middling entry in the franchise. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis After recovering a microchip from the body of a deceased colleague in Russia, British secret agent James Bond (Roger Moore) discovers that the technology has the potential for sinister applications. Investigating further, Bond is led to Max Zorin (Christopher Walken), the head of Zorin Industries. Soon Agent 007 faces off against the villainous Zorin and his tough Amazonian bodyguard, May Day (Grace Jones), who are scheming to cause massive destruction that will eliminate the competition.
Director
John Glen
Producer
Michael G. Wilson, Albert R. Broccoli
Screenwriter
Richard Maibaum, Ian Fleming
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
United Artists, Danjaq Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 1985, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Runtime
2h 11m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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