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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
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Roger Moore makes his the final appearance as the Secret Service Agent James Bond in a VIEW TO A KILL. Her Majesty's Secret Service sends Bond to stop Madcap computer industrialist Max Zorin (Christopher Walken) from triggering a massive earthquake in silicon valley and annihilating the global computer market. With the help of geoligist Stacey Sutton (Tanya Roberts) Bond must contend with May Day (Grace Jones) and Zorin s endless supply of henchmen as he jet sets from Paris to San Francisco leaving a trail of empty martini glasses and broken Q-gadgets behind him. In the 14th installment of the 007 series director John Glen delivers an unforgettable and dazzling farewell vehicle for actor Roger Moore. Packed full of sex pot debutantes whizz bang gadgetry and cliffhanger action sequences VIEW TO A KILL is an unforgettable roller coaster ride.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
Why doesn't anyone like this movie...I love it!
It has a great bond girl in Tanya Roberts(Former Charlies Angel). She can't act, but man is she hot! And Christopher Walken's performance as the bad guy, Zorrin makes up for any bad acting on Tanya Roberts' part. It has tons of action(i love the opening sequence), not to mention the title song by Duran Duran, which is awesome. This is definetly one of Moore's better Bond performances and I think it has a nice comfy seat somewhere in the top 10 Bond films of all time! I Reccomend this movie to bond fans, action fans, and guys who like tanya roberts(and Christopher Walken)
It has a great bond girl in Tanya Roberts(Former Charlies Angel). She can't act, but man is she hot! And Christopher Walken's performance as the bad guy, Zorrin makes up for any bad acting on Tanya Roberts' part. It has tons of action(i love the opening sequence), not to mention the title song by Duran Duran, which is awesome. This is definetly one of Moore's better Bond performances and I think it has a nice comfy seat somewhere in the top 10 Bond films of all time! I Reccomend this movie to bond fans, action fans, and guys who like tanya roberts(and Christopher Walken)
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A viewer below mentioned how the scene where Roger Moore carries Tanya Roberts out of City Hall reminded him of a time when heroes were heroes. I could not agree more. "A View to a Kill" is not the best film out there, I admit, but to me, it is more than just a movie. It marks the end of the genre of the classic Hollywood hero. There are heroes today, but those actors also do comedies, dramas, and other types of movies. Roger Moore is the truly the last cinematic hero. Some of his films are not perfect (nobody's are), but his name alone is associated with action and adventure. You see his name in the credits, and you know that you're in for some sort of spectacle. For me, Roger Moore belongs up their with the likes of Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Guys like Pierce Brosnan and Nicholas Cage are good, but I know they're acting. Moore was a natural. He was the last actor that you believed WAS the character. They don't make them like that anymore. That's why I love "A View to a Kill." Not so much for its content, but for what it is.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When I first saw this film on its initial release I didn't know what to make of it. It seemed like it got its inspiration from GOLDFINGER and Ian Fleming's Bond novel MOONRAKER. However, it was like a jumble of everything thrown up in the air and played out in the order in which they landed. Actions just seem to turn on a dime in this film. For example: Bond is being chased down an ice-covered slope by Soviet troops in Siberia all to an exciting John Barry score. This is an excellent scene. A gattling gun mounted on a Soviet helicopter blows the ski mobile right out from under Bond. He picks himself up, grabs the runner from the ski mobile and begins to ski board down the slope this time to the musical accompaniment of the Beach Boys' "California Girls." What happened to John Barry's score? The scene and all its dramatic tension are destroyed, yet it seems to work much better today, 21 years latter.
The film looked a bit sloppy. The stunt doubles are not always matched to Roger Moore very professionally. His hair colour seems to go from brown to straw to red. In one scene when Bond is chasing May Day through Paris in a borrowed taxi, there is one camera shot where you can see that it is definitely not Roger Moore. The fight scene where Bond and Sir Godfrey wrap up some of Zorin's guards in the warehouse has to rank at the bottom of the series. The editing couldn't even salvage it.
However, your heart kind of went out for Roger in this one. He didn't have a good outing in this picture and it being his last Bond film, he perhaps deserved better. There were a few memorable scenes that do make this film a good one. After Bond is chased into the woods on horseback and is captured, Bond tells Zorin that there will be retaliation if they kill him. "You amuse me Mister Bond," says Zorin with indifference. "The feeling's not mutual," responds Bond. After that scene I was hoping that Bond would really put this fellow out of his misery. The one image that remains with me from this film is when Bond carries Stacey on his back climbing down the fire truck ladder rescuing her from the burning City Hall. As corny as that scene may have looked it hearkened back to a time in films when heroes really were heroes. Roger did a fine job during his tenure.
After Bonds have come and gone through the years A VIEW TO A KILL somehow still entertains more with each passing year.
The film looked a bit sloppy. The stunt doubles are not always matched to Roger Moore very professionally. His hair colour seems to go from brown to straw to red. In one scene when Bond is chasing May Day through Paris in a borrowed taxi, there is one camera shot where you can see that it is definitely not Roger Moore. The fight scene where Bond and Sir Godfrey wrap up some of Zorin's guards in the warehouse has to rank at the bottom of the series. The editing couldn't even salvage it.
However, your heart kind of went out for Roger in this one. He didn't have a good outing in this picture and it being his last Bond film, he perhaps deserved better. There were a few memorable scenes that do make this film a good one. After Bond is chased into the woods on horseback and is captured, Bond tells Zorin that there will be retaliation if they kill him. "You amuse me Mister Bond," says Zorin with indifference. "The feeling's not mutual," responds Bond. After that scene I was hoping that Bond would really put this fellow out of his misery. The one image that remains with me from this film is when Bond carries Stacey on his back climbing down the fire truck ladder rescuing her from the burning City Hall. As corny as that scene may have looked it hearkened back to a time in films when heroes really were heroes. Roger did a fine job during his tenure.
After Bonds have come and gone through the years A VIEW TO A KILL somehow still entertains more with each passing year.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
good story line and cast
roger moore is roger moore. good story line and supporting cast. gracy jones is always something else know matter what she plays in. Read more
Published 4 days ago by r.a. dobson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bond is good in this movie.
Roger Moore's last Bond film, was well done. This movie had a bit too much comedy at times, and that spoiled what could have been a better exit for Roger Moore.
Published 6 days ago by James Oldham
4.0 out of 5 stars
James Bond
Great show! It has a lot of great action without excessive violence, foul language, or nudity. It's nice to still be able to find shows that the whole family can watch together. Read more
Published 7 days ago by LEN
4.0 out of 5 stars
great!
one of my favourite bond films, kitschy and campy with a duran duran song: awesome. oh, there's the fabulous grace jones as well. thank you.
Published 9 days ago by M. Benganga
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best Bonds
Needed this movie to complete the set. One of the best Bond movies ever. Loves me some Roger Moore. Enjoy!
Published 10 days ago by Gary J Cimperman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Bond Ever!
Although my favorite was the original Bond (Connery), this was possibly Moore's over-the-top pinnacle. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Steven Layne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old but worth it
I am a Bond fan. Like the new ones, but the older ones have a different feel. This one is good, I watch it every few years. Enjoy!
Published 17 days ago by CHR
3.0 out of 5 stars
Love Duran Duran
Love the song so much, I wanted to watch the movie again. I forget how silly the older Roger Moore movies were.
Published 21 days ago by Kelly J. Albers
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love James Bond
While not the best James Bond this is one I particularly like because Duran Duran song in the beginning it also has the Mayday in it with Christopher Walken it is a classic you... Read more
Published 21 days ago by M. Hinson
3.0 out of 5 stars
rating "A view to a Kill'
Liked Roger Moore in the "OO7" series, and the story line here was "far fetched", as most of these things are, but that is what these are all about. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Lee Mackler
