A View to a Kill

Christopher Walken, Desmond Llewelyn, Grace Jones

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 sti...( read more  read more... )ll 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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PG, 2 hrs. 11 min.

Directed by: John Glen

Released: May 24, 1985

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DVD Released: October 17, 2000

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  • April 18, 2009
    one of the best bond movies. roger moores last i believe. christopher walken and grace jones make the most memorable baddies and the action sequences are the best i've seen in the series. it's like a big bond party
  • January 1, 2009
    One of the most gonzo Bond outtings just for Walken. Don't try to make sense of this one, just go with it.
  • December 5, 2008
    Yes, it's true. I gave this film four stars AND have it included on the most underrated movies list. Is Roger Moore getting old in this one? Yes, of course. But Eon still wanted him (if he hadn't of said no he would have been in The Living Daylights). Other than the age factor th... ...( read more )
  • November 27, 2008
    As a kid I loved this cos of Grace Jones being so hot as she killed off guys left right and center haha and its still hot today. That tall thin sultry body and those evil eyes....she is fantastic, plus you have another great Bond villain in Walken as Zorin, almost as crazy n psyc... ...( read more )
  • October 27, 2008
    A bit of a mixed bag, Moore was already too old for this, the script is quite poor, and the female lead annoying. Walken and that black chick pretty much make the movie.
  • July 2, 2009
    best bond and last of moore and moonypeny the old one from the first movie and zorren girl is so scary

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  • sportboy
    February 22, 2008
    I thought this movie was brilliant.

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