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A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why. His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay.
James Bond investigates the theft of a unique microchip, leading him to Max Zorin, a ruthless industrialist with a plan to destroy Silicon Valley. Zorin, a product of a Nazi experiment, intends to trigger an earthquake using sonic technology, thereby cornering the world's microchip supply. Bond must race against time to stop Zorin's megalomaniacal scheme and prevent global catastrophe.
A View to a Kill was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding it to be one of the weaker entries in the James Bond franchise. While some appreciated the action sequences and the unique villain, the film was frequently criticized for its aging Bond actor, Roger Moore, a predictable plot, and an over-reliance on comedic elements. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, though it performed reasonably well at the box office.
Roger Moore's final outing as James Bond felt tired and out of place, with critics noting his age as a significant issue.
Christopher Walken's portrayal of the villain Max Zorin was considered peculiar and somewhat menacing, though the character's motivations were often unclear.
The film suffered from a convoluted plot and a lack of the sophistication expected from the Bond series, leaning too heavily on spectacle over substance.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film entertaining but acknowledged its flaws. Many viewers enjoyed the action and the international settings, but a common sentiment was that Roger Moore was past his prime as Bond, and the plot was not as compelling as previous installments. Some appreciated Grace Jones's performance as the menacing May Day.
Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for 'A View to a Kill' by Duran Duran. Also received a Razzie Award nomination for Tanya Roberts for Worst New Star.
During the filming of the Eiffel Tower sequence, Roger Moore was reportedly terrified of heights and had to be coaxed into performing some of the stunts near the top.
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Christopher Walken really saves this film from being a 2.5 for me , and Barry’s score is an absolute banger. Though on the DVD, the theme sounds very bass-heavy. Maybe it’s a regular thing, I don’t own the Blu-ray to this so I wouldn’t know...
A View to a Kill uses to he my least favourite Bond film but since I actually quite like it now that would mean that spot now goes to Spectre.
Roger Moore's last outing as 007 is his weakest. This story that Christopher Walker "Zorin" plans to dominate the world micro-chip industry by destroying California's silicon valley takes the franchise just a shade beyond credible. Whilst G...
They tried hard to make this the worst movie ever. They at least made it the worst Bond movie ever by not only making it dull, without motivation, without strategy, without inspiration, without wit, but also by giving it the dumbest title ...
Walken, right, you can sit back and watch A View to a Kill because of Walken. But let's be honest, he is the ONLY reason that you can sit back and finish this. The 70s, by 1985, were long over and Moore was clearly the 70s era 007. The m...
Not as good as the previous four, but still a solid Bond film with Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts and Grace Jones A mission in wintery Siberia leads Agent 007 (Roger Moore) to globetrot from England to Paris to San Francisco and Silic...
**Highly entertaining Bond movie** Surprisingly serious Bond movie has Roger Moore step up to the plate for the last time as 007 - this time tackling none other than a psychotic Christopher Walken. One of the better entries, this film...