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A View to a Kill, 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, A View to a Kill is largely interesting for Christopher Walken's quirky performance as a sort-of super-villain 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, Amazon.com
On the DVD: For Roger Moore's final Bond outing the production crew faced the usual quota of difficulties and disasters, the "making-of" documentary reveals: from base jumpers off the Eiffel tower whose antics threatened to jeopardise fragile relations with the Parisian authorities, to Ridley Scott thoughtlessly burning down the 007 at Pinewood right before production was due to start. Patrick MacNee, who has a supporting role in the movie, hands over narrative duties on this one to Rosemary Ford. The commentary is one of those less-than-satisfying montages of comments from various members of cast and crew. Also included is Duran Duran's "A View to a Kill" video (sounding hopelessly dated now), the usual trailers and a brief deleted scene of comic relief inside a Parisian police station. The second documentary concerns the music of Bond--always a crucial ingredient--although it manages the neat diplomatic trick of interviewing both Monty Norman and John Barry without giving the least hint of any controversy about the famous James Bond theme. --Mark Walker
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Roger Moore's final Bond film sees him once again battling a madman (this time played by Christopher Walken) for control of the world. The fiendish plan on this occasion is to flood California's lucrative 'Silicon Valley' by imploding the San Andreas fault. Grace Jones plays May Day, the obligatory evil sidekick, while former 'Charlie's Angels' star Tanya Roberts had a brush with big screen fame as the Bond Girl, Stacey Sutton. Duran Duran perform the theme song.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At the end of his twelve year reign, Moore closes the book and leaves the series with a bang. Although not my favourite Moore film, the plot has its strong points and there are superb performances from Christopher Walken as mad Max Zorin and the Avengers' Patrick Macnee as Sir Godfrey Tibbett. The action scenes vary from sheer thrilling to downright ridiculous such as the out of control Fire Engine in San Fransisco and the Renault taxi chase through Paris. The film however has one of the most exciting and credible climaxes ever in a Bond film whilst 007 and Zorin battle it out atop the Golden Gate Bridge.
The DVD has the usual booklet, special features and an interview with Roger Moore about ending his spectacular performance and proving that Nobody Does it Better.
The DVD has the usual booklet, special features and an interview with Roger Moore about ending his spectacular performance and proving that Nobody Does it Better.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Darren Harrison
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Format:DVD
Growing up in Scotland this WAS my favorite James Bond movie. Roger Moore (in his finale as 007) tones down the outright absurdity of its immediate predecessor (Octopussy) but the larger than life characters, impossible escapes and grand set-pieces are still in evidence here. The stand-outs in this caper (as with most 007 adventures) are the villains, Christopher Walken is over-the-top and obviously having a great time as Max Zorin as is Grace Jones as May Day. The worst actor award here without question goes to Tanya Roberts. the obligatory Bond girl, who (although incredibly beautiful ) just does not convince as a geologist with a personal grudge against the wonderfully psychotic Zorin. Action fans will be delighted with the action scenes here that range from the a heart pounding opening sequence, a pursuit through Paris, a police chase across San Fransisco to a final duel in which both an airship and the golden gate bridge play a part. Judging by the consistently great quality and fabulous features (audio commentaries and documentaries) on the previous two batches of DVDs this promises to be THE deifinitive record of this production - Zowie!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
Roger Moore plays the role of James Bond for the last time in this action-packed epitomy of the Bond series. Unlike Connery's final film, 'Never Say Never Again', Moore looks neither tired nor fading, with energetic action sequences right until the end. It's not quite up to recent Bond standards, and I wouldn't choose it over a Connery film, but this is enough evidence for me that Moore was the right man to play Bond. A must for any Bond fan!
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a view to a kill
really enjoyed this dvd as Roger Moore really plays bond well in all the bond flims he has done. i would recommaned this to a friend
Published 15 days ago by ange
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another James Bond classic
Enjoyed film. Completes my James Bond collection. Amazon purchase very efficient. Speedy delivery and excellent service. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Billy, Co Down
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A VIEW TO A KILL
I RECEIVED MY COPY OF A VIEW TO A KILL BLU RAY DISC AND CASE PERFECT CONDITION FAST DELIVERY AND VERY PLEASED WITH MY PURCHASE.
ANOTHER ONE ADDED TO THE COLLECTION
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Published 2 months ago by Andrew H. Baird
5.0 out of 5 stars
a view to a kill dvd.
.. a very good and exciting film. Would recommend it to anyone interested in the James Bond series of films..
Published 3 months ago by sheila davidson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
Another addition to the whole James Bond collection, nothing negative to say about this movie and it will be watched again and again along with the others.
Published 4 months ago by darlingpixiefly
5.0 out of 5 stars
one of the beast bond films out ther
roger more at his beast films as bond a great film to see i love this film seen it 20 times its got everything in it you will love it
Published 8 months ago by chaz
3.0 out of 5 stars
There is one obstacle - Sillicon Valley in San Francisco.
A View to a Kill is directed by John Glen and adapted to screenplay by Richard Maibaum and Michael G. Wilson from an Ian Fleming short story titles From a View to a Kill. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Spike Owen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Moore good bits than bad
It would be very easy to slate this film, Roger Moore to old yada yada yada but his Bond years were about escapism,gadgets and humour. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Neil
2.0 out of 5 stars
The most boring Bond of them all?
Can't decide which of Roger Moore's Bond films is the worst - this one or Man With the Golden Gun. Would have given View to a Kill one star but for the appearance of Patrick... Read more
Published 15 months ago by hobohemian
3.0 out of 5 stars
a view to a kill ultimate edition 2 disc dvd
roger is too old in this one.and the puns go into overdrive.christopher walken was a great villian its just a pity its this bond film he was in. Read more
Published on 3 April 2011 by stargatesg1
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