A View to a Kill (1985), PG, 2 hr 11 min

A View to a Kill (1985), PG, 2 hr 11 min
Franchise: James Bond
Franchise #: 14 (Release Order: Fourteenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series)

Tagline: Has James Bond finally met his match?

Main Cast
Roger Moore as James Bond
Christopher Walken as Max Zorin
Tanya Roberts as Stacey Sutton
Grace Jones as May Day
Patrick Macnee as Sir Godfrey Tibbett
Desmond Llewelyn as Q
Robert Brown as M
Lois Maxwell as Miss Moneypenny
Alison Doody as Jenny Flex
Willoughby Gray as Dr. Carl Mortner

Reviews
Synopsis
Bond investigates tech tycoon Max Zorin, who’s plotting to destroy Silicon Valley and dominate the microchip market. Along the way, he’s helped by geologist Stacey Sutton and faces off against the deadly May Day. From Eiffel Tower chases to Golden Gate Bridge battles, this globe-trotting adventure sends Roger Moore off in style.

Overview
View to a Kill is packed with 1980s flair—big stunts, quirky villains, and a killer theme song by Duran Duran. While Roger Moore was noticeably older here, he still brings his signature charm. Christopher Walken is a standout as the unhinged Zorin, and Grace Jones steals scenes with sheer presence. It's uneven but memorable.

Family Friendliness
The violence is a bit stronger in this one, with people shot, drowned, and dropped from great heights. Innuendo and sensuality are present, but fairly tame by modern standards. Suitable for teens and up, though some moments might feel intense or dated for younger viewers.

Christian Perspective
Once again, Bond’s moral code clashes with Christian values—especially regarding sexuality, deception, and killing. The film raises some themes about power and greed, but doesn’t offer spiritual depth or ethical resolution. It’s a thrill ride, not a parable—view through a discerning lens.

Critics Ratings
My Rating: 6/10
The Dove Foundation: Not Approved
IMDb: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 38%, Audience 40%
Metacritic: 40/100

Notable Scenes
Bond snowboarding down a glacier to “California Girls”

May Day parachuting from the Eiffel Tower

Bond and May Day escaping a burning mine

The blimprashing into the Golden Gate Bridge

Zorin’s gleeful massacre of workers in the mine


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