As most Bond films, this one is without a doubt cheesy, clichéd, and is riddled with puns, but given the '80's atmosphere and music, I simply love it...as a comedy. The mere introduction alone with the women in florescent Zink sunblock dancing in ultraviolet light is enough to justify the price of admission. It must be seen to be believed...not to mention the Duran Duran theme song, "A View to a Kill", which epitomizes the era. An admitted childhood pleasure.
As a film, basically it fails. However, given the insanely over the top puns and situations, this film is unintentionally filled with laughs that make it one of the best inadvertent comedies of all time. It's completely ridiculous, but it's fun. Not to mention the fact that rapists can be cured simply by watching this film and witnessing a snarling Grace Jones in a thong. Not one of Bond's best bags.
And really, who can hate a movie featuring Chris Walken as the antagonist? He plays his part marvelously, much better than the rest of the cast.
All in all, a typical Bond film...but probably the funniest.
As a film, basically it fails. However, given the insanely over the top puns and situations, this film is unintentionally filled with laughs that make it one of the best inadvertent comedies of all time. It's completely ridiculous, but it's fun. Not to mention the fact that rapists can be cured simply by watching this film and witnessing a snarling Grace Jones in a thong. Not one of Bond's best bags.
And really, who can hate a movie featuring Chris Walken as the antagonist? He plays his part marvelously, much better than the rest of the cast.
All in all, a typical Bond film...but probably the funniest.