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A View to a Kill (1985)

…long-winded, absurd, and frankly boring. Even Christopher Walken can’t salvage this blimp-wreck.

…pretty to look at, features exotic locales, and composer Marvin Hamlisch delivers interesting takes on classic 007 tracks.

…the Q briefings, the surprise introduction, dancing girls during the titles, and the conflicted enemy agent all have their origin…

“Licence to Kill” is actually quite riveting when it has all its pistons firing but takes too long getting there…

…hurtles viewers through ceaseless generic action towards the inevitable confrontation with the Kraken.

“Blade” is big, dumb, flashy fun – with enough fantasy horror elements to please…

“The Lighthouse” is incredibly quotable, sufficiently weird, and a film you’re not soon to forget…

…bares so much emotion that it’s tough to withhold praise for originality. Warner certainly gambled on…