May Day (James Bond)

May Day is a fictional character in the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill. She is portrayed by Grace Jones.

May Day serves as the chief henchwoman and lover of the film's primary antagonist, Max Zorin. She is physically imposing, incredibly strong, and displays remarkable agility and fighting skills. She's fiercely loyal to Zorin and carries out his orders without question.

Initially presented as a ruthless killer, May Day's motivations stem from her unwavering dedication to Zorin and his vision. She possesses superhuman strength, showcased through feats like overpowering opponents and jumping great distances.

Throughout the film, she executes various missions for Zorin, including acts of sabotage and assassination. However, as the plot progresses, May Day begins to question Zorin's morality and his willingness to sacrifice others for his own gain.

In the film's climax, May Day experiences a change of heart. She learns that Zorin intends to flood Silicon Valley, a plan that would result in the deaths of countless innocent people. Realizing the enormity of his destructive ambition and her own complicity in it, she turns against him.

May Day ultimately sacrifices herself to stop Zorin's plan. She manually lifts a heavy detonation device, pushing it out of the mine shaft and averting the planned destruction. This act of redemption allows Bond to escape and ultimately defeat Zorin. Her death is portrayed as a heroic act, marking a significant shift from her initial portrayal as a purely villainous character.