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Summary: I loved both of Dalton's movies.
Review: Now i am not a fanatic witht the bond series to the point of knowing when and in what order the films came out. But i do Like James Bond nonetheless. This is my new favorite bond film now. It used to be License to kill, but now it is "The Living Daylights". I still might like License to kill a little better, but i am not sure. I recommend you buy LIcense to kill if you like a sappy, angry, romantic bond. I recommend you buy The Living Daylights if you like a angry, truly romantic, fast paced, cool moments on the winter scenes, Bond. I loved this movie alone just for the score and soundtrack music. Thats what i loved about dalton, He was actually the way a british agent is supposed to be. Serious, no bull, no punchline jokes. Now i know Connery ser the stage for it all, but i still think Dalton still makes the best James Bond(How a british agent is supposed to be). I can't stand it when Brosnan,Connery, and Moore make jokes in Bond films. And i may add that Dalton, besides Lasenby(However you spell his name) might be the only real British agent actually from Britain.
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Summary: Lackluster 007
Review: After seven films as agent 007 (one film more than Connery in the official series), Roger Moore left bondage but the series needed time to recover from his smirking, lightweight reign. "The Living Daylights," written before Moore's forced abdication, found his replacement haunted by his ghost.As James Bond, Timothy Dalton almost has it all: dark, brooding looks and a theatrical background that makes even big Sean look like an amateur, but what he lacked, and what seems to have done him in after only two films, is the humor that had wearingly become the series' trademark during Moore's twelve year stint in the role. Dalton, despite having made his film debut in 1968's "The Lion in Winter," was also a complete unknown to most filmgoers, so his name meant nothing on the marquee. As was the case with George Lazenby in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," James Bond was the sole selling point with this film, and after Moore's last gasp in the dreadful "A View to a Kill," the fabled spy's name had lost much of its luster. "The Living Daylights" did decent business in the U.S. (and much better in the U.K.), but proved a less than sterling showcase for Dalton's dirtier, more realistic 007. The villains are a big stepdown from both the glory days of Goldinger and even Christopher Walken's Max Zorin, the one redeeming element of Moore's swansong. Joe Don Baker, who would return to the series twice as an ally to Pierce Brosnan's Bond, lacks the menace he brought to his hitman role in Don Siegel's "Charlie Varrick," and Jereon Krabbe would have to wait six years before making much of an impression in a mainstream film (which he did in "The Fugitive"). Not only is Maryam d'Abo the dullest Bondgirl in memory, but even the maestro himself, John Barry, misses the mark with a less than memorable score. As for the title song performed by Aha, one of the less pleasant flavors of the month from 1987, it strains to be catchy but only succeeds in being forgettable. On the plus side, the action is well-staged. If only the rest of the film were better, the climax might have been exciting.
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Summary: My favorite James Bond movie!
Review: Believe me The Living Daylights (which is probobly the most underrated Bond movie) is the best. It's got enough action to keep you occupied but not enough in that you're exaused at the end. Although the villians aren't all that "villianes" they're still good. General Geogri Koskov of the KGB defected to the British, then turned on them. The only downside is the girl. Kara Milovy is a Slovakian chelest who is very weak and looks too old to be a girl to be with James Bond. Timothy Dalton is the best James Bond. He's serious when he needs to be and not when he doesn't have to be. He is unlike Rodger Moore who took everything humorosly. This IS the best James Bond movie, take my word for it!
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Summary: The best bond of the 80s (and of all time in my opinion)
Review: The Living Daylights is my favorite bond. This is Timothy Dalton's first bond. There's a lot of action (and not to mention a cool car chase!). They finally brought back an Aston Martin for the first time since OHMSS. The girl could have been better though. But I guess there were a lot of things I would have changed in the film but still my fav.
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Summary: He's Back.. And badder then ever!
Review: I had my doubts before seeing this dvd about this film because of all the negitive remarks about daltons portral of bond. After seeing it, I really do beleave that THIS is EXACTLY what Brosnan is missing in his films. Bond is a hardass in this film, who doesent take crap from anyone. Also, this movie has the 2nd most beleavable bond girl relationship in the entire series, (2nd only to FYEO). You get the feeling that bond really gives a crap about this girl, and the girl really has feelings for him and is not just atracted to bonds sex appeal. This really adds to this movies value. The Aston Martin is back in all of its glory. Q sequences are great also. This film has a great story that makes u watch it to try and figure it out, while being treated to a great amount of action. My only complaint about the movie is the main villin doesen't have that BAD GUY feel to him at all, but maybe it just adds more realism to the movie that these guys are more human bad guys, rather then mad men trying to take over the world. Necros, the main henchman actuly does a lot of stuff in the film. Probley the most a henchman has ever done in a bond movie. Great film, Great action. IF ONLY DALTON MADE MORE THEN 2 BOND FILMS. A must see.. DO NOT HESITATE TO BUY IF YOU GET THE CHANCE. THIS IS THE REAL JAMES BOND!!!
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Summary: Tipping The Hat To Mr. Fleming!
Review: With Timothy Dalton replacing Roger Moore as James Bond, the franchise embarks on a new and welcome direction. Taking advantage of Dalton's tougher and more serious personality, "The Living Daylights" returns to the more authentic style and tone of the Bond novels and early movies, and in doing so recaptures the spirit of Ian Fleming. This was Dalton's original idea behind his portrayal, and the producers chose wisely to back it up. Rightfully so the DVD includes a wonderful documentary with Fleming as the subject. As a result of this renewed approach, the series once again shifts its focus to the Cold War (albeit it nearing its twilight), and the themes of espionage and political intrigue that have distinguished some of the better Bonds. In turn, the action becomes much more realistic and intense than that of the Roger Moore era, with fantastic stunts to be found all around. It's not a perfect film; it's biggest weakness being it's apparent lack of a truly menacing villainous presence. But it's a wonderful breath of fresh air after the Moore years and succeeds on most counts. John Barry contributes his final score to the franchise, beautifully updating the sound to reflect the late 80's, and collaborates with Norwegian rock group a-ha to deliver a good, underrated title song which has been unfairly bashed by many. You be the judge.
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Summary: an icon of cool
Review: the living daylights is the best bond film since dr.no. timothy dalton is cool ,the gadget is cool,the villain is cool ,the bond girl is kinda cool,but the story is little weak than dr.no but who cares at least they made bond movie.
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Summary: Deserve's to be one of the best James Bond movies
Review: This has to be one of the best James Bond movies, up there with Goldfinger, and Man With The Golden Gun. It is also the last for which John Barry wrote the sound track. It is also the only James Bond movie which has two main songs, the title song "The Living Daylights", and the song ending the movie "If There Was A Man". For those of you who don't know, the scene at the end of the movie with Kara playing in the symphony, has John Barry as the conductor. Timothy Dalton plays a great James Bond, with a tough and gritty character similar to Sean Connery in the early Bond movies. Maryam D'Abo plays a great Bond girl, although she doesn't get her bedroom scene with Bond. Her character is presented as a contradiction of both innocence and toughness. Beautiful scenery of Vienna, Morroco, and Italy can be seen throughout the movie and fits well with the plot.
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Summary: Timothy Dalton's Rip-Roaring Debut as 007
Review: Two years after Roger Moore's swansong, Timothy Dalton, possessing Sean Connery's bravado and cutthroat attitude, made his Bond debut in 1987's The Living Daylights. In only one try, Dalton hit his stride as the quintessential English gentleman secret agent with a license to kill and he had displayed tremendous potential to be a staple like Connery and Moore. Sadly, Dalton became a short-timer like George Lazenby when he simply stepped down and Brosnan had taken the torch and hasn't let go ever since. However, Dalton makes the most of his tenure in The Living Daylights, making this particular energetic Bond flick as one of the best, yet most underrated 80's Bond movie. The plot has some twists and turns and excellently written and excellently executed. After a riveting, no-holds-barred opening sequence where his fellow double agents were murdered, Bond sets out to free a KGB officer, General Georgi Koskov (Jeroen Krabbe), a defector who unravels a top-secret Soviet plot called Operation Smiert Spionem, of whom his superior General Leonid Puskin (John Rhys-Davies) had devised. Koskov is abducted, but it turns out to be nothing but a doublecross, as it turns out he is aligned with an American arms dealer, Brad Whitaker, who wants in on Smiert Spionem, to eliminate all enemy spies including 007. Hot on their trail, Bond tags along with Koskov's Slovakian cellist girlfriend, Kara Milovy (Maryam D'Abo from TV sitcom, The Wonder Years) and together, they unravel a sophisticated weapons plot. The Living Daylights is a strong, bold entry in the Bond series. The only true weak points are the two villains, Koskov and Whitaker. However, this film revolves around Dalton and his superb performance more than makes up for it. Dalton is true to form of to the Bond of the Ian Fleming novels, as he is uncompromising, bold, serious, ruthless and he shows a darker side to Bond, more so than Connery ever could. As professional and instinctive as he plays himself out to be, Dalton shows his softer, romantic side, paired up with Kara Milovy. Speaking of which, Maryam D'Abo is a refreshing Bond girl as well, as she does not display the toughness and or independence previous Bond girls have and in that regard, she's somewhat of an antithesis to the typical Bond girl. D'Abo, nonetheless turns in the strongest acting performance of a Bond girl. As for the storyline, it is sensible, but sophisticated and you could say the oversophistication of the plot is a flaw to the flick. But the first-rate pulse-pounding action supports the well-thought script. Noteworthy sequences are the botched Gibraltar training pre-title scene, the Austrian ski chase, and the Afghan desert battle. All in all, The Living Daylights stands out as Dalton's moment in the sun.
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Summary: the living daylights
Review: The best bond movie ever. The script, action, and villains are all excellent. Richard Maibaum's best script since ON her majesty's secret service. Timothy Dalton is an amazing actor, and the scene in the Prater amusement park is very well directed by John Glen. The locations are great, they include the rock of Gibraltar, Afghanistan, London, and the very beautiful Vienna. Maryam D'Abo isn't the best bond girl, but one flaw will not change my opinion. Better than From Russia with love,Goldfinger, and For your eyes only. Stays true to Ian fleming's original short story. Theme song is good and John Barry's score is one of his best. Picture quality on the dvd is amazing. Unbelievable how they went from a great movie like this to a horrible one like Licence to kill. This is the last bond movie that come out that was really good. I'm not sure there will ever be another good bond movie, let alone better than THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS.
Opening scene is excellent.Dalton is the most serious bond, the way he should be. BROSNAN never came close to being half as good as Timothy Dalton. All actors in this movie are excellent, and take their roles very seriously, not like previous Moore entries
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