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Licence To Kill [VHS] [1989]

VHS ~ Timothy Dalton
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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Timothy Dalton's second and last James Bond assignment in Licence to Kill is darker and harder-edged than anything from the Roger Moore years, dropping the sometimes excruciating in-jokes that had begun to dominate the series in favour of gritty, semi-realistic action. When CIA colleague and close friend Felix Leiter (David Hedison) gets married immediately after arresting villainous drug baron Franz Sanchez (with a little help from Bond), the crime lord's retribution is swift and terrible. Bond goes on a personal vendetta against Sanchez after his licence to kill is revoked. There are plenty of spectacular stunt scenes, of course, but the meaty story of revenge is this film's distinguishing feature. Dalton's portrayal of the iconic hero as tough but flawed was a brave decision that the producers subsequently retreated from after Licence to Kill's relatively poor box-office showing.

On the DVD: Timothy Dalton's insistence that Bond was a man not a superhero, and "a tarnished man" at that encouraged the producers to redefine Bond with a tougher edge more in keeping with Fleming's original conception of the character. Licence to Kill is Bond's darkest assignment. The production team experienced their usual difficulties in bringing it to the screen, the "making-of" documentary reveals, including a haunted road in Mexico and a mysterious flaming hand that appeared out of the fire during the climactic tanker explosion. There are two commentaries here, both montage selections of interviews from cast and crew. The first features director John Glen and many of the actors; the second has producer Michael G Wilson and the production team. Gladys Knight pops up in the first music video, Patte La Belle in the second ("If You Asked Me To"). There are the usual trailers, gallery of stills and a feature on the Kenworth trucks specially adapted for the movie's stunt work. --Mark Walker



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While in Florida for the wedding of a friend, James Bond is thrust into a personal dilemma when the bride is murdered by an evil drug baron. Her Majesty's Secret Service does not approve of 'personal vendettas' and give Bond another assignment. For the first time ever, James Bond refuses to obey orders from 'M', and his 'licence to kill' is with-drawn.....
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Bond, 5 Aug 2004
By Bond Fan (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Licence To Kill [DVD] [1989] (DVD)
They really don't come better than this. Dalton was a truly fantastic Bond, who managed to combine aggression and humanity quite superbly as a more realistic Bond than we had seen with Moore (as fun as that was) and certainly more so than the plastic interpretation Brosnan has given us.

The film does have some dark, violent moments for a Bond, but is now and again off-set with the kind of light humour audiences will be used to. Robert Davi shows himself to be a superior villain, one of the best, something which has also been lacking in more recent films.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bond gets a 15 certificate and is all the better for it!, 16 Mar 2006
By D. A. Giambrone "Daniel Angelo" (Bournemouth, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Licence To Kill [DVD] [1989] (DVD)
Why do so many people dislike this film? Sure, it has a few flaws-the over-the-top truck chase and the lack of a John Barry score, to name a few. The trouble is Dalton's Bond followed immediately afer Moore's. Although Moore's films were enjoyable, they were completely different to Flemings original vision. All his gadgets and gags would have been better suited to Thunderbirds and the 'Carry on' films. in many ways Moore's Bond bastardized the character.

Once again Dalton plays bond as a moody, mean and cold character and again I think he is great. The supporting cast is also good with both Robert Davi and Benecio Del Toro playing very real and very sadistic characters, (not your usual meglomaniacs).

The plot itself is a tale of revenge, heavily inspired by Yojimbo and a Fistful of Dollars. It sees Bond going after a drugs baron(Davi as Sanchez), after Sanchez brutally mames his friend Felix Leiter. What ensues is a dark and gritty adventure-Bond swears for the first time-which is only let down by its silly climax (a truck doing a wheeley).

Give this film a chance, with an open mind. On a seperate note, the casting of Daniel Craig is inspired, as, I believe he will continue the legacy set by Dalton, in bringing a real and believable Bond to the screen.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding Bond thriller, 24 May 2001
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This review is from: Licence To Kill [DVD] [1989] (DVD)
Licence to Kill is one of my all time favourite films. James Bond adventures mean a lot of things to a lot of people and for this reason Bond films have always been about balancing different elements. Licence to Kill is almost purely a thriller with the comedy and fantasy elements being played down. The story is more down to earth and the other Bond films that Licence to Kill mostly resembles are From Russia with Love and On her Majesty's Secret Service. The film succeeds in firmly establishing an atmosphere of menace and danger that is maintained ... Michael Kamen's music, though less rhythmic and tuneful than other Bond scores, is very effective in adding to the tension and drama. Rather than creating ridiculous situations to gain cheap laughs the makers of Licence to Kill set about creating a more dramatic film. For the first time in a long time the viewer is made to feel afraid on Bond's behalf as both Bond and the villain play for keeps.

And what a villain! Robert Davi plays the charismatic, sadistic Sanchez with relish and appears to be genuinely malevolent. Dalton's portrayal of Bond is also excellent but is fundamentally different from all the other actors who played the role. Whereas the other actors (Lazenby aside), through their different acting styles presented a Bond as an invincible fantasy superhero, Dalton presents a character that is more real, human and believable. Dalton's Bond moves and talks purposefully and has a darker, brooding quality about him that makes him seem all the more dangerous. Dalton truly shines in the dramatic scenes and in the action sequences. Timothy Dalton is by far my favourite Bond.

The main action sequences, the underwater-aerial fight and the tanker chase are exceptionally well done and the two Bond girls are great as well. There are bad bits though, the fight aquarium is repetitive and the barroom fight is silly. The climax is tremendous though. Bond and Sanchez have been at each other's throats for the whole film and only have two lines to say to each other, lines which sum up their different characters.

This film is fantastic, exhilarating stuff. The DVD extras are fine.

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5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC BOND
I really liked Timothy Dalton as Bond. I really thought the guy did a great job. The Living Daylights was an excellent Bond thriller, more in line with Dr No and From Russia With... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2007 by stuart

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bond film
Released in 1989, Licence to Kill, remains the darkest and most violent of any of the James Bond films. It is also the most underrated. Read more
Published on 8 Jul 2007 by D. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, whether its 'Bond' or not!
I've always loved Licence to kill, and have never tried to treat it as 100% Bond movie, simply because Timothy Dalton doesn't have the character for the job. Read more
Published on 12 May 2007 by Top Cat

4.0 out of 5 stars IAN FLEMING'S James Bond
Licence To Kill was released in 1989 on the back of The Living Daylights. Timothy Dalton was back for his second turn as James Bond. Read more
Published on 24 Jul 2006 by L. C. Raubenheimer

1.0 out of 5 stars POOR very very Poor
I Bought all twenty james bond film on dvd and well this one was the second one i watched and well it's very appauling first at all its all very camp and second pierce brosnan... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as it's predecessor
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4.0 out of 5 stars Licence to highlight the shortfalls of all other Bonds
The best compliment I can pay this film and all involved in it is that it would stand up on its own without being part of a series. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2005 by F. Aguilar

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, One of the best action films of the 80's
This is my favourite Bond film.To me Timothy Dalton is without question the best James Bond, not to mention an outstanding actor. Read more
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this movie is a real blockbusting movie as it has the best bond(dalton) The best villian(Davi) and the nicest looking bond henchwoman(soto). Read more
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