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I'm not so sure. Kill works quite well as an action film, but it lacks a sense of class. I'd say that FYEO, OP and TLD are all better Bond films (though they too have their weaknesses). They have a bit more charm to them as well as more exotic locations and a sense of adventure, rather than simply being an occasionally cheesy revenge flick. I enjoy LTK but it does feel rather generic sometimes.
I honestly think Brown gives the better performance in that scene. I can feel this anger and annoyance towards Bond and his delivery of "your licence to kill is revoked" really has an impact.
To me it just feels like Dalton's trying a bit too hard with his angry expression. It's like he thinks that this scene and his performance is going to be electric. I can't help but imagine how Connery or Craig would have acted it had they been in Dalton's place. Something tells me they would have played it with a bit more reservation and subtlety.
I'm not so sure. Kill works quite well as an action film, but it lacks a sense of class. I'd say that FYEO, OP and TLD are all better Bond films (though they too have their weaknesses). They have a bit more charm to them as well as more exotic locations and a sense of adventure, rather than simply being an occasionally cheesy revenge flick. I enjoy LTK but it does feel rather generic sometimes. [/quote]
Yes I'd agree it misses the class.
Still, Dalton, Davi & Del Toro do a good enough job for me & I really like the way Bond intelligently goes about infiltrating Sanchez's organization & making him paranoid, so I'm able to forgive all its other weaknesses.
I'm not so sure. Kill works quite well as an action film, but it lacks a sense of class. I'd say that FYEO, OP and TLD are all better Bond films (though they too have their weaknesses). They have a bit more charm to them as well as more exotic locations and a sense of adventure, rather than simply being an occasionally cheesy revenge flick. I enjoy LTK but it does feel rather generic sometimes. [/quote
Exactly. LTK doesn't feel like a Bond film. Even with those scenes from LALD it still just comes across as an 80's revenge thriller that happens to feature a bloke called James Bond. Could have been Kevin Costner or Mel Gibson in the film for how Bondian it is.
Milton Krest is in name only. But it is inspired by Fleming.
Sanchez using a stingray tail is from Fleming.
Bond disobeying an order on killing a sniper is allowing a school boy style crush to disobey M's orders.
It has more Fleming elements than many of the other films in the series.
Anyhow, how is LTK like Miami Vice? I've seen every episode so eager to know?
Truer than it's ever been too.
"Licence To Kill is one of the most underrated Bond movies since On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Timothy Dalton embodies the character. With a break away from the comic-book villains and fantastical locations, the filmmakers decide to focus instead on a very adult and contemporary story about drug smuggling and revenge.
Its themes require a more mature perspective than its predecessors. Unfortunately, these factors seem to be what critics of Licence To Kill call 'faults'. Casino Royale gets major appreciation from critics for its grittiness and its darker edge. So why not Licence To Kill?
This is the movie that started the current trend, with Dalton's mature portrayal of Bond paving the way for the unfortunately mid market Pierce Brosnan and, without doubt, Daniel Craig.
The characters in Licence To Kill are one of it's major plus points. James Bond is the most human we have seen him since OHMSS and up to CR, as Dalton brings a real sense emotional depth to the character; a tortured man full of hurt and pain and vengeance. It's a rare scenario where you feel Bond has met someone of equal competence. The Sanchez character is a frightening presence, and an early role from Benicio Del Toro is just as effective; his chilling grin a fear-inducing sight.
The brilliant Michael Kamen also supplies us with an elegant, sensual and brooding score that is a vital player unto itself, complimenting the visuals excellently.
With a striking leading man in Bond's shoes, Licence To Kill deserves a lot more credit than it gets. This is the film that broke the mould, opening the doors to a more adult, violent Bond.
In Timothy Dalton we have a brilliant actor in the starring role who brought us a more human and believable Bond, yet it is Daniel Craig who is currently getting the credit for these exact traits. His characterisation is superb. But Dalton is the one who started it off, and it is a shame that he only made the two films".
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Kilifer (cigar chewing, hammy DEA agent)
Sharkey
The random agent/cop at Felix's house ("stick around...we might have some more questions for you")
Della
Die Hard's Agent Johnson DEA agent (don't know his name).
Felix's exposition about "Sanchez's law" also feels kind of cheesy.
Even Dalton's clothes are somewhat in keeping with that period with the big shoulder pads / baggy pleated trousers etc. and Davi's outfits are right out of the Crockett/Tubbs playbook, right down to flashy gold watch.
Having said that, there are just enough Bondian moments later on (including the casino scene/attempted assassination scene etc.) to keep it real.
Ironically, the Miami Vice hold on popular culture was pretty much on its way out by the time LTK was released, which perhaps somewhat dated the film even on arrival.
DEA agent - played by Grand L. Bush, who also appeared the The Lethal Weapon series.
Yes, I agree that the best parts of the film mainly come in the last 30 minutes.
Roger Moore and George Lazenby 's voices really get on my nerves they sound like Goofy the disney character.
Maybe this is why I can't take them seriously as Bond and can't think of them as spies or woman going crazy over them they are the two Bonds most lacking in sex appeal
It's Brosnan's I can't stand. Distinctly lightweight imho (in sound and intonation) and one of his worst attributes. I'm sure you'll disagree.
Of course i disagree, i find Pierce's voice very sexy. a nice mix between soft and deep.
But to each her/his own. The voice appeal is really subjective at least speaking voice because with singers is another thing
Is Bond dubbed in Mexico? If so, the voice artist who does Goofy may have been hired to do those Bonds as well.
Funny if the Mickey Mouse voice actor did Craig s Bond.
Noo, well not obligatory.
I never watch them in spanish, Watching Bond in spanish is a huge crime big part of those movies charm is the English accent.
But no its Moore's and Lazenby 's real voices which annoy me
If it had been a Monty Python moment, it would have been brilliant. There, it was just a Benny Hill moment.
For me, it's "The Man with the Golden Gun", especailly Mary Goodnight and Lt. Yip. You know why all the actresses that get a Bond girl part say that their characters is not the bikini-clad bimbo ? That's because of her. As for Yip, his driving away without Bond is an indication, I think he could easily win the most incompetent assistant award. That is, if Mary Goodnight wasn't around.
I get what people mean about Brosnan's sometimes "soft" sounding voice though.
I mean their own not dubbed Bond voices which annoy me.
Not if he is Fleming's Bond. Even Timothy Dalton's 007 is much kinder and caring than Bond from the novels.
;)
But the character of Kaufman is all wrong too me. He's a buffoon. It's trying to be funny and serious in the same scene, it just doesn't work. At least to me. I know he's a popular character with many. I dislike that scene I think more than any other in the series. Including pretty much anything from DAD!
:-O