![]() ![]() Professor Joe is hilarious in every scene, and even the minor characters like Truman-Lodge and Ed Hurley. You really dislike him, yet he's a joy to watch. His portrayal of Franz Sanchez is both slimy and likeable. The scenes where Bond plays Sanchez by pretending to be loyal to him are reminiscent of Akira Kurosawa's 1961 samurai classic Yojimbo (more famously remembered as the 1964 western remake, A Fistful of Dollars), and are incredibly well-written and acted by both parties. Gone are the Moore-ish comedy elements, instead replaced with a more manipulative side to 007's personality. He's just as incredible as he was in Daylights, but I think the script works better for his take on Bond in Licence. ![]() Timothy Dalton as James Bond, who's lost almost everything, who's been pushed over the edge, and is driven by revenge, is just phenomenal here. ![]() Firstly, it's got the best performance from a Bond actor. Now I'm done defending this film, let's explain why it's fantastic. My only issue with the film is Talisa Soto's acting, but her character isn't integral to the plot so it can be overlooked. I love the brutality of Licence - although I'm aware that it's not for everyone. If you find the film too dark or too gritty, that's entirely fair. It's not going to be as stylised and sophisticated as the previous entries. Bond loses his 00 status in this one - he's not with MI6 anymore - that's the point. People complain that it doesn't feel like a Bond film. The simplicity of the plot signifies that this entry will rely mostly on character drama, which, to me, is much more engaging than a complicated megalomaniac scheme. Live and Let Die and Quantum of Solace explore similar scenarios but don't get flack for it. I think the only reason people object to the revenge and drug baron plot is because of the direction and cinematography being somewhat bland and TV-film-like. So, before I get into my absolute love for this film, let me first address the issues people have with it. Licence is quite a controversial one among the fandom people either love it or hate it. I'd even go as far as to say it's one of my favourite films ever made. Licence to Kill, the film that bombed the box office, the film that killed the franchise for six years, is my absolute favourite in the series. And then immediately regret that decision when all the fans hate it. The Living Daylights, while establishing a return to the Fleming roots, suffered from a complicated (and, to be honest, dated) plot.Īudiences just don't connect with traditional spy thrillers anymore. I need hardly remind you that you're still bound by the Official Secrets Act.It's 1989. You have an assignment, and I expect you to carry it out *objectively* and *professionally*!Įffective immediately, your licence to kill is revoked, and I require you to hand over your weapon. This private vendetta of yours could easily compromise Her Majesty's government. Oh SPARE ME this sentimental RUBBISH! He knew the risks. He's put his life on the line for me many times. ![]() Leave it to the Americans! It's their mess. You were supposed to be in Istanbul LAST NIGHT! I'm afraid this unfortunate Leiter business hasĬlouded your judgment! *You have a job to do*! I expect you on a plane this afternoon! ![]()
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