Review of Licence to Kill (1989) by Sergel C — 13 Jan 2012

Licence to Kill gave us a grittier and more ruthless Bond. Dalton can definitely play dark, but he lacks the charisma of Connery.

This review of Licence to Kill (1989) was written by Sergel C on 13 Jan 2012.

Licence to Kill has generally received positive reviews.

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