Review of Licence to Kill (1989) by Brandon W — 26 Oct 2015
One of my favourite James Bond films and yet, "License to Kill" does not feel like a true bond film. It feels way more like a motion picture version of Miami Vice with James Bond as the title character.
It is darker than the other James Bond films but does contain some of the classic James Bond tropes. Sexy women, cool gadgets and excellent action scenes. Some of the best I've seen on film! Timothy Dalton plays a intense more bad-ass version of Bond instead of the smooth talking lady killing Roger Moore or Sean Connery and it definitely worked for this story.
Robert Davi plays a menacing villain and I really liked both Bond Girls especially Carey Lowell as Pam Bouvier. Unlike most bond films, this had a very easy plot to follow about revenge and loyalty. I really liked this movie, but what made me love it, was the great score and amazing opening title song, "License to Kill - Gladys Knight".
Definitely near the top of my favourite 007 films list!
This review of Licence to Kill (1989) was written by Brandon W on 26 Oct 2015.
Licence to Kill has generally received positive reviews.
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