Review of Licence to Kill (1989) by Louis-Philippe D — 20 May 2014

Loved Timothy in the Living Daylights ... in this one, he's way too serious. It's an OK film honestly.

This review of Licence to Kill (1989) was written by Louis-Philippe D on 20 May 2014.

Licence to Kill has generally received positive reviews.

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