Review of Licence to Kill (1989) by Burton D — 13 Feb 2009

Hey QofS! This is how you make a non-traditional bond film!

This review of Licence to Kill (1989) was written by Burton D on 13 Feb 2009.

Licence to Kill has generally received positive reviews.

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I like the Bond Dalton is playing, only his acting as a playboy doesnt work. But his action and serious parts are good…

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By Anthony G (806) on 24 Sep 2017

Dark and intense, and as thrilling as can be, License to Kill ultimately serves as a one of its kind 007 action adventure…

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By K G (148) on 02 Jul 2017

This to me is one of the best bond film ever a this is Timothy dalton's best prefromace as James Bond…

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By Tanner B (443) on 05 Jan 2017

Licence To Kill (1989) ??? 007 goes rogue, setting off to find man responsible for hurting personal friend…

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By Josh M (1,729) on 24 Sep 2017

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By Gamepro3093 (33) on 19 Aug 2020

Timothy Dalton was the worst James Bond. Underrated my ass! George Lazenby was better than this stiff bore was. Now HE’S underrated…

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By Marin M (205) on 21 Apr 2018

Even tho this movie is underrated it's still very entertaining thanks to the action in it and even the simple story works (for me at least)…

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By Ryan C (2,517) on 18 Jun 2018

I can't lie I've seen all 23 James Bond movies and this one still manages to be my favorite…

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By Adam T (636) on 22 May 2017

Licence To Kill has proven to be one of the more controversial Bond films and people who applauded Dalton's debut as the secret service agent…

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The sixteenth James Bond movie and a unique one that divided the audience. It is darker, grim and intense…

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