Review of The Living Daylights (1987) by Jonathan D — 01 Apr 2008

Oft-forgotten, this is one of my favorite Bond movies. Like Casino Royale, makes bond more interesting by giving him heart and edgy menace.

This review of The Living Daylights (1987) was written by Jonathan D on 01 Apr 2008.

The Living Daylights has generally received positive reviews.

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