Review of The Living Daylights (1987) by Jtf M — 17 Mar 2008

One of faves. I like Dalton, but feel that he really missed out on being Bond to his potential. Now he makes mostly crap.

This review of The Living Daylights (1987) was written by Jtf M on 17 Mar 2008.

The Living Daylights has generally received positive reviews.

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