The Living Daylights (1987)
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Reviews Counted:33
Fresh:24
Rotten:9
Average Rating:6.1/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 11 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: In this installment of the James Bond series, Agent 007 (Timothy Dalton) is assigned to protect a Russian defector (Maryam d'Abo) from the KGB. When the defection proves to be an elaborate ploy,... [More]
Starring: Timothy Dalton, Maryam D'Abo, Jeroen Krabbe, Joe Don Baker
Director: John Glen
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Reviews for The Living Daylights
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It was somehow more entertaining than how it sounds. Full Review |
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...ultimately comes off as one of the most ineffective and flat-out dull entries within the ongoing series. Full Review |
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3/5 |
After the fizzle of the later Roger Moore Bonds, The Living Daylights brings in a new 007 in Timothy Dalton, who manages the Connery trick of seeming suave and tough at the same time. Full Review |
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With its weak plotting and distinterested performances, this is a misfire on nearly every level. Full Review |
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Expect the expected. Full Review |
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3.5/4 |
Dalton is an engaging Bond, d'Abo is coolly alluring, and Krabbe is the epitome of the double-dealing spy master. Full Review |
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Timothy Dalton, the fourth Bond, registers beautifully on all key counts of charm, machismo, sensitivity and technique. Full Review |
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This Bond is as fast on his feet as with his wits; an ironic scowl creases his face; he's battle ready yet war-weary. Full Review |
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2.5/4 |
A very weak entry Full Review |
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3/5 |
The casting of Timothy Dalton as James Bond in this 15th entry into the adventures of 007 is widely considered a classic mistake: Dalton isn't suave like Sean Connery or even Roger Moore. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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Confused plot and digressive globe trotting notwithstanding, the best Bond in years. Full Review |
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3/5 |
I'm one of the few people who really liked Timothy Dalton as James Bond.
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3/5 |
Typical Bond action but it's one of the spy's worst.
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