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The Living Daylights

1987
Suspense/Thriller
Crime
2h 10m
James Bond is living on the edge to stop an evil arms dealer from starting another world war. Bond crosses all seven continents in order to stop the evil Whitaker and General Koskov.
Directed by:
John Glen John Glen
Written by:
Ian Fleming Ian Fleming Richard Maibaum Richard Maibaum Michael G. Wilson Michael G. Wilson
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Starring:
Timothy Dalton Timothy Dalton Joe Don Baker Joe Don Baker Jeroen Krabbé Jeroen Krabbé John Rhys-Davies John Rhys-Davies Desmond Llewelyn Desmond Llewelyn John Terry John Terry Maryam d\ Maryam d'Abo Art Malik Art Malik Robert Brown Robert Brown Andreas Wisniewski Andreas Wisniewski Michael G. Wilson Michael G. Wilson Thomas Wheatley
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Franchise:
James Bond
Genres:
Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Action, Adventure
Country:
UK
Languages:
English, French, German, Czech, Russian, Arabic, Slovak, Pashtu, Dari
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The Living Daylights

1987
Suspense/Thriller
Crime
2h 10m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 08 Oct 2019
85
63rd
A very underrated Bond film that I've grown to appreciate more over the years. Granted, it has problems (the villains are kinda weak), but Dalton's Fleming-esque take on Bond is great, the central romance is disarmingly sweet, and there are some absolutely fantastic stunts, especially the open-air plane fight at the end. Give it a watch.
Rated 08 Oct 2019
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 12 May 2019
80
77th
Welcome back tonal appropriate Bond. Moore would make a pigeon do a double take while zipping around in his gondola car but then would shoot the villain in the testicles and it felt all wrong. With this entry we come to the last good Bond theme , I’m bold as hell, I might even consider Spy Hard I’m that dumb and bold.
Rated 12 May 2019
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 19 Dec 2018
76
67th
This is the way I like Bond: grounded in the real-world and its events. Dalton's stone-cold portrayal of 007 is a big change from Moore's overly-suave playboy, but for this film the difference is well-suited. He foreshadows the Bond of the 21st century, and that makes this one of my favorite films of the franchise.
Rated 19 Dec 2018
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 14 May 2013
6
41st
The Living Daylights was Timothy Dalton's first of only two Bond films. It's a shame that most fans didn't take to him in the role as I believe he portrayed Ian Fleming's original creation well. And his introduction and the opening pre-title sequence is one of the best. The new Aston Martin is an enjoyable inclusion, but otherwise the villains are forgettable and I'd of liked more John Rhys-Davies. Ultimately though Timothy Dalton's best efforts are let down by a lacklustre Bond outing.
Rated 14 May 2013
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 23 Oct 2012
85
92nd
Dalton nails the Bond character, portraying a mix of the suave, and the wry humour of Connery and the more human side of Lazenby, while ignoring the travesty that was Moore. A strong plot and some amazing action set pieces make this one of the best Bond movies.
Rated 23 Oct 2012
kasperlKasperL
Rated 21 Oct 2012
60
50th
This is how you breathe new life into a franchise. It's striking how versatile John Glen is as a Bond director. With its gritty style and densely plotted spy suspense, 'The Living Daylights' is vastly different from the much more light-hearted adventures of 'Octopussy' and 'A View to a Kill'. Dalton's agent is himself also almost unrecognizable; it's like in 'Live Free or Die Hard' - it's not really the same character anymore. The poster art is the greatest.
Rated 21 Oct 2012
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 09 Jan 2010
62
58th
Dalton looks the part (though 007 is strangely goofy in the romantic scenes) but once again - for a Bond film directed by John Glen - the action scenes are better than story and atmosphere. Jeroen Krabbé and Joe Don Baker are smaller-than-life villains and Maryam d'Abo is another Bond girl lacking charisma and acting skills. Partly remade as 'Rambo III'.
Rated 09 Jan 2010
nobletNoblet
Rated 15 Nov 2015
60
35th
Dalton is cool, Joe Don Baker being a main villain is not.
Rated 15 Nov 2015
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 07 Dec 2014
58
21st
I think this film will be kind of forgettable. Dalton isn't bad as Bond, but he isn't as good as Connery or Moore either IMO. The villains here don't seem as menacing either. Doesn't seem paced as well as previous installments. Not the worst of the films, but not in the top half either.
Rated 07 Dec 2014
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
8
93rd
With a new Bond comes a new gritty vibe that still hangs onto that iconic Bondness, blending a serious Cold War story and hardass Dalton with some killer stunt and action scenes, John Barry's last Bond film score (and it's a good one), dry humor and a gorgeous Bond girl. The only true weaknesses are underdeveloped villains who are overshadowed by their henchman Necros (who Bond dispatches awesomely) and the narrative losing focus when we hit Afghanistan. (Ytadel's series ranking: #13 of 24)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 16 Dec 2015
5
44th
The worst Bond film up to this point. Dalton didn't bug me as Bond but he isn't as charming or funny as Moore or Connery and it's not hard to see why he didn't last. The Bond girl is the most useless and incompetent character in the entire series up to this point. Bond: hold the plane steady. Bond girl: k *proceeds to fuck with all the controls and almost fly the plane into a mountain* The villain was so weak that the henchman outshines him by a mile. That poster is super misleading as well
Rated 16 Dec 2015
gogokaingogokain
Rated 04 Jan 2013
85
92nd
Dalton brings some emotion to the role, and it pays off.
Rated 04 Jan 2013
ewp805ewp805
Rated 03 Aug 2009
78
67th
Tim Dalton is a bit different for Bond, but he pulls it off pretty well.
Rated 03 Aug 2009
menialretconMenialRetcon
Rated 14 Nov 2017
79
75th
The transport plane sequence is great.
Rated 14 Nov 2017
twincinematwincinema
Rated 05 Nov 2015
80
75th
After the buffoonery of the Moore-era Bond, the Dalton-era focuses more on Bond as an action star. The humour still exists, but it's on the fringe rather than front and center (although there is a scene where Bond rides a cello case down a snowhill).
Rated 05 Nov 2015
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 02 Jan 2008
85
75th
Timothy Dalton replaced Roger Moore as 007 and stated he wanted to return to Fleming's written representation of Bond. In the main he succeeded with a tougher, harsher Bond. There are some amazing stunts and great locations but weak villains. The franchise certainly needed refreshing and Dalton manages to do that with a restored view of Bond.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
megladon8megladon8
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
50th
One of the stronger Bonds to come out in the '80s. Timothy Dalton plays a good but decidedly different Bond. The setting and issues in Afghanistan are sure to come up again pretty soon.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
stainStain
Rated 29 Mar 2007
60
47th
Like Dalton as Bond but it's a waste of a good actor
Rated 29 Mar 2007
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 25 Oct 2022
69
81st
The Living Daylights shifts the Bond franchise into darker territory. Dalton is a great Bond, able to lean into the charm & quips while playing it mostly straight as an assassin on a mission. The film also leans more heavily into the romance, with d'Abo taking a bigger share of the screentime. Her Kara being charming but inept. The plot has its share of cheese, but the dynamic between the Russians, Taliban & US arms-dealer is strong. Malik is good. The title song is top tier.
Rated 25 Oct 2022
dunbardunbar
Rated 30 Dec 2013
75
61st
The more serious Dalton gets the more I seem to like him in the Bond role. Everyone beams about how Daniel Craig's serious face was a breath of fresh air for Bond's immature reputation, but I think Dalton gets dished a lot of crap for doing the same thing. His interpretation sits well with me, unfortunately some of the ridiculous plot points don't. Bottom line is, I like Dalton's Bond, but it feels like the writers were handing him cheesy Moore material at times.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
synthonosynthono
Rated 12 Jul 2012
87
84th
Oddly reminiscent of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Bond has emotions and an unexpected vulnerability. Dalton's Bond is a break from Moore and allows the character to be taken seriously again. Great action film overall, should be regarded as one of the defining Bond films.
Rated 12 Jul 2012
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 12 Mar 2018
80
55th
By this point, I can't say I was sorry to see Moore go. Dalton is quite good in the role - more of an action hero than Connery's spy or Moore's clown.
Rated 12 Mar 2018
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 17 Apr 2009
76
76th
One of the better Bond movies and characters, Timothy Dalton is near perfect in the role. Great action sequences, great villains and just all around great. Maryam D'Abo is soooo fine.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
jensaltmannJensAltmann
Rated 25 Aug 2009
78
70th
A more serious approach to Bond, with a better actor in the part -- it should have worked.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 04 May 2017
75
75th
Ah, yes. 1987. When Taliban were our sidekicks against the Russians. Good times! Dalton may not be anybody's favourite Bond, but he's not bad, if a bit bland and the plot is vastly superior to most of the others, being a straight Cold War spy thriller in the spirit of the great Le Carré. Also, I've always been partial to the title song.
Rated 04 May 2017
chemtrailschemtrails
Rated 25 Dec 2009
50
37th
Sigh
Rated 25 Dec 2009
svnhfsvnhf
Rated 17 Dec 2012
63
40th
Certainly a much grittier and realistic take on the Bond mythos and, granted, it was a nice departure from the comically tragic direction the Moore-led Bond movies were heading. It did have a few too many odd plot twists, though, and the Kara character grew more and more annoying and useless throughout the film. However, Dalton was not bad at all, no miracle worker but better than late-era Moore. The ending killed it a bit, sadly. Overall, nice return to status quo but nothing more than that.
Rated 17 Dec 2012
xacviantxacviant
Rated 02 Jul 2012
83
61st
A definite bounce back for the series, and a very promising debut for Timothy Dalton in the role; he has a grit and anger that contrast nicely with Moore's take on the role. The story itself is a good one too, although it bogs down in the third act (the Mujahideen subplot in particular), with Jeroen Krabbe and Joe Don Baker making a nice, slimy pair of villains. Well made in all departments (John Glen pulls off one unexpectedly gorgeous shot); a-ha's title song is one of my personal favorites.
Rated 02 Jul 2012
shosannaShosanna
Rated 17 Sep 2013
35
56th
Dalton's James Bond is less of a Mary Sue than his previous incarnations; he's still slick, but has these rough edges that make him feel a bit more three-dimensional, not to mention believable as someone who commits brutal acts of violence for a living. Quite frankly, I much prefer him like this. (3.5/5)
Rated 17 Sep 2013
vv238vv238
Rated 19 Oct 2018
52
54th
This is probably a case of not going far enough in one direction. Dalton remains the closest silver-screen representation of Fleming's idea of the character but the tone is more akin to an action-star than Ian's idea of a British spy during the Cold War. The Living Daylights is a much better-executed film than anything during the later day Moore films but I feel like it didn't separate itself enough from the pack. Still a positive trend upwards.
Rated 19 Oct 2018
brandonsbrandons
Rated 10 Jul 2012
67
48th
Timothy Dalton heralded a Bond era that tried to move away from the campness of Roger Moore's reign and more into the stunt-laden thriller genre.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
benblaneybenblaney
Rated 12 Feb 2021
80
52nd
In my top three Bond films
Rated 12 Feb 2021
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 14 Sep 2019
74
36th
Dalton brought a welcome no-BS gravitas to Bond that likely turned off Moore fans even though he handles the light stuff just as well. & although there is a good opening car chase & a spectacular mid-air stunt sequence the film around him has some major problems starting w/ a script that reaches a franchise zenith of incomprehensibility when Afghanis join in. The villains are also goofy, the Walkman-wearing henchmen is silly & what's at stake is... mujahideen getting killed by better weapons?
Rated 14 Sep 2019
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 30 Oct 2012
86
73rd
I enjoy Dalton's Bond. Between the A-Ha theme song, the Ghetto Blaster, and the henchman who kills with headphones, the 80's have arrived full force in the Bond universe.
Rated 30 Oct 2012
kito1kito1
Rated 16 Feb 2018
40
10th
Just a drag. Nobody looks like they give a shit, Timothy Dalton is not that great, the score is obnoxious; it would make a whole lot of difference if it was fun to watch.
Rated 16 Feb 2018
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 26 Dec 2023
79
94th
It could have ended bigger than it was, but it is still an interesting entry. It starts out with so many classic spy trope with defection and russian spies, sometimes reminding me of From Russia With Love. Wild gadgets and some good chases, you can see they took a more serious approach than the Moore era, but still kept some humour. Whitaker is a bit disappointing
Rated 26 Dec 2023
overratedoverrated
Rated 01 Oct 2021
54
55th
Dalton is great but everything else is middling, if there was a decent villain that would have helped. To the other reviewers saying that this had the worst Bond girl, did you forget about A View to a Kill? Also strong Rambo 3 vibes with those brave mujahideen fighters towards the end there.
Rated 01 Oct 2021
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 13 Dec 2023
7
57th
Considering his short lived stint as James Bond, I thought Dalton would disappoint yet he is quite memorable in the iconic role. Undoubtedly a departure from the more lighthearted Moore entries, and all the better for it, as it ushers in the era of a grittier and darker take on the character we’ve become accustomed to these last few decades. The added nice action combined with its relentless pacing turned this into an easy watch.
Rated 13 Dec 2023
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 02 Oct 2016
76
47th
This feels very modern in a lot of ways, while still adhering to the Bond tropes. The story is a fun spy thriller much closer to those first few Bond films, and even though there are plenty of outlandish moments they're all effective because they're well set up. It helps that a lot of the performances here are pretty good, which fleshes out the characters who are probably rather thin in the script. There's nothing quite outstanding or meaningful here, but still very good.
Rated 02 Oct 2016
igormacheteigormachete
Rated 29 Jun 2016
70
39th
The cutest Bond girl so far
Rated 29 Jun 2016
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 20 Sep 2015
60
44th
Timothy Dalton misses the finesse of predecessors Connery and Moore, yet remains a very convincing Bond in a film that does distance itself somehow from previous instalments anyway. There are certainly moments where director John Glen gets to shine, but he also opts for the safe "blow-shit-up" card quite a lot: many action scenes are completely dominated by the ample explosions - which call for decidedly less directorial labour - thus resulting in a film notably closer to modern action flicks.
Rated 20 Sep 2015
kavuKavu
Rated 06 Dec 2009
63
35th
Classic Dalton Bond with one of the best chase scenes in the history of cinema.
Rated 06 Dec 2009
gillyGilly
Rated 07 Jan 2009
70
50th
Quite good for his first Bond Movie, Moore didn't made it that well on his first.
Rated 07 Jan 2009
joearlinejoearline
Rated 12 Sep 2007
50
20th
can't remember which Bond this is... not a good sign
Rated 12 Sep 2007
chiliChili
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
68th
Apart from Goldeney the best of the "modern" bond flicks.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
elmakebabielmakebabi
Rated 12 Aug 2011
47
17th
You can witness the worst Bond girl here.
Rated 12 Aug 2011
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 18 Apr 2009
79
66th
Pretty decent Bond actioner which earns a few points for plot, locations and baddies. The action and fight choreography improved notably in the 80s Bonds and here the chops and kicks gain a crunchy realism. Dalton has the looks, sharp wits and moves, although he is far too sappy in his scenes with Maryam d'Abo's ditzy agent. The most memorable element is the killer milkman - one of the better henchmen of the series.
Rated 18 Apr 2009
akjnakjn
Rated 22 Jun 2023
40
10th
bond seçimi yanlış olmuş. filmin efektleri aksiyonu iyi olsa da karakterler sıradan kalmış, saçma birkaç sahne de vardı
Rated 22 Jun 2023
ocelotOcelot
Rated 30 Dec 2014
55
45th
This movie is pretty middle of the road, so it's better than almost everything Roger Moore starred in by a fair margin.
Rated 30 Dec 2014
braddad68braddad68
Rated 06 Jun 2012
96
91st
Dalton is my favorite Bond! Not the best script, but plenty of action, thrills and a very believable Bond.
Rated 06 Jun 2012
vicoriovicorio
Rated 05 Nov 2022
2
21st
Dalton looks more like a boy scout falling in love for the first time than like James Bond. Also incoherent plot. Fav scene - It's something we're making for the Americans. We're calling it the "Ghetto-Blaster" - Q.
Rated 05 Nov 2022
gritGrit
Rated 21 Apr 2007
73
78th
One of the better Bond movies.
Rated 21 Apr 2007
clark_novaClark Nova
Rated 15 Jun 2011
94
73rd
didn't realize that Q was so ghetto
Rated 15 Jun 2011
lazynicklazynick
Rated 29 Feb 2020
85
38th
I know I saw this. I have no memory of the plot or whether it was good or bad. The rating is for the poster. I remember it vividly from my childhood. I couldn't stop looking at it.
Rated 29 Feb 2020
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 22 Jul 2013
75
68th
This film has layers of intrigue set in the rapidly swelling glacial melt of the cold war; a source-perfect protagonist who is as world-weary as a professional killer should be; top notch stunt work, colorful villains, and goofy spy-fi gadgetry that somehow doesn't take away any of the grit from the film. Why only 75? IT HAS THE WORST FUCKING FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN CINEMA HISTORY. Seriously, that woman made it out of the writer's room? Way to shit the bed, guy.
Rated 22 Jul 2013
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 26 May 2014
74
52nd
James Bond does some actual spy shit in this movie, and also fights communists with the help of the Mujahideen so it's a mixed bag over 25 years later - Joe Don Baker feels pretty wasted in the film as the villain, the big highlight is the plane fight and everything afterwards suffers. Timothy Dalton as Bond is really good though - he has a charm and a sense of humor but he also acts kinda scared sometimes. Good enough for me. a-ha ain't a bad choice either.
Rated 26 May 2014
timon88Timon88
Rated 22 Feb 2015
57
52nd
I never paid much attention to any of the Bond movies when they were released, but since movies made these days are generally so bad... this one has aged surprisingly well.
Rated 22 Feb 2015
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 17 Apr 2009
60
31st
Welsh Bond was a bit of a stretch. Probably not as bad as everyone remembers it though.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
stflyst_fly
Rated 26 Aug 2007
18
19th
ok
Rated 26 Aug 2007
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 29 Dec 2008
80
70th
I actually might be the only person in the world that really likes the Timothy Dalton Bond. This movie was interesting and an uptick away from the silliness of the previous few bond films.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
hazelhawkshazelhawks
Rated 17 Oct 2019
70
66th
"What kind of girl do you think I am?" Only the best Bond Girl ever! Good Lord what a woman! Living Daylights is a sweeping cold war spy/crime adventure with plot holes and bad shots abound...and little camp or style makes suspension of disbelief a chore. But the fun, action-packed story whisks you across continents with ease - until the last 10 minutes; sadly, a "climax" handled like an afterthought. Also, D'abo using blanks is a hoot given that commies obviously can't shoot for shit.
Rated 17 Oct 2019
naurunauru
Rated 25 Aug 2011
30
21st
The plot is all over the place, jumping from place to place, character to character without nearly enough coherence. The villains are terribly weak and lack focus. Some nice action at the airfield and a few cool lines from Bond ("I know a nice restaurant in Karachi; we can just make it for dinner") but overall this is really forgettable stuff. The music is one of the high points, as the soundtrack is well above the typical standard for the series.
Rated 25 Aug 2011
glm01glm01
Rated 24 Mar 2014
71
41st
71.000
Rated 24 Mar 2014
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 30 Sep 2017
60
13th
Damn, kind of sad that Timothy Dalton only did the 2 Bond movies.. he's a pretty good Bond! Love the soundtrack in this movie. I didn't see the twist coming, so kudo's to Jeroen Krabbé for overacting in the beginning. And teaming up with the Afghans... who would have thought ;)
Rated 30 Sep 2017
mrarnmrarn
Rated 13 Jun 2020
45
46th
Great action with a story that right after watching, I can't remember what happened.
Rated 13 Jun 2020
troothTrooth
Rated 08 Apr 2014
64
37th
The highlight of this movie is Q introducing a boom box with a rocket launcher built into it. What do you call this gadget? A ghetto blaster. Of course.
Rated 08 Apr 2014
frederFreder
Rated 08 Jul 2012
30
24th
To call this a mixed bag is being kind. Stars out OK before it becomes terrible (I knew they were going to go down the hill on that damn cello case. I said, "PLEASE don't go down the hill on that damn cello case!" They did.) Before it becomes OK again. The new actors playing M, Moneypenny and Lieter have no chemistry whatever, while Dalton is -- both unexpectedly and disappointingly -- the most sissified Bond ever.
Rated 08 Jul 2012
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 26 Sep 2008
75
72nd
Timothy Dalton made for an interesting Bond. Would've loved to have seen what Michael Billington or Lewis Collins could've done for the role...
Rated 26 Sep 2008
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 21 Oct 2012
27
18th
Don't like Dalton. Don't like Bond. Just seriously bored the fuck outta me.
Rated 21 Oct 2012
benoliver999benoliver999
Rated 28 Jul 2015
70
56th
The Living Daylights is, to all extents, a return to form for the Bond series. For whatever reason it has failed to make a historical impact and is seldom mentioned in discussions about Bond. However, it deserves re-visiting; it's a fresh, original entry in the series and is gripping from end-to-end.
Rated 28 Jul 2015
genesiskelGeneSiskel
Rated 31 Oct 2015
50
18th
The result is a film that is not so much bad as mechanical and uptight.
Rated 31 Oct 2015
perjantaiperjantai
Rated 05 Jul 2022
5
96th
James Bond doesn't get better than this. Shame about Dalton's short tenure.
Rated 05 Jul 2022
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 02 Sep 2018
60
51st
It’s not one of the best of the series, but there’s some good action and I really wish Dalton got a couple more chances at Bond. He’s not my favorite, but I like him as Bond more than Moore or Brosnan.
Rated 02 Sep 2018
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
35th
Not bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rossRoss
Rated 19 Oct 2012
65
64th
The plot is awesome, the villains are okay and the Bond girl is cute. The problem is Dalton. He plays that part like Fleming road it, resulting in a very boring character. He has nowhere near the charm of Connery or Moore and he is far from as tough and menacing as Craig.
Rated 19 Oct 2012
bunyasBunyas
Rated 06 Mar 2021
65
47th
I liked Timothy Dalton as Bond and how he portrayed the character, his interpretation is different, original and refreshing.. Unfortunately the movie itself has similar productional issues like some previous chapters before it. Changing the main actor and character marks of the protagonist but keeping the same director was a mistake i guess.. With a different direction Dalton could be iconic as Bond and play the part for many more times...
Rated 06 Mar 2021
glmglm
Rated 07 Jul 2012
66
37th
65.750
Rated 07 Jul 2012
nunstranglernunstrangler
Rated 27 Sep 2010
71
60th
Fine debut by Dalton, who takes his role as 007 in a more serious vein, in a rousing, refreshing cosmopolitan shoot-em-up. Let's be frank: we were all getting a little fatigued by Roger Moore. The 15th film in the series.
Rated 27 Sep 2010
doyler29doyler29
Rated 26 May 2020
70
42nd
I like Timothy Dalton's portrayal of James Bond, but I don't think the first film he appeared in does him any favours. While the film was not explicitly written with Roger Moore in mind, it certainly feels like one of his films. It has a very light, quippy tone, and Dalton's more straight portrayal of Bond seems to exist in a different film. He's not only off tone, but his serious demeanor in this film makes him seem dull, which is not a fair appraisal of what he's doing.
Rated 26 May 2020
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 03 Nov 2021
62
30th
Оценка - 60 Общая - 64 Нарратив - 3.5 Сценарий - 6 Постановка - 7 Целостность - 6 Монтаж - 6 Выполнение своей цели - 7 Флоу - 5 Жанр - 6.5 Сцены - 1 Личное - 7 Атмосфера - 7.5 Эмоции - 6 Актерская игра - 7 Саундтрек - 7.5 Синематографи - 7 Визуал - 6.5 Звук - 7 Продакшн дизайн - 7.5 Костюмы - 6 Эффекты - 6 Развле
Rated 03 Nov 2021
caocaocaocao
Rated 28 Jan 2008
59
19th
The most forgettable Bond movie. It does house the worst Russian accent ever by Krabbe.
Rated 28 Jan 2008
sirrocko711SirRocko711
Rated 21 Dec 2006
81
58th
MUCH better than the preceeding couple of Bond films. Dalton proves his worth. (only to disprove it in the next film)
Rated 21 Dec 2006
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 03 Jun 2023
40
38th
We all fell asleep and missed the last 45 minutes, where I awoke periodically for various explosions. Pair with "Rambo III" for a Taliban fighter lovefest doubleheader. The theme song sucks.
Rated 03 Jun 2023
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 24 Dec 2010
86
74th
The best Bond film in years.
Rated 24 Dec 2010
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 20 Aug 2015
79
64th
Seen 2x
Rated 20 Aug 2015
iamdwgIamdwg
Rated 11 Jun 2018
84
73rd
I love Timothy Dalton, he really was a great James Bond. Even though the plot in this film was utterly unoriginal and just James Bond Trope Soup, his BOND was fantastic, as not only was he a serious, down-to-earth Bond like Daniel Craig, but he had the intellect of Connery, the sense of humor of Moore, and the romanticism of Lazenby. This is a great movie. Biased Score: 92% | Unbiased Score: 76% | Predicted Score: 76%
Rated 11 Jun 2018
nuotionuotio
Rated 05 Feb 2007
66
86th
I've always enjoyed this one and Dalton's portrayal as Bond. He takes it to a (much needed) more realistic cold-war tone after goofier Moore-era. Dalton and D'Abo have a nice chemistry and supporting cast (Baker, Krabbe, Rhys-Davies) is especially strong in this one. Barry's score is good and I even enjoyed a-Ha's title song. The pacing is very good until they reach Afghanistan where it started to lag a bit for me. The plot is also overtly complicated and doesn't really make that much sense.
Rated 05 Feb 2007
andersqqAndersQQ
Rated 04 Nov 2012
80
61st
My favorite Bond film of all time. Timothy Dalton plays the perfect Bond. Not too much gadgetry is a major plus.
Rated 04 Nov 2012
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 13 Nov 2016
7
49th
Impressively executed action scenes, a seamless introduction of Dalton's Bond (my personal favorite), a memorable score, and an engaging Soviet plot make 'The Living Daylights' one of the more fun entries in the Bond canon, flaws notwithstanding.
Rated 13 Nov 2016

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