The Living Daylights

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gungi @WhatWhere 4d This is a Bond film that I enjoyed. Jumping from each decade and watching one movie makes you realize the progress the films make. The action is more choreographed, the scenes better shot, and the general depth of the story well thought out, giving it more nuance and characterization. Timothy Dalton proves himself to be a legitimate Bond and particularly excels in the action scenes. The locations are beautiful, and the collection of soundtracks complements the style and aesthetics of the movie. The direction uses a few witty and clever moments during the action scenes, and developments in technology enhance the possibilities of portraying these, even though they sometimes become excessive and over the top. While the movie does well overall, the ending and its sudden involvement of political revolutionaries seems too hasty and could have been given a little more attention. At the same time, the movie extends its stay toward the end for too long. Overall, Dalton’s Bond needs no hiding. See more Carlos T 6d *Marcado para Morrer* marca a estreia de Timothy Dalton como o terceiro intérprete de James Bond, trazendo uma abordagem mais séria e contida do personagem. Dalton se posiciona entre o charme clássico de Connery e a leveza de Moore, com um Bond menos mulherengo e mais focado na missão. A trama ainda carrega o peso da Guerra Fria, agora incorporando o conflito no Afeganistão — lembrando, em alguns momentos, o clima de *Rambo*. A produção mantém o estilo típico dos anos 80: narrativa mais lenta, enredo extenso e ritmo cadenciado. O retorno do Aston Martin é um acerto nostálgico, assim como a presença de M. No entanto, ainda não vemos grandes saltos tecnológicos nem cenas de ação capazes de impressionar visualmente. Os efeitos especiais são funcionais, mas modestos. Dalton entrega um Bond mais humano e vulnerável, ainda encontrando seu espaço no papel. Maryam d’Abo, lembrando fisicamente Natasha Kinski, tem boa atuação e foge do estereótipo da Bond Girl puramente deco Nota final:*6 See more guest @bigdddd Dec 14 Dalton as bond? im in! See more Craig W. @CJWolfe27 Dec 9 This movie really still holds up, even gets into the whole afghan thing before the US was there. Also Timothy Dalton is an underrated Bond See more Oliver A Dec 8 This is one of my favorite Bonds. Competent writing and acting. Good directing and cinematography. Why all the hate? See more Oliver J @Ollie1997 Oct 28 Critics Consensus: Timothy Dalton’s debut as James Bond reinvigorates the franchise with a sharper edge and renewed seriousness, even if it occasionally struggles to balance grit with the series’ traditional glamour. The Living Daylights is a confident, stylish start for a more human 007. Review: After more than a decade of Roger Moore’s tongue-in-cheek adventures, The Living Daylights signals a clear change in direction. Timothy Dalton steps into the tuxedo with steely conviction, grounding the character in Ian Fleming’s literary roots — colder, more calculated, and refreshingly real. The film’s Cold War intrigue, complete with double agents, defectors, and a cellist caught in the crossfire, gives Bond a story rooted in espionage rather than excess. Director John Glen stages some thrilling sequences — a daring Gibraltar opening, a heart-stopping airplane fight, and a snowbound chase — all infused with a sense of authenticity missing from recent installments. Though it occasionally wavers between Dalton’s gravitas and the series’ lighter legacy, The Living Daylights succeeds as a thoughtful transition — bridging classic Bond spectacle with a new, more grounded intensity. It’s a strong, if not flawless, reintroduction to a hero rediscovering his edge. See more Read all reviews

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