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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Film lecturer Cary Edwards, PhD, passionately argues that #TimothyDalton’s portrayal in the 1989 film is the closest EON’s #JamesBond007 film franchise has come to #IanFleming’s literary character since the early 1960s. Discover how Dalton's gritty, intense performance brings a new level of realism and depth to the iconic spy, setting him apart from his predecessors and paving the way for the interpretation by #DanielCraig, although Edwards is not a fan of the latter. Whether you're a die-hard Bond fan or new to the series, Edwards offers a fresh perspective on one of the most daring and authentic Bond films ever made! 🎬🔍
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A lovely interview! Licence to Kill was the first Bond film that I saw at the cinema. I enjoyed it terrifically, so despite having already seen the others on TV it became my ur-Bond, the one by which I judged all the others. In light of that, it’s great to see that the film is growing in appreciation now.
What’s really exciting about LtK is watching it and knowing that contained within it are the seeds of the post-Arnie/Stallone/Willis action film genre. Mission Impossible, Jason Bourne and Daniel Craig’s Bond owe so much to it.
Finally, thank you very much for the credit at the end. It is rather exciting to see my IG name there!
Licence to Kill was the movie version of Fleming's Live and Let Die book. It absolutely belongs in the same pantheon as FRWL and OHMSS.
Dalton is my favorite Bond and my appreciation for him increased greatly after reading the books.
While I personally enjoy #PierceBrosnan's #007 even more, I agree that Dalton's interpretation is very compelling. He has that edginess that none of the others achieved, and he brings an inner conflict to the character that we have never seen before or after.
@@CSwalmiusDatoI think this edginess is always there, at least to a point, but it's more like an add-on whereas in Dalton's portrayal it seems to be the source of Bond's strength and motivation, at least for me.
@@macpi-422ard I agree. Dalton also conveys the ability to reflect on his actions and decisions, especially in "Licence to Kill". Something we never see the other Bond's do. Dalton’s Bond is not just a suave spy but a character who visibly grapples with the moral and personal consequences of his actions. His Bond is marked by a sense of vulnerability, often showing doubt, particularly in moments of loss or betrayal. This sets Dalton’s Bond apart from the more stoic and detached portrayals that came before and after, although #RogerMoore's interpretationl briefly moved in that direction in "For Your Eyes Only", and #GeorgeLazenby attempted to show a more human Bond, but lacked the acting ability to pull it off.
@@CSwalmiusDatowhy do you prefer Brosnans interpretation more?
@@bigtstyle123 He has the right combination of charme, wit and edge. Dalton is a bit more on the side of edge, which is a valid characterisation of Bond, and why Edwards describes him as closest to Fleming's literary Bond, since the early Connery movies. But personally, I find Brosnan's 007 just that little more enjoyable. However, that is my personal taste and does not invalidate others' preferences for any of the other actors, including Dalton.
In 1987 I had the pleasure to see Daltons first appearance in the german premiere of " living daylights" and was suprised about the new, harder Bond version after the Moore area. I enjoyed living daylights because Bond got more serious, but in licence to kill there are some scenes (shark, etc.) in a kind of violence I did not exspect. So my favorite Dalton Bond movie is still living daylights.
My take: While the graphic scenes of violence in “Licence to Kill” were surprising for the #JamesBond series, which had become family entertainment during #RogerMoore's tenure, it was at least in part motivated by the need to compete with the popular action film franchises starring #BruceWillis, #SylvesterStallone, and #ArnoldSchwarzenegger. By the late 1980s, these films were becoming increasingly intense and graphic, and the Bond franchise likely felt the pressure to adapt to these trends to remain relevant and appeal to a young male audience. Dalton’s Bond was intended to be a more serious and gritty character, aligning with the darker tone of contemporary action films, which was a significant departure from the lighter, more humorous style of the Roger Moore era. "The Living Daylights" was at heart still a Roger Moore film with a few hard edges. As Cary Edwards argues in our conversation, “Licence to Kill” was the one Bond film that had really been moulded around Dalton and was therefore most representative of his interpretation of the character. However, it’s completely understandable that this change does not resonate with everyone, and I also appreciate “The Living Daylights” as a competent film and a vast improvement over "A View to a Kill". The introduction of Dalton in the Gibraltar landing must rank amongst the best pre-title sequences of the series.
I have read Fleming's books. I think Licence To Kill was much more concerned about being in tune with the likes of Die Hard and Lethal Weapon. With that said, it's not bad but the scenes in America felt low-rent.
Yes, once again, the producers appear to have jumped onto a trend to capture or retain the audience of the day. As a result, Licence to Kill feels less like the Bond films that had come before. Other examples of this in the series are Live and Let Die (influenced by blaxploitation films like Shaft), Moonraker (Star Wars), and The Daniel Craig era (the Jason Bourne franchise).
Just watch Dr No, FRWL and then LTK, pretending none of the other films existed - how 'Fleming' would LTK appear to be?
Considering that a quarter of a century had passed I think it's as close as you could get.
In fairness to Edwards, he does call LTK "the most Fleming since the early films that were closer to the novels." I omitted this qualifying condition in the title, but do mention it in the description.