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Licence to Kill

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Timothy Dalton and Carey Lowell in Licence to Kill

Plot: After long-time ally Felix Leiter is brutally maimed by a drug lord, Dalton's 007 turns in his license to kill and seeks revenge.
Perks: This is a controversial choice. Many criticize Licence to Kill because it is too serious, too violent and strays too far away from the Goldfinger formula. But five-time Bond director John Glen considers this his best work, and it's easy to understand why. This is a gritty tale that shows Bond is human (kudos to Dalton), while the action sequences and Count of Monte Cristo-like plot keep you riveted. Robert Davi is captivating as drug lord Franz Sanchez, while a very young Benicio del Toro hams it up as his henchman. Meanwhile, Carey Lowell proves once again that strong women often inhabit the best Bond films.

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Updated: (03/26/12 NW)

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