The Living Daylights (Bond 15)

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The Living Daylights (1987) is the fifteenth entry in the James Bond film series and the first to star Timothy Dalton as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. The film's title is taken from Ian Fleming's short story, "The Living Daylights". It was the last film to use the title of an Ian Fleming story until the 2006 instalment Casino Royale.

The beginning of the film resembles the short story, in which Bond acts as a counter-sniper to protect a Soviet defector, Georgi Koskov. He tells Bond that General Pushkin, head of the KGB, is systematically killing British and American agents. When Koskov is seemingly snatched back, Bond follows him across Europe, Morocco and Afghanistan.

The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, his stepson, Michael G. Wilson and his daughter, Barbara Broccoli. The Living Daylights was generally well received by most critics and was also a financial success, grossing $191.2 million worldwide.

Timothy Dalton was a complete change for Bond, sheesh. Very hard to get used to. Way more serious.

This was the best Bond plot in years. Nice change of pace. Loved the cello ski chase.

I could tell that this film was made around the same time as Rambo 3.

Bond ranking so far:
Goldfinger
From Russia with Love
Thunderball
Dr. No
The Living Daylights
For Your Eyes Only
The Spy Who Loved Me
Live and Let Die
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
A View to a Kill
Octopussy
You Only Live Twice
Diamonds Are Forever
The Man with the Golden Gun
Moonraker

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One of my top 3 favorite bond movies.