I grew up with Roger Moore as my idea of Bond. Then I read the novels. Dalton was the embodiment of the character for the 1980's. I just wish that the creative team had been up to scratch. TLD is the last great Bond film in my opinion. Every one since has been enjoyable, but without any real spark or charm. TLD even has the audacity to begin with the sniping from the original short story. As much as I adore Sir Roger could anybody ever see him waiting it out on a dark balcony with a sniper rifle covering 272? (well in the film General Koskov.) LTK was a good idea for Dalton's edgier persona, but executed in a way that trivialized the character. Case in point-Bond orders a Budweiser and has a barroom brawl. Why God Why? It just does not work!! Everything is too Miami Vice and just lags terribly. What could have been a gritty revenge story where Bond finds himself completely out of his element, much akin to the Spang brothers in Diamonds are Forever-is completely trivialized. I am full of mixed feelings on this one-I never know whether to enjoy it for what it is (another TD!!) or be forced to watch it when I go through the series. (Octopussy anyone?) I like John Glen, but he did 5 in a row-things start to look the same-especially the birds flying out during moments of suspense!!
I stick up for TD constantly when the subject arises for his performance in TLD is nothing short of brilliant. (Gibraltar opening and Pushkin confrontation!) He is the first Bond since Connery who has the sardonic gleam in his face telling the audience who's in control. To me, GL is Fleming's Bond on screen, but TD is the modernized brooding version.
I read MI6.co.uk's article on the scrapped 3rd TD film. I'm actually glad it didn't come to fruition because it sounds like a bad rehash of LTK but in Asia. Oh boy. Why couldn't there have been a good followup to TLD? Goldeneye wouldn't have worked without PB's charm and charisma, but is full of scenes that are based on TD's path. The arrival of Bond at the casino is so melancholy with its opulence that it evokes the true emptiness of Bond's life.
Imagine this: the third TD film directed by Peter Hunt. That is how it should have been-a true follow up to TLD and worthy of TD.
For all those who say DC is tough,emotional, and human-I argue George and Timothy far outrank him. I just wish Dalton had a stronger reputation that he so rightfully deserves. When John Barry's action theme kicks in during TLD, Timothy Dalton is James Bond and you sure as hell know it.
dalton played bond as it should have been played. its a shame he only did two films, but u can tell goldeneye was made with him in mind. i would have liked to have seen him and brian blessed re-united in a bond film.
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I can't see, where particularly Goldeneye has been thought for Dalton.
If you are referring to the kind-of cold war plot, there have been many before...
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
I can't see, where particularly Goldeneye has been thought for Dalton.
If you are referring to the kind-of cold war plot, there have been many before...
goldeneye seemed gritty, the type of film dalton loved. wud av been nice to see dalton versus sean bean, two shakespearian actors...
"You're in the wrong business... leave it to the professionals!"
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Well, if that's the only thing, that leads you to the conclusion, that GE was thought for him, we could say the same for a lot of other Bonds like FRWL, LALD, FYEO, TWINE, CR and QoS
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Agree with bondtoys ( ). Liked the idea of Dalton, and he was certainly younger than Moore when he got the gig and that was welcome, but he just seemed lost in Glen's cheesy cartoon Bond world. And, agree with Loeff, would've liked to have seen Dalton take over in '81 (but with a different director and better scripts...).
Goldeneye wrapped itself around Brosnan's smarminess. His cool blended well with the post Cold War EuroCrime tone of the film. Dalton got stuck in the onslaught of action films that bridged the 80's and 90's unfortunately.
Goldeneye wrapped itself around Brosnan's smarminess. His cool blended well with the post Cold War EuroCrime tone of the film. Dalton got stuck in the onslaught of action films that bridged the 80's and 90's unfortunately.
i have to admit dalton was an arnie type bond
"You're in the wrong business... leave it to the professionals!"
James Bond- Licence To Kill
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I stick up for TD constantly when the subject arises for his performance in TLD is nothing short of brilliant. (Gibraltar opening and Pushkin confrontation!) He is the first Bond since Connery who has the sardonic gleam in his face telling the audience who's in control. To me, GL is Fleming's Bond on screen, but TD is the modernized brooding version.
I read MI6.co.uk's article on the scrapped 3rd TD film. I'm actually glad it didn't come to fruition because it sounds like a bad rehash of LTK but in Asia. Oh boy. Why couldn't there have been a good followup to TLD? Goldeneye wouldn't have worked without PB's charm and charisma, but is full of scenes that are based on TD's path. The arrival of Bond at the casino is so melancholy with its opulence that it evokes the true emptiness of Bond's life.
Imagine this: the third TD film directed by Peter Hunt. That is how it should have been-a true follow up to TLD and worthy of TD.
For all those who say DC is tough,emotional, and human-I argue George and Timothy far outrank him. I just wish Dalton had a stronger reputation that he so rightfully deserves. When John Barry's action theme kicks in during TLD, Timothy Dalton is James Bond and you sure as hell know it.
James Bond- Licence To Kill
If you are referring to the kind-of cold war plot, there have been many before...
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
goldeneye seemed gritty, the type of film dalton loved. wud av been nice to see dalton versus sean bean, two shakespearian actors...
James Bond- Licence To Kill
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
never thought, that this would happen
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
i have to admit dalton was an arnie type bond
James Bond- Licence To Kill