So we were to say goodbye to one of the worlds most recognised faces this was the guy who had made millions out of the franchise and had delivered the role so well he had kept it going for the bulk of the 70's and 80's but even the great Roger Moore was no longer capable of playing the biggest role in movie history.
The next guy who was to play the secret agent would naturally bring it out of the 'techno' style that we all had grown accustomed to.
Timothy Dalton was to step into Roger's worn shoes and give the role an edge that no other actor to play Bond had wanted to cross. The reason being is that the serious and literal view (in reference to the books) Dalton took was something which was a huge risk. I mean we had Sean's looks and presence and Roger's humour which had been hugely sucsessful and had bought in millions of dollars.
He was paid an impressive 3 million (more than Brosnans first pay cheque) which proved the producers really wanted him for the role. The gamble paid off as the film was a huge critical success and grossed more dosh than any of the last two Bond films (three if you include Never Say Never Again) The story itself has a plot which carries a great story as well as a really good feel. I think the soundtrack adds to the whole magic of the film but Dalton is the real key ingredient to the Living Daylights cake! I was 14 when I first watched this movie on television and it was on till 11.30 at night- I was so engrossed in the plot, the action and the way the film was made I managed to watch it till it was way past my bed time and I wasn't disappointed! Every time I start a new venture in my life (college, job or life etc) I always feel the need to watch this film it expresses something so deep within me......I think it was due to the fact I was lacking a father figure in my life and I found Dalton to have the compassion and genuine features which a good father should have, watch its a real gem.........
The next guy who was to play the secret agent would naturally bring it out of the 'techno' style that we all had grown accustomed to.
Timothy Dalton was to step into Roger's worn shoes and give the role an edge that no other actor to play Bond had wanted to cross. The reason being is that the serious and literal view (in reference to the books) Dalton took was something which was a huge risk. I mean we had Sean's looks and presence and Roger's humour which had been hugely sucsessful and had bought in millions of dollars.
He was paid an impressive 3 million (more than Brosnans first pay cheque) which proved the producers really wanted him for the role. The gamble paid off as the film was a huge critical success and grossed more dosh than any of the last two Bond films (three if you include Never Say Never Again) The story itself has a plot which carries a great story as well as a really good feel. I think the soundtrack adds to the whole magic of the film but Dalton is the real key ingredient to the Living Daylights cake! I was 14 when I first watched this movie on television and it was on till 11.30 at night- I was so engrossed in the plot, the action and the way the film was made I managed to watch it till it was way past my bed time and I wasn't disappointed! Every time I start a new venture in my life (college, job or life etc) I always feel the need to watch this film it expresses something so deep within me......I think it was due to the fact I was lacking a father figure in my life and I found Dalton to have the compassion and genuine features which a good father should have, watch its a real gem.........
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