The Living Daylights: Death to SpiesOriginal Title: James Bond: The Living Daylights (1987)Faneditor: OlivusPrimeFranchise: James Bond
Fanedit Type: FanFix
Fanedit Release Date: 18th August 2022
Fanedit Runtime: 116
Synopsis: The Living Daylights makes for a striking introduction to Timothy Dalton's iteration of James Bond (particularly after the Roger Moore era), not to mention a charming and exciting throwback to classical espionage adventures and the Ian Fleming novels themselves. It is, however, also held back by the sensibilities of the time, antiquated pacing (even for when it was released), and an apparent desire to not stray too far from the campier and leerier vibes of the films that preceded it. The aim of this edit was to bring the standard of the film up to that of the central performance. I wanted to bring out the exciting, thrilling and romantic qualities of the film whilst downplaying its flaws, all while giving the technical execution of the film a more modern edge.