Chris Hewitt is not just a great reviewer, he's a great podcaster. Leading man, hard arsed villain, or provincial cult leader in a comedy, he can do it all.
It always cracks me up seeing Dalton in Flash Gordon. Everyone else is so campy and shit with their performances in the movie and Dalton’s doing his lines like it’s the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The maggot drawer is something I vividly remember from childhood. I am shocked that it was just pasta as I remember it as being a writhing mass of maggots. Crazy how my brain filled in the memory.
I made the mistake of watching this video first before actually seeing Licence To Kill. I couldn't stop doing the Felix Leiter impression even when he wasn't on-screen. "SAUVIGNON BLANC???"
1989 was a high point for video censorship in the UK. Bond was seen as a child's movie by then so they were extra cuntish about anything that might prompt the tabloids to go BAN THIS BOND FILTH. A shame Tim never got the chance to take Bond back to his novel roots as a character intended for adult audiences. If I recall correctly, Princess Diana got a certain amount of shade for taking Harry & William to see a Bond movie, but I don't think it was Licence To Kill.
Thats right - the credit sequence was late - this is probably why Gladys Knight gets no credit for her song. Its a bloody great Bond song too. I really like this film even with its flaws.
Thanks for a new video Banya. I've enjoyed your work over with the boys at 'Wrestle Me' but there is SO much content. Had to take a break. This is a welcome surprise, however.
Bond & Felix are like 10,000 feet in the air and she knows it's them, never noticed Dalton's thumb is tucked under his other fingers when del toro is cutting the strap
Fun Fact: In Italy, "Dr No" was retitled as "Licenza di Uccidere" (Licence to Kill). So for this film they had to call it "Vendetta Privata" (Personal Revenge).
Maybe not a traditional Bond film - as it really strays outside of the formula, it is however a very accomplished action thriller film. Dalton gives his best performance as Bond, and really seems more comfortable in the role in this film compared to "The Living Daylights". Great action sequences as well : the waterski escape and truck chase.
I just noticed during the scene where Felix gives James the lighter there is a tube running from the lighter up Timothy Dalton’s sleeve. Oh, it’s obvious. It’s really really bad. Alas, the days before CGI.
@@JG-tr8ph I generally prefer practical effects as well. In my opinion, CGI should only be used as a supporting effect, not used in every frame of every scene in the movie. I like to use “Forrest Gump” as an example of excellent usage of CGI. You don’t even realize it’s being used. Unfortunately, filmmakers today, like Michael Bay or J.J. Abrams, believe an entire movie should resemble a PlayStation cutscene.
@@KPX-nl4nt For a great example of CGI used this way in a movie you wouldn't expect - the Criterion commentary on Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" says that there is CGI in close to half the shots in the movie. The family's backyard, the street outside their house, the streets outside the car in the driving scenes, etc., are heavily or entirely digital. And it's totally unnnoticeable. That really made me realize what a boon unobtrusive CGI can be for filmmakers who don't have a huge budget, allowing them to make locations look more lavish for less money. Bong also mentions it was great for the actors in the driving scenes - they could concentrate on their performances without the noise and bother of shooting in the street in a car being dragged along by a tow truck.
22:10 -- BEST 'meet the villain' scene in ANY Bond film. Think about it: It's Dalton PLAYING Bond - PLAYING an Undercover Bond - PLAYING a gun for hire - Who's Trying to Sell his skills. Acting WITHIN Acting WITHIN... I take the '''over''' acting as 'real person trying TO act, in a REAL situation.' BOOK Bond. As opposed to Brooke Bond. or is that just me ?
Sorry, the most random thing ever, but Ford Motor Company had holdings in Aston Martin for ever so long, and whenever Bond goes to America prior to Brosnan, there would just be Fords, Lincolns and Mercurys front, right and center - FoMoCo sold Aston in 2007. Turns out corporate ownership had little to do with it - in Goldfinger the producers asked Ford for a Lincoln Continental and said they were going to crush it onscreen; Ford said fine, but we like you to feature our cars in exchange for doing so. Can't help but wonder if this chance occurrence didn't lead to Ford outright buying Aston in 1991...
Hey, to be fair, all the editing and video stuff is this dude's work, and he does a GREAT job. SmershPod is hilarious, but it IS just a podcast at the end of the day. :)
Wooo! Keep them comming! Woo! Love especially these bond commentaries. BTW: I will never understand the fanboish behaviour under grown man for these bondmovies. I know know...some stunts are cool and some set pieces....but omg....what a trashy and corny show.
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Timothy Dalton is not just a great Bond, he's a great actor. Leading man, hard arsed villain, or provincial cult leader in a comedy, he can do it all.
heck from what most novel purists say, he was the closest to Fleming's description out of all the actors.
Chris Hewitt is not just a great reviewer, he's a great podcaster. Leading man, hard arsed villain, or provincial cult leader in a comedy, he can do it all.
@@revolverswitch Look up the pan paper back editions of Fleming's books. The illustrations of Bond bear a strong resemblance to Dalton.
If you leave the just out, you've got Dalton to a Tee.
It always cracks me up seeing Dalton in Flash Gordon. Everyone else is so campy and shit with their performances in the movie and Dalton’s doing his lines like it’s the Royal Shakespeare Company.
I’ve watched License to Kill many times and I have never noticed the bullet ricochet Bond Theme before!
The David Heddison imitation is cracking me up. "American Sean Connery" haha
I met Pricilla Barnes at pop culture con and she was terrific. We agreed that Dalton was a fantastic Bond and should have made many more.
The maggot drawer is something I vividly remember from childhood. I am shocked that it was just pasta as I remember it as being a writhing mass of maggots. Crazy how my brain filled in the memory.
I made the mistake of watching this video first before actually seeing Licence To Kill. I couldn't stop doing the Felix Leiter impression even when he wasn't on-screen. "SAUVIGNON BLANC???"
Oh! You’ve caught me eating a biscuit!
A dick to phone? What's that!?
These are so good, please do more of the smershpod episodes
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@@BanyaBat Are you one of the men who do the SmershPod? Or are you just a fan? I'm dying to know!
I'm on a binge of these but have to keep pausing them due to laughing so much i've strained my chest Jesus Christ !
Ah, now I've found this awesome channel I'm a-binge watching.
It occurs to me that you and the RLM guys should be cast in a remake of this film.
Stoklasa would make a great M to be fair. Honestly never heard of Smersh podcast, only know RLM, but these guys r hilarious
9:58 - Holy shit, that's Everett McGill! "Big Ed Hurley" from Twin Peaks!
Big Ed survived to open a gas station.
hahaha thanks yeah but he married the wrong woman. In the end it worked out though :)
@@Zyzyx442 Ed & Norma 4 LIfe!
1989 was a high point for video censorship in the UK. Bond was seen as a child's movie by then so they were extra cuntish about anything that might prompt the tabloids to go BAN THIS BOND FILTH. A shame Tim never got the chance to take Bond back to his novel roots as a character intended for adult audiences. If I recall correctly, Princess Diana got a certain amount of shade for taking Harry & William to see a Bond movie, but I don't think it was Licence To Kill.
It was probably Goldeneye? That came out in 1995. She died a few months before Tomorrow Never Dies came out in December 1997.
I think she took them to see The Devil’s own. It was seen as sympathetic to the IRA so not appropriate at the time.
Thats right - the credit sequence was late - this is probably why Gladys Knight gets no credit for her song. Its a bloody great Bond song too. I really like this film even with its flaws.
This is my second favourite Bond movie after Casino Royale. Goldeneye is my third favourite.
Hey, I call bullshit on that.
Dalton could do comedy. He's both menacing and funny in Flash Gordon.
He was my favourite part of Hot Fuzz and there's a hell of a lot to love about that film
Also as the baddie in The Rocketeer. Underrated as Bond, imo.
Thanks for a new video Banya. I've enjoyed your work over with the boys at 'Wrestle Me' but there is SO much content. Had to take a break. This is a welcome surprise, however.
Bad news is you've lost your legs, but the good news is I want to buy you slippers! Lmao
Subbing because I love Bond and you guys are hilarious. Somehow I managed to miss this the last 2 years. Also "Pavlov's dong" -- I'm saving that one.
Bond & Felix are like 10,000 feet in the air and she knows it's them, never noticed Dalton's thumb is tucked under his other fingers when del toro is cutting the strap
Sorry I'm late to the party, this is great stuff.
How awesome would it have been if Jack Lord kept reprising Leiter from 1962 through 1989.
For a number of years I thought Felix in this film was played by Regis Philbin. Lol. They made a mistake not recasting to match the age of Dalton.
Unpopular opinion: Timothy Dalton is my favourite Bond. I am bias though as License to Kill is my favourite Bond film.
Their American Felix accent has me cracking tf up!!!
Fun Fact: In Italy, "Dr No" was retitled as "Licenza di Uccidere" (Licence to Kill). So for this film they had to call it "Vendetta Privata" (Personal Revenge).
14:16 Shtashus Shquo are playing outside!
To a starving man, a tiny meal is a banquet! Lol
I was sold at snooker Lupe but then it just got better and better
Maybe not a traditional Bond film - as it really strays outside of the formula, it is however a very accomplished action thriller film. Dalton gives his best performance as Bond, and really seems more comfortable in the role in this film compared to "The Living Daylights". Great action sequences as well : the waterski escape and truck chase.
I just noticed during the scene where Felix gives James the lighter there is a tube running from the lighter up Timothy Dalton’s sleeve. Oh, it’s obvious. It’s really really bad. Alas, the days before CGI.
Never noticed that before!
To be fair, I'd prefer that over really lame, soulless CGI. This stuff gives it a certain charm.
@@JG-tr8ph I generally prefer practical effects as well. In my opinion, CGI should only be used as a supporting effect, not used in every frame of every scene in the movie. I like to use “Forrest Gump” as an example of excellent usage of CGI. You don’t even realize it’s being used. Unfortunately, filmmakers today, like Michael Bay or J.J. Abrams, believe an entire movie should resemble a PlayStation cutscene.
Funny how much you see in HD that would have barely been noticeable back in the day when it came out.
@@KPX-nl4nt For a great example of CGI used this way in a movie you wouldn't expect - the Criterion commentary on Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" says that there is CGI in close to half the shots in the movie. The family's backyard, the street outside their house, the streets outside the car in the driving scenes, etc., are heavily or entirely digital. And it's totally unnnoticeable. That really made me realize what a boon unobtrusive CGI can be for filmmakers who don't have a huge budget, allowing them to make locations look more lavish for less money. Bong also mentions it was great for the actors in the driving scenes - they could concentrate on their performances without the noise and bother of shooting in the street in a car being dragged along by a tow truck.
"Pavlov's dong" got me good 😂😂
Can't wait to see the Nairobi spinoff
I'm into Bond films because of you, Mr. BanyaBat: I even know what SMERSH means.
Can you keep script notes in a Morris Binder?
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is Japanese -American, not Chinese! Ignoring that minor blunder this was a fun vid!
The girl in the opening credits shows up later in the film as the Ninja lady.
22:10 -- BEST 'meet the villain' scene in ANY Bond film. Think about it: It's Dalton PLAYING Bond - PLAYING an Undercover Bond - PLAYING a gun for hire - Who's Trying to Sell his skills. Acting WITHIN Acting WITHIN... I take the '''over''' acting as 'real person trying TO act, in a REAL situation.' BOOK Bond. As opposed to Brooke Bond. or is that just me ?
The best bond
22:22 I'm getting total Tim Curry vibes from Dalton here.
Sorry, the most random thing ever, but Ford Motor Company had holdings in Aston Martin for ever so long, and whenever Bond goes to America prior to Brosnan, there would just be Fords, Lincolns and Mercurys front, right and center - FoMoCo sold Aston in 2007. Turns out corporate ownership had little to do with it - in Goldfinger the producers asked Ford for a Lincoln Continental and said they were going to crush it onscreen; Ford said fine, but we like you to feature our cars in exchange for doing so. Can't help but wonder if this chance occurrence didn't lead to Ford outright buying Aston in 1991...
Woo! You do these drunk? "Pawlows dong" Jesus Maria and Joseph!
I love all the comments complimenting you on these videos as if you made them, and they're not just reups of other people's stuff.
Hey, to be fair, all the editing and video stuff is this dude's work, and he does a GREAT job.
SmershPod is hilarious, but it IS just a podcast at the end of the day. :)
He figured out fair use
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All I can picture is Goonies every time I see the villain.
17:25 ... Political M£$$AG£ ?
Wooo! Keep them comming! Woo! Love especially these bond commentaries.
BTW: I will never understand the fanboish behaviour under grown man for these bondmovies. I know know...some stunts are cool and some set pieces....but omg....what a trashy and corny show.
This guy was a terrible Felix. Actually everything about this movie sucked except 2 things - Benicio Del Toro and Carey Lowell.
You're an idiot. Be quiet. :)
Great idea, but the commentary seems to be aimed at 14 year old boys.
I wouldn't say terrible nor particularly memorable.
I want more