The Living Daylights (1987)

The Living Daylights (1987)

[7] Agent 007 must stop an arms dealer from starting World War III in the 15th installment in the long-running franchise. Timothy Dalton makes his debut as James Bond. The Living Daylights is less campy than many previous Bond films, attributed…
Licence to Kill (1989)

Licence to Kill (1989)

[5] Licence to Kill is the anti-Bond. Timothy Dalton is out for revenge in this one (his second and final outing in the role), and the performance is desperately missing the character's trademark nonchalance. Without it, it just isn't Bond. It's…
The Rocketeer (1991)

The Rocketeer (1991)

[8] This is an underrated comic book adaptation with slick, period production design and top-notch action choreography from director Joe Johnston (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, October Sky).  There's a gee-whiz ebullience about The Rocketeer that I find utterly charming. …
The Lion in Winter (1968)

The Lion in Winter (1968)

[10] Which of King Henry II's sons will succeed him on the throne? This question is rife with political intrigue, personal vendettas, and intense family drama in The Lion in Winter. The relationships are fascinating to watch unfold. The three…