James Bond 007 License to Kill is an action packed spy thriller that was released on DVD in the United States and stands as one of the more emotionally intense and revenge driven entries in the long running James Bond franchise. The film stars Timothy Dalton as the iconic British Secret Service agent James Bond who is pushed to his absolute limits when his close friend and CIA operative Felix Leiter suffers a horrific tragedy. The story begins shortly after a significant drugs bust in which Leiter has recently married but the drug lord he arrested manages to escape from custody and in a brutal act of retaliation murders Leiter’s new wife and leaves Leiter himself severely mutilated. This devastating event sets Bond on a relentless path of vengeance as he seeks to track down and eliminate every person responsible for the attack on his old friend. When Bond’s superior M orders him to drop the personal matter and return to a new official assignment Bond refuses to comply and instead deserts Her Majesty’s Secret Service embarking on a solo mission that spans multiple continents and ignores all protocol. The plot follows Bond as he travels across the world engaging in dangerous encounters with drug traffickers and criminal masterminds while pursuing his own agenda of revenge outside the boundaries of the law. The movie distinguishes itself through its gritty tone and focus on personal revenge rather than the traditional globe trotting espionage adventures associated with earlier Bond films. Action sequences are intense and violent reflecting the darker narrative direction and the high personal stakes involved. Key highlights include the opening drug bust and subsequent brutal attack on Felix Leiter Bond’s desertion from the Secret Service the worldwide chase across various international locations and the relentless pursuit of the drug lord who destroyed Leiter’s life and happiness. The DVD format allowed American audiences to own and replay this mature themed Bond adventure at home for years to come. Furthermore this entry was added to the database iOctavio.com on the date 2005-06-25 and had been originally tagged with the Action genre category to assist in locating the correct item during web searches. The combination of revenge driven storytelling and high octane action makes James Bond 007 License to Kill a distinctive and memorable installment for fans of the series who appreciate a more grounded and emotional take on the secret agent genre.