At The Movies

Die Another Day (2002), PG-13, 2 hr 20 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 20 (Release Order: Twentieth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: A double agent. A daring mission. A deadly game. Main Cast Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Halle Berry as Jinx Rosamund Pike as Miranda Frost Toby Stephens as Gustav Graves Rick Yune as Zao John Cleese as R Judi Dench as M Desmond Llewelyn as Q (archive footage) Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny Reviews Synopsis Bond is captured and imprisoned in North Korea but later traded in a prisoner exchange. Back in action, he investigates a diamond mogul with a deadly plan involving a space-based weapon. The mission leads Bond through icy terrains, high-tech gadgetry, and explosive confrontations. Overview Die Another Day is an over-the-top action spectacle with flashy gadgets, dramatic set pieces, and a touch of camp. While it features all the classic Bond ingredients, some fans found it too gimmicky and far-fetched. Brosnan rem...

The World Is Not Enough (1999), PG-13, 2 hr 8 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 19 (Release Order: Nineteenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: For love or money, no one stays alive. Main Cast Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Sophie Marceau as Elektra King Robert Carlyle as Renard Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones Judi Dench as M Desmond Llewelyn as Q Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny John Cleese as R Colin Salmon as Charles Robinson Reviews Synopsis Bond is tasked with protecting Elektra King, an oil heiress targeted by the mysterious terrorist Renard, who’s immune to pain. The mission leads Bond through a web of betrayal, romance, and deadly schemes centered on control of vital oil resources. Overview The World Is Not Enough combines espionage with family drama and high stakes energy politics. Brosnan continues his suave, capable Bond persona while navigating a more emotional and darker story. The film balances classic Bond action with some deeper ...

Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), PG-13, 2 hr 7 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 18 (Release Order: Eighteenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: The world is his chessboard... and every move could be his last. Main Cast Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Michelle Yeoh as Wai Lin Jonathan Pryce as Elliot Carver Teri Hatcher as Paris Carver Götz Otto as Stromberg Desmond Llewelyn as Q Judi Dench as M Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny Robbie Coltrane as Valentin Zukovsky Reviews Synopsis Bond teams up with Chinese spy Wai Lin to stop media mogul Elliot Carver, who’s orchestrating global conflict through misinformation and media manipulation. With car chases, stealth missions, and high-tech gadgets, Bond tries to prevent a war designed for ratings and power. Overview This film amps up the action and tech, with Brosnan and Yeoh sharing great chemistry. Tomorrow Never Dies blends international espionage with contemporary fears about media control. It’s fast-paced and ...

GoldenEye (1995), PG-13, 2 hr 10 min Franchise: James Bond Franchise #: 17 (Release Order: Seventeenth film in the official Eon Productions James Bond series) Tagline: The greatest secret of all time is about to be unleashed. Main Cast Pierce Brosnan as James Bond Izabella Scorupco as Natalya Simonova Sean Bean as Alec Trevelyan (006) Famke Janssen as Xenia Onatopp Judi Dench as M Joe Don Baker as Jack Wade Geraldine James as Moneypenny Tchéky Karyo as Dimitri Mishkin Michael Kitchen as Bill Tanner Reviews Synopsis Bond returns after being presumed dead to stop a rogue ex-agent, Alec Trevelyan, who plans to use a satellite weapon called GoldenEye to cause a global financial meltdown. Teaming with computer programmer Natalya Simonova, Bond races to stop Trevelyan’s deadly scheme. Overview GoldenEye rebooted the franchise with a modern edge, blending classic Bond charm with 90s action sensibilities. Pierce Brosnan’s debut was well-received for balancing wit and toughness. The film mixes ...