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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
For his eighteenth big screen adventure, superspy James Bond is pitted against a very modern type of villain in Jonathan Pryce's media mogul. It is a film that nicely reflects the modern age, and will probably not feel too dated for some time to come.
The film rehashes the old plot of evil megalomaniac trying to start World War Three, as used so often in the Connery and Moore years, but this time there is a twist - the megalomaniac just wants the war to boost the ratings for his newspapers and TV news channels! Jonathan Pryce provides us with a villain that bears a strange resemblance to a certain Australian media baron. He overacts hugely, and is very entertaining.
Bond has to team up with the delightful Chinese agent Michelle Yeoh, and there is a clear chemistry between Brosnan and Yeoh that really lifts the film.
There is a crackling script, full of energy and pace. With some funny one liners there is a fair bit of humour, but it never seems out of place or overdone. The stunts are seriously impressive, and well filmed, making this an enjoyable ride. Added into which is a decent strong plot with a few twists and turns. It does just what it sets out to do and delivers 2hours of sheer entertainment.
This digitally restored edition really is the best version of the film I have owned. The picture has been lovingly restored and cleaned up, and looks amazing. Really, I am not just saying that. It looks superb. The sound has been similarly treated and there is an option to listen to it in 5.1 DTS surround, which is truly exceptional.
The film rehashes the old plot of evil megalomaniac trying to start World War Three, as used so often in the Connery and Moore years, but this time there is a twist - the megalomaniac just wants the war to boost the ratings for his newspapers and TV news channels! Jonathan Pryce provides us with a villain that bears a strange resemblance to a certain Australian media baron. He overacts hugely, and is very entertaining.
Bond has to team up with the delightful Chinese agent Michelle Yeoh, and there is a clear chemistry between Brosnan and Yeoh that really lifts the film.
There is a crackling script, full of energy and pace. With some funny one liners there is a fair bit of humour, but it never seems out of place or overdone. The stunts are seriously impressive, and well filmed, making this an enjoyable ride. Added into which is a decent strong plot with a few twists and turns. It does just what it sets out to do and delivers 2hours of sheer entertainment.
This digitally restored edition really is the best version of the film I have owned. The picture has been lovingly restored and cleaned up, and looks amazing. Really, I am not just saying that. It looks superb. The sound has been similarly treated and there is an option to listen to it in 5.1 DTS surround, which is truly exceptional.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Bought this DVD for my girlfriend to give me for Christmas, burnt out the VCR years ago and really wanted to see it again! Came pretty fast in the post, bought with other DVD's so grouped together; but that did not seem to slow the delivery down at all :)
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is not the best Brosnan Bond Film, but it still has some great moments, and it's very clear that he is settled in the role. The brilliant Jonathan Pryce plays the villian of the film - Elliot Carver, and is a very modern villain. His wish is to take over the world through media, and is a very clear parody of Murdoch and even Robert Maxwell. The Bond girls are also excellent - Teri Hatcher (who is such a brief Bond girl); and Michelle Yeoh who is Bond's Chinese ally.
Definitely not the best, but not the worst Bond film either. Well worth watching, because Brosnan is settled - and it will get you ready for his greatest film: The World is Not Enough.
Definitely not the best, but not the worst Bond film either. Well worth watching, because Brosnan is settled - and it will get you ready for his greatest film: The World is Not Enough.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sleek but not quite there
A great car chase and a superb pre-credits scene, but overall this movie has a few creaks to it. A shame, but still well worth owning. Read more
Published 7 months ago by CJ
Likeable but not a classic
Have you ever noticed how this Bond film seems to be on TV way more than any of the others?? I guess they had to sell this one off cheap to the TV companies! Read more
Published 8 months ago by theone&only
A Film Of Two Halves
For an hour or so this is one of the best films in the Bond canon for quite some time, then it all goes horribly wrong. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2007 by IWFIcon
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