It's nice to revisit this end of the millennium spectacular blockbuster made in an age when actual humor, chemistry among cast and romance in movies weren't as maligned as they are today and were actually appreciated.
After complaints of how formulaic the franchise had become and the less than impressive reception of Tomorrow never dies, the Bond franchise once again ran the risk of remaining stuck in the past and to look plain ridiculous at a time when movies like the Matrix, the Sixth Sense and the Blair Witch Project explored new ground and wowed audiences all over the world, a deeper Bond movie seemed demanded.
The fascinatingly titled "The World is not Enough" expands on the Bond formula. It's amazing to see action taking place in London for a change and see M -How dared they waste such a class act like Judi Dench in Goldeneye and Tomorrow never dies- Q and the rest of MI6 being more involved not only for the sake of it, like it could have easily been done but actually play an integral part of a convincing story which can be felt wasn't just pulled up someone's ass but actually was worked on and taken time with for it is congruent and pays great attention to detail. The film is further enhanced by exotic, beautiful locations and a mesmerizing score. It's had such an impact, and raised the bar to such heights that M has played a consistently big role in every Bond movie since.
This film requires several viewings to comprehend and appreciate. I could write the many reasons why this film is underrated but it's best when discovered personally for it is a really moving experience.
Sophie Marceau and Robert Carlyle are mesmerizing. Pierce Brosnan is effortlessly flawless and smoothly effective and is given the chance to show Bond's vulnerable side which he does perfectly and subtly. Robbie Coltrane, Goldie, Samantha Bond and Q provide great comic relief and Denise Richards is just there as eye candy and appears way late in the movie so I personally did not mind her, Pierce Brosnan seems to have guided her and prevented her from being an even bigger disaster. The writers only fault was not expanding her character or even helping poor Denise for she was given cringe inducing dialogue and by far the worst lines in the movie. I honestly believe she could have pulled it off if she had been older.
This was a risky and thought provoking bond movie not the bland Casino Royale.
After complaints of how formulaic the franchise had become and the less than impressive reception of Tomorrow never dies, the Bond franchise once again ran the risk of remaining stuck in the past and to look plain ridiculous at a time when movies like the Matrix, the Sixth Sense and the Blair Witch Project explored new ground and wowed audiences all over the world, a deeper Bond movie seemed demanded.
The fascinatingly titled "The World is not Enough" expands on the Bond formula. It's amazing to see action taking place in London for a change and see M -How dared they waste such a class act like Judi Dench in Goldeneye and Tomorrow never dies- Q and the rest of MI6 being more involved not only for the sake of it, like it could have easily been done but actually play an integral part of a convincing story which can be felt wasn't just pulled up someone's ass but actually was worked on and taken time with for it is congruent and pays great attention to detail. The film is further enhanced by exotic, beautiful locations and a mesmerizing score. It's had such an impact, and raised the bar to such heights that M has played a consistently big role in every Bond movie since.
This film requires several viewings to comprehend and appreciate. I could write the many reasons why this film is underrated but it's best when discovered personally for it is a really moving experience.
Sophie Marceau and Robert Carlyle are mesmerizing. Pierce Brosnan is effortlessly flawless and smoothly effective and is given the chance to show Bond's vulnerable side which he does perfectly and subtly. Robbie Coltrane, Goldie, Samantha Bond and Q provide great comic relief and Denise Richards is just there as eye candy and appears way late in the movie so I personally did not mind her, Pierce Brosnan seems to have guided her and prevented her from being an even bigger disaster. The writers only fault was not expanding her character or even helping poor Denise for she was given cringe inducing dialogue and by far the worst lines in the movie. I honestly believe she could have pulled it off if she had been older.
This was a risky and thought provoking bond movie not the bland Casino Royale.