In TOMORROW NEVER DIES, British super-spy James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) goes after a ruthless media baron, Elliot Carver--an amalgam of Ted Turner, Rupert Murdoch, and Bill Gates--played with feisty aplomb by Jonathan Pryce. Carver's diabolical plan is to instigate World War III so that his empire can obtain exclusive coverage (a la CNN during the Gulf War). This time, 007 must endure the sorrow of love lost as he shares a nostalgic interlude with his ex-lover Paris (Teri Hatcher) who is now married to his nemesis, Carver. He also discovers a worthwhile partner in a female Chinese counterpart, Wai Lin (Hong Kong action diva Michelle Yeoh). Noteworthy for its unabashed commercial product placement, TOMORROW NEVER DIES follows the sharp direction of Roger Spottiswoode.
As far as the Brosnan Bond movies go, everyone has an opinion on which is best. TND may not be a great movie but at least it's fun, and fast. After successfully stealing nukes back from terrorists, Bond is called into action when a British Naval Battleship seemingly wanders into Red China waters. The ship is sunk but not before one of China's planes is shot down. All of it done under the eyes of Elliot Carver, a media head who is reporting on the … more
Ever since I was a young boy I have always been enamored by fine watches. So, ever since I was a kid, one of the alluring elements of Bond movies for me was to observe which types of watches were being used, especially by Bond. As I matured I found that I share many of Bond’s predilections for enjoying the “finest” things life has to offer. I think a fine watch is part of the character makeup for depicting Bond as a suave and “smooth operator.” … more
Pros: Exciting scenes and gadgets more than you can count. Cons: I think this needs a different rating more than PG-13. The Bottom Line: This is an excellent movie with great special effects. Highly recommend for anybody over the age of 13. Plot Details: This opinion reveals minor details about the movie''s plot. Pierce Brosnan playing James Bond, who would've thought. This movie takes place after the Cold War, where Bond is … more