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 Tomorrow Never Dies (DVD)
 Tomorrow Never Dies (DVD) ... Pryce ... / DVD released 03 November, 2003 at MGM Entertainment / Features of the DVD: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen / Pierce Brosnan returns for his second stint as James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies and he's doing it in high style with an invigorating cast of co-stars. It's only appropriate that a Bond film from 1997 would find Agent 007 pitted against a media mogul (Jonathan Pryce) who's going to start a global war--beginning with stolen nuclear missiles aimed at China--to create attention-grabbing headlines for his latest multimedia news channel. It's the information age run amok and Bond must team up with a lovely and lethal agent from the Chinese External Security Force (played by Hong Kong action star Michelle Yeoh) to foil the madman's plot of global domination. Luckily for Bond, the villain's wife (Teri Hatcher) is one of his former lovers and, at the behest of his superior "M" (Judi Dench), 007 finds ample opportunity to exploit the connection. Although it bears some nagging similarities to many formulaic action films from the 90s, Tomorrow Never Dies (with a title song performed by Sheryl Crow) boasts enough grand-scale action and sufficiently intelligent plotting to suggest the Bond series has plenty of potential to survive into the next millennium. Armed with the usual array of gadgets (including a remote-controlled BMW), Brosnan settles into his role with acceptable flair and the dynamic Yeoh provides a perfect balance to the sexism that once threatened to turn Bond into a politically incorrect anachronism. He's still Bond, to be sure but he's saving the world with a bit more sophisticated finesse. --Jeff Shannon --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. On the DVD: Somewhat disappointingly there is no specific "making-of" documentary for Tomorrow Never Dies: instead we get a generic "Secrets of 007" made-for-US-television feature, a promotional piece that does however include footage from the set of TND. There is also a very brief special effects reel, which highlights the novel (for a Bond movie) use of CGI, as well as a breakdown of key sequences with their storyboards. Elsewhere, composer David Arnold enthuses about writing Bond music from a fan's perspective and Sheryl Crow's music video is included as are theatrical trailers and a text piece on some of the gadgets. There are two commentaries: the first from producer Michael Wilson and stunt coordinator Vic Armstrong; the second has director Roger Spottiswoode in conversation with "friend and colleague" Dan Petrie Jr. Only die-hard fans would have wanted both, the rest may find themselves switching between the two. The film, of course, looks and sounds stunning. --Mark WalkerNewest Review: ... opening segment! The rest of the movie is pure classic Bond, even if the story is a little simple. Basically a media mogul, ... more ... Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) is a little annoyed that the Chinese won't allow him to have any media rights in their country, so he plans to start a war between the British and the Chinese which will result in a regime change in China, allowing his media empire to get into the country. Yes - it really is a silly as it sounds!
Along the way, we meet Carver's wife, Paris (Teri Hatcher), who we discover was an ex of Bond's, and someone he apparently quite cared for. Once Carver finds out about this however, and tha...more |
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Tomorrow Never Dies [DVD] [1997]
Pierce Brosnan returns for his second stint as James Bond (after ... Last Update 11.12.2009 06:11
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Tomorrow Never Dies (DVD): "They'll print anything these days!" (1663 words)
by - written on 03/10/08 (Very useful, 185 readings)
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Tomorrow Never Dies was first released in 1997 and is the eighteenth James Bond film and the second to feature Pierce Brosnan in the iconic role. The plot of the film revolves around a media mogul called Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) attempting to start a new world conflict to boost his television empire. Carver wants exclusive broadcast rights to China and believes a war will be the best way to eliminate the obstinate Chinese politicians who are reluctant to allow the Carver Media Group access to their country. With the aid of a (very sci-fi) 'stealth ship' Carver's henchman Stamper (Götz Otto) sinks a British frigate (look fast for Gerard Butler as one of the crew) in ... Read the complete review
Bond Meets The Media. (722 words)
by - written on 08/04/09 (Very useful, 155 readings)
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Tomorrow Never Dies is the eighteenth film in the James Bond saga, and is the second film where Pierce Brosnan stars as the famous spy for MI6. Released in 1997 and directed by Roger Spottiswoode, the film also stars Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher, Vincent Schiavelli, and Judi Dench who once again plays M. In Tomorrow Never Dies, James Bond investigates the apparent sinking of a British Warship by the Chinese air force. The events of which, makes relations between Britain and China take a turn for the worst, and has the potential to start a third world war. However behind the scenes and manipulating both sides is a media tycoon called ... Read the complete review
Tomorrow Never Dies (DVD): Bondage (708 words)
by - written on 18/04/02 (Very useful, 141 readings)
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The second outing for Pierce Brosnan as Commander Bond. His first outing in Goldeneye (1995) came about after he'd already missed out in 1986 when Moore quit. He was committed to Remington Steele so Timothy Dalton got the job. It was however more important to Brosnan this time around because of the death of his wife Cassandra Haris in 1991 from cancer, she herself was a Bond girl in For Your Eyes Only. So as fate would have it there was never anyone else seriously considered for the role, it had special significance for Bronsan and Dalton never really hit the mark anyway. If you ask anyone who their favourite Bond is they range between Connery, Moore and ... Read the complete review
Bond...Back At Its Best. (461 words)
by - written on 06/02/01 (Very useful, 16 readings)
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As somebody who found "Golden Eye" very much a hit and miss affair,I stayed clear of Pierce Brosnan's second adventure as James Bond.Fearing the worst. "Golden Eye" despite all its publicity,represented for me at least a very weak Bond.Brosnan lacked the gritty coolness of Connery and suave sophisication of Roger Moore,falling uneasily between these two actors.Of course the script for "Golden Eye" didnt help matters struggling as it did with its attempts to reinvent a formula. Produced in 1997 "Tomorrow Never Dies" knows exactly what it is,where it is going and how to get there. It is a true Bond adventure ... Read the complete review
Tomorrow Never Dies (DVD): Tomorrow didn't die!!! (3082 words)
by - written on 11/07/07 (Very useful, 163 readings)
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Hello and welcome to my review of Pierce Brosnan’s second appearance as the legendary Agent James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. The version I am reviewing is the two-disc Ultimate Edition. As you can imagine, this was only the second Bond film to be released since Licence to Kill back in 1989 and the hype around the film was justifiably huge. Brosnan had cemented his role as 007 and audiences welcomed him back with a great hunger for another film to be released. The film was release in the UK on December 12th 1997, with the Odeon Leicester Square holding the premier three days previously. A film had to be released in 1997 as that year was the 35th anniversary ... Read the complete review
Tomorrow Never Dies (DVD) : Bond...Back At Its Best.from belucky88
06/02/2001
Tomorrow Never Dies (DVD) : Tomorrow didn't die!!!from T4imbo3107
11/07/2007
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