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Summary: Great, but the script is...not enough
Review: Okay, so it doesn't flow, but neither does this movie in many spots. I love the Bond flicks, and Brosnan is easily the best, but he's weighted down by a story that starts out appropriately complex, but then becomes too complex for it's own good, with too many plans-within-plans, too many betrayals, and way too many explosions. In this outer, Bond must protect a beautiful heiress, Elektra King, from a seemingly invincible and cold-blooded killer, Renard. A bullet making its way through Renard's skull is slowly killling him, even as it renders him impervious to pain. Elektra (Sophie Marceau), her father murdered in the first few minutes of TWINE, now stands ready to complete a monumental oil pipeline through the former Soviet central asia. Because the pipeline will assure the west's energy needs through the next century, and with competing projects underway in Russia, both it and Elektra become prime targets. But all is not it seems, as Bond learns with a bang. Unfortunately, much of TWINE seems that way, with Bond uncovering a plot just in time for it to prove a cover for something darker. Usually, the revelation comes with the appropriate explosion, so, by the time the real climax occurs, we're already too punch-drunk to notice or even care. the only hint of a structure is the standard formula with Bond falling into bed with every beautfiful woman he meets, and action sequences that seem to run out of sync with the script. Enjoyable fun, but I preferred "Goldeneye".
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Summary: Brosnan's Best - TWINE Saves the Series
Review: Let's face it: Tomorrow Never Dies was an awful film. Goldeneye was good, but lacked in more ways than one. With today's technology, a gigantic budget, and Pierce Brosnan's more than capable acting, they should be churning out the best 007's of all time. The World is Not Enough finally met my expectations. It is a superb film; one of the best Bond's ever. TWINE contains all of the classic Bond elements: girls, exotic locales, gadgets, action, and even wit. It opens with beautiful scenes in Bilbao and a chase on the Thames. John Cleese makes an excellent appearance in what will now be a recurring role. Also excellent was the return of Valentin, who rattles off several hilarious lines. The plot twists and turns with suspense and intrigue. Denise Richards is a questionable choice for her role, but not as bad as some suggest. She actually plays her role very well, and she is gorgeous. An excellent movie for its action sequences alone, the film takes it to another level with the return of the famous 007 wit. After the general dryness of the Dalton movies, and more of the same in the first two Brosnan films, TWINE recovers with some of the funniest lines since Sean Connery. After the disaster they called Tomorrow Never Dies, my faith in the Bond franchise was at an all time low. But TWINE was very refreshing. Pierce Brosnan is up to the Roger Moore level, with the potential to pass him on the next outing.
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Summary: James Bond is still worth it
Review: This is the first time I made myself watch a Bond movie with Pierce Brosnan - 'cause usually I don't like him, he is not macho enough to play that role. But I was surprised. Even tough he does look too old and unattractive and lacks charm, he does play pretty alright. The story itself is the usual Bond stuff, and even though you know 007 is gonna get through, the makers of »The World Is Not Enough« have managed to throw in some really exciting scenes. James Bond movies still seems the only successfull way to combine action, humour and beautiful chicks!
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Summary: Brosnan has learned the craft
Review: You look at a Bond film with Pierce Brosnan the way you look at a young concert pianist at his second major recital: happily thinking of the future, where he lives up to the promise of his artistic predecessors, while he shows understanding of all the elements of his craft today. The holes in the movie are fairly obvious: the Chistmas Jones character, designed to get young testosterone in the theatre (which probably worked) was ridiculous, redeemed only by the nasty little pun Bond makes ending the whole movie that you have to hear in context to believe (funny as hell). Judi Dench's talent was not altogether wasted, but really needed to be used moreso and a bit more plausibly. What works, as it does in every picture, are just as obvious: the exotic locales (the Guggenheim Museum coming up in Bilbao, Spain, the boat race on the Thames in London), the action scenes-oh yeah, and seeing every woman Bond has slept with in just the areas of the world and Britain he's in while on duty, not to mention the ones about to be seduced. Real Bond fans know that you don't go to a Bond movie expecting to see something other than the structure, form and corresponding ingredients that since Sean Connery's FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE has bordered on the sacred. That's what you go for. You go to see how that structure and form and expected character development will be both honored and improvised upon. And in seeing such things as Brosnan's expected opening chase and getaway, followed by an unexpected chase and villain getaway that also unexpectedly relates to the rest of the movie and the central case that 007's work involves--not to mention him seemingly falling in love with a female villain--you are made to feel that Brosnan has arrived, and put his stamp on both the series and this icon. I have known people who believe Brosnan is now the best Bond of them all. Of course these people are no longer friends of mine and I walk across the street upon seeing them coming; no one but no one can touch Sean Connery. But Brosnan's Bond is finally his own, and enjoyable completely as such. It's not quite deserving of four stars, but it is very good. I liked it a lot.
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Summary: Not as good as it could have been.
Review: It must be hard to write/star in a Bond film. There are so many expectations to live up to. Connery does not help - setting the standard so high with the earlier Bond flicks. Bronson will always deliver as bond. His supporting cast- Marceau and Carlyle are equally good. The actress who plays Christmas Jones is laughable. She is so wrong for the part, you wish she had stayed home. The plot - not bad- classic Bond, with the fate of the world at stake. I liked it becasue there is always room for a good action film, with no indecent language and (dare I say) excessive violence. Bond delivers. The ending though could use some work - exactly how many Bond films end with Bond kissing the girl? I should know - since I have seen them all.
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Summary: Good, But A Bit Disapointing
Review: This is a good film, at least from the perspective of a big Bond fan like myself, but it just wasn't what it could have been. After seeing Goldeneye and TND I thought of Brosnan as the best Bond since Connery, but here he is starting to seem bored with the role and not giving all that he did previously. I also expected more from director Michael Apted. When I saw his name, I thought we would be getting an emotional, human Bond like in Licence to Kill, but with Brosnan's style and wit. This was atempted, but not as successfully as in LtK (it still beats the overly cartooniness of some of the Moore films, though). Then there's Christmas Jones (Denise Richards), the most poorly drawn Bond girl since Holly Goodhead, and I must say Richards acting ability hasn't improved since Starship Troopers (at least there the acting was supposed to be bad). Fortunutly, the film is saved by the other Bond girl, Electra (Sophie Marceau). She is the best character of that type in a while. There is also a much more active role for M, a treat for Judi Dench fans. Sadly, this is the last apperence of Q, but he is replaced by John Cleese, which pleases me considering I'm as much of a Monty Python fan as I am a James Bond fan. Of course it won't be the same without Desmond Llewelyn. When it comes to the the plot, villian, etc. this film rates about average with the other 18. Like the film, the disc is good but disapointing. It ranks fairly high when compaired to the average dvd, but it doesn't hold up to the other James Bond special edition discs. It does have a great transfer and it is the only disc in wave 2 to have two commentary tracks, but thats about it. The "documentary" is mearly a 15 minute promotional featurette - pure fluff. There is also "Secrets of 007", which is not to be confused with the 45 minute series retrospectives found on the other two Brosnan discs. It is instead similar to the "follow the white rabbit" feature on the Matrix dvd. It's nice, but the segments go by too quickly to be informative. The material would have worked better in a real documentary, like on the other Bond SE's. Besides for that, there is the music video and trailer. As I said, its a nice disc and worth buying if your a fan of the series, but it pales in comparison to the other discs released to promote it.
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Summary: Yuck!
Review: I can hardly believe that they managed to make a bond movie worse than Golden Eye. Save your money for the video game, which is excellent! "The World Is Not Enough" is sadly predictable, bond isn't charming in this one he is just horny, the characters are stupid. The soundtrack is the only good thing about this movie. -Bond Movie Lover
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Summary: Wow...I'm in a minority but I didn't like this film...
Review: I thought this film, although seeming to have all the right elements of a Bond film, just didn't have any "spark". Pierce Brosnen is a fantastic Bond so he isnt the problem...and even the story was Bond-esque, so that wasn't it. Adding John Cleese was a stroke of brilliance! He was the brightest spot in the film and who ever thought of casting him in this hopefully reccurring roll was absolutely right on the money! The film seemed overly long to me and there were even a few times when I was sure it was over only to (groan inwardly)find that it wasn't. I rented this at the video store and felt compelled to watch it and get my moneys worth but to tell you the truth, had it been on TV I probably would have switched to a re-run of Gilligan's Island. All the Bond film elements were presant in this film but for me this film just didn't "click"...wait for it to come on TV.
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Summary: Loved It
Review: This was the first Bond film I've watched and I must admit a big reason I watched it was Pierce Brosnan. I enjoyed this movie so much I ended up buying my own copy. All of the actors did a great job. (I agree the actress who played Christmas was a little young for the part). I loved the action and suspense in this movie. The gadgets were excellent too. Pierce Brosnan oozes class and sex appeal in this movie. He makes the movie entertaining. It really doesn't look like he's acting at all. He's a natural. As long as he's Bond I'll be watching.
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Summary: Gets better with each viewing! Brosnan is awosome!!!!!
Review: The way this movie worked for me is weird. When i first saw it in theatres i have to admit i wasnt overly pleased with it. I thought it was alright. I decided to go see it again. That time i understood the plot better and i liked it more. But i felt it wasnt one i wanted to own. Finally a month or so ago i decided to rent it. I was so pleased with it then before! Now it is my favorite Brosnan 007. This movie is great! Lots of action, good bond girls and an excellent plot that requires 2 viewings to get completly. All the actors are great. If you are skeptical about this movie give it another try. Pay close attention and maybe you will feel better about this movie like i did. The plot is too complicated to tell but just see this movie. Even none 007 fans will like it. See this movie. By the way it has a great soundtrack! Rated PG-13 for violence and sexual innunendo
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