Tomorrow Never Dies

5/10

Brosnan is as characteristic as ever. This is a pretty solid Bond film in terms of excitement and being action packed however the plot and writing is pretty weak and lacklustre. Having said that, the action sequences are a lot of fun.

Rating:

H- 7/10
L- 7/10

Elliot Carver would've loved Trump’s media coverage.

Elliot Carver would've loved Trump’s media coverage.

Carver's scheme seems like it's happened in real life multiple times already, I think that lends a lot of credence to the movie. Though I will say that the gadgetry of the film is pulling it back from entering the modern era, like when your shirt gets caught on something.

Rating: 6.6/10 ⭐️

Continuing my Brosnan binge for 007: First Light release celebration. Thought a media villain would feel dated, but the fake news plot totally hits different today.

What Worked:
• Yeoh is incredible. She holds her own, and that motorcycle chase is a massive highlight.
• Since I tune my own car, seeing Bond drift a BMW from the backseat is my ultimate dream mod.
• Pryce brings fun energy to Carver. His wild WWIII plan for TV rights is totally entertaining.

The Friction:
• The pacing really dragged for me before Bond and Wai Lin finally team up.
• The stealth boat finale was too chaotic. I honestly wanted a tighter showdown over endless explosions.

Verdict:
Watch for a fun 90s ride. Skip if you honestly hate over-the-top plots.