Tomorrow Never Dies

Name: Tomorrow Never Dies
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: December 19, 1997
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Pierce Brosnan, Teri Hatcher

1997

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United Artists | Release Date: December 19, 1997 | PG-13

Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Pierce Brosnan, Teri Hatcher

Summary: When a media mogul (Jonathan Pryce) pits superpowers against each other to further his own agenda, James Bond must step in to prevent global pandemonium.

Director: Roger Spottiswoode

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 119 min

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Howard Cohen

From its explosive opening sequence at a terrorist arms bazaar on the Russian border to a knockout climax on a stealth ship on the South China seas, Tomorrow Never Dies delivers what 007 aficionados demand: dynamite action, sharp one-liners and edgy style. [19 Dec 1997, p.4G]

Desson Thomson

Tomorrow Never Dies isn't one of the great Bonds, by any means. But it's familiar, flashy and enjoyable in all the right places. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Tomorrow Never Dies is a better film than Goldeneye. In fact, it's the best Bond film in many years. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

Veteran director Roger Spottiswoode has tried to pep the old warhorse up, but the combined inertia of all those pictures over 35 years proves hard to budge. Read full review

Jay Carr

Tomorrow Never Dies works too hard to keep the James Bond franchise going, sacrificing Bond's signature light comedy and stylish playfulness to become just another hectic action movie. [19 Dec 1997]

Charles Taylor

The movie is efficient but scores zero in suspense, wit or class. Read full review

Peter Travers

You can see most of the plugs in the trailer. As most fans of the early, better Bond films know, the only life left in the series is in the gadgets....As for humor, Brosnan can deaden a double-entendre faster than he can change outfits. Read full review

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jwt7000

Aug 6, 2012

I wouldn't bother with the critic's ratings, but this had got to be one of the best action adventure movies ever, especially for a Bond movie. With seven non-stop action scenes and limited drama, this movie was a blasting thrill in 1997. No other action movie later than 1997 was asI wouldn't bother with the critic's ratings, but this had got to be one of the best action adventure movies ever, especially for a Bond movie. With seven non-stop action scenes and limited drama, this movie was a blasting thrill in 1997. No other action movie later than 1997 was as performing, predictable and as great as this one.… Expand

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[Anonymous]

Nov 20, 2005

While Die another Day (I gave it an 8) has the latest in tech and the most sophisticated action scenes, Tomorrow Never Dies is more original and satisfying, feeling more like vintage Bond. There's no shortage of great action, though, and paired with some good one-liners, this While Die another Day (I gave it an 8) has the latest in tech and the most sophisticated action scenes, Tomorrow Never Dies is more original and satisfying, feeling more like vintage Bond. There's no shortage of great action, though, and paired with some good one-liners, this one's superior to Die Another Day.… Expand

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MrPajamas

Feb 17, 2021

Tomorrow Never Dies follows in the footsteps of GoldenEye. Again, a luxurious plot with great locations and especially with the amazing Brosnan, which I simply like as a Bond. If you liked GoldenEye, then this is probably a clear choice. Amazing movie that I recommend.

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Kai82

Jan 3, 2021

The eighteenth James Bond movie. I think it is decent to good entry in the franchise with an interesting story, good ideas and solid action for franchise standards. The last movie Goldeneye set a good standard and we were quite interested if they can continue. The intro has James BondThe eighteenth James Bond movie. I think it is decent to good entry in the franchise with an interesting story, good ideas and solid action for franchise standards. The last movie Goldeneye set a good standard and we were quite interested if they can continue. The intro has James Bond searching for a decoding machine at an airport where illegal arms deals were made. It is decided to use a missile attack to kill all present theorist as it is a unique chance. Unluckily after launching the attack they notice an airplane that was out of sight with a nuclear warhead. After this the actual story starts when a British marine vessel and a Chinese fighter jet were destroyed in Chinese water and this caused a diplomatic conflict that can erupt into a full scale war. James Bond is set to investigate the strange occurrences. The story is relatively well done. It delivered and kept me engaged. The set up of a conflict is well done and you see the perpetrators doing a great job on getting even the details right. The actors did also a good job starting with Pierce Brosnan. He did an excellent job in his first performance and owned his role now. Then we have Michelle Yeoh who I consider a legendary actress as Wai Lin. A really good performance but I think they could have used her better. The villains are enjoyable. Götz Otto as Stamper is a great henchman and Elliot Carver delivers as evil media mogul. However nothing elevates them to the higher ranks in the franchise. This means not that they fail. They are a bit unremarkable after everything is over. Many ranted about Terri Hatcher performance in a small role in the movie. I don't think it is that bad or serious even if her acting reminded me to a bit of a fish out of water. The action sequences are nice and deliver. There are a few remarkable scenes. Soundtrack wise we get a weaker or unremarkable performance. Overall this is a relatively good movie in the franchise. Sadly it is also not good enough to be in a top ranks and will not be remembered long. Even more sadly the next ones will be worse.… Expand

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DibbHansen

Jul 16, 2013

While it can have some entertaining action sequences, the story lacks- majorly. There are some good lines in there, but the film relies too much on action to make up for the lacking story, so it falls short. Plus, none of the characters are very memorable here...

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Tyranian

Mar 4, 2020

If the villains weren't complete idiots in every situation this film would be better.

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amheretojudge

May 13, 2019

I wouldn't worry if I were Brosnan, the banner is ready to spend and people are ready to chug it all up, makes some more of this wrong universal language.

Tomorrow Never Dies Spottiswoode is definitely going to be a guest director. Elevating the loud set pieces with a towering priority inI wouldn't worry if I were Brosnan, the banner is ready to spend and people are ready to chug it all up, makes some more of this wrong universal language.

Tomorrow Never Dies

Spottiswoode is definitely going to be a guest director. Elevating the loud set pieces with a towering priority in the narration, Roger Spottiswoode, the director, isn't even whispering the equation that enables us a front row ticket to these well choreographed dance. He, himself, is considering the motives or plot point revelations as some jibber jabber, so it would be hypocrisy for him to expect us to listen to these flips and turns let alone nod to it. What annoys me the most to suffer through is the antagonist's evil plan, go through its own journey that will eventually lead to the world domination. How far are they going to get away with this formula, in fact I would even happily accept the other way around.

This is how low the expectations have grown, instead of working on creating a complex scene just to place a major stunt in narration, a better content would be appreciated much more. Even the cheesy one liners are turned to 11, and focusing all his energy into pulling off these jokes, Pierce Brosnan is always ready for the known counter attack or even pseudo reaction to huge fight sequences. There is not an ounce of humane like figure in his body which is a double edged sword, for you can only go so far with a photogenic face.

Jonathan Pryce gets few monologues to show off his skills while the Bond girl Michelle Yeoh gets her own ground to tap her feet on with probably the best fight of the film; and no the chase sequence doesn't make sense, so drool over all you wish to. Tomorrow Never Dies, I never got the hang of the title, I always took it is a mockery to all the loud background score they play in the first act where we are told to get psyched whether Brosnan will be able to escape a missile zone or not.… Expand

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