No Time to Die
No Time to Die

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No Time to Die

2006
Movie
95 min
French

Asante, a hearse driver in Ghana, wants a wife. His profession puts most women off. He falls in love with a client whose mother has died, and manages to win her over. But her father forbids marriage to a hearse driver. Asante persists and becomes the first hearse driver in Accra to get married.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users90%
Director: Cary Joji FukunagaGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Spy

Plot Summary

In No Time to Die, James Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

Critical Reception

No Time to Die was met with widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Daniel Craig's final performance as James Bond, the action sequences, and the emotional depth of the story. Some critics found the plot slightly convoluted, but the overall reception was highly positive, marking a strong conclusion to Craig's tenure as 007.

What Reviewers Say

  • Daniel Craig's farewell to Bond is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant send-off.

  • The film delivers thrilling action sequences and a satisfying, albeit complex, plot.

  • Praise for the supporting cast and the exploration of Bond's character.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated Daniel Craig's final outing as James Bond, highlighting the exciting action, emotional storyline, and the film's ability to provide a fitting conclusion to his era. Many found it a powerful and fitting end to his James Bond journey.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('No Time to Die'). Won a BAFTA Award for Best Original Song ('No Time to Die'). Nominated for 3 Critics' Choice Movie Awards.

Fun Fact

The Aston Martin DB5 featured in the film is the same car used in "Goldfinger" (1964), making it the longest-running car in film history.

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