Tomorrow Never Dies
Tomorrow Never Dies

Tomorrow Never Dies

1997Movie119 minEnglish

A deranged media mogul is staging international incidents to pit the world's superpowers against each other. Now James Bond must take on this evil mastermind in an adrenaline-charged battle to end his reign of terror and prevent global pandemonium.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users74%
Director: Roger SpottiswoodeGenres: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Plot Summary

James Bond races against time to stop media mogul Elliot Carver from starting World War III. Carver plans to use his global media network to provoke conflict between China and the UK, thereby expanding his empire. Bond must infiltrate Carver's heavily guarded headquarters and disarm his sonic terrorism device before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Tomorrow Never Dies received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising Pierce Brosnan's confident portrayal of Bond and the action sequences. However, some critics found the plot somewhat conventional and the villain less compelling than in previous installments. Audience reception was generally favorable, enjoying the blend of action, gadgets, and Bond's signature charm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Pierce Brosnan continues to impress as James Bond, bringing charisma and a modern edge to the iconic spy.
  • The film offers thrilling action sequences and inventive gadgets, though the central plot and villain occasionally fall short.
  • Michelle Yeoh's performance as Wai Lin is a highlight, providing a strong and capable foil to Bond.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the high-octane action, Pierce Brosnan's performance, and the introduction of Michelle Yeoh as a strong female lead. Some viewers found the story to be a bit formulaic, but overall, it was considered an entertaining addition to the James Bond franchise.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film and Best Supporting Actress (Michelle Yeoh).

Fun Fact

The script was famously leaked by an insider at MGM, leading to a rush to get the film into production.

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tmdb93836550

tmdb93836550

Another very underrated Bond film that is actually quite loved by the fandom.
drystyx

drystyx

An ordinary 007 film. Which still puts it in a better light than about ten others. Unfortunately, this one is very "formula". A mogul wants to take over the way the media of the world works, and that's a bit of a foreshadowing of today, b...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

There is some hate on this one, but, honestly, it's one of my favorites and certainly my favorite Brosnan 007. We get a lackluster opening (as far as 007 openings go) but that is followed by a theme song by Crow who, well, she nailed it ...
JPV852

JPV852

Solid second entry for Brosnan who still is charming. Not a great story but still timely with news and manipulation. Does make me appreciate the slower, more character driven nature of the Craig run, that this one was lacking, That said, Pr...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Pierce Brosnan wasn't my favourite James Bond by any means, but somehow I think that might be as much to do with the fact that he was given some really weak storylines to deliver. This one centres around megalomaniac media mogul "Carver" (J...
Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Serviceable but forgettable Brosnan installment**_ After a British warship is inexplicably destroyed in Chinese waters, the planet teeters on the brink of world war. Agent 007 (Pierce Brosnan) traces the rising pandemonium to a powerf...