The World Is Not Enough (1999) - Blu-ray Forum

zen007 · 08-13-2022, 09:33 PM

The World is Not Enough is a different type of Bond film, especially from Brosnan's era, as it has an element of suspense and a woman as the key antagonist.

Pros include the excellent pre-title sequence, background score, and locations around the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. M also gets to be in the field (so it is not just in Skyfall). There are interesting characters like Elektra King, Valentin Zukovsky, and the Cigar Girl. In this film, Brosnan performs at its best.

Cons include its ordinary action sequences including the ski chase and the finale in the submarine. However, some are like thrown-in or add-on elements to not distract from the main story for e.g. the film could have ended at the Maiden Tower in Istanbul rather than in the submarine. Many don't like Dr. Christmas Jones, but I have no major issues with her.

In my last viewing of Bond films (Link), I rated it 8/10. Which is the same as Goldeneye (8) and Tomorrow Never Dies (7.5, rounded off to 8) - all 3 films are pretty close to each other as each film has its fair share of pros and cons.

How do you rate this film? Is this Brosnan's best Bond film?

08-13-2022, 09:33 PM	#1
zen007 Power Member Member since:Oct 2019 Location:Canada Trading Score:1	The World Is Not Enough (1999) The World is Not Enough is a different type of Bond film, especially from Brosnan's era, as it has an element of suspense and a woman as the key antagonist. Pros include the excellent pre-title sequence, background score, and locations around the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. M also gets to be in the field (so it is not just in Skyfall). There are interesting characters like Elektra King, Valentin Zukovsky, and the Cigar Girl. In this film, Brosnan performs at its best. Cons include its ordinary action sequences including the ski chase and the finale in the submarine. However, some are like thrown-in or add-on elements to not distract from the main story for e.g. the film could have ended at the Maiden Tower in Istanbul rather than in the submarine. Many don't like Dr. Christmas Jones, but I have no major issues with her. In my last viewing of Bond films (Link), I rated it 8/10. Which is the same as Goldeneye (8) and Tomorrow Never Dies (7.5, rounded off to 8) - all 3 films are pretty close to each other as each film has its fair share of pros and cons. How do you rate this film? Is this Brosnan's best Bond film?

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