Tomorrow Never Dies

United Artists | Release Date: December 19, 1997

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 190 Ratings

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chardr69May 22, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The eighteenth James Bond film, and second for Pierce Brosnan as 007. This is also the only Bond film directed by Roger Spottiswoode.

When worldwide media magnate Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) instigates international catastrophes across the world, so that his new media company will be the first to report the news, including the sinking of a British navel frigate in Vietnamese territorial waters, supposedly by the Chinese, but instead by his stealth ship, bringing the two superpowers to the brink of nuclear war. 007 must race against time to find out what Carver knows and is planning, before World War III breaks out. Along with Chinese agent Wai Lin (Michelle Yeoh), Bond must follow Carver to his headquarters in Vietnam in order to thwart his plan to monopolize the worldwide news market.

Brosnan is perfect as usual as 007, and Michelle Yeoh is very good as his Chinese counterpart. Teri Hatcher is very sexy and displays a lot of chemistry with Brosnan as Carver's wife Paris, a former lover of Bond's, that got too close to him in the past, before he broke her heart. Jonathan Pryce is a strong main villain along with his henchman, Stamper (Gotz Otto, who is very much a throwback to Robert Shaw's Grant in "From Russia With Love"). All the regular supporting cast is back, Dame Judi Dench's "M", Samantha Bond as Miss Moneypenny, and Joe Don Baker reprising his role as amusing CIA agent Jack Wade. This film also includes a very amusing and memorable villain in Dr. Kaufman (Vincent Schiavelli), a world famous assassin that kills Paris Carver and brags to Bond about his prowess as a murderer and his hobby as a torturer.

Overall, this is a very good follow-up to "GoldedEye", with exciting action sequences, and great characters.… Expand

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Kai82Jan 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 ifThe 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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kyle20ellisMar 27, 2022

I consider GoldenEye the best of the Brosnan Bonds, but this entry isn't half bad either. It has some terrific cinematography and locations, a great score and theme song, a good script and some excellent action. In general the plot is not tooI consider GoldenEye the best of the Brosnan Bonds, but this entry isn't half bad either. It has some terrific cinematography and locations, a great score and theme song, a good script and some excellent action. In general the plot is not too bad, the first half was gripping and plausible, however with the transition from Europe to Asia the film loses its way. Also I found Elliot Carver rather nonthreatening and somewhat pathetic as a villain though Jonathan Pryce did well with what he had. That said, Pierce Brosnan is excellent as Bond and Terri Hatcher is a great match for him. And the support of Judi Dench goes down well too. Overall, very good on the whole. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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Duke_NukemOct 14, 2015

The second Bond movie with Pierce Brosnan as James Bond has a silly and unbelievable story, but is full of action and fun. The bike scene is especially exciting and the BMW with remote control very funny.

Brosnan is a very enjoyable BondThe second Bond movie with Pierce Brosnan as James Bond has a silly and unbelievable story, but is full of action and fun. The bike scene is especially exciting and the BMW with remote control very funny.

Brosnan is a very enjoyable Bond with his British charm and witty remarks. Michelle Yeoh is a strong leading lady and together with Bond she makes a perfect team although their sexual chemistry feels a bit unconvincing.

Teri Hatcher as Carver's wife is nothing more than eye candy.

Jonathan Pryce as Elliot Carver is not very threatening as a villain, with his little tablet in his hand he looks rather weak and insecure. He is definitely the weakest link in this movie.

Carver's killerboy Stamper doesn't have much screen time and the end fight with Bond is a bit dull.

Judi Dench who plays 'M' since the movie Goldeneye is less annoying than usual and this time around even rooting for Bond, but she's still a nagging granny.

Vincent Schiavelli as the assassin Dr. Kaufman is very amusing indeed. Stamper: "Sir, they can't get into the car." Kaufman: "Oh you can't be serious, did you call ze autoclub?"… Expand

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Toasty87Jul 10, 2020

Was never going to beat goldeneye but it's still very enjoyable and full of action.

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jwt7000Aug 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. NoI 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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TheChronicleFeb 6, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This James Bond film is truly underrated , There is so much to love about it, the action is fantastic and the acting is quite good. The villain of the film and his henchmen were interesting and was a simple plot to follow. The Q scenes in this film are very memorable and it screams 90's.The soundtrack is excellent, but the Sheryl Crow theme is overrated, most people say Kd Lang's Surrender would fit perfectly, so do I. The plot is pretty simple, but could have been better, overall. The plot simply is about taking down the media mogul who wants world domination and exclusive rights in China. I truly think that critics got it wrong because about 50 minutes of the film was excellent and the other half was good. The one liners are good , but at times cheesy. It's an overall great 007 movie , but with a simple plot to work around.… 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, 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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gracjanskiSep 26, 2021

Surely this movie is better than Goldeneye, somehow the pace was right. I liked also the villain, who was a media master and the story around him. Brosnan as Bond is very good and now even better. I also liked some other characters likeSurely this movie is better than Goldeneye, somehow the pace was right. I liked also the villain, who was a media master and the story around him. Brosnan as Bond is very good and now even better. I also liked some other characters like Michelle Yeoh as Wai Lin or the character Dr. Kaufman.
As usual many action scenes were ridiculous, but some action scenes were great.… Expand

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MrPajamasFeb 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.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.… Expand

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511andahalfFeb 7, 2021

Brosnan's second performance as Bond is another great one, and by now he's a little more comfortable in the role. The way the film handles the depiction of media and the news is done so great, and is something many can relate to since theBrosnan's second performance as Bond is another great one, and by now he's a little more comfortable in the role. The way the film handles the depiction of media and the news is done so great, and is something many can relate to since the media plays a huge role in all of our lives. The action in this movie is absolutely fantastic, like the remote control car chase and explosive intro. Michelle Yeah is a badass Bond girl who can hold her own, and Jonathan Pryce is so great as a Bond villain, he's diabolical, insane, and a genius mastermind without ever losing himself. The film does stray away from spy and are towards generic action in the third act, but still, it makes for a great film.… Expand

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HeroicAge616Oct 26, 2021

Brosnan's second entry tops the first with a terrific villain-driven adventure that feels unique yet classic.

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GDsReviewsJun 6, 2022

Certainly one of the best 007 Films, with easily the most powerful heroine of all the 007 movies in Michele Yeoh's Wei Lin, who is for once a true equal to Bond. The movie has a nice balance of everything you expect in a 007 film.

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GIjOE54Jul 21, 2023

Tomorrow Never Dies isn’t nearly as iconic as its previous film Goldeneye, but this is a solid entry in the Bond franchise. It follows Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond as he investigates a media mogul’s involvement in trying to incite World War 3Tomorrow Never Dies isn’t nearly as iconic as its previous film Goldeneye, but this is a solid entry in the Bond franchise. It follows Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond as he investigates a media mogul’s involvement in trying to incite World War 3 between the British and Chinese. There’s no shortage of action, the story is very grounded and believable, and there’s some decent character development thrown in. The biggest sins comes in the form of gadget contrivances and Bond sometimes exhibiting skills he couldn’t possibly have. Michelle Yeoh as Wai Lin is one of the best Bond woman compliments and even one of the better female action heroes of the last decade. Overall, this Bond fan enjoyed the Tomorrow Never Dies entry to the franchise.… Expand

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