Overblown, disconnected, confusing...at times even boring. Brosnan has "the look" and, apparently, the backing to be the best Bond in quite a while. Too bad there's nothing else to help him out. This film made little sense, the acting was mailed in (although the lead villain, Renard, was much ado about nothing), and the gadgets and chase/action scenes are almost lifeless. Sadly, Brosnan does not come off well here, either. Frankly, what the series needs is a return to fundamentals - strong plot, few gadgets, BELIEVABLE women (Denise Richards is extremely attractive, but her acting...UGH!), and a sense of the struggles (Bond's internal one and those of the other central characters and their respective "organizations") that Fleming wrote into the novels. I've seen every Bond film except the last Roger Moore effort (I just couldn't take it anymore), and the producers need to really think about where they're going. They've got a good Bond, cash, technical advancements that are mind-boggling, plenty of girls if they need them...this product should be MUCH better. Also, please can the comedy, and put more dramatic punch into the plot.
I'd rate this a "1." Rent "From Russia With Love" or "Dr. No." They're cheaper and more enjoyable.
N.B. I generally enjoy Michael Apted films. This was a BIG disappointment from him.
I'd rate this a "1." Rent "From Russia With Love" or "Dr. No." They're cheaper and more enjoyable.
N.B. I generally enjoy Michael Apted films. This was a BIG disappointment from him.