GoldenEye
Amazon.co.uk Review
Pierce Brosnan assumed the role of James Bond for the first time in Goldeneye, the 17th entry in the series. Brosnan looks a little light on the big screen under any circumstances, and he does take some getting used to a… More >>
Pierce Brosnan’s first Bond film is huge success succeeding as both a great Bond film and a great spy thriller about the world after the Cold War. As first films go, Brosnan has an ease and a level of security here that works very well. You would never know watching it that this was his first Bond film, he is fantastic. It helps, though, that he is corresponded with a great supporting cast and a fantastic script that, despite a huge plot hole, works very well.
The best part of the script is seeing how Bond is now interacting with the world now that not only the Cold War is over, but that the world has gone and become a more politically correct one. His interaction with a modern Moneypenny a female M (who refers to him as a sexist misogynistic dinosaur) are all wonderfully done, but it is the more familiar Bond elements that make this the must see that it is. The far fetched plot, insane villain and two beautiful Bond girls all ensure a classic entrance for Brosnan and a brilliant reintroduction for the character.
The plot is also quite strong as Bond deals with the death of a friend, only to learn that he has been betrayed. It all leads to a fantastic moment where 006, played with great aplomb by Sean Bean, is revealed to be the actual villain, having faked his death in the pre-title sequence. The scene features some wonderful music by Eric Serra and a wonderful scene where he reveals to Bond why he has done what he has done. The fantastic performances from Bean and Brosnan ensure that the film has a wonderful dynamic for hero and villain to play against. Trevelyn is not just another super villain looking to destroy the world, although that is something he is wanting to do, of course, but the fact that Bond is fighting against a man he believed to be his friend gives the film a mighty emotional punch, especially in the final moments that mark it out as something else. Add to this wonderful elements the shape of two beautiful Bond girls in the shape of Izabella Scoropco as Natalya Seminova and (my personal favorite) Famke Janssen as Xenia Onattop and some fantastic action sequences, such as the tank chase through St Petersburg and we have an all time classic Bond film, the beginning of a new era and one to rival the Connery dynasty.
Rating: 4 / 5
i was very pleased with item it was reasonably priced and arrived really quickly many thanks.
Rating: 5 / 5
I previously only saw the cut version of this, seeing it uncut for the first time was really good, being a big bond fan, having uncut versions of cut films, is great way to see the films as intended.
Rating: 5 / 5
I didn’t think the humour in Goldeneye was that good and some of the characters were uninteresting to say the least.This is a bond film about computers and space technology and as with moonraker ( a roger moore bond film) the story didn’t appeal to someone like me who prefers films with their feet closer to the ground.If you are a sean bean fan then this film is worth buying to see him put in a good performance as the bad guy but buy the World is Not Enough instead if you are a Pierce Brosnan fan and want to see him at his best.
Rating: 3 / 5
My absaloute favourite Bond Film….. this has got everything a action film should have- gadgets, explosions, A tank and beautiful bond girls. this is Brosnans first & best performance as 007 and its more than a match for Goldfinger , Dr No 7, live & let die etc.
The extras are great… The special docuemtnry with liz hurley is brilliant.. Plus she looks HOT HOT HOT!!!
Made in ‘95, luks even better in ‘06 for every Bond Fan its a must have
If your thinking of watching a bond for the first time its a mus have & if your looking for a great action fim this is a must have.
Rating: 5 / 5