Recapping 007 #18 - Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) (Review)

[@Betta66]

Regarding M's attitude towards Bond's womanizing habits, I think it was less "Eh, I don't care anymore" and more "We need to make use of everything at our disposal to prevent global conflict." I'm reminded of Casino Royale, where M is like "Bond, you're extremely reckless, but you're also the best card player in MI6, so I guess you should be the one to go to Montenegro and take care of Le Chiffre."

[@Atombender]

Bond banging around took a backseat in the late 80's because of the AIDS crisis. That's why Dalton only had 1-2 ladies per movie to have fun with.

[@revvolutions]

The best part of this film is Jonathan Pryce typing.

[@DutchBondFan]

Don't forget the moment at 26:14

[@revvolutions]

DutchBondFan if only I can erase how Michelle Yeoh fires a machine gun from my memory.

[@johnjamele]

oh yeah, that was soooo believable.

[@Neon-Covenanter]

@revvolutions Thrilling action!

[@Universal_exports87]

Lmfao how about German Efficency????

[@jackberginmusic4965]

The perfect Bond film for a Sunday afternoon, it’s not deep but damn it’s entertaining and the David Arnold score is brilliant

[@Jose-se9pu]

The villain's motivations feel so realistic nowadays that is scary.

[@anonymanynomsen6034]

I've been saying that for years to anyone i speak with about Bond. Criminally underrated Bond movie and villain, it deserves more praise than it gets. I hope they can revisit the "evil media"-plot again in the future, adding in elements like smartphones and Social Media to make it updated to the 21st century

[@jamesatkinsonja]

The title character in Citizen Kane is accused of manipulating politics/wars for profit and that was in the 1940's!

[@nathanash2347]

Today I learned that there's someone out there who's played Goldeneye 64 with Barrack Obama.

[@harukakuroro9396]

Being a Chinese myself, I always appreciate this film for having a wonderful Asian bond girl apart from that forgettable Japanese bond girl. Michelle Yeoh is an amazing female action star

[@victorguevara9227]

Do you mean kissy or Aki from you only live twice?

[@Dead_Hitori]

@@victorguevara9227 Think he's talking about Kissi, Aki is more memorable

[@punknerd9747]

also keep in mind this was Michelle Yeohs film debut for Hollywood

[@Jetsparx373]

Wei Lin is leagues above Aki and Kissy Suzuki combined.

[@Jetsparx373]

​@@Dead_Hitorihe did also mention in his You Only Live Twice recapping, that both the actresses who played both Aki and Kissy respectively, look so uncannily similar to each other, they practically looked like twin sisters.

[@josersandoval]

The BMW 750iL Bond drives is an automotive icon in its own right with its great design, quality and state-of-the-art technology. I would never call it a “family car”, it is a luxury sedan, a business vehicle with an impressive V-12 engine. To be honest, TND is a very entertaining Bond movie, although my go-to Brosnan movie is Die Another Day (I’m convinced his “great” Bond film was yet to come; is a four-way-tie). Worth mentioning, Dutch Bond Fan is one of the greatest Bond channels; the narrative, opinions and perspectives. I get movie reviewers reviewing Bond film, but only a Bond fan can deliver the review needed for this films; and this applies to any saga such as Harry Potter, LOTR, GOT, Star Wars and so many. Thank you for the great content!!! I’m pretty sure the Dutch Bond Fan will return.

[@DutchBondFan]

Thanks a lot for your kind feedback Jose! Fair point about the BMW 750iL, I guess I was mainly referening to it having backseats, Bond usually is not seen driving sedans. Anyway, you're absolutely right, I always return!

[@craigk621]

Cunning linguist has to be in the list for the top puns of all time in ANY movie, let alone a bond.

[@mariakelly5]

craigk621 I've always noticed that Samantha Bond's Moneypenny got to say some amazing double-entendre lines in the Brosnan Bond movies.

[@booqueefious2230]

@@mariakelly5 the original Moneypenny actress was a bit of a prude. They were originally wanting her to be a Bond girl but she didn't want to do the sex scenes

[@DoncoEntAgain]

Gotta say Elliot Carver is one of my favorite Bond villains. Johnathan Pryce is so good at playing a douchebag. That said, I do think the script and production issues really hurt this film. You can tell that they were writing the movie as they were filming it.

[@anonymanynomsen6034]

I gotta say that the plot is really really brilliant. Yes there were certain -elements- that they snagged from earlier Bond movies, but you can't deny that the whole "the media is the villain in our society" was absolutely perfect, and, i might add, even more relevant now than it was in 1997...

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Very true-the back half being mostly action scenes is very telling.

[@SolarDragon007]

I feel they could've done SO much more with the corrupt media empire idea in this film. Also, it would have been really cool if "Tomorrow Never Lies" was the slogan of Carver's newspaper.

[@SwordHMX]

That is the unfortunate result of the filmmakers not having enough time.

[@ZooStation42]

Tomorrow Never Dies is more of an action-driven film that's big on stunts and lighter on story. I'm okay with that for the part and I think it's one of the more underrated Bond films. It has its flaws but overall it's one I can put on and enjoy anytime. Great review!

[@dereklewis4321]

Love the intro. My personal favorite. And Stamper as the henchman and elliot Carver as the villain are just too good

[@SwordHMX]

I fully agree! It is not the best, but it is try best movie watching experience for me.

[@kurtfranklin2680]

“Generic” is a good description. Evil rich guy. Big strong blonde guy. One good girl and one bad, etc. still enjoyable but it’s all a bit flat.

[@necroplastful]

yes but the times didnt need anything more. This movie was absolutely in every sense of the world a produt of its time and it was awesome for it. They tried doing the same with Die Another Day but the genre was already dated when it came out.

[@sonnykingcomposer]

Completely disagree, I think it's one of the very best, with a great villain, unique plot and some iconic moments.

[@Nightfire-ui9zu]

@@necroplastful Yeah thats why License to kill was way ahead of its time.

[@sonnykingcomposer]

Completely disagree, I think it's a brilliant and unique Bond film. Among my favourites.

[@kurtfranklin2680]

@@sonnykingcomposer you are untitled to your opinion of course. But as a fan of goldeneye and supercop, it felt like the b grade version of both slapped together. Even Brosnand said it was “make it up as we go.” They didn’t even have a finished script during filming.

[@Mikeydude27]

While I love GoldenEye far more, The one very thing in Tomorrow Never Dies that I take over GoldenEye is that we get to see 007 use the car in action!

[@STWproductionz]

I think this bond is almost criminally underrated, I always enjoy myself when I watch tomorrow never dies. Great review as always DBF

[@johnjamele]

Jonathan Pryce was sooooo hammy in this film. And no mention that Bond's last line to Carver was lifted straight from "The Running Man."

[@FlorisYoung]

1967 You Only Live Twice 1977 The Spy Who Loved Me 1997 Tommorrow never dies So i guess in 2027 this plot will return With the USA and North- Korea

[@drewserafini1237]

Given the recent Bond release schedule, that will probably be when Bond 26 comes out.

[@DutchBondFan]

@@drewserafini1237 Its funny how this could sadly be very true 😂😭

[@justisolated5621]

@@DutchBondFan also you said that near the end of the film that this film suffers the same fate as the ending of The Living Daylights which came out in 1987, so yeah

[@justisolated5621]

@Florrie Morrie yeah i thought of the same thing too, also those 3 films feature Bond wearing his Navy Uniform

[@FlorisYoung]

@@justisolated5621 that’s right! I forgot about that.

[@cappuccinodriverno1]

Never realised that Carver's newspaper was called Tomorrow , til now . Makes the original title "Tomorrow never lies " a lot more connected to the plot. thanks for a great series of recaps . I'm watching them in order and am enjoying them all very much . Learning lots of new things about each film .

[@phillipcosentino37]

From what I've heard, Brosnan and Hatcher didn't get along because he was angry that she always showed up late for filming, when it turns out she was pregnant and was going through morning sickness, causing her to be late. He didn't know this, and I think he apologized years later. Love your reviews btw, got me into a bond superfan myself

[@wadeboshiverson]

Phillip Cosentino this is what I heard as well. Considering hatched was sick the entire time filming and trying to act like she was a scorned lover I will give her a bit of a pass on this. Jonathan pryce did a tremendous job imo and this film really could have suffered with a more typical physical villain as opposed to the cerebral villain that pryce is

[@phillipcosentino37]

I give her a pass on that as well. The thing with Pryce that I have is that I wish they could have done more with him. There are things I feel they missed with him that could have made him amazing

[@postersandstuff]

I found Hatcher charming as MacGyvers gf , Penny

[@lukestrawwalker]

Yeah but that had been like 10 years before... her age was starting to show, and she was nowhere NEAR as hot as she had been as Penny Parker in MacGyver... She was still attractive (if too thin) but not as hot as she was when she was younger. I think they could have cast someone else in the role and come out much better... someone that would have been recognizable or generated more of a connection with the audience, to make her death more meaningful and the feelings between her and Bond more real. As it is, I don't think anybody really connected with her emotionally or with her death, or Bond's feelings for her and about her... I like Teri Hatcher and I liked seeing her in a Bond film, but I think this was the wrong character or role for her... later! OL J R :)

[@mariakelly4179]

Phillip Cosentino Pierce Brosnan is a class act.

[@GosseDrent]

Again, I really liked it Jeroen! This truly is one of the better films imo, quite sad nobody really seems to find it that great. Can't wait for your TWINE review. I do still miss the dear old Llewelyn.

[@mariakelly5]

Double-O-Geauss I've always thought Tomorrow Never Dies was a very good movie.

[@theskyliner9963]

DutchBondFan your Recapping videos are very entertaining. For me its never boring to watch them and it makes fun. Like always a good job!!!;)

[@gageperuti5519]

This film holds a special place in my heart, as it's the first film in the series I ever watched.

[@BDTXIII]

Of course, Michelle Yeoh can perform fight choreography. That is because she acted in a lot of action movies back in the 80's. Her famous movie was 'Yes, Madam' which had Cynthia Rothrock who was also an action star.

[@d3nv1]

Superb work again, Thanks so much. 0010/10

[@Elementa2006]

I have a real soft spot for this movie being the second Bond film I've seen in theatres plus this was introduction to Michelle Yeoh

[@alekwojcik9030]

I ve been looking forward to your video. Btw I personally love Brosnan so for me it is rly nice movie like all with him. Keep doing your awesome job friend :)

[@norviebritanico7638]

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[@imcrzydontmindit]

Alek wójci

[@CaminoAir]

As a piece of entertainment I definitely think it works. As a film overall though it does show the effects of it's last-minute re-write. For a film this late in a series I think it is surprisingly energetic and confident and you get your money's worth.

[@panthergecko77]

Numinous20111 if u look at an interview of Götz Otto he said during filming the writers were still working on writing the film

[@doaftheloaf]

natalya wouldn't have been believable as carver's wife. amasova, maybe.

[@DutchBondFan]

Well, her background in computers could have gotten her to work for the Carver Media Group in some tech department after seperating from Bond. Elliot would later end up falling for her, and the pair would start an unlikely relationship. Then when Bond enters her life again, the part of being conflicted between her husband and former flame would have just worked so much better. Not only was she then the most recent Bond girl in everybody's mind, but we have seen her chemistry with Brosnan, and we got to care about her. It would have impacted the story a lot more. And you can still have Wai Lin as the main Bond girl as is.

[@doaftheloaf]

natalya's not evil enough or naive/stupid enough to fall for carver.

[@doaftheloaf]

@@DutchBondFan the skill set would work, but natalya's personality would not. i would have been extremely disappointed to see natalya in paris' role here. even though teri hatcher wasn't very good in the role. that's why natalya was such a big draw, because she had more personality to her role in goldeneye than most bond girls. to make her some subdued villain's wife is all wrong for her.

[@Threadoflength]

Agreed. I would have bought Kara Milovy as Carver's wife, with that special former connection with Bond, and the personality to fall in (naively) with disreputable types.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@DutchBondFan I read somewhere Paris was just a generic 2nd love interest [as, ironically Monica Bellucci eventually was in Spectre] and Brosnan himself came up with the idea of her being Bond's ex, hence why they don't do enough with the idea [Paris should have been through more of the story for a start]. Natalia in that part would have been better but I don't mind Teri Hatcher for what's she's given. Teri Hatcher also starts the odd habit of American women being cast to appeal to that market-fine in principle but the results...

[@sethmyers1751]

I always pictured tomorrow never dies as a remake of roger moore's the spy who loved me. You know. Villain bent on world domination. Wants to start world war three. James teams up with another secret agent. Get the idea?

[@postersandstuff]

...and TSWLM ripped off YOLT : tanker swallowing subs instead of the SPECTRE space capsule

[@SB992REBORN]

The entire series reboots itself, yet has stirring continuity throughout.

[@journey95far49]

It sucks compared to TSWLM though

[@theaveragejoe6320]

By that logic, you may as well say that a view to a kill is a remake of goldfinger.

[@larrylon3wolf1984]

13:57 your impersonation was so perfect I thought it was the actual audio of the film

[@ketchup5344]

All Bond films are either good, great or absolutely fantastic. Great fun review, nice work ✌

[@vinnieharris4716]

Nice review, it's been ages since my last viewing of this film.

[@tashrif46]

Absolute bang on review on Tomorrow Never Dies... its highly entertaining. I think could have done more with the story elements but it is a great action movie but less of a Bond classic

[@tenhirankei]

@23:30 The scene with the people fleeing the oncoming tilted chopper looked to me like they were having flashbacks from the Vietnam war.

[@jessecancelmo7635]

I think the reason why M did the about-face regarding Bond's seduction of women was because he succeeded in Goldeneye

[@str.77]

Also, Moneypenny did an about face from "you never had me" to "you always were a cunning linguist".

[@jamesatkinsonja]

The scene is a twist on the Goldeneye scene as Bond doesn't want to seduce Paris ['I doubt she'll remember me'] but for once M insists that he does.

[@DakkTribal]

Personally, (and this is my opinion) this is my favorite Brosnan Bond film. He shined in GoldenEye of course, but of his four films this one I liked the most. His interactions with Paris Carver were pretty good to me and again this is my opinion I think Bond wanted to keep her out of his affairs even if he thought it was inevitable that she would end up otherwise. Carver is a unique villain of the 90s and I liked his performance. Michelle Yeoh is a unqiue Bond girl who is as equal to Bond as Agent Triple X had been in The Spy Who Loved Me. What do you think?

[@mariakelly5]

DakkTribal Wai Lin could kick Triple X'S ass with both hands tried behind her back.

[@dereklewis4321]

It's like everything a bond movie is. Good opening. Nice song. Chat with Q, banging a hottie, undercover doing spy shit. Breaking in to places. Car chases and a beautiful bond girl with a great villain.

[@journey95far49]

You are wrong..this is one of the worst Bond movies. Lame bond girl, dumb villian and too action focused. Goldeneye shits on it

[@journey95far49]

Probably but TSWLM shits on TND

[@sathun6414]

Derek Lewis QSDFGHJ

[@augustbeaz]

Awesome Job dude! As always :D I agree, TND is just fun to watch and entertaining. I love it tho! The only Brosnan Movie I don't like that much is "Die Another Day". Keep it up man! Hope you're doing great.

[@mvd0072]

Thanks man echt mooi KZbin kanaal weer met plezier naar gekeken keep up the good work! (another Dutch Bond fan)

[@DutchBondFan]

Goed om te horen!

[@jjmfrees]

I think Bond forgot he knew oriental languages after YOLT, as he’s relying on a translation book to talk to the Asian family when he’s looking for Lazar in TMWTGG

[@jessecancelmo7635]

BTW in the novelization they stated that Natalya married a hockey star (referring to the IRL actress Izabella Szcorupco marrying a hockey star)

[@AICW]

Too bad they got divorced not long after this movie came out

[@uarenotthere]

Yep I agree. I always sum this movie up as 'by the numbers'. Remaking YOLT and TSWLM. But I can't call it a bad movie coz I think all the action is fun to watch. Great review again! Can't wait for your TWINE review!

[@skakirask]

First Bond film I saw in theaters, Brosnan's most middle-of-the-pack film. Good, not great, plays it pretty safe as a big, dumb popcorn film but still has some great action, particularly the parking garage and helicopter chases. They went in on some of the classic 60s/70s campiness with Kaufman and Stamper, without going too far.

[@SeruMagic]

Yet another great review! While I feel Tomorrow Never Dies does not quite live up to it predecessor GoldenEye, it is still entertaining and always worth a watch. Keep up the good work!

[@leowalker4248]

Never have I so quickly clicked on a video,I love these videos haven't watched all of it yet it's probably a unpopular opinion but I love this film and it's number 3 in my rankings

[@trekkiedave7910]

Such a great film - my 2nd favourite Bond film - Bronson’s Bond - like Moore - was always my favourite - actually ‘fun’ - didn’t need a tranquilizer when leaving the theatre - the Craig Era has been way too serious in my opinion!

[@frankb821]

Excellent point! After Casino, it all got way too serious. I look forward to the fun Cavill era! :)

[@fSebastianRe]

@@frankb821 yeah hopefully it’s more humorous

[@chumpey]

Love your bond videos man!

[@albertoamoruso7711]

May I say that Daphne Deckers is the most beautiful (almost) Bond-girl of this movie? It's a pity that we didn't see more of her during the whole film.

[@trenken]

Lol this review is great. Really funny and well done. I liked this movie personally. The bad guy is just so over the top. I love it lol

[@OfficialMrShade]

Another great review. Don't you think it's time for a Dutch James Bond director?....Yeah, probably not gonna happen this century. By the way. Michelle Yeoh was great in this movie. Her character was better suited for a spin-off than Halle Berry's.

[@robfinlay8058]

Paul Verhoeven would have directed a good Bond film. Probably too late now though with him being in his 80s.

[@tangoandcars9588]

Another great review my friend! I just wish the movie was a bit more intense but overall it never disappoints. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@dereklewis4321]

I like how this movie is more relevant now than when it came up

[@NDHFilms]

15:26 I think this scene is an homage to Dr. No, where Bond waited up all night for the hitman.

[@Happymali10]

18:59 I love that you can see dents where they used actual sparklers/pyrotechnics.

[@declansheehan1768]

I think this is probably my favourite of the Brosnan films.

[@lexusdriver1963]

9:13 Out of all the Pierce Brosnan James Bond film villains Elliot Carver is an absolute monster. In fact those guys he's talking to are all monsters.

[@henrykujawa4427]

This may have been an original story, but the characters of the villains were definitely in the style of Ian Fleming-style villains, many of whom were really SICK TWISTED bastards. We didn't get this much in the 60s, because when Eon started their series, they were more concerned with style over character. "OHMSS" stood out so much because that was the only time in the 60s the main villain AND the main girl got more screen time in the film than in the novel, rather than far less.

[@maniaccop3403]

6:35 While I am in the severe minority who prefer Sheryl's version, that's only due to my personal taste. I definitely agree that "Surrender" fits the movie itself better. Sheryl's fits more for a movie like "The World is Not Enough"

[@dragonslayer7327]

I don't like the idea of Natalya being in this movie, she went through enough and doesn't deserve to die.

[@VintageAndFunLuis]

Great video! Maybe you should review a few of the James Bond video games. Your style of reviewing would suit them well.

[@polo86c4]

25:13 The part with the keyboard is actually explained in the Tomorrow Never Dies novel. Bond told Moneypenny he knew Oriental languages to impress her despite not knowing anything. To be fair tho Chinese letters are pretty different from Japanese ones as well.

[@gatopreto-xq4dd]

23:07 BMW has a thing with spy movies: first 007, now Mission Impossible

[@herofoundry]

you mean like lots of marketing money?

[@Elementa2006]

Teri Hatcher showed a lot more charm and spunk when she played Lois Lane in Lois & Clark so I was surprised of how bad she was here.

[@DutchBondFan]

Yeah, I think a lot of it has to do with both the script and her poor off screen relationship with Brosnan!

[@LETSRUNUNLV]

Dude I love your videos

[@pkempy]

Another super review keep it up mijn nedelandse vriend!

[@GermanLeftist]

My customary countdown of all Bond movies until this movie: 1. Goldfinger 2. From Russia with Love 3. Dr. No 4. Thunderball 5. Licence to Kill 6. GoldenEye 7. The Living Daylights 8. On Her Majesty's Secret Service 9. The Spy Who Loved Me 10. For Your Eyes Only 11. Diamonds Are Forever 12. The Man with the Golden Gun 13. Live and Let Die 14. Tomorrow Never Dies 15. You Only Live Twice 16. Octopussy 17. A View to a Kill 18. Moonraker Sadly this movie couldn't live up to GoldenEye, even though it's better than many people give it credit for. It was actually a very socially critical movie for its time and even works as such today, even though through the explosion of the internet and the web 2.0 in the early 2000s the film is very dated with the focus being on newspapers and television. But big corporations controlling the media, especially those kinds of media, still exist and there are actually people within this world that are not too unsimilar to Carver. So in my opinion, the movie holds up better than you might expect but you have to place it a bit on the meta-level for that.

[@JonSmith-yq1dw]

I don't know but the way a German Hitman looks and talks always cracks me up every time

[@sanchog5704]

Thank you for the Teri Hatcher impersonation. Your vids always make me laugh...but this really cracked me up.

[@miketrailside]

Not one mention of the incredible one liners in this film. A Bond staple and this one, in my opinion, does it better than any other. "They'll print anything these days"

[@TehJew22]

In terms of the gunbarrel for Tomorrow, I love it! :D And everything you said is dead on. Tomorrow is a not a bad movie, it's a good movie, but that's all it is. So far... From Russia with Love and The Living Daylights are my Favorites. :D

[@Universal_exports87]

Elliot Carver is unquestionably one of the most criminally underrated baddies of the franchise. You can tell how much fun hes having with the role.

[@frankb821]

Just watched TND again and I have to say it moved up in my rankings. It goes by faster than most Bond films because it is well paced and energy is kept high. The jokes work, the score is stellar, and its extremely stylish. Although a recycled/updated plot device, its well packaged and entertaining as hell!

[@Mark-lj1dj]

19:57 I think the car withstands the bullets in the first scene because they were only 9mm. Later on there are several people firing 5.56mm rifle ammunition, which is far more powerful and is also available in an armour piercing variant.

[@shiptj01]

Michelle and Teri are so beautiful. I didn't really notice when I was 11. Lol

[@declansheehan1768]

Granted I assume it's likely they couldn't due to the sharks attack in LTK but I always find myself wondering why they never brought back Felix for any of the Brosnan films.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

While it wasn't as noticeable as Craig's hard reboot, the brosnan films were kind of a soft reboot in the sense that, bar Q, it's a new cast and while the old films were still in continuity references were kept to a minimum pre Die another Day so new audiences could jump in [like when Elektra says 'have you lost someone' you can imagine Bond is thinking of Tracey but he doesn't say it], so replacing Felix with Jack Wade [and avoiding having to reference LTK] was part of that though I believe Felix does get a vague mention in Goldeney [as Wade says he has a friend in the DEA which is who Felix was working for in LTK].

[@FalconRS]

I am really curious about yer opinions in next part. I still consider Elektra to be one of the smexiest villainesses, totally beating Xenia.

[@DutchBondFan]

You'll learn soon enough! :)

[@FalconRS]

I dare to say that i already know yr thoughts about Denise Richards though xD

[@d4peters86]

Honestly I would completely buy that someone like Elliot Carver would exist in today’s media

[@DutchBondFan]

100%. The fact that media groups and those above it control the opinions of people and influence our outlook is so contemporary. Especially now

[@d4peters86]

@@DutchBondFan Yea. Looking at you, Fox News

[@harryherman5371]

Just watched for the first time since childhood. It is one of my favourites.

[@X2Magneto]

Agreed once again. TND is big on spectacle, short on infrastructure. It's sturdy enough to see it's way through. You feel pretty entertained when all is said and done, but under analysis, the cracks are showing.

[@damonwillis3672]

@MrBipson agreed 100%. First couple of acts are classic Bond....by the time Michelle's character is fully implemented....it gets a little ridiciulous at times....though I'd still say overall it's a good Bond film.

[@gs032009]

The flaws are so many and so large that Jaws and Oddjob would slip through. The cracks are so deep they would sink another Titanic; I can't conceive of good spectacle and thrilling action if the plot is wrong and the fighting is not credible...I can't be entertained if it's absurd or there are continuity problems, an average comic book will have a better plot!

[@skrrskrr]

25:11 I like to think that Bond has just learned how to speak the languages-and hasn't yet learned all of the symbols-to make it make sense.

[@wrestlingbuff87]

I've been reading "Some Kind of Hero"; which is such a brilliant read and in it, they say that by the 2nd Bond film, you're hooked. Well, I played Goldeneye 64 first and then watched the movie 2nd and I was hooked from then on out. However TND has always ranked low, for me, but I've grown to appreciate it over the years since.

[@renzozuken93]

My first 007 movie that I watched as a kid from beginning to end also playing the PS1 version that I love to this day, it might be one of the less successful 007 games however it brought me closer becoming a big James Bond fan! Love me some TND, movie or game? Doesn't matter. Bond, James Bond

[@DutchBondFan]

Amen brother!

[@lesuga96]

I have never noticed that before, really. At the end of the pre-credit scene Bond says "BACKSEAT DRIVER". Later in the film he DRIVES his car from the BACKSEAT. Damn, that's smooth

[@James_87]

One reason why these reviews you do are cool - The nice bits of info you give us! Such as "Tomorrow Never Lies" title. I can't believe because of a typo, they kept the title mistake! That shot of the other pilot chasing Bond, getting ejected into the other MIG, was classic stuff, and it was awesome. I'll say it again, Judy Dench is an awesome "M", and although when I first saw her in that role, I did wonder about it. But she quickly sold me. BTW, I choked on my frikin' Beer, as you said "M" gave Bond permission to use his penis! That would have been cool to bring back Izabella Scorupco, instead of Terry Hatcher, I would have loved that! But again, Brosnan as you mentioned, does shine once again in this film. Like you, and many others have said, I really wish the writers had better scripts for Pierce. As good as he was as Bond, how much "greater" could he have been? But over all it was classic stuff - action, fights, car chases, etc...Everything you expect, and you certainly showed the best hi-lights for sure! Nice job making it all work, cool editing, and just an enjoyable recap Jeroen!

[@kurtfranklin2680]

The Paris carver character was supposed to be Pam Bouvier from license to kill. The actress did not agree to return, so they just created a new character.

[@Dlatsch1]

I wonder would it have been better; if Paris was Sylvia Trench from Dr No and From Russia With Love.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

That isn't true actually. The idea of Paris being an 'ex of Bond' was thought up very last minute [apparantly at Brosnan's suggestion] to avoid her being a generic 'sacrificial lamb' character so it was never meant to be a past Bond character.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@Dlatsch1 Would have come across as just 'fan service' as both Bond and Sylvia's actor had changed so it wouldn't have had the same impact as say Natalia being reused [if that was on the cards].

[@crashfan9997]

I'm glad Pam Bouvier wasn't killed off.

[@ClaudioTV2005]

Maybe Kara Milovy from The Living Daylights. It would have been interesting about her after her cello world tour

[@david1731048]

I love how Bond is whisked by police escort to the airport because it's so urgent... and yet Q still beats him out there, complete with a new car shipped out to Germany too!

[@phantomstrangermedia]

Michelle Yeoh's character knew where HMS Devonshire was located because the Chinese MIGs had already intercepted the ship.

[@tysongames2750]

I always thought the BIG problem with this movie was that they didn't bring back Natalya, from Goldeneye, to play Terri Hatchers character. Can you imagine when she dies how big of an impact that would of had????

[@armandovalmont9762]

Elliot Carver and Henry Gupta perfectly represent, not only physically, Steve Jobs and Steven Wozniak, two tech revolutionists who sold their former ideas. Tomorrow Never Dies was being prophetic on the Silicon Valley, the power of media and tech over politics and the phenomenom of fake news. Bond, as an old-fashioned hero standing by his own conviction, literally manages to demask what is going on by making the stealth ship visible to radar. The movie is better now than it was at its release.

[@DutchBondFan]

+Armando Valmont The topic of the movie certainly is even more relevant today than it was in the 90'ies!

[@VickStarkiller]

M telling 007 to use Paris like this might’ve been contradictory to what she said in GoldenEye BUT it’s still fitting for the character cause she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, even things she doesn’t agree with.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@22:00 Ricky Jay I was familiar with from some of the other excellent movies he was in, including Boogie Nights and Magnolia the Paul Thomas Anderson films and Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige and discovered his stage magic work by chance, you would have no idea this guy was an outstanding magician since I just assumed he was just a random character actor who did some bit parts in some notable films. I’m sure you’ve checked out ‘Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants’ which was a mind-blowing magic show with some amazing sleight-of-hand.

[@radam2786]

This is the first time I actually see the full circle of the joke "back-seat driving" that Bond spoke about in the prologe, and later performs himself in the car chase scene later on in the backseat of his BMW. XD

[@MrKaplanFilm]

I have never understood why this film was disliked. I LOVE the intro sequence. The gun market atmosphere, the last minute escape, the clandestine feeling of Bond spying, the picture of him rowing through the flames last second... I do understand that it isnt as strong of a movie as Goldeneye, but still one of the many great displays of the franchise.

[@kimnorth7060]

Fun fact, Michelle Yeoh visited my work place once with her husband. She looked back several times at me and smiled (she didn't do the same to my colleagues). I was in love!

[@CannonFodder93]

The fourth Bond flick I ever saw and one that I still very much enjoy. Pierce Brosnan delivers a good performance, and his Bond here is closer to Roger Moore version thanks to the amount of quips he gets in this movie, which I really enjoy. Judi Dench, Samantha Bond and Desmond Llewelyn once again do a great job as the MI6 regulars and I really love Desmond's chemistry with Pierce. Jonathan Pryce is an excellent villain. I absolutely love his hammy and energetic performance. His joy is just contagious and you can tell he is having the time of his life. Gotz Otto's Stamper is one of the better Red Grant clones, though I still feel Necros is a bit better. But Stamper is quite cool as well. Vincent Schiavelli is both creepy and amusing as Dr. Kaufman, and despite his brief screen time, he leaves a big impression. However, this flick sets the standard of the next Brosnan movies of having one excellent Bond girl and one bland Bond girl. The excellent one is Wai Lin. I just love her and I really feel she is quite a competent ally to Bond. Plus, I always found her pretty hot. However, Paris Carver is pretty boring and flat. She just fails to leave an impression on me. Monica Bellucci would have been excellent in the role, and it's fortunate that we got her in Spectre as brief as her role was in that. Daphne Deckers... despite being a brief part, I think I can see why she is proud of being involved in it. I mean, seriously, she is so stunningly beautiful that she really leaves an impression. David Arnold's score is brilliant. I really love the synth he adds to it and the actions scenes is really excellently scored. So yeah, another enjoyable entry in the catalogue of Bond flicks.

[@MatusFinchus]

That 'Surrender' theme is CLASSIC David Arnold. THe music within this is very similar (chord structures and even melody) to his work in Independence Day.

[@jessecancelmo7635]

One more thing... in the novelization of TND, it was explained that Bond had lied about studying Asian languages at Cambridge

[@DutchBondFan]

Funny, so they actually got around that mistake in the novelization then!

[@jamesatkinsonja]

12:31 does remind me of how much Bond Alumni trade on there parts, however minor afterwards [Helen McCrory Skyfall role was mentioned in any article about her, Fiona Fullerton appeared on Strictly Come Dancing mostly due to her Bond part]

[@CornerstoneLiveBand]

the car windscreen armor fails due to rocket attack and the rifle rounds eventually penetrate it is a reasonable depiction of armoured glass for the screen to absorb everything including rocket launcher with no scratches would be too far fetched the rocket launcher is designed to defeat armour after all :)

[@gocanuckurself1]

Love this movie. So much fun.

[@blackbatman1111]

I did always have that feeling that this Bond film was rushed through in its production, not having a deep enough dialogue or character development amongst the cast. I had no idea that Bond and Lois Lane did not get along well backstage though.

[@DutchBondFan]

Bond and Lois Lane 😂 Haha! But yeah they did not. Brosnan prefered Monica Belucci and wanted her for the part

[@Engineer_Eric_59]

Sir, you are so right. K.D Lang song belongs as the title song. If the makers of the film would use creativity rather than thanking dollars! LOL

[@maxipazz8214]

Kd land was a huge star at this time yes?

[@megamanxhunter]

Remember, the pretenders were supposed to sing the title song to the living daylights, however Eon chose A-ha to replicate the success of the previous film with Duran Duran. I get why they chose Sheryl Crow for marketing purposes.

[@maxipazz8214]

Christophe Tam no they chose her because of her talent

[@maxipazz8214]

The Crow song is a classic theme, sounds very 007ish to me and millions of others who just accept it for what it was.....and she sings it brilliantly, the Lang song is not a lead song and I love kd Lang, who was just as marketable having just come off constant craving and the Ingenue album

[@henrykujawa4427]

I noticed that after this, starting with the next film, the end credits started just having "The James Bond Theme" ever time. Maybe they should have a bonus feature on the DVDs where there's an alternate version of this film with K.D. Lang over the opening credits, and "The James Bond Theme" (1962 version) over the end credits.

[@Modiford]

As an IT Guy I found the reference to Microsoft's emerging dominance with the "bugs and upgrades forever" jibe amusing. How true that remains even today, let alone Vista hadn't been unleashed to the World yet!