GoldenEye

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GoldenEye

PG-13

Released Nov 17, 1995

2h 10m

Action

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When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan's stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

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Critics Consensus

The first and best Pierce Brosnan Bond film, GoldenEye brings the series into a more modern context, and the result is a 007 entry that's high-tech, action-packed, and urbane.

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David Hunter

Hollywood Reporter

With a dynamite opening reel that showcases the series renewed vigor, GoldenEye is two hours of well-executed thrills, high-tech mayhem and one-of-a-kind comedy.

Nov 19, 2019

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

James Bond, the British spy with a taste for the high life and a license to kill, comes back in surprisingly hardy and supple form.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 28, 2015

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Doug Thomas

Seattle Times

Brosnan's right there, born to play the part. Perhaps by design, he captures a bit from each predecessor -- the panache of Sean Connery, the cheeky humor of Roger Moore, the serious grit of Timothy Dalton.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 28, 2015

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

This new era of Brosnan films became a little campy as time went on, but Goldeneye stands out among the rest.

Apr 23, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

GoldenEye remains the best Pierce Brosnan film of the James Bond franchise.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 19, 2022

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

GoldenEye tried to breathe new life into the franchise and it succeeded!

Rated: B+

Aug 28, 2022

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Joshua M

In my top three Bond films. This movie encompasses everything about James Bond, Pierce brosnan became the character.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Peter M

Contains non-stop high level stunts and set pieces that propel the viewer along for the ride There is no such thing as a plausible Bond plot but it does not matter - this is, indeed, one of the best Bond movies and is still fresh and spectacular in 2024. the principal actors all excel with their need to keep their tongues firmly in cheek. Thoroughly enjoyable and hugely entertaining.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Gabriel A

Um excelente filme e um dos melhores da franquia 007. Uma atuação protagonista consistente e muito boa que se adequa à trama, além de antagonistas ótimos e muito bem estabelecidos. Sequências de ação ótimas, envolventes e essencialmente memoráveis.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Kaze R

One of the best bond movies ever if not the best. Pierce Brosnan and Sean Bean deliver an outstanding acting and make this movie apar from a lot of the previous Bond movies. The story is very well elaborated, there's real danger in every single scene. The characters are very well developed and Pierce Brosnan is very unique and charming when portraying 007. A Martin Campbell masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Gypsy L

Golden Era of the 007 movies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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Joel B

This is my favorite bond movie! Great premise, Pierce Brosnan is a great bond and it has memorable scenes and villains. Just a good movie all around.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/11/24

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Synopsis

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan's stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Screenwriter: Ian Fleming, Michael France, Bruce Feirstein, Jeffrey Caine
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: United Artists, Danjaq Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Violence|Sequences of Action|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $106.0M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, DTS-ES, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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