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Tomorrow Never Dies

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Media mogul Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) wants his news empire to reach every country on the globe, but the Chinese government will not allow him to broadcast there. Carver doesn't take no for an answer and plans to use his media empire to fuel flames of war between the Western world and China. Thankfully, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is on to the insane news tycoon and travels to China to stop him with the help of Chinese secret agent Wai Lin (Michelle Yeoh).
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A competent, if sometimes by-the-numbers entry to the 007 franchise, Tomorrow Never Dies may not boast the most original plot but its action sequences are genuinely thrilling.

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Ryan Gilbey Independent (UK) Despite the film's faults, David Arnold's score, which layers industrialised sounds over traditional orchestration, can make some sequences seem more exciting than they actually are. Rated: 3/5 Mar 28, 2019 Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer After weeks of media bombardment with Tomorrow Never Dies product tie-in commercials, it's clear that the studio and the film's producers have reinvented movie promotion. Now they need to focus their efforts on reinventing the Bond movies. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 1, 2015 Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel In Tomorrow Never Dies, the news is mostly good. And when it comes to movies, there's no news like good news. Rated: 4/5 Nov 1, 2015 Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Michelle Yeoh is our all-time favorite Bond girl. Jan 17, 2023 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Tomorrow Never Dies brings non-stop action and thrills in a fun installment of the James Bond franchise. Rated: 4/5 Dec 19, 2022 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault The series has reached the point where a Bond film’s simplest, most satisfying moment comes when good old Q breaks out his cool gadgets. Rated: C Sep 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ben L Ridiculous plot of media creating mass panic, conflict through misinformation and lies..oh wait a second… Found this highly entertaining. Unfortunately the villain in this one, is all around us these days. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/06/25 Full Review Oliver J Critics Consensus: “Stylish and fast-paced, Tomorrow Never Dies delivers solid thrills, but its over-reliance on explosions and gadgetry leaves little room for the intrigue that defines Bond at his best.” Pierce Brosnan’s second outing as 007 finds the secret agent squaring off against a media mogul bent on manufacturing global conflict for ratings—a concept that’s both prescient and perfectly suited to Bond’s world of high-stakes deception. Brosnan once again shines, blending charm and steel with effortless charisma, while Michelle Yeoh’s turn as the formidable Wai Lin proves she’s every bit Bond’s equal, adding much-needed energy and wit to the mix. Director Roger Spottiswoode keeps the action brisk and bold—from a thrilling motorcycle chase through Saigon to the daring stealth ship finale. Yet despite its relentless pace, Tomorrow Never Dies occasionally feels more mechanical than magnetic, trading nuance for noise. Jonathan Pryce’s villain, though intriguing on paper, borders on cartoonish in execution, and the film’s emotional beats never quite land as powerfully as they could. Verdict: A glossy, entertaining entry that coasts on Brosnan’s charisma and a few standout action sequences. Tomorrow Never Dies is a satisfying ride—but one that feels more like a high-octane rerun than a fresh mission. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Sebastian L The idea as such is good enough but a severely underwritten villain, a script with structural problems and the occational cartoony choices pulls TND down into the depths of Bond wrecks. Still, the fine moments outshine most action flicks produced today - a sad ascertainment about the current state of the industry. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/15/25 Full Review thiago s Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Korra N Arguably as good as GoldenEye if not better. Michelle Yeoh is a scene-stealer & Jonathan Pryce hams it up in the best way. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Audience Member Brosnan is the best. I liked the movie here. The villain and various action sequences were fun. The Bond girls are a bit weaker than the other Brosnan ones. But still a fun movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Media mogul Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) wants his news empire to reach every country on the globe, but the Chinese government will not allow him to broadcast there. Carver doesn't take no for an answer and plans to use his media empire to fuel flames of war between the Western world and China. Thankfully, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is on to the insane news tycoon and travels to China to stop him with the help of Chinese secret agent Wai Lin (Michelle Yeoh).
Director
Roger Spottiswoode
Producer
Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Screenwriter
Bruce Feirstein
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
EON Productions, United Artists, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Danjaq Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Scenes of Action|Innuendo|Sexuality|Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 19, 1997, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$145.0M
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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