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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) 03/28/2019
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer 11/01/2015
2.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 11/01/2015
4/5
In Tomorrow Never Dies, the news is mostly good. And when it comes to movies, there's no news like good news. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast 01/17/2023
Michelle Yeoh is our all-time favorite Bond girl. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12/19/2022
4/5
Tomorrow Never Dies brings non-stop action and thrills in a fun installment of the James Bond franchise. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/01/2022
C
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 1d The worldwide gross is $333,011,068.00. See more Kim T @Kimchi871 1d First bond film I ever saw and my favourite brosnan bond movie. Catchy theme song. See more RaiderRo D. Dec 20 I like all Bond movies with Brosnan. The bad guy was kind of lame but Michelle was a great partner See more Craig W. @CJWolfe27 Dec 10 The plot to this is way more relevant in the times we live in now, may have seemed far fetched at the time but maybe it was ahead of its time it should get more credit. See more Ben L @Ptrex Nov 6 Ridiculous plot of media creating mass panic, conflict through misinformation and lies..oh wait a second… Found this highly entertaining. One of the best Bond chase scenes with the motorcycle. Have fun and watch it! See more Oliver J @Ollie1997 Oct 26 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. See more Read all reviews
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Roger Spottiswoode

Director

Pierce Brosnan

James Bond

Jonathan Pryce

Elliot Carver

Michelle Yeoh

Colonel Wai-Lin

Teri Hatcher

Paris Carver

Joe Don Baker

Jack Wade

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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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