Tomorrow Never Dies
1997 · Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
Original language: English
- adventure
- action
- thriller
The story
A deranged media mogul is staging international incidents to pit the world's superpowers against each other. Now James Bond must take on this evil mastermind in an adrenaline-charged battle to end his reign of terror and prevent global pandemonium.
What it’s like
Glossy late-nineties action with bright, saturated daylight: sunlit naval decks, glassy corporate towers, and night streets of Hamburg and Saigon-era Hanoi glowing with neon and headlight streaks. Camera work is kinetic and fast-cut, with sweeping helicopter shots, handheld motorcycle chases, and a heavy, polished sheen typical of its period, while the score blends orchestral swells with thumping synth-rock and a bold title-song energy. The vibe is slick, playful and bombastic, a crowd-pleasing popcorn ride with a wink. Pacing is brisk and set-piece driven, with a few quieter banter scenes between the leads. Emotional register stays light: a charming, self-assured hero, a sardonic media villain, and a capable partner who gets her own sharp moments of competence. Violence is frequent and stylised, with gunfights, explosions and vehicle stunts, some hand-to-hand combat, and a few deaths, but no gore and little lingering cruelty. Suits a Friday night with friends or a nostalgic rewatch, for viewers who like big spectacle, gadgets and a breezy spy-movie tone.
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