The World Is Not Enough (1999)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Michael Apted

Writers:

Neal Purvis (story) &
Robert Wade (story) ...

Release Date:

19 November 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Thriller

Tagline:

Danger Suspense Excitement There must be when he's around

Plot:

James Bond uncovers a nuclear plot when he protects an oil heiress from her former kidnapper, an international terrorist who can't feel pain.

Plot Keywords:

Oil | James Bond | Pipeline | Bullet | British

Awards:

6 wins & 9 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 27

2:30 PM

USA

Cast

Pierce Brosnan	...	James Bond
Sophie Marceau	...	Elektra King
Robert Carlyle	...	Renard
Denise Richards	...	Christmas Jones
Robbie Coltrane	...	Valentin Zukovsky
Judi Dench	...	M
Desmond Llewelyn	...	Q
John Cleese	...	R
Maria Grazia Cucinotta	...	Cigar Girl
Samantha Bond	...	Moneypenny
Michael Kitchen	...	Tanner
Colin Salmon	...	Robinson
Goldie	...	Bull
David Calder	...	Sir Robert King
Serena Scott Thomas	...	Dr. Molly Warmflash

Also Known As:

Bond 19 (USA) (working title)
Bond 2000 (UK) (working title)
Death Waits for No Man (UK) (working title)
Fire and Ice (USA) (working title)
Pressure Point (UK) (working title)
T.W.I.N.E. (UK) (promotional abbreviation)
Twine (International: English title) (promotional abbreviation)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence, some sexuality and innuendo.

Runtime:

128 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English | Russian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX | SDDS | DTS-ES

Certification:

Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PG (British Columbia) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | South Korea:12 | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Brazil:12

Filming Locations:

Albert R. Broccoli 007 Stage, Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Danjaq

Trivia:

Denise Richards was attracted to the role of Christmas Jones as she found the part to be "brainy", "athletic" and had "depth of character", a change in direction from previous Bondgirls.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When Bond drives his speedboat through the market during the boat chase scene, a view from the driver's perspective shows food and debris striking what is apparently a windshield. While his boat has no windshield, the police car following (whose perspective we see) does.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Lachaise: So good of you to come see me, Mr Bond, particularly on such short notice.
James Bond: If you can't trust a Swiss banker, then what's the world come to?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast: Wer einmal lügt (#5.24)" (2000)

Soundtrack:

The World Is Not Enough

Brosnans Best Bond Film

Has there ever been a more beautiful baddie in a Bond film than Sophie Marceau? (maybe Luciana Paluzzi in 'Thunderball' to answer my own question) This woman is GORGEOUS and one of the series best characters. Pierce Brosnan gets better with each movie and out of his four this is probably the best. The pre-credit sequence, the longest in the films history is worth the entrance fee alone, an amazing chase along the river Thames it is simply stunning and should really only be viewed on a big screen. This sequence is what Bond is all about, outrageously over the top excitement that kicks the film off to a cracking start, in fact I'd go as far as saying this is the best pre-credit beginning of all the Bond films. The story actually makes sense as well for once - no real plot twists (except Electra) and all the action is there for a reason, not just as spectacle. Judi Dench gets her best outing in this, proving herself capable of getting out of tight situations and it's nice to see Robbie Coltrane again (the caviar factory scene being another highlight). The humour is kept in check and doesn't descend into parody like some in the series ('Diamonds Are Forever' for example) but when Bond says 'Q isn't going to like this' when his car gets sliced in half is one of the funniest moments in any of the films. Speaking of Q this is Desmond LLewelyns last Bond movie, he died shortly after and the film is dedicated to him. All in all this is as good as any of Connerys films and the best since 'The Spy Who Loved Me' with good all round performances from all involved although Denise Richards was obviously picked more for her looks than acting ability. A worthy addition to the series this is my 6th favourite 007 film.