Denise Richards, Desmond Llewelyn, John Cleese

Pierce Brosnan returns as sexy super-spy James Bond. The agent's assignment is as follows: he must protect Sophie Marceau, the sole heir of a British oil tycoon, from terrorists' influence. Unfortunat...( read more  read more... )ely, she double-crosses him and the world's oil supply is put in peril. Now, he must take on a villain who feels no physical pain, with the help of do-gooder scientist Denise Richards.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 8 min.

Directed by: Michael Apted

Release Date: November 19, 1999

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DVD Release Date: May 16, 2000

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  • October 5, 2009
    The World is Not Enough is a decent Bond movie, but it has a few too many flaws to be one of the most memorable movies in the series. On the positivie side, the ambitious action sequences and globe trotting shootouts are well represented throughout. Sophie Marceau is as beautifu...( read more)l as any woman that Bond has been paired with, and Brosnan carries on as one of the better actors to tackle the iconic role.

    On the other hand, there are so many events packed into such a small period of time within the film, that it all seems a bit rushed and hurried. The main relationship between Bond and his female foil doesn't seem the least bit authentic, due to the fact that the characters meet only a day or two before the resolution of the movie. Even worse, Denise Richards and her huge breasts have to be the least necessary character(s) in the history of the franchise. Nuclear Weapons Scientist? Ooooooooook. Half the time she's on-screen, she's doing absolutely nothing. At least a good actress wasn't wasted in that throwaway role.

    I'd put The World is Not Enough somewhere slightly past the middle of pack of Bond movies, in terms of quality. The villian and his rather unique condition are basically wasted, and there are a few too many characters thrown into the mix, but it's still a fun and occasionally thrilling movie.
  • September 23, 2009
    I would say this is my favourite of the Brosnan Bonds! I did like Desmond Llewelyn poignant exit from the franchise
  • September 7, 2009
    In my top 3 Bond films. Has some great scenes in it, plenty of action and a strong cast.
  • May 23, 2009
    Not the most amazing Bond film but still worth watching of course!
  • December 16, 2008
    The World is Not Enough represents Pierce Brosnan's third appearance as James Bond and finds 007 assigned to protect oil heir Elektra King (Sophie Marceau) from the freelance terrorist Renard (Robert Carlysle) who was her abductor at one time and seems to be hatching another plot...( read more) against the King empire.

    This is a blah Bond film. Brosnan continues to shine in the role he was born to play and Marceau gives a good performance. The problem is the villain Renard seems so low rent that he should be a henchman for another bigger villain. He's almost like the white trash Blofeld. And Denise Richards as Dr. Christmas Jones. We may have been able to buy Holly Goodhead, but Christmas Jones is a tough pill to swallow.

    The World is Not Enough is a good action film. If you're looking for more than you've come to the wrong place. The action pieces are worth the price of admission, even though how many explosions can you have in a small area which seems to be this film's signature.
  • November 20, 2009
    "Are you here for a reason or do you just want a glimmer?"

    ...the second worst line and delivery in the history of cinema.
  • November 5, 2009
    La mamacita hermosa bella y preciosa y ademas mi novia (ya quisiera ella.. jaja) de Denise Richards... le queda muy bien el papel. Sophie Marceau no se queda atras.
  • October 24, 2009
    When a high-tech terrorist named Renard (Robert Carlyle) launches a devious scheme to seize control of the global oil supply, Agent 007 (Pierce Brosnan) is the world's only hope. Bond's mission is fraught with danger and beauty - in the form of sultry heiress Electra King (Sophie...( read more) Marceau) and stunning nuclear scientist Christmas Jones (Denise Richards) - as he faces off against a ruthless enemy who will stop at nothing to accomplish his devastating plan.

    also stars Judi Dench, Samantha Bond, Desmond Llewelyn, John Cleese, Robbie Cultrane, Goldie, Michael Kitchen, Colin Salmon and Serena Scott Thomas.

    directed by Michael Apted.
  • October 15, 2009
    i know i saw this movie, i just get it mixed up with all the other bond movies. peirce brosnan is the best bond in my books
  • October 4, 2009
    I never miss-James Bond

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    Directed by:Michael Apted
    Cast:Pierce Brosnan,Sophie Marceau,Robert Carlyle,Denise Richards
    Genre:Action
    Year of release:1999
    Running Time:130 minutes

    Plot:
    When oil tycoon Sir Robert King is assassinated in a bombing at M:I-6 headquarters, after recovering $3 million British pounds from a Swiss Bank in Bilbao, Spain. Seductive British secret agent James Bond 007 is injured in the line of duty trying to pursue the assassin who killed herself by blowing herself up in a hot air-balloon. Fearing Sir Robert's beautiful daughter and heiress Elektra King's life is in danger, M assigns 007 to protect her as Elektra has inherited her father's legacy and has taken over the business, and is constructing a new oil pipeline. Bond learns a evil terrorist known as Renard, who has a bullet in his head cutting off his senses so he can't smell, touch and feel no pain, was responsible for the assassination of Sir Robert. With help of nuclear scientist Dr. Christmas Jones and former enemy, Ex KGB agent Valentin Zukovsky, Bond sets out to foil Renard's plan as he plots to wipe out Europe with a nuclear bomb. Is the World not enough for James Bond 007 as he not only tries to stop Renard, but also begins to question Elektra's motives.

    Review:
    James Bond,the world´s most famous secret agent is back in action after the rebirth in Goldeneye and the amazing Tomorrow Never Dies.The World is not Enough is the 19th film of the franchise and probably one of the best movies of series.
    This movie is so freaking spectacular just like a Bond movie should always be with a great energy and entertainement.No matter how Bond movies will be made,this movie will always be unbeatable,

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    Pierce Brosnan returns for the third time as Bond,James Bond and i almost forgot how amazing he is as Bond.Brosnan is simply phenomenal.He suits up very well in the character and he´s the only actor by far on aproaching Sean Connery´s classic image of Bond:smooth,sexy,charming and deadly.Brosnan makes a even more dynamical and intense Bond we´ve ever and as long i love Daniel Craig,Brosnan is still the man(so is Connery).
    Robert Carlyle was a great villain as Renard and perhaps Bond´s most ruthless adversary yet because he looks invencible.Sophie Marcieau was amazing as Elektra King and she´s devlish sexy but can´t say the same thing about Denise Richards.She was sexy but lame.

    Michael Apted´s direction was oustanding on bringing the same energy like Martin Campbell on Goldeneye but taking it to a new level.The action sequences are absolutely spectacular and unforgettable,probably the best ever made in the series including the spectacular boat chase in the beggining.

    TWINE is one of the best movies of James Bond and if someone want a lesson about how to make Bond movie,this is the one for it.One of the best Bond movies ever made in years.

Critic Reviews


June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

A thoroughly satisfying, completely entertaining film that's also, rather surprisingly, an emotionally full experience. full review

March 22, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Familiar and competent, the last Bond film of the millennium adheres to the formula and mostly succeeds in meeting the ritualistic demands of the series. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A splendid comic thriller. full review

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