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@tomhoffman4330

Жыл бұрын

(19:00) Bravo Jen; I couldn't believe that double-cross either, nor did see it coming until just before it did! And you're right, btw, every time I've re-watched this one, all of the clues are so obviously there...

@e.d.2096

Жыл бұрын

When I first saw this film, no I did not see the double cross coming. But I've never really been the brightest kid in class...if you know what I mean. Counting the seconds until your "Pacific Rim " reaction Jen...lots of destruction and explosions in that one. Your excitement level is going to be through the roof!

@marcuszaja6589

Жыл бұрын

When I saw the movie the movie in the theatre I got sus when Renard said the same words as Electra. But it surprised me nonetheless.

@k.delpino1124

Жыл бұрын

From miles away. If something's too good to be true, it probably is.

@bbtank3000

Жыл бұрын

No, but I thought "Christmas always comes one per year" 🤣

Funny that you mentioned Tracy several times, because Barbara Broccoli once described Bond and Elektra’s relationship saying, “Bond thought he found Tracy, but instead he found Blofeld”. Elektra King was the Anti-Tracy.

@Bob-vj2mu

Жыл бұрын

Her name is Barbara Broccoli? That's a memorable name for sure.

@Renegade2786

Жыл бұрын

That would explain the title of the film *The World is Not Enough* A literal reference to Latin phrase that Tracy's father mentioned.

@OptmiusPrime114

Жыл бұрын

@@Bob-vj2mu Barbara was the producer of the film. Elektra’s actress was Sophie Marceau.

@markieman64

Жыл бұрын

​@@Renegade2786 The World Is Not Enough is the Bond family motto. It is on their coat of arms. This was mentioned in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (book and film).

@matsv201

Жыл бұрын

@@Bob-vj2mu She is the doughter of Albert R. Broccoli that is one of the main person to bring bond to the screen. When Albert died in 1996 barbra took over a large part of the Bond estate.

This is one of my favorite Bond songs. Garbage killed it

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Totally! It's still in my head ☺️👍🎶

Q's exit is perfect, he never really had more than a few minutes of screen time in each movie but he did portray Q 17 times from 1964 - 1999. Using a "gadget" to exit the screen with the phrase "Always have an escape plan" is a great farewell to Desmond Llewelyn. So glad that he got to come in one last time to do a proper exit and wasnt just changed off screen with only a one liner to write him out. Even Bond sounded abit sad hoping "You arent retiering anytime soon right?"

@splintergectornathan9045

11 ай бұрын

Most interestengly that they still had idea to bring him back in next movie, but we know what happened

@davidhuggan6315

10 ай бұрын

Bizarrely, Desmond was killed in a car crash not long after the movie was released.

I'm touched by Jen's dedication to Bond reactions.

@tylerjsmithers8385

Жыл бұрын

Dedication to the job in hand

@h.donnellgrayiii4276

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that she appreciates these films

@elzar760

Жыл бұрын

@@h.donnellgrayiii4276 I love that she accepts them in the spirt in which they were meant and she has so much fun with them.

@megafan2000

Жыл бұрын

​@@elzar760totally. The Bond films for me is a demonstration of why Jen is hands down the BEST reactor and it's not even close.

Thanks, jen. The world is not enough. Is literally the bond family motto . Mentioned in ( on her majesty's secret service)

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Oh true 👍 Thanks Shane!

@Vindicator18

Жыл бұрын

@@jenmurrayxo That's why, when Electra is torturing Bond, the conversation goes "I could have given you the world.", "The World Is Not Enough.", "Foolish sentiment?" and Bond replies with "Family motto.".

@christinejalandoni5919

Жыл бұрын

"A tomb now suffices, for one whom the world was not enough". Epithet of Alexander the great. I believe it was the family motto of the author of James Bond so this was a wink wink to the origin of the franchise.

Re-watched this the other day so I could prepare for Jenny Penny's reaction. The most underrated Brosnan. This does not deserve the hate it gets. Elektra King is the most complex Bond woman in the series and the first Boss lady villain!! It's also Brosnan's best performance as Bond. Criminally underrated.

@rowaystarco

Жыл бұрын

I feel they messed up with Christmas Jones. Denise Richards is not a great actor and her character was out of place. It would honestly have been better if Jones didn't hook up with Bond in the end, and a "smarter" actor had played her. But the movie itself is pretty good, I love Elektra King as the villain. Bond's weakness is beautiful women and she pretty much made herself a Bond girl in an attempt to con Bond.

@kevinmcfarlane2752

Жыл бұрын

It’s the best of Brosnan's imo. Quite a realistic plot as well, apart from Christmas Jones, lol!

@danielscott8180

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinmcfarlane2752 Agreed. I prefer it to Goldeneye. I like Goldeneye, but there is something missing that I cannot put my finger on. Maybe the music, which is terrible. But TWINE is the best Brosnan for me too.

@88wildcat

Жыл бұрын

Most of the hate I've seen for this movie comes from the idea of casting Denise Richards as a nuclear scientist. It's kind of a Jar Jar Binks moment for the series. Otherwise I agree, both this movie and Tomorrow Never Dies get more doo-doo tossed at them then they deserve. I won't defend Die Another Day though. That movie deserves the doo-doo that gets tossed at it and probably should have more tossed at it than it actually gets. Die Another Day gets criticized a lot for its over reliance on CGI but it doesn't get criticized enough for being the first woke James Bond movie of the franchise. Maybe if they had spent a little more time on creating practical effects and a believable plot and a little less time trying to build up Jinx as being Bond's equal people wouldn't be criticizing it. And the reason why I list that movie as being the first woke Bond movie and not Tomorrow Never Dies is because Michelle Yeoh could pull off making her character credible and believable, Halle Berry can't.

@rowaystarco

Жыл бұрын

@@88wildcat A massive improvement would have had Bond only hooking up with Elektra King, only to get betrayed. A better actress could have played Christmas Jones and with no real romance with Bond. Maybe with him trying to pull something, but getting rejected. Otherwise it's a pretty good one. First movie with a real leading female Bond villain (Rosa Klebb was working for Spectre). Female villains are great for Bond, because they are his weakness.

this one is notable for the final Q appearance, the actor died in a car crash not long after but he played the same role for 37 years alongside 5 different Bond actors edit: 36 years, not 37, i forgot he didnt show up until the second bond movie

@clarencewalker3925

Жыл бұрын

In addendum: EON Studios, who produce the Bond films, felt that since they were responsible for typecasting Desmond Llewellyn---He was unable to secure other movie roles---they thought it best to expand his role in the movies so that he could get more money. Nice! May he rest in peace.

@ConstantineFurman

Жыл бұрын

Q is in the first movie, "Dr. No", but he's called by his real name, "Major Boothroyd," and it isn't Desmond Llewellyn playing him.

@scottknode898

Жыл бұрын

⁠​⁠@@ConstantineFurman Peter Burton played Q or Major Boothroyd as he was called in Dr No but he wasn’t available to to return for From Russia With Love and Desmond Llewelyn was cast.

@scottknode898

Жыл бұрын

Also the only film Desmond Llewelyn wasn’t in his tenure was Live and let die in 1973 and was brought back for The Man With The Golden Gun as fans weren’t happy he was missing in LALD and continued to play Q until The World Is Not Enough

@ConstantineFurman

Жыл бұрын

@@scottknode898 And thank God Burton was unavailable, eh? :)

This film really doesn't get enough love from the fandom as a whole. Maybe I'm biased because Brosnan is my childhood Bond but TWINE is easily in the Top 10 of Bond films. As you said, it feels like classic-modern Bond. And you finally got your female main villain! Keep the Bond reactions coming Jen!

@BiggestDawgEver

Жыл бұрын

100% agree with you. If Goldeneye was a return to form for the franchise's glory, then TWINE was where the Brosnan era really swung for the fences. It has many exciting action set pieces that are original takes on classic tropes, but it also has a well crafted plot with a dynamic and compelling villain duo. Sophie Marceau is fantastic. If I had one critique, it would be that Denise Richards is the weak link. She is pretty far fetched as a nuclear physicist and her acting just doesn't quite measure up. Also the name; Christmas Jones is such a thinly veiled set up for crass puns, it's cringeworthy.

@stephanclemens2348

Жыл бұрын

Not sure that is a take that a majority will agree on

@francisbartoszewski2284

Жыл бұрын

You don't consider Number 3 in From Russia With Love to be a female main villain?

@BiggestDawgEver

Жыл бұрын

@@francisbartoszewski2284 Everything Rosa Klebb does in FRWL is for Spectre and Blofeld. She has little to no agency of her own.

@EntropicDecayGaming

Жыл бұрын

@@BiggestDawgEver Beat me to it. Klebb was always taking orders from a higher authority. Her, Kronsteen and Grant are all glorified henchmen.

As Electra is straddling Bond on the torture device Jen says "villain mistake, she should have finished him off." 😂

@bbtank3000

Жыл бұрын

That happy ending would have come too early.

"You might call me a nuclear reactor." Oh Jen... always fission for a laugh.

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 You win the comments section 👍

@andrewblanchard2398

7 ай бұрын

​@@jenmurrayxo 😂

Fun fact: The VHS/DVD releases of the movie include a tribute to Desmond Llewellyn's work as Q, complete with a rendition of Nobody Does It Better. It was added after he died shortly after the film premiered. You should look it up sometime. I was lucky enough to see the movie in theaters back in 1999. It's kind of a mixed bag for me; I love villains who are more direct and make things personal, like the attack on MI6 HQ, manipulating and kidnapping M, trying to manipulate Bond's weakness for women, etc. Most of the action set pieces - particularly that opening chase - are wonderful. Elektra is a great character, and Sophie Marceau steals every scene she's in. However, some of the acting and writing are pretty hit or miss. Denise Richards is arguably the worst part of the film, but that's not all. Some of Brosnan's takes are awkward, and Renard's inability to feel pain was underutilized. The final battle in the submarine in the nuclear reactor room is disappointing as well, and some of the special effects don't hold up at all. Overall, this movie is pretty good, but always leaves me feeling like it could have been so much more.

Interestingly this was not meant to be Q’s last film. The plan was for him to return in the following film, unfortunately he died in a car accident a month after this film’s release. John Cleese was added to lighten the exposition for the actor in his old age.

Sadly the final bond-movie from the orginal (Q) Desmond Llewelyn, 1914-1999. Who died only 3 weeks after the premiere of The World Is Not Enough. What a amazing actor! And amazing Q in Bond-saga. Who playd in fantastic 18th James Bond movie from 1963-1999.

Loved Desmond’s final scene as Q in this. RIP

Fun fact, the traffic warden that got soaked during the boat chase was a real one. He appeared in a docu-soap about them. He was mot told he was to be splashed and his shocked reaction was real,

@keelbyman

Жыл бұрын

Got a good cheer at my local theatre 😂

@kverkagambo

4 ай бұрын

And it happened to have a film camera nearby? Don't talk nonsense.

@rogermorris9696

4 ай бұрын

@@kverkagambo They told him something else was going to happen. At the time he was one of most hated people on British TV due to what he did on the show.

@andrewchapman4267

2 ай бұрын

I saw that docuseries when it aired, so when they appeared in the opening sequence getting drenched I thought it was hilarious.

I like what they did with Elektra. Finally not only having a true villainess but making her a seductress, using her body over Bond as a way to truly counter him.

@christhornycroft3686

Жыл бұрын

Sophie Marceau is the only reason to watch this movie. I hate the stunt casting in the Brosnan era. They weren’t looking for the right actress. They wanted the flavour of the month. Teri Hatcher, Denise Richards, Halle Berry. No Eva Greens, Daniela Bianchis or Tracy Bonds there.

@christianwise637

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it's a result of this film not being very well regarded, but I think Elektra is a really underrated villain. Her backstory and motivations are really interesting, and her whole relationship with Bond is really great. Sophie Marceau's chemistry with Brosnan is so good, you can almost believe that he'd actually fall in love with her, making her status as a villain feel even more tragic

@petersvillage7447

Жыл бұрын

@@christhornycroft3686 I'm no fan at all of Christmas Jones, but are you sure that this 'stunt casting' was a new development? The Bond films have always had an eye on what was happening in the wider world of entertainment and in that sense they've always pursued Flavour of the Month, even to the extent of casting Simon Templar as Bond (Roger Moore had even played Bond in a 1960s comedy sketch because he was considered such an obvious Bond candidate). Honor Blackman and Diana Rigg were both terrific but surely they were both just as much 'stunt casting' in that they were flavour-of-the-month figures made famous by a TV show. Brit Ekland was very much an established film actress by the time she appeared in Bond - but she did so right after appearing in a film where she memorably tried to seduce British secret agent Callan at the behest of Christopher Lee, which looks like either an extraordinary coincidence or, indeed, a stuntish obviousness in choosing her. I'm happy to agree that Christmas Jones sucks and that Denise Richards does nothing with the character - but the women in the Brosnan films don't seem to have been more or less stunt casting/flavour of the month choices than many others that came before them. In fact, Halle Berry had just won a Best Actress Oscar right before appearing in Bond, so (while I don't like her character) she was likely just as credible a choice as Sophie Marceau had been at the time. I'll happily agree that the female lead characters in the Brosnan films tend to be unmemorable - but I don't think this is because of the actresses they chose so much as the limited use to which they put them.

@88wildcat

Жыл бұрын

@@christhornycroft3686 They did pretty good until Die Another Day. For every Hatcher, Richards, and Berry they had a Marceau, Yeoh, and Jannsen. They would get the most important female part in the film cast right and whiff on #2. (Except GoldenEye which they nailed both roles). That's better than getting the second most important female role cast right and whiffing on #1 (see Die Another Day).

@88wildcat

Жыл бұрын

@@petersvillage7447 Britt Eckland was also in a high profile relationship with Rod Stewart at that time as well. I can't remember if Barbara Bach did The Spy Who Loved Me before or after her and Ringo became a couple but it does seem that having a high profile relationship with a British rock star helped your chances at getting a main role in a Bond film in the 1970s too.

Jen, thanks so much for awarding Q the MVP! Yes, this was his last appearance in the Bond films. Not many people know the actor that portrayed him, Desmond Llewelyn, died in a car accident after this was filmed. He had no plans to retire even though he apparently handed off his job to John Cleese. Great review, too, by the way!!😃

3:31 Maria Grazia Cucinotta is an Italian actress who has featured in films and television series since 1990. Other than appearing on this movie, she has also worked as a film producer, screenwriter and model. Internationally she is best known for her roles in Il Postino

This is my favorite Bond with Brosnan because he's at his most serious here and also because of the twist at the end and the things that were good about the previous ones are on the same high level here anyway.

This movie is kinda special because it's the first James Bond movie where the main villian is a woman. And it's also the last movie with the original Q in it.

This was my first Bond movie of memory. I saw it in the theaters when I was 9. I played the GoldenEye game a lot, but never saw the movie until much later. This one hold a special place for me because of that.

I recently rewatched this movie for Brosnan’s 70th birthday and I COMPLETELY forgot how awesome it was, it is now one of my favorite Bond films. And we have TWO great Bond villains with Elektra King and Robert Carlyle’s Renard, whom I forgot were amazing. Lovely reaction!

@ThomasCostigan

Жыл бұрын

Can't believe my Bond is 70! Jesus, time truly is flying.

I agree that Sophie Marceau is a fantastic actress, and she's my low-key MVP this movie. She was convincingly evil and angelic in two vastly different roles between this and Braveheart! Stockholm Syndrome is super creepy and I wish I knew of a good documentary that I could recommend about Patty Hearst or one of the other famous IRL cases. "DOH, BLAST!" Moneyjenny is such an authentic Brit!! You would definitely be my MVP if this wasn't Q's last stand. RIP Desmond Llewelyn, you're my MVP!!! I love a good Christmas movie!

Jen at 28:24 - "I did really enjoy her [Sophie Marceau] as the villain." For Sophie Marceau's delightful film debut (as a young teenager), check out the 1980 romantic comedy, "La Boum".

Jen , while Q`s words were not intended to be his last ever , they became Iconic when Desmond LLewelyn R.I.P died on the 19th December 1999 after being Involved in a Head on Collision with another car near the village of Berwick East Sussex in the UK while Travelling home alone from a Book signing event , A tragic Accident which hit All Bond fans Hard as we had all come to love desmond`s Q over his time in 17 Bond films...

Bond fighting Renard in the underground tunnels is an amazing sequence that gets little attention. An exciting and tense sequence that does much to further the plot. Brosnan's acting is top-notch here when he interacts with Renard and Renard says, "There is no point in living if you can't feel alive." The confusion and then realization on his face that Elektra played him is the best acting I've seen from Brosnan.

@ConstantineFurman

Жыл бұрын

You don't really see Bond spit out a refined-less "HUH?!" much. :)

@danielscott8180

Жыл бұрын

@@ConstantineFurman very true. And it's great to see!

This is such an amazing Bond film. Every part of this film works for me. And, this wasn't meant to be Q's final film. He was supposed to be in at least 1 more, but his actor Desmond Llewelyn was in a car accident and passed away just a few weeks after this movie came out. But they couldn't have planned a better ending. "Always have an escape plan" indeed. My overall James Bond rankings (so far) 1. On Her Majesty's Secret Service 3. For Your Eyes Only *4. The World Is Not Enough* 6. The Spy Who Loved Me 7. From Russia With Love 8. The Living Daylights 9. Licence To Kill 10. Dr. No 11. Live And Let Die 13. Tomorrow Never Dies 14. Octopussy 17. You Only Live Twice 18. Thunderball 20. Goldfinger 21. Goldeneye 22. The Man With The Golden Gun 23. A View To A Kill 24. Moonraker 25. Diamonds Are Forever

@DeweyFinn21

Жыл бұрын

@@BondFreek I'm only including the movies she's seen. The missing numbers are future Bond films she hasn't seen yet. I'm filling it in film by film.

Yes, this is the last time we see Desmond Llewellyn. He died just three weeks after the premiere. I always found that scene where he disappears into the ground a little eerie. The slight knowing smile. It's almost as if he knew.

My personal favourite of the Brosnan films. A littler darker, grittier, more realistic with higher stakes for Bond and M. I love how he falls in love with the villain. Haven't seen that before, unless Bond had a crush on Goldfinger that we don't know about lol Have a great week Jen x

I really enjoy TWiNE (Richards aside 😅). Great opening song, with Shirley Manson crooning like a classic Bond. Sophie Marceau and Robert Carlyle have great villainous chemistry, and I love the return to a villain with a gimmick. "He'll grow stronger every day, until the day he dies" is a sick introduction.

I really like this one. It is rare to have a female villain even rarer to have the main male character kill her, usually the death is indirect or it is done by a proxy woman. I remember being suspicious of her already when it is said or is written somewhere that the kidnappers cut off her ear lobe. But to be honest I thought she had faked the whole kidnapping itself.

I'm so glad that you're watching these Pierce brosnan Bond movies Jen!!! I haven't watched them since the early 2000s, and my memory was telling me that all the movies that followed Goldeneye weren't that good... But I'm glad to say I was completely wrong, because I'm loving rewatching them now! This one in particular, I feel is almost as good as Goldeneye, and I can't for the love of me remember why I thought it wasn't good. So thanks again for giving me a reason to give these movies another shot!!! : )

This was Desmond Llewlyn's last appearance as Q. Shortly after The World is Not Enough premiered, he sadly died in a car accident on his way from a book signing event. He would possibly have kept going as Q even in the next film, but they were introducing his assistant in this film, so as to give him an out, since he was getting up there in age. So even though the producers and writers could not possibly have known what was going to happen, his scene in this movie still feels like a goodbye. Always makes me emotional.

As has been pointed out, this was sadly the last "James Bond" film to feature Desmond Llewelyn as Q, as he passed away at the age of 85. And in an ironic twist of fate, he didn't die of old age or health issues, but from an automobile collision. Even more heartbreaking is that the crash happened on the second anniversary of "Tomorrow Never Dies"' release. As you can imagine, his family, his friends, his cast and crew mates and his fans were utterly devastated. His death was a huge loss for the British film and TV industry. He played the beloved quartermaster for 36 years, and appeared in all but two films from 1963 to 1999. And while "The World Is Not Enough" personally wasn't the film for him to end his tenure, a music video tribute to him was made featuring highlights of his performance as Q, set to "Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon. Rest in peace, Desmond Llewelyn. 12th of September 1914 - 19th of December 1999

This was the first Bond movie my wife ever saw. She was fully on board after the opening boat chase, and that last line put her off of them until the cast of Casino Royale was announced. She's a big fan of the villain.

Did you know that Desmond Llewellyn (Q's Actor) was born in Wales near the start of World War 1 (a couple of months after the start of war). He did some very small time acting in school then World War 2 came. He then he left acting to fight in the War as a 2nd Lieutenant (a Jr. Officer) in the British Army. He was captured by the German Army and was held Prisoner Of War even being in Nazi-Germany's Infamous Colditz Castle (Oflag IV-C) POW Camp. After the War he returned back to the UK and picked up acting again. He continued up until his death in December 1999.

I agree it’s a great exit for Desmond Llewelyn as Q. He played the role for decades! Also Elektra is one of my favorite villains. Thanks for continuing this series!

@ListerDavid

Жыл бұрын

RIP Desmond Llewelyn, I remember seeing the news of his car accident and hoping and praying he was going to be alright. 😢 the one and only Q. ❤

The composer recorded every instrument separately so he could combine and tweak them as much as he needed.

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! 👍🎶

@k.delpino1124

Жыл бұрын

Amazing. I bought Shaken Not Stirred:The James Bond Project by Arnold prior to Tomorrow Never Dies. Great compilation.

@petersvillage7447

Жыл бұрын

@@jenmurrayxo Since you're enjoying David Arnold's Bond Music, you'd likely appreciate his album, Shaken and Stirred, a load of Bond theme remixes that he produced seemingly to 'audition' for the Bond films...

It’s very enjoyable to see your reactions at the Bond series, Jen! For me, who watched all of them so many times (not including the Daniel Craig lot, once each one was more than enough) It’s a delight to see someone having a so good time watching them for the first time. Makes me remember the reason I was fascinanted by the 007 movies (until Pierce Brosnam exits). Maybe I’m too old for the tone the series are in nowadays. ✌️

@tricko8000

11 ай бұрын

Lol I don't think it's about your age, I'm 24 and the Craig era is by FAR the worst imo. I like Casino Royale but the rest is absolutely atrocious for me. The tone is just TOO serious for Bond and all the films are super boring and forgettable. They tried something different but failed miserably.

This is still my favourite theme song of the Bod films, sung by Garbage!

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

So good! 👍🎶

@grendeltech

Жыл бұрын

I love the music video for the song. It's like a mini Bond movie on its own 😅

@christianwise637

Жыл бұрын

The best part about it is that it's basically being sung from Elektra's perspective, but you don't realise it until you've actually seen the film - in the full version they even included "there's no point in living if you can't feel alive" in the lyrics just to hammer it home

@tedbishop567

Жыл бұрын

One of the best!

@Easy_Skanking

11 ай бұрын

It's really nice hearing Shirley stretch out and throw on the Bond movie refinement and style in her vocals. She nailed it. And oh yeah, Butch Vig went full cinematic in composition and production!

This was sadly the last Bond film featuring Desmond Llewelyn as Q. He was killed in an automobile accident in December of 1999.

This was Desmond Llewelyn last time playing Q. He died in a car wreck just three weeks after the movie was released. It was sure coincidental that they seem to be setting him up for his last one. Who knows, maybe he told them he was retiring from the role, and it was coincidental he died immediately afterwards.

One of my favorite themesongs.

I love that you're loving all the Bond movies!! The Brosnan ones have really jumped up for me over the last few years thanks to the Craig Bonds which bit of a warning... There's not too much Bond theme in those and will be REALLY curious to see what you think of those! Always enjoy your videos and make me smile! ☺️

One of the best Villains for sure. Elektra King is the only true female villain I believe. I know there was Octopu55y but she was more like a Bond Girl and ended up being good in the end, likewise with Pu55y Galore (Goldfinger) and Mayday (A View To A Kill) and Onnatop (Goldeneye) was really more of a sadistic henchwoman. The end's coming up fast, six movies to go unless you're also doing the David Niven "Casino Royale" Bond spoof (1967) and the Connery "Never Say Never Again" (1983) both of which aren't really considered part of the Bond collection by many. Always a pleasure to watch your reactions Jen. Great job as always. 🥂

It's the first of Purvis and Wade who participated to the writing of all of them since. They try to talk about current themes, make believable villains that resemble the real ones, unlike the Moore period. And they try to make Bond more complex. But they have issues with the plot which can be quite messy.

@k.delpino1124

Жыл бұрын

I knew this was their first Bond screenplay. Feels like they were ready to change the course alright.

Bond-tastic. 😄💜 The actor who played Renard, Robert Carlyle, is in a great film called 'Trainspotting' (1996) - a dark comedy-drama. He's a psychopath in that too.

@Wannabe_Baby

Жыл бұрын

I would also recommend Robert Carlyle in "The Full Monty" (1997), which is one of my favourite movies. I'm desperate for at least one reactor to watch it!

@KaterChris

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, Jenny should react to "Trainspotting" 🤪 (Evil grin because I know what's coming!) And to make it a Robert Carlyle triple: "The Full Monty" (1997) and "The Beach" (2000)!

This one holds a special place in my heart. Was the first one I saw in the cinema and turned me into a superfan. I still think it is so much fun and is criminally underrated. Glad to see you enjoyed it. 😀

Also, what a good send-off to our dear Desmond Llewellyn as Q. RIP to an absolute legend.

19:24 Jen with the They Might Be Giants reference. It is official. She is the best.

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Love TMBG! Tho I think that's a cover? 🤷‍♀️

@Dirkus17

Жыл бұрын

@@jenmurrayxo True enough, but not to put too fine a point on it, the ersatz ogres’ is the version I know best.

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

You know, Bond & I are getting old. And we still haven't walked In the glow of each other's majestic presence ☺️👍

@Dirkus17

Жыл бұрын

@@jenmurrayxo Deeper cuts than I can maintain. Bleeding out here.

This was Pierce Brosnan's best picture. Like you, I was amazed by the music. Great video, Jen!

Hey Jen, Yes, indeed. We came to the end of the road with our dear Q, Desmond Llewellyn. This was his last Bond film. He tragically died in a car crash three weeks after 'The World Is Not Enough' premiered in December 1999. John Cleese will be Q for this film, and then for 'Die Another Day'. Sophie Marceau (Elektra King) was in Braveheart as Isabella, The Princess of Wales. She is an amazing actress. Most of her credits are from her home country of France, with quite a few Hollywood roles thrown in. The villain, Reynard, is actually one of my favorites...but I have always liked the actor, Robert Carlyle. He has done amazing roles: Begbie in 'Trainspotting' and Gaz in 'The Full Monty' are must-see films. On TV...Dr. Nicholas Rush in 'Stargate: Universe' and Rumplestiltskin in 'Once Upon A Time' are really good. He'll be reprising Gaz in 'The Full Monty' series for FX. One of his most amazing tiny roles was in a recent film called 'Yesterday' written and directed by Richard Curtis...and he played John Lennon...but the film imagines a world where The Beatles never existed as a pop cultural phenomenon.

Hats off to Desnond Llewellyn for staying with the franchise as long he did. His scenes with Bond were always among my favorites

Thank you Queen JennyPenny!...these james bond movie reaction are awesome! You're the best!

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm having so much fun watching them with you guys ☺️👍

Poor old Desmond Llewellyn who played Q died in a car accident shortly after this film. The scene with him disappearing six feet under is so eery.

@scottknode898

Жыл бұрын

Yea 3 weeks after the film premiered when he was attending a book signing for his autobiography he was involved in a head on crash and died at age 85 on impact. I remember when it happened as a Bond fan and was 13 around the time The World Is Not Enough was released.

I’ve just finished binging all your Bond reactions, subscribed with notifications and started Mission Impossible, and immediately I get this. What is it, Christmas?

@connorbarrett3422

Жыл бұрын

Christmas Jones actually

having a female villain for once was so cool, i really like this one

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! 👍

@francisbartoszewski2284

Жыл бұрын

Well the first since From Russia With Love

@johnlloyddy7016

Жыл бұрын

Xenia Onatopp was a villain. Just not sure if she would be called a female in today's society.

@francisbartoszewski2284

Жыл бұрын

@@johnlloyddy7016 what's that supposed to mean?

@johnlloyddy7016

Жыл бұрын

@@francisbartoszewski2284 sorry, it's a bad attempt at a joke. Onatopp was such an over the top alpha character that some would argue she would be called a man, not a woman, by today's standard.

Q’s exit in this film was such a great send off for Desmond Llewelyn. He sadly died not long after this film’s release.

And yes, this was Desmond Llewelyn last outing as "Q", and it was a cool exit for the longest running bond character played by the same actor, a true legend.

This movie will always have a special place in my heart. Goldeneye is goated for sure, but I just love this movie. I about wore out the VHS tape of this movie. Before the movie starts, there was a tribute to the actor who played Q, as well as a music video of the theme song. Garbage was & still is amazing.

So long Q. We still miss you.

Was looking forward to this reaction for two reasons: lady villain and Q's exit. I'm happy Q got your MVP award and I feel like much of this reaction was enjoying Elektra's outfits, studying what to wear for when you become a villainess yourself.

This is my second favorite Brosnan Bond and one of my favorites of the series. Elektra King was a complicated and very interesting Bond girl, a victim/villain that keeps you guessing. I believe it's the only time James had a thing with the arch-villiain of the picture, which added a new dimension (Zokas did most of the dirty work but depended on Elektra for the means, and it was all part of her plot to get back at her father and M, so I'd say she was the top villiain.) Desmond Llewelyn, who played Q, passed away just a month after this film was released in the US, so yes, that was his exit and it was memorable. This also had a great and underrated N64 game. While not quite as good as Goldeneye, the story more closely followed the film IMO, the characters actually talked, you could play the multiplayer mode solo vs the computer, and you could play as virtually every character in the film (though you couldn't go up against another good guy so you had to play one of the evil characters to do that, lol.) Glad you like Garbage, Jen! One of my favorite 90's bands.

TWINE is great, always an enjoyable rewatch as you pick up on more details. It has a more mysterious tone and the unexpected twist of a female main villain. its the only time we see Brosnan`s Bond be careless (triggering Renard by telling him Elektra is dead), and the only time we ever see Bond admit aloud he`s aware his promiscuity is a coping mechanism to overcome the trauma/violence of his work. Its interesting how that plays into Elektra seducing him after he`s turned her down twice. You`ll see some of these themes revisited in Skyfall: "We ignore the old ways..." Loving your reactions!

Robert Carlyle is a Scottish actor who first made it big on television as the title character in the series "Hamish Macbeth". He later starred in some major films at the time, including the Thatcher era film "The Full Monty" (doubt you can review that one, but worth a watch all the same). There was a minor character worthy of note. One of the henchmen was played by Fijian wrestler John Seru, better known in the UK, US and here as the Australian Gladiator Vulcan.

Why this movie isn't held in higher regard by Bond fans is beyond me. It has every single element you could want in a 007 movie. Sophie Marceau is my #1 Bond Girl (guess I like the bad girls LOL). We also get the most M of any of the movies up to this point. I do wish they hadn't destroyed that beautiful BMW Z8 though. Sure, Denise Richards clearly went to the same acting class as Steven Seagal, but she didn't bother me in her role. She was fine. The only sad note related to this movie is that we lose our OG Q. His scenes were always a highlight and the real tragedy is that Desmond Llewelyn died in a car accident a couple of weeks before the premier of TWINE. But I am glad he got a good exit in this movie.

@johnlloyddy7016

Жыл бұрын

The thing that sort of turned me off about this Bond film was the villain. You get a lot of build up towards the ultimate villain showdown and the main villain turns out to be this stiff handicapped robotic runt who has no personality is basically just a thug with a chip on his shoulder and whose only dangerous quality is that he can't feel pain, is dying and has nothing to lose, making the final showdown a little bit anti climactic for me. Especially after the villain portrayals of Sean Bean and Jonathan Price in previous outings. The fact is, they should have made Elektra the main villain and the final showdown should've been between her and Bond, not Bond vs an angry thug.

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Cheers to Q 🥂

@KaterChris

Жыл бұрын

I really, really was in high anticipation for this movie when it was announced and I really, really wanted to like it, but with each subsequent watching, it fell further down my ranking, similar to all Brosnan Bonds except "Goldeneye" (Oh yes and except for the next one, Die Another Day, which never ranked high for me - I died of cringe while watching it in the cinema). They turned Bond into a machine-gun wielding Michael Bay-esque action character and never exploited the full potential of the stories and scripts. "Haphazard Stuff" has a great review/critic of this movie on his channel, which made me laugh out loud because it's so true!

@harty4653

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Sophie Marceau was easily the best and most beautiful Bond girl for me too

Possibly my fav Brosnan Bond, despite the stunt casting and final line.

@LordVolkov

Жыл бұрын

Denise Richards is the only flaw in an otherwise great Bond movie.

@JDoe-gf5oz

Жыл бұрын

@@LordVolkov The casting after Goldeneye was really hit and miss. Anyone else but Denise Richards in the role and the rating goes up by at least a point.

A lady villain is always a great twist for Bond, especially one that conceals her true motives for a large part of the movie. I'm really enjoying your reactions to this series, and I particularly appreciate your commentary on the music and how each different movie plays variations on the theme throughout different scenes. I've watched all these movies several times over the years, and while I enjoy the theme, I have never really thought as much about how each score uses the theme differently, since I'm normally focused mostly on the action. And yes, Jen, it is "uranimous": you are our favorite "plutonic" nuclear Bond reactor.

David Arnold did some experiments with the Bond theme at this stage. The World Is Not Enough consists of some of my favorite Bond scores of all time

Probably my second-favorite Bond theme song after Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name" for "Casino Royale."

@vincelang3779

Жыл бұрын

And the titles are really, really good, with spot-on imagery that both support the theme and incorporate the classic sexiness. I especially like the strange, tentacular shapes of writhing limbs suggesting both danger and sensuousness . . .

@tomhoffman4330

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I can't wait to hear how much that song Rocks Jen! 👍

My favourite Brosnan Bond (yes even above 'Goldeneye') and one of my very favourites of all. I'm not going to lie there is a lot of nostalgia mixed in there, I saw this as a 17 year old back in 1999 but I love it even if Denise Richards is maybe not the most convincing scientist. Elektra King is probably my favourite Bond villain. So beautiful and crazy and evil but with a genuine streak of tragedy to her. As others have said she is very much the anti-Tracy. That whole scene in the casino with her casually throwing away a fortune seems to have been specifically invoking the late Mrs. Bond. I think Bond's line: "this isn't a game I can afford to play" is low-key one of the saddest moments in the franchise as he's thinking of another beautiful brunette he saw lose a bet at a gambling table so long ago.

One of my favourites of the Brosnan era; while Denise Richards is clearly the weak link in the cast, that’s mainly because everyone else is so good in their roles. Brosnan’s Moneypenny is notable for being played by someone who actually has the name Bond IRL.

Great reaction Jennypenny. Sophie Marceau made a really good villain. Yes, it was the last appearance of Desmond Llewellyn. Denise does get a bad rap for this performance, but I have to admit I kind of enjoyed it. You need to see her in Wild Things. Total guilty pleasure movie. Even a lower tier Bond movie can be a lot of fun. Though your next one could test that thought. It has its moments, but , well no spoilers. 🙂

@thelionsshare6668

Жыл бұрын

In terms of looks, Denise is my favorite Bond girl, easily.

@josephmayo3253

Жыл бұрын

@@thelionsshare6668 I would go with Barbara Bach, Claudine Auger, or Eva Green, but yeah, Denise very good looking.

@Ammeeeeeeer

Жыл бұрын

Richards is a crap actress who only gets roles due to her....assets. Even in "Starship Troopers" she was the weakest link.

@thelionsshare6668

Жыл бұрын

@@Ammeeeeeeer I didn't say she was a good actress. I just like looking at her.

This was always my favorite Brosnan bond movie it felt like the old ones I loved Robert Carlyle as Renard and Electra King was a very good bond girl turned Villian. Hope you like Die another Day as well. Can't wait for the Daniel Craig Era as those are my personal favorite era

Jen is truly a nuclear reactor; she always generates a lot of energy in her reactions! ⚛

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy ☺️👍

@kevinmcfarlane2752

Жыл бұрын

She’s at the same level as Popcorn in Bed and her sister, i.e., a lot of fun! 😊

Hi Jen. Yes sadly this was Desmond Llewelyn's last appearance as Q. He passed away shortly after this movie was released. Although Llewelyn was 85 years old at the time of his death it wasn't old age that claimed him. He was sadly involved in a road accident on his way home from a book signing event.

"I forgot about Garbage!" I did too, but this song's definitely in my Top 5. "What's 'poppers'?" It's British for snaps. "Was that it? Was that the last time we see him?" Sadly it was. The late lamented Desmond Llewellen didn't even get to enjoy his retirement, he was killed in a car crash 3 weeks after this movie premiered. Roger Moore even spoke at his funeral service. That _was_ a good exit though, and it's a testament to how much of a fixture he was in these movies that they actually gave him a goodbye scene. He'll always be Q, no matter who else fills in the role in future movies. "We've seen him before, yeah?" Yeah, it's Zhukovski from Goldeneye; his mistress was butchering "Stand by Your Man" in the bar. Same actor, same character.

This movie hit me in the nostalgia. I watched this so many times when I was a teenager.

Love your reactions to this one! Yes, it was wonderful they gave a proper farewell to Q. Love the Brosnan years to Bond, but I'll need to watch the final movie next time. Nighty night. :)

@8:35 Yes, Sophie Marceau, famous actress in France.

This was my favourite growing up. Think it was the first one i saw in the cinema too. The two Robbies - Carlyle and Coltrane (RIP) are both from my hometown. The World Is Not Enough is the Bond family motto. It is on their coat of arms. This was mentioned in On Her Majesty's Secret Service (book and film). That fact is very briefly mentioned in this movie, but it's easy to miss that reference.

This movie has a special place in my heart because it’s the first Bond film I ever watched and it’s the first Bond film I saw in theaters.

This is easily one of my favorite Bond songs. It’s just cool.

That Good Exit from Q is heartfelt, as Desmond Llewelyn died shortly after he filmed his scenes. Such a legend.

Damn, I miss Brosnan's Bond so much, he had all the necessary traits, too sad he had so few movies.

Fun review as always! Thank you for presenting TWINE in its original Panavision aspect ratio. Wasn't crazy about this one when it first came out, but has grown on me since 1999. It's director, the late Englishman Michael Apted, had an amazing career as the helmer of many fine films & TV shows in multiple genres -- so TWINE certainly has the pedigree. On to DIE ANOTHER DAY (2002)!

Hi Jen, great to see you enjoying Bond through all his "regenerations", I wonder what idea made that acceptable in the British public`s eyes. Oh ! Yes, a little long running Sci-Fi Tv program that started at almost the same time as the Bond films. John Cleese is in the next film but major changes start with Daniel Craig`s run. Basically as it`s similar to a re-boot as Casino Royale was Ian Fleming`s first novel.

The actor who played Q died shortly after this movie came out. A fitting send off.

Another great review Jen! As I've mentioned earlier, I really like that you pay a lot of attention to the music (score). It's such an integral part of a Bond movie. I think David Arnold did a great job on his Brosnan movies and I'm very glad he brought the James Bond theme back after Goldeneye. He is a huge fan of the late John Barry (as am I 😉) and he always called Barry The Govener. There was a lot of mutual respect between Barry and Arnold and I can understand why. The main difference between the score's of Barry and Arnold is that the music of Arnold is directly linked with the action on the screen, while Barry's music created more of an atmosphere; a mood, if you will. That's one of the reasons, in my opinion, why you can listen to Barry's score very well without seeing the moving; it's more 'stand alone', so to speak. Anyway; again; great review Jen. I really enjoy them!.

@jenmurrayxo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank! ☺️👍

With Pierce, I often think of the movie the Thomas Crown Affair (1999). That one is a fun one, even if a key detail isn't practical.

@russelturner5771

26 күн бұрын

Have you ever watched the original with Steve Mc Queen ?

I can remember, back in the day, when UK tv featured a news report on how London closed off access to the newly built Millennium Dome and the River Thames, to film the opening scenes for this movie! :)

Just in case you missed it, Q’s name is Major Boothroyd. In the first film, Dr No, he is played by another actor and referred to as Major Boothroyd. They never use his codename in Dr No. Major Boothroyd comes in and replaces Bond’s Beretta with his signature gun, the Walter PPK. Desmond Llewellyn is first seen as Q in From Russia With Love. Oh, and Q stands for Quartermaster.

I was working at Canary Wharf when they were filming this....what fun!!!

This is the longest opening of any of the James Bond movies

Among all of them, this theme song in particular always stuck in my head

Hooray! Bond is back!

This is Desmond Llewellyn's abrupt last appearance as Q before his unfortunate accident.

This to me is one of the most underrated Bond movies of them all. I like it a lot.

@christianemden7637

Жыл бұрын

For me it’s when things started going downhill with Brosnan for me. There are a bunch of great stuff in it, but overall one of my least favorite bond movies

Thanks Jen. This was my first Bond I saw in 1999 on my 11th birthday and its nice that you love this movie :)