THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH (Theatrical Release UK 1999)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

The World Is Not Enough—introduces a modernity that moves Bond into the computer age with welcome new technological gadgetry. Desmond Llewellyn, as Q, makes the statement that he is retiring from M16 which will leave room for the introduction of John Cleese as Q in the 2002 release of Die Another Day, which will be Pierce Brosnan’s last James Bond film. It will take four years to find a replacement for Brosnan. Eon Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer will find Daniel Craig for Casino Royale and the James Bond series will be back in business. This film serves the James Bond series in a predictable manner and is worth watching.

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Storyline

James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) protects Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), the daughter of assassinated Sir Robert King (David Calder), who has plans of her own.

Additional Thanks

Thank You to Director Michael Apted for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Renard (Robert Carlyle), Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards), Valentin Zukovsky (Robbie Coltrane), M (Judi Dench), Q (Desmond Llewelyn), R (John Cleese), Cigar Girl (Maria Grazia Cucinotta), Miss Moneypenny (Samantha Bond), Bill Tanner (Michael Kitchen), Charles Robinson (Colin Salmon), Bullion (Goldie), Dr. Molly Warmflash (Serena Scott Thomas), Davidov (Ulrich Thomsen), Gabor (John Seru), Colonel Akakievich (Claude Oliver Rudolph), and Lachaise (Patrick Malahide).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. The film moves along well and is worth watching.

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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF DAWN TREADER (Theatrical Release USA 2010)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of Dawn Treader—simple enough for the child, complicated enough for the adult—presents a storyline that is not up to par with either the child or adult audience. Then again, this movie has better presentation than the second film in the series possibly because so much of it has been moved to water stage scenes. Be aware the film works on a bland level and somehow misses the mark of a good, high quality show. The acting works at the good to okay level. The animal animation and costuming are commendable. Watch for quite excellent dragon animation. For investment capital, this may have been considered a risky investment.

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Storyline 

Lucy develops a deeper relationship with Aslan. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Michael Apted directing effort. For directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mark Johnson, Andrew Adamson, and Philip Steuer for making the film possible. Cast includes: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, and Tilda Swinton. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. This film completes the Chronicles of Narnia movie series. The story ends on a happy note. The movie will satisfy the Chronicles of Narnia movie audience.

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