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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Ben Meyers

BEING JAMES BOND: THE DANIEL CRAIG STORY (Apple TV Release World-Wide 2021)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì 

Being James Bond: The Daniel Craig Story—documentary short film—WOW! has terrific interviews, provides excellent behind-the-scenes education, and shows how actors work to provide audiences with outstanding entertainment. This documentary increases appreciation for the industry and the people who work within that industry, various factors that can affect the quality of output, and how dedicated performers and background workers make decisions to keep on schedule despite terrific challenges. Wonderful presentation with outstanding direction shows a candid view of relationship with the press and paparazzi. This film is featured on James Bond 007’s YouTube page and the No Time To Die DVD film. This documentary is more than worth watching. Don’t miss it.   

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Storyline 

This documentary film is about: Daniel Craig being chosen for the new James Bond character, what he did to prepare for the role, and how he finally left the role after 15 years service. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Baillie Walsh for making the film possible. Thank you to Producer Colin Burrows for making the film possible. Cast includes: Daniel Craig, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a great watch. 

Video Critique Available Here: 

Ben Meyers