Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen, Izabella Scorupco, Judi Dench, Joe Don Baker, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Samantha Bond, Tcheky Karyo, Michael Kitchen, Desmond Llewelyn, Michael Kitchen, Gottfried John, Minnie Driver

Director: Martin Campbell

Summary: James Bond is pitted against a gang of Russian mobsters and former military men who have gained access to the Goldeneye, which can cut off electrical currents in London.

Directed by Martin Campbell, GOLDENEYE makes the transition to a more modern image for the James Bond series. Bond's out-of-date womanising is presented with a feminist challenge from the newly cast Judi Dench as an impenetrable M, and Samantha Bond as a wiser and more forthright Moneypenny. The action sequences--replete with helicopter hi-jinks and copious explosions--are complex and stylish, making the film a polished sensation. This instalment in the series introduces actor Pierce Brosnan in the role of suave, debonair, and irresistible 007. Despite the end of the Cold War, James Bond still finds himself pitted against nefarious Russians who want to rule the world. This time around, his enemies are a gang of mobsters and former military men who have gained access to the Goldeneye, which can cut off electrical currents in London. Alec Trevelyan (Sean Bean) is the leader, with General Ourumov (Gottfried John) an additional threat. Sizzling Bond babe Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) is the sleek robber who, with Ourumov, successfully steals the Goldeneye, which the villains plan to use in their quest to control financial markets around the globe. However, this grizzly group of scoundrels is no match for Bond, who constantly outwits their attempts to assassinate him. Bond rescues the tough and lovely Natalya Simonova (Izabella Scorupco)--who was caught in Trevalyan's deadly web--and she eventually helps Bond turn the tables on his foes as he uses his quick instincts, innovative weapons, and cool gadgetry to save the day.

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The film that marked the successful rebirth of the 007 franchise, which had laid dormant for over half a decade, GoldenEyeremains Pierce Brosnan's finest moment as Britain's most famous secret agent.

The plot? This one involves the Russian mafia, a rogue agent and a powerful satellite, although realistically it's the standard 007 formula at work. Thus, there's gadgets, girls and plenty of action, with the plot trying to squeeze in where there's room.

There are several reasons though why GoldenEyeworks so well. Firstly, it successfully ushered in a new cast, with Judi Dench's M, Samantha Bond's Moneypenny and Robbie Coltrane's Valentin Zukovsky all marking their 007 movie debut. Then, the baddies are strong, although Sean Bean's ruthless 006 is overshadowed by Famke Janssen's career-making performance as Xenia Onatopp. And then there's that vital 007 ingredient--the action. From a stunning pre-credits sequence, which is arguably the film's highlight, through to several high-tempo action moments throughout the rest of the film, it's highly enjoyable stuff, and impossible to resist.

Finally, there's Brosnan. Arguably the most successful Bond since Sean Connery defined the role, his laid back, hard-edged charm serves him well, and he never looked more comfortable as 007 as he does in his maiden outing.

In short, GoldenEyeis not only a terrific Bond movie, it's a strong action movie full stop. --Jon Foster

Aspect Ratio:	2.35 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Audio Commentaries, , Deleted Scenes, , Expanded Angles, , Interactive Guide, , Featurettes, , Trailers, , TV Spots
Subtitles:	Greek, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, English, Danish, Swedish, HIndi
Year:	1995
Release Date:	July 17, 2006
Runtime:	124 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	M D R 53572 U E
Keywords:	Action, Two, General, Edition, Ultimate, Goldeneye, Adventure
Genre:	Action/Adventure