The World Is Not Enough

Complete with ski chases, casino hijinks, high-tech gadgetry, and sultry women, the 19th installment in the James Bond franchise features the increasingly at-ease Pierce Brosnan in his third appearance as 007, in a race to save the world's oil supply. Sophie Marceau (BRAVEHEART) stars as Elektra King, the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon, while Robert Carlyle (THE FULL MONTY) plays one of the most unusual Bond villains ever: Renard, who is unable to feel pain because of a bullet lodged in his brain. Director Michael Apted, known for such films as COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER, was brought in to make the story more dramatic and facilitate the addition of more complex female characters. One of the fruits of Apted's involvement is that M (Judi Dench) gets to move from behind her desk, while curvy Denise Richards (WILD THINGS) gets to show off more than her figure. Dangerous stunt work, exhilarating action sequences, and a rousing theme song from alternative rock band Garbage make this a worthy addition to the 007 series. The film also marks the 17th and final appearance of Desmond Llewelyn as Q; John Cleese is introduced as Q's successor, R. Reviews Chicago Sun-Times 11/19/1999 "...A splendid comic thriller, exciting and graceful, endlessly inventive..."USA Today 11/19/1999 "...One of the best post-Sean Connery Bonds....Solid and surprisingly sharp..."New York Times 11/19/1999 "...Sophie Marceau does a smashing turn as Elektra, in a mischievously sexy performance..."Entertainment Weekly 05/19/2000 "...[Brosnan] imprints his own personality on the role....Marceau gives Bond a real woman to deal with..."Total Film 06/01/2000 "...The Bond machine, retooled and greased for the new millennium, still has a fearsome top speed..."Variety 11/15-21/1999 "...Solid work by the nicely matched Pierce Brosnan and Sophie Marceau..." Synopsis Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must race to defuse an international power struggle with the world's oil supply hanging in the balance. Sophie Marceau is the sultry Elektra King, the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon whom Bond is assigned to protect. Robert Carlyle steps into the villain role of Renard, who can feel no pain, and Denise Richards is nuclear weapons expert Dr. Christmas Jones; John Cleese and Judi Dench also star. This installment is directed by Briton Michael Apted (GORILLAS IN THE MIST).

Title: The World Is Not Enough
Category: Action/Adventure
Actors: Pierce Brosnan/ Sophie Marceau
Directors: Michael Apted UPC: 02761600101
Released: 05 16 2000
Original Release: 1999
Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Catalog #: 1000643
Language: English Original
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
Format: VHS Color
Runtime: 7620