GoldenEye

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GoldenEye

PG-13

1995

2h 10m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan's stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

Critics Consensus

The first and best Pierce Brosnan Bond film, GoldenEye brings the series into a more modern context, and the result is a 007 entry that's high-tech, action-packed, and urbane.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Oct 2

3/5

There’s a fair bit to enjoy here, although perhaps it’s best experienced on TV over Christmas in a Quality Street stupor.

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

11/19/2019

With a dynamite opening reel that showcases the series renewed vigor, GoldenEye is two hours of well-executed thrills, high-tech mayhem and one-of-a-kind comedy.

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

10/28/2015

3/4

James Bond, the British spy with a taste for the high life and a license to kill, comes back in surprisingly hardy and supple form.

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

04/23/2024

This new era of Brosnan films became a little campy as time went on, but Goldeneye stands out among the rest.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

12/19/2022

4/5

GoldenEye remains the best Pierce Brosnan film of the James Bond franchise.

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Carson Timar

ButteredPopcorn

08/28/2022

B+

GoldenEye tried to breathe new life into the franchise and it succeeded!

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Sean Russell

Oct 6

a pleasant blast from the past with outstanding picture and sound 4k bluray upgrade quality making it feel like it was filmed this year. Finally getting to experience in the theatre first time ever having not been able to in my early childhood. Great way to celebrate the 30th anniversary on JB 007 day!

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Mando

Oct 6

A great old school 007 film

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Jeff J

Oct 6

Been watching this movie since I saw it in the theater during its original 1995 run

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Jace E

@thefilmguy Mar 30

GoldenEye's biggest strength is that it doesn't feel like a reboot, rather a continuation of the James Bond story. The opening scene feels like a continuation of Dr. No. Pierce Brosnan was great, the Sean Bean twist was expected, the tank chase scene was a bit over the top and the gadgets were fun. All in all, I found myself really enjoying this one. Best Character: Boris Best Quote: "I am invincible!" - Boris Best Scene: The Satellite Fight Best Piece of Score: "For Ever, James" (Honorable mention to "Pause Screen" from the N64 game) Note: I don't know why, but James Bond is an iPad type of movie.

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Jacob B

@JB3.0 Mar 28

Bringing 007 to the blockbuster age in style, GoldenEye might be one of the more introspective films in the franchise but on the whole, it succeeds at what it sets out to do: showing that there is a place for James Bond in the post-Cold War landscape. Featuring a perfectly cast Pierce Brosnan, great villains, fun action scenes + breathtaking stunts (Casino Royale, from the same director, would fare better regarding the former, however), a compelling story and a good blend of humour (I certainly wasn't expecting THAT to be 007's introduction to this Bond Girl), suspense and even nightmare fuel. There are some silly moments but those shouldn't distract you from the fact that this is still a fun film that started Brosnan's tenure on the right foot, revitalised the franchise and may have even been responsible for the spy genre making a proper comeback. Still think Martin Campbell did a better job with Casino Royale but that could just be me being biased since Daniel Craig was my first 007.

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Ben W

@Username618 Mar 28

Although a Goldeneye is obviously a type of duck (not so formidable).

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Synopsis

When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of Alec Trevelyan, AKA Agent 006 (Sean Bean), a former ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) can save the world from an awesome space weapon that -- in one short pulse -- could destroy the earth! As Bond squares off against his former compatriot, he also battles Trevelyan's stunning ally, Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Albert R. Broccoli
Screenwriter: Ian Fleming, Michael France, Bruce Feirstein, Jeffrey Caine
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: United Artists, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Danjaq Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Violence|Sequences of Action|Some Sexuality)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $106.0M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, DTS-ES, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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