I can see why this is NOT one of the most appreciated Bond movies, but at the same time I cannot see it as one of the worst.
Sure, it lacks the full dynamicity of a typical Bond adventure, especially if compared to Martin Campbell's direction in the first Brosnan title, but on the other hand I really appreciated the more intense focus on the dramatic parts, exploring the relationships between characters and their backgrounds, and the sense of darkness it brings, even if they still don't go way too deeply as they could have.
But this is in my opinion a very good step on for the series, trying new ways while staying faithful to its spirit.
Brosnan is always effective as Bond, even if maybe a bit TOO serious compared his other movies, while Sophie Marceau steals the scene giving us one of the most intriguing Bond girls ever.
Robert Carlyle does his job good, even if maybe not memorable enough, and I also enjoyed Robbie Coltrane's return from GOLDENEYE, and Judi Dench's major inclusion as M.
Of course I fully agree about the unconvincing and flat performance by Denise Richards.
So yes, a still immature take at a more tridimensional 007, but definitely embracing the better way to become it.
Sure, it lacks the full dynamicity of a typical Bond adventure, especially if compared to Martin Campbell's direction in the first Brosnan title, but on the other hand I really appreciated the more intense focus on the dramatic parts, exploring the relationships between characters and their backgrounds, and the sense of darkness it brings, even if they still don't go way too deeply as they could have.
But this is in my opinion a very good step on for the series, trying new ways while staying faithful to its spirit.
Brosnan is always effective as Bond, even if maybe a bit TOO serious compared his other movies, while Sophie Marceau steals the scene giving us one of the most intriguing Bond girls ever.
Robert Carlyle does his job good, even if maybe not memorable enough, and I also enjoyed Robbie Coltrane's return from GOLDENEYE, and Judi Dench's major inclusion as M.
Of course I fully agree about the unconvincing and flat performance by Denise Richards.
So yes, a still immature take at a more tridimensional 007, but definitely embracing the better way to become it.