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GoldenEye

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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.
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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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12/19/2022
4/5
GoldenEye remains the best Pierce Brosnan film of the James Bond franchise. Go to Full Review
Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 08/28/2022
B+
GoldenEye tried to breathe new life into the franchise and it succeeded! Go to Full Review
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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! See more Mando Oct 6 A great old school 007 film See more Jeff J Oct 6 Been watching this movie since I saw it in the theater during its original 1995 run See more Michael C @Michael71 4d Pierce Brosnan's debut as James Bond started off on the right foot. Thirty years after it's release "GoldenEye" stands the test of time. From the beginning the movie delivers. Once again, as we have seen for the majority of this celebrated film franchise, the movie starts off with a well done pre credit sequence. Brosnan is also helped by a terrific supporting cast. Academy Award winner Judi Dench may be the best "M" the James Bond film franchise has ever seen. She is excellent from the minute she steps on camera. Sean Bean does a good job as ally turned nemesis Alec Trevelyan. Famke Jansen is a little goofy as nucking futcase Xenia Onatopp. She does well in the role but the character could have been better developed. All in all. the Brosnan Era started off well. After repeated viewings "GoldenEye" is an adventure worth taking. See more Alec B @Alec97 Feb 9 James Bond at the end of history. It's a remarkably great transitional movie, commenting on the end of the Cold War (and the franchise itself) without it becoming too meta or overbearing. Brosnan (incredible in the role) found success by melding all the things people liked about Connery and Moore into one performance. See more Carlos T @RT67858720 Jan 30 *GoldenEye* é um marco dentro da série 007. Após **seis anos de hiato**, o filme não apenas inaugura a década de 90, como também apresenta o **quinto James Bond** do cinema. Pierce Brosnan assume o papel em um momento delicado: o mundo pós-Guerra Fria já não precisa do mesmo espião de antes. A queda do Muro de Berlim e o fim do embate ideológico EUA x URSS exigiam uma atualização da franquia — e o filme tenta, ainda que timidamente, fazer essa transição. 🎭 **James Bond & Personagens** Brosnan surge como um Bond elegante, muito mais próximo do charme clássico de Sean Connery, porém menos sensual e mais contido. Sua estreia é **correta e convincente**, mas ainda sem a imponência total que alcançaria nos filmes seguintes. A introdução da nova **M**, vivida por Judi Dench, é um dos grandes acertos: firme, moderna e crítica à masculinidade antiquada de Bond, ela traz uma camada inédita de tensão institucional. Nota: 6,5 See more Read all reviews
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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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