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The World Is Not Enough

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Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must race to defuse an international power struggle with the world's oil supply hanging in the balance. Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), is the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon whom Bond is assigned to protect. The villain is Renard (Robert Carlyle), who has a bullet lodged in his brain rendering him unable to feel pain. Also featuring nuclear weapons expert Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards).
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Plagued by mediocre writing, uneven acting, and a fairly by-the-numbers plot, The World Is Not Enough is partially saved by some entertaining and truly Bond-worthy action sequences.

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Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com Apr 6, 2020
B-
An attempt to go back to basics that's aged much better than Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day. Go to Full Review Nathan Rabin AV Club Nov 2, 2015
What do the James Bond series, the Chicago Cubs, and Master P's No Limit empire have in common? All owe their considerable commercial success more to loyalty, marketing, and tradition than to quality. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Nov 2, 2015
And what of the actresses who have taken the one-way ticket to career palookaville as the Bond girls? Well, here is the real gem: Sophie Marceau, as glamorous oil heiress Elektra King, is terrific. Go to Full Review Stephen Holland Screen Rant Dec 5, 2024
6/10
Pierce Brosnan's third outing as James Bond is a fun-filled espionage adventure featuring complex villains and an enjoyable sense of humor. Go to Full Review Chuck Klosterman Akron Beacon Journal Oct 27, 2023
1.5/4
There are only a few good moments in The World Is Not Enough, and all of them involve co-star Denise Richards running away from explosions and climbing around a submarine. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Dec 19, 2022
2/5
The World is Not Enough is one of the worst films in the James Bond franchise... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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stephenpaul C @ash20261234567890 Sep 13, 2026 The worldwide gross is $361,832,400.00. See more TWMax65 T @RT38199094 Aug 27, 2026 One of my favorite Bond movies to be honest. I genuinely don’t understand why this movie is hated so much. It has compelling actors/performances for the most part, shocking twists, good action, and a unique plot! I really enjoy this movie every time I watch it! See more Leo M @leomackie Aug 19, 2026 Mediocre acting and a wasted villain led to "The World Is Not Enough" and the Pierce Brosnan Bond films to enter obscurity. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026 Onde estava o roteiro do filme? See more Bill E @Billwill Apr 20, 2026 The World is not Enough song is not one of the better Bond tunes. See more andrea C @Charst Apr 15, 2026 Improbabile gruppo di villain che tornano ad essere il punto debole della pellicola, che pure parte con il botto in tutti i sensi portando per la prima volta il conflitto all'interno delle mura inglesi ed introducendo la filiale scozzese dei servizi segreti. Sceneggiatura che sta in piedi pur non essendo certo brillante per novità o per arguzia. Ad eccezione di Sophie Marceau, tutti gli altri interpreti sembrano non credere particolarmente nel progetto e non offrono grandi performance. Piuttosto incomprensibile il ruolo del villain maschile; con un potenziale già limitato e che per giunta viene totalmente ignorato. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Apted

Director

Pierce Brosnan

James Bond

Sophie Marceau

Elektra King

Robert Carlyle

Victor 'Renard' Zokas

Denise Richards

Dr. Christmas Jones

Robbie Coltrane

Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky

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Synopsis Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must race to defuse an international power struggle with the world's oil supply hanging in the balance. Elektra King (Sophie Marceau), is the daughter of a murdered oil tycoon whom Bond is assigned to protect. The villain is Renard (Robert Carlyle), who has a bullet lodged in his brain rendering him unable to feel pain. Also featuring nuclear weapons expert Dr. Christmas Jones (Denise Richards).
Director
Michael Apted
Producer
Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Screenwriter
Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Bruce Feirstein
Distributor
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co
Danjaq Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Rating
PG-13 (Innuendo|Action/Violence|Intense Action Sequences|Sexuality)
Genre
Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 19, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$126.9M
Runtime
2h 5m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby EX, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Stereo, SDDS, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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