The World Is Not Enough

(Re-viewed and reviewed as part of the 2017 "Watch all James Bond movies in sequence" project.) This movie really showcases how well Pierce Brosnan fit the role of 007: he had the hard-ass side, as well as the joie de vivre, and just enough vulnerability to make you care about the high-stakes games he was playing. There are some hilarious aspects to the production, including what must be the fifth high-speed chase sequence on skis--honestly, Bond has schussed down more mountains than Jean-Claude Killy ever did--and a touch more convolution to the plot than was probably necessary, but those are small minuses. On the big plus side, the eye candy is top notch: Sophie Marceau is no slouch, but she’s a hag compared to Denise Richards at her zenith of hotness. All in all, it’s pretty basic Bond film stuff--and when you exceed that bar, generally you’re getting good entertainment.

Braveheart

Mel Gibson before he went nuts. Or, possibly, Mel Gibson in the process of going nuts. Anyway...Gotta dig all that spectacle. Pretty heavy on the gore, though.