Directed by Martin Campbell, GOLDENEYE makes the transition to a more modern image for the James Bond series. Bond's out-of-date womanizing is presented with a feminist challenge from the newly cast Judi Dench as an impenetrable M, and Samantha Bond as a wiser and more forthright Moneypenny. The action sequences, replete with helicopter hijinks and copious explosions, are complex and stylish, making the film a polished sensation.
This installment in the series introduces actor Pierce Brosnan in the role of suave, debonair, irresistible 007. Despite the end of the Cold War, James Bond still finds himself pitted against nefarious Russians who want to rule the world. This time around, his enemies are a gang of mobsters and former military men who have gained access to the Goldeneye, which can cut off electrical currents in London. Alec Trevelyan (Sean Bean) is the leader, with General Ourumov (Gottfried John) an additional threat. Sizzling Bond babe Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) is the sleek robber who, with Ourumov, successfully steals the Goldeneye, which the villains plan to use in their quest to control financial markets around the globe. However, this grizzly group of scoundrels is no match for Bond, who constantly outwits their attempts to assassinate him. Bond rescues the tough and lovely Natalya Simonova (Izabella Scorupco), who was caught in Trevalyan's deadly web, and she eventually helps Bond turn the tables on his foes as he uses his quick instincts, innovative weapons, and cool gadgetry to save the day.
World theatrical premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York City: November 13, 1995.
The film received its wide theatrical release November 17, 1995. It went on to make over $100 million at the box office, and was the 8th highest grossing film of 1995.
The budget for the film was $50 million.
Bond drives a BMW Z3, equipped with radar, stinger missiles, and parachute brakes.
The enemy, Trevelyan, has two high-tech vehicles: his Tiger helicopter, which resists all electronic signals; and his missile train, which is also his headquarters.
The majority of the film was shot in Leavesden, near London.
"Goldeneye" was the name of author Ian Fleming's Jamaican home.
GOLDENEYE is the first film to be shot at England's Leavesden Studios, which was made from the remnants of a wartime aircraft factory owned by Rolls Royce.
Roger Moore's son, Christian, was a third assistant director on the film.
Excerpt: "I think you're a sexist, misogynist dinosaur, a relic of the Cold War." -- 007's female boss M (JUDI DENCH), to Bond himself (PIERCE BROSNAN).
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Special Edition
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Behind the Scenes
Audio Commentary: Martin Campbell - Director
Featurette: THE GOLDENEYE VIDEO JOURNAL
Documentary: THE WORLD OF 007
Music Video: Tina Turner - "Goldeneye"
Trailers:
1. Original Theatrical Trailer
2. TV Spots
Additional Products:
Booklet
Director of Photography
Phil Meheux:
Production Designer
Peter Lamont: British Production Designer
Special Effects
Chris Corbould:
Special Effects
David Eltham:
Special Effects
Garth Inns:
Special Effects
Tim Willis:
Story
Michael France:
Costume Designer
Lindy Hemming: Costume Designer, BATMAN BEGINS (2005)
Review 1:
"...The best bit of Bond-age since Sean Connery....GOLDENEYE's vision is 20/20 when it comes to reviving a legend..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars
Source: USA Today
p.1D 11/17/1995
Review 2:
"...State-of-the-art stunt work, a brouhaha about weapons systems in space...and gorgeous, super-competent female sidekicks....[Brosnan] puts a much-needed glint in GOLDENEYE." -- Rating: B
Source: Entertainment Weekly
pp.106-7 05/24/1996
Review 3:
"...A dynamic action entry in its own right....Brosnan makes the grade as 007. He handles the action capably..."
Source: Variety
11/20/1995
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