GoldenEye (1995)

The Cold War might be over, but danger and intrigue persist for James Bond. When a powerful satellite weapon known as GoldenEye falls into the wrong hands, with the capability to fire a devastating electromagnetic pulse towards Earth, Bond must confront a ghost from his past: former MI6 agent Alec Trevelyan. With allies new and old, 007 ventures from the snow-covered roads of Russia to the sunny streets of Cuba to prevent global catastrophe.

Length: 2hr 10min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller

Trailer

Cast

• Pierce Brosnan as James Bond
• Sean Bean as Alec Trevelyan
• Izabella Scorupco as Natalya Simonova
• Famke Janssen as Xenia Onatopp
• Judi Dench as M

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of intense action violence and some sexuality)

Action sequences, peril, and some suggestive scenes that might not be suitable for younger viewers.

Trivia

• “GoldenEye” marked Pierce Brosnan’s debut as James Bond.
• Judi Dench made her first appearance as M, a role she would reprise in several subsequent films.
• The film shares its name with Ian Fleming’s estate in Jamaica where he wrote many of the Bond novels.

Our Review

“GoldenEye” revitalized the Bond franchise for a new generation, presenting a perfect balance between classic Bond tropes and modern action. Brosnan’s suave performance reinvigorated 007’s character, while Bean’s portrayal of Trevelyan provided a formidable and personal challenge for our hero. With thrilling set pieces and a memorable score, “GoldenEye” confidently signaled a new era for James Bond.