Its positive attributes got a little tainted for me when I listened to Serra's score for The Professional. I still like them OK, but I can't give the GoldenEye score more credit because Serra essentially just copied his good ideas from there over to here.

@@stephenjarvis534 Good point. I have the Soundtrack from The 5th Element and there is some copy and paste there, too. But i love how Serra is mixing his synth parts with the Bond melody as he did in the tank chase.

Well.... You might be aware that the current version of the tank chase music in the film was not done by him, but instead was done by John Altman. I've never been a huge fan of Serra's version either, but I will say that Serra is a fine composer. The 5th Element is a solid choice, as is La Femme Niktia and The Big Blue.

@fmor4133 Her credibility isn't undermined by her looks; it's undermined by her acting. She can't sell me that she knows what she's talking about when she talks about her field.

@@stephenjarvis534 I'm not an actor so can't judge anyways but I wouldn't know how a real academic would do it any different. She isn't hesitating or insecure saying her lines even that probably is more realistic in the middle of a heist or on a high speed rig.

@MAXdori I've since got the chance to play both Super Star Wars and the original Dark Forces. Honestly, I could keep updating this video every year given that I'm always looking to play older games.

@Flashheartwoof Don't know if there's an official list, but here's what I go by: 1. Films with short titles like Dr. No, Thunderball, and GoldenEye don't get nicknames. 2. Russia 3. Twice 4. Majesty's 5. Diamonds 6. Live 7. Golden Gun 8. Spy 9. Eyes 10. View 11. Daylights 12. Licence 13. Tomorrow 14. "World" or TWINE 15. DAD 16. Casino 17. Quantum 18. '67 (the spoof Casino Royale) 19. Haven't come up with anything for Never Say Never Again or No Time to Die, yet. The closest I can get are Never and Time.

@@stephenjarvis534 thank you ☺️

@@stephenjarvis534 I go with acronyms mostly, although that can fail with single-word titles. For FRWL, YOLT, OHMSS, DAF, LALD, TMWTGG, TSWLM, FYEO, AVTAK, TLD, LTK, TND, TWINE, DAD, CR, QOS, NTTD, when used in context they are pretty obvious.

I agree. This whole thing runs out autopilot. Ideas are presented but there's no life in them. The whole emotional angle feels like a bad soap.

@@Paul_Whaley I found I have a bit more to say about that film than I anticipated, so the review is going to take a little longer.

@@stephenjarvis534 It's such a complicated film to try and ascribe emotions to. I re-watched it back in May, and found myself charmed by it much, much more than on my last 3 or 4 viewings.

Personally , it's the last one I have actually enjoyed.

@@ricardocantoral7672 you didn't like Casink Royale or Skyfall's songs?

​@@tashrif46 I didn't like You Know My Name. Skyfall was good but I can't say I loved it.

@@ricardocantoral7672 interesting

@ricardocantoral7672 I would bring up that the tragedy is supposed to be Elektra's kidnapping. The situation seems to be an innocent girl caught in a horrifying tragedy who summoned the will to escape, and many people sympathize with that. That's not actually what happened, but I buy this makes Bond be a bit softer with her. As for M, she regrets leaving Elektra as a prisoner given her maternal instincts. Renard is taken by a woman who seduces him. I think it's all there, but if you want to argue it's weak and seems out of character, I think there's an argument there. As for the death of Doctor Arkhov, I didn't have an issue with it. The man adds credibility to their deception, but they don't seem to really need him, given that they just need to fool the guards long enough to get the nuke. So other than softening suspicion with the guards, he doesn't seem to serve much purpose, and Renard still gets away with the nuke without any help he would have provided. Lack of focus might be a good way to describe it. When I went through the film this time, I found everything was in the script that needed to be there, but just because it's in the script, that doesn't mean the movie conveys it convincingly. You are justified in not caring for the movie much.

​@@stephenjarvis534 With your explanation about what happened Electra, you illustrated yet another problem with the screenplay. Why did this all take place before the film? I always felt that this film began like it was in the middle of a larger story that the audience doesn't see. We get a dump truck of exposition about King and her daughter, the kidnapping, Renard, this all should have the pre title sequence. The last place a Bond movie start is in a dull office about some kidnapping we know nothing about. Now regarding Electra, I understand that Bond would be compelled to protect her. However, we were sold a love story between the two. Bond was smitten with woman. Again, I get she's supposed to remind him of Tracy but it just isn't convincing. Now, about M, my point is she probably she should have been less emotional and more objective about this whole situation. I think it's a disappointment that this the most we get of M in the series at this point and she is portrayed as being too sentimental. As bad as Die Another Day was, I think at least it got M right. As for Renard, I get that she was seduced by Elektra but I didn't really like that romance. That just felt like some kind of gimmick. Also, this thing about the bullet dulling his senses is just plain silly. Yes, I know it's a Bond film but this one was aiming for some kind of basis in reality. The problem with the death of Dr. Arkhov (unless I am confusing him with another character) is Renard kills him before the mission begins. He was the right age. The guy Renard ultimately set would have been caught because he was too young. He certainly couldn't have doubled for a man in his 60's. I think this was a highly ambitious film with good ideas. However, they went about it all wrong. The World is Not Enough is ultimately an inferior imitation of On Her Majesty's Secret Service.

@@ricardocantoral7672 You know, I almost included a bit in the review about the film starting in the middle of its story.

​@@stephenjarvis534 It was such a weird place to start.

@@Nine-Eight YES!

@@Nine-Eight Never really occurred to me. I like the film fine, and I was considering doing another series of reviews after Bond, but this wouldn't fit in with that. I might be tempted given that a few seem to be interested in it. I'll keep it in mind if I need a break from Bond.

@@NealKlein To be fair, I spend more time with a movie over a week or two than most would, so a lot of things I would have overlooked in the past demand closer examination. If my review helps you to appreciate a film more, that's wonderful. Even if not, I just enjoy giving each a closer look.

@stephenjarvis534 I have lived half a lifetime of getting pinged for being overanalytical. I have endured ridicule for attempting to construct a logically rigorous argument too many times to count. The lesson of your reviews for me is to remember to have fun, own my subjectivity, and steer away from judgment. I look forward to spending time re-watching TWINE because of this review.

I agree! It's an ugly movie

I thought the film was photographed well and deliberately given a moody look to the whole thing. The camera work on the other hand is pretty conservative.

Completely agree, it's my main gripe too. I think they were going for a gritter vibe but just comes off flat and lifeless.

@@garethjenkins9187 Thank you. I've enjoyed doing them.

@@magnusprime962 Oh, well said!