In Pierce Brosnan’s third outing as 007, The World is Not Enough, the stakes are high as Bond races to defuse an international power struggle over the global oil supply.
While the premise was intriguing, the plot felt predictable at times. For me, this was the film where the franchise finally jumped the shark. Many of the action sequences, particularly the opening boat chase, came across as silly and unrealistic. Additionally, the villain lacked the necessary presence to feel truly dangerous, and Bond’s ability to bed every woman he meets reached a point of being distractingly unbelievable.
One of the strongest highlights was that the female characters, played by Sophie Marceau and Denise Richards, were written as fully formed and intelligent professionals. This depth helped balance out the more painful puns and corny dialogue that plagued the script.
While it may not be the strongest entry in the Brosnan era, its brisk pace and capable cast make it worth a view.
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