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A hi-tech insult to Ian Fleming
The return of James Bond is always an anticipated event. When 'Die Another Day' came out, expectations grew, knowing it was the 20th Bond movie to be released in the ever-going series. Pierce Brosnan reprises the role of 007 once again, but his age is very noticeable here. Bond seems to have immatured, somewhat returning to the campy, comic-book style ego of the Roger Moore days. What's even more disappointing is that 007 has gone way too hi-tech, it's become evident this is no longer the original Ian Fleming creation we have all come to know.

The story itself is just a reworking of the plots found in 'Diamonds Are Forever' and 'GoldenEye'. The dialogue is boiled down to constant childish one-liners and James isn't the same cool, charming and intelligent spy he used to be, being heavily dependent on gadgets and guns instead of brains. Halle Berry as Jinx feels like she belongs in another movie and her presence serves no purpose to the story. You get smacked in the face with loads of special effects, and the movie is so technologically annoying. Genetically altered villians? Weapon-enhanced cars that don't dent? Also, the part where James hang-glides off the cliff and water-skis is the most laughable scene in 007 history.

'Die Another Day' also contains the worst theme song of any Bond movie, and David Arnold's score isn't quite up to par. The only thing great about this movie is the nostalgic elements they integrated from previous Bond films. If you're a big fan of action, women, cars, guns and explosions, you may enjoy 'Die Another Day'. However, seasoned 007 fans may want to wait for Bond's next outing. As the 20th installment in a long-running series, this was a disappointment.

extreme
this movie was extreme. since pierce brosnan is the best role as james bond.

One of the Better ones
I have been Bond fan all my life. I own every single film and have watched each one more than once. I will admit what keeps this one from being the best in the series is the CGI, which in a sense the lack thereof in previous films has sustained the series. Everything is real, everything on screen actually happened, thats one of the biggest appeals to the Bonds. What makes this one of better of the Bonds is going back to a somewhat larger than life atmosphere, and of course Pierce Brosnan who combines the ruthless charm of Sean Connery and combines it with light-hearted Roger Moore, who were the two actors who kept James Bond alive. The best parts are all the nods and winks to past bonds, paying homage to the historical films which preceded Die Another Day. Judi Dench makes a perfect "M" and John Cleese fills the role of "Q" perfectly. What eases John Cleese into this role is the reference to his predecessor (Desmond Llewelyn) and even using "Q's" most famous line from Goldfinger. If you eliminate the shotty CGI effects, you still have Peter Lamont's fantastic sets, a great story, beautiful locations and sinister villains which is the equation which has made James Bond work for 40 years.

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