

James Bond is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.
Practical Effects
Actual tsunami surfing scene that nearly killed the stunt team.
Costume
Halle Berry's orange bikini directly honoring Ursula Andress.
Visual Effects
That ice palace somehow looks worse every year.

Director
Lee Tamahori
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the 20th Bond film and 40th anniversary release, explaining its desperate 'greatest hits' energy and excessive product placement.
The invisible Aston Martin Vanquish was so mocked that Casino Royale (2006) deliberately grounded the franchise in gritty realism as direct response.