

When a powerful secret defense system is stolen, James Bond is assigned to stop a Russian crime syndicate from using it.
Stunts
That tank chase through St. Petersburg is unhinged practical magic.
Production
Soviet collapse as aesthetic — crumbling statues, stolen tech, glorious decay.
Acting
Sean Bean dies spectacularly again, but this time with a former friend watching.

Director
Martin Campbell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This rebooted Bond for the post-Cold War era, making Judi Dench's M the franchise's first female authority figure — and she immediately emasculates 007 in her debut scene.
The bungee jump opening was a real stunt at Verzasca Dam — the same jump later appeared in GoldenEye 007's multiplayer as 'The Cradle,' named after the film's finale location.