Die Another Day: Special Edition (James Bond) (UK)
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Shaken not stirred...on ice
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 125 mins
Retail Price: £24.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
James Bond`s newest mission begins with a spectacular high-speed hovercraft chase through a minefield in the demilitarized zone separating North and South Korea -- and the action doesn`t let up until the credits roll. From Hong Kong to Cuba to London, Bond circles the world in his quest to unmask a traitor and prevent a war of catastrophic proportions. On his way he crosses paths with Jinx (Oscar ®-winner Halle Berry) and Miranda Frost (Rosamund Pike), who will play vital roles in his latest adventure. Hot on the trail of deadly megalomaniac Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens) and his ruthless right-hand man Zao (Rick Yune), Bond travels to Iceland into the villain`s lair: a palace built entirely of ice. There he experiences firsthand the power of a new hi-tech weapon. Ultimately it all leads to an explosive confrontation -- and an unforgettable conclusion -- back in Korea where it all started.
Special Features:
DISC 1
Audio Commentary with stars Pierce Brosnan and Rosamund Pike
Audio Commentary with director Lee Tamahori and producer Michael G. Wilson
`MI6 Datastream`: an on screen trivia track with seamless integration to 19 behind the scenes featurettes
DISC 2
`Inside Die Another Day` featurette (77 mins)
`Shaken Not Stirred On Ice`: a car chase documentary (23 mins)
`From Script To Screen`: a Region 2 exclusive documentary (53 mins)
Mission Briefings: Intro and surfing / Hovercraft chase / Cube / Quatermaster / Ice palace / Car battle
`Evolution Of A Scene`: storyboard to finished film comparison including the hovercraft chase, car battle, blades and Antonov fight
`Inter-Action Sequences`: a multi-angle exploration of action sequences including the hovercraft chase and car battle
`Equipment Briefing`: a series of 5 vignettes about gadgets and weapons from the film
Image database of over 250 stills including: Poster campaign / Cast portrait / Special shoot / Sets and locations / Stunts and special effects / Vehicles and gadgets
`Title Design`: an inside look at the visual elements of the opening credits
`Digital Grading`: before and after comparisons of digitally altered footage
2 teaser trailers
Theatrical trailer
James Bond Special Edition DVD trailer
TV spots
Madonna `Die Another Die` music video
Trailer for the `007: Nightfire` PS2 game
`The Making Of 007:Nightfire PS2 Game` featurette
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
DTS ES 6.1 English
Dolby Digital EX 5.1 English
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Directed By:
Lee Tamahori
Written By:
Robert Wade
Neal Purvis
Starring:
Samantha Bond
Colin Salmon
Michael Madsen
John Cleese
Judi Dench
Rick Yune
Rosamund Pike
Toby Stephens
Halle Berry
Pierce Brosnan
Casting By:
Debbie McWilliams
Soundtrack By:
Monty Norman
David Arnold
Music From:
Madonna
Director of Photography:
David Tattersall
Editor:
Christian Wagner
Andrew MacRitchie
Production Designer:
Peter Lamont
Producer:
Michael G. Wilson
Callum McDougall
Barbara Broccoli
Executive Producer:
Anthony Waye
Distributor:
MGM / UA
Your Opinions and Comments
As far as Bond movies go, its certainly decent but not great.. The brilliant opening and title sequence and a few good stunts are all that come to mind when one looks back at the movie. The great opening sequence shows the huge potential this movie had. It could have been something really special. Instead, it becomes a mediocre mission with little one can talk about apart from the gadgets and girls. There was a time when Bond films had a certain style and charisma. That is all gone with this movie. A few cheesy lines is all we get.
The widescreen anamorphic picture is a delight to view absolutely gorgeous. Very sharp, clean, crisp and clear. The sound is also outstanding. For the first time a Bond movie has a DTS track and a DD 5.1 track. Both tracks are superb
The picture and sound are textbook stuff. A great disc to show off DVD.
The extras are a plenty. Great trailers, Madonna music video, Inside Die another day documentary that looks in depth at the making of the movie. There is a making of the madonna music video, 2 commentaries and lots of featurettes looking at the stunts and gadgets in the movie. Lots of great interesting stuff here. No complaints whatsoever, this is the full monty.
A mediocre Bond outing on a fantastic 2 dvd set. This is a must own simply because of its reference quality sound, video and extras.
though the first half is good, when bond gets to the ice palace it goes off the rails, with a stunning car chase to keep us awake. The twist is predictable and the ending involving a helicopter is just plain stupid.
this is the best bond DVD on the market with stunning picture and sound (DTS ES) and a extra disc filled to the brim with extras and to different covers Die Another Day has a reason to be owned , the film is something to watch when you have a good two hours to spare and the extras will keep you entertained for hours on end.
Die Another Day is an interesting Bond Film. The plot is crap, but it`s strangely watchable. Though it does verge on the stupid, invisible cars for an example. But it`s Brosnan that makes it worth while. He excells as James Bond. James Bond also takes it on the wild side with new and invetive ways of editing the film together thanks to Editor Christian Wagner (Mission Impossible 2). The script is also a bit flat, but the direction by Lee Tamahori (Along Came A Spider) is top notch.
Sound:
The sound is brilliant, whether it`s Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES
the results are fantastic
Picture:
The picture is also quite good.
Extras:
The best Bond release yet! Two fantastic Commentaries and a host of brilliant Documentaries. Disc 2 is jammed packed with interesting features and breakdowns.