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| Never Say Never Again | 
 enlarge | Director: Irvin Kershner
Actors: Sean Connery, Kim Basinger, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Max Von Sydow, Barbara Carrera
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (200 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1091
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 133 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: MGMD1001098D
ISBN: 0792847229
UPC: 027616853981
EAN: 9780792847229
ASIN: B00004WEJZ
Release Date: October 17, 2000
Theatrical Release Date: 1983
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Welcome back, Mr Bond! August 12, 1999
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Not the best Bond film made and perhaps offering a storyline made too familiar by the long-winded 1965 entry "Thunderball" but nontheless an acceptable piece of entertainment. The lack of the "gun barrel" sequence and the bond theme maybe a turnoff for some Bond fans but surely it is possible to step outside the "Bond comfort zone" and appreciate this movie for what it is - a return to the roots of the Bond series: Connery as Bond (no clowns or cardboard figures in the lead role in this movie); menacing villains with a truly ruthless and evil streak (since 1973 and upto 1997 how many Bond villains have fitted this mould??); the return of SPECTRE and it's No.1, Blofeld; absence of a multi-million dollar storyline that relies on a plethora of explosions, stunts and big sets to deliver the predictable thrills to an audience long addicted to this recipe. No, instead Bond relies on his guile and wits to win the day (eg the showdown with Fatima), simple but ingenious and gadgets (eg. the laser watch and motorbike), and a lot of luck (in the best tradition of Bond films) There are surprising twists in the plot (the opening sequence involving a simulation exercise), stunts that are done well (the breathtaking jump form the castle - who expected that one??). Most of all, though, the storyline is beleivable (no locations in outer space in this storyline), and the characters once again have SUBSTANCE - the bureaucratic and bungling M, the seductively lethal Fatima, Felix L., Blofeld.... etc., and of course Bond himself. Maybe he's an ageing Bond past his prime and on his last case(a rather melancholic ingredient for the many original Bond fans) but he at least realises he's reached the end and should bow out gracefully. Sadly, the same can't be said about the Bond series which staggers on from one lame and predictable offering to another, all the time competing against classier movie series (T2, Die Hard, Lethal Weapon, etc.)
 Connery returns in this action-packed thriller!!! July 28, 1999
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sean Connery is back and better then ever in this remake of the 60's Classic "Thunderball." Bond returns to his old tricks when the sinister world terrorism organization "S.P.E.C.T.R.E" plots to steal two nuclear missiles from a U.S. Air Force base with the help of a corrupt servicemen, Captain Jack Petacee. The evil Number Two, Maximillan Largo, has had a love affair with Petacee's sister, Domino (Kim Basinger)and Largo uses Domino as an asset to ensure Petacee's defection to S.P.E.C.T.R.E's ways. After the missiles are safely in Largo's hands, Petacee is elimated by Largo's seductive henchwomen, Fantimo Blosh(Carrera). Bond then travels to the South of France to inform Domino of her brother's death and Domino then helps Bond save the world! The unforgetable conclusion ends in the Middle East as Bond and members of the CIA take on Largo's men in an underwater battle! The movie is filmed all over the world from the shores of the Bahamas to the sands of North Africa. This movie ranks as truly one for the ages; please Sean, "Never Say Never Again!"
just like THUNDERBALL June 28, 1999
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As soon as the movie started i knew it was just like a remake of the movie thunderball.I say the best part of the movie was the motorcycle chase and the gadgets on the bike.I personally disliked the movie vary much.Even though Sean Connery was the best Bond the charactor he played as Bond was a little boring even "M" was boring and his doubt in OO7.I didn't even like that the tradional "Q" was replaced in this one movie.As usual Bond saved the day but it was a boring save of the day.To sum it all up this movie was dull i fell asleep during half of it because i knew what it would turn out like because i own the movie Thunderball.Not many gadgets in this movie except for the motorcycle.In parts of the movie that i saw it looked like OO7 was loosing his suave touch.
 Good June 22, 1999
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Connery is back yes a sore back from old age but he still pulls off a good James Bond. I Have Been A Bond fan for 12 years and still I thing that Connery is and always will be the Best Bond EVER!!GoodMovie.
A good action flick starring "THE" James Bond. February 24, 1999
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a Bond "freak", I'll watch (almost) any 007 flick once. Although NEVER is an obvious remake of THUNDERBALL, how can anyone miss seeing Sean Connery one last {?} time in the role he perfected. As always, the Bond girls are delicious, and the villans are , well, really nasty {I think I dated Fatima Blush in a previous lifetime}.My only regret is that the video is not currently available; with a copy Ireally could NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN.
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