There will always be tomorrow. (Tomorrow Never Dies() is a 1997 British-American spy adventure action thriller film directed by Roger Spottiswoode from a screenplay by Bruce Fairstein and Ian Fleming. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 12 December 1997.
After the huge success of "„The Golden Eye“(1995), the producers wanted to keep the high bar high and make Bond more modern and technological. The world was now connected through media, satellites, and information warfare—and the writers decided to use this as the new global front.
Interesting fact: the title was originally supposed to be Tomorrow Never Lies (after the fictional newspaper in the film), but a typo in an early version of the script turned it into Tomorrow Never Dies — and it remains so.
A media mogul named Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) attempts to create an international conflict between China and Britain to increase the audience and influence of his Carver Media Group empire. Using technological satellites and a submarine, he orchestrates attacks to provoke war.
MI6 sends James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) to investigate the conspiracy, running into his former love Parry Carver (Teri Hatcher) — the villain's wife — and with Special Agent Wei Lin (Michelle Yeo) from Chinese intelligence. The two must join forces to stop Carver before a global conflict erupts.
Pierce Brosnan – confident, stylish and emotionally engaging. In this film, he fully establishes himself as the Bond of the 90s. Michelle Yeo (Wai Lin) – an extremely charismatic and physically powerful partner; Bond's equal in every way. Jonathan Pryce (Elliott Carver) – one of the smartest and most satirical villains in the franchise; a symbol of the corrupt media. Teri Hatcher (Pari Carver) – a sad and elegant figure, bringing a human element to the story. Judi Dench (M) – tough, ironic and modern – a perfect counterpoint to Bond's old-fashioned charm.
Director Roger Spottiswoode weaves a seamless blend of high-octane action and political intrigue. Most memorable scenes: The motorcycle chase in Saigon, where Bond and Wai Lin are chained to each other. The BMW being controlled via mobile phone – a scene that has become iconic. The final battle on the stealth ship – tense and visually impressive.
Composer David Arnold brings the classic Bond motif to a modern electronic sound. Sheryl Crow's theme song is elegant and melancholic, and the supporting song Surrender (by KD Lang) sounds at the end of the film with a grand orchestral finale.
„There will always be tomorrow.“" is a high-tech spy thriller that sounds more relevant than ever. Media manipulation, digital control and global interests make it a prophetic film. Brosnan and Yeo make Bond and Wai Lin one of the best screen couples in the series.
