"Die Another Day" is the twentieth spy film in the James Bond series, produced by Eon Productions, and the fourth to star Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. It was released in 2002 and directed by Lee Tamahori.
In "Die Another Day," James Bond is captured by North Korean agents while on a mission in North Korea. After enduring fourteen months of torture and interrogation, Bond is eventually exchanged for a North Korean agent during a prisoner exchange with MI6. Upon his return, Bond becomes a rogue agent as he investigates the source of his betrayal and the connection to a mysterious diamond magnate named Gustav Graves.
Bond's investigation leads him to cross paths with Jinx Johnson, an American NSA agent also investigating Graves. Together, they uncover a plot involving a satellite weapon capable of creating a devastating energy beam. Bond must race against time to stop Graves from using the weapon to destroy the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea and incite a war.
"Die Another Day" is known for its high-octane action sequences, including a thrilling chase scene involving an invisible car and a dramatic showdown in an ice palace in Iceland. The film also features Halle Berry as Jinx Johnson, a character who becomes one of Bond's allies.
Upon its release, "Die Another Day" received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action and visual effects but criticism for its implausible plot and reliance on CGI. Nevertheless, it was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2002. It marked the end of Pierce Brosnan's tenure as James Bond, as the role would be taken over by Daniel Craig in the subsequent film, "Casino Royale" (2006).