"Tomorrow Never Dies" is the eighteenth spy film in the James Bond series, produced by Eon Productions, and the second to star Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. It was released in 1997 and directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
In "Tomorrow Never Dies," James Bond is tasked with investigating a media mogul named Elliot Carver, who is using his vast media empire to manipulate world events and incite global conflict to boost ratings and newspaper sales. Bond's investigation leads him to cross paths with Carver's wife, Paris, a former lover of Bond's, and Wai Lin, a Chinese agent also investigating Carver's activities.
As Bond delves deeper into Carver's conspiracy, he uncovers a plot to provoke a war between China and the United Kingdom by sinking a British warship in Chinese waters. Bond must race against time to prevent the outbreak of World War III and bring Carver to justice.
"Tomorrow Never Dies" is known for its thrilling action sequences, including a memorable motorcycle chase through the streets of Saigon and a tense showdown aboard Carver's stealth ship. The film also features strong performances from Brosnan as Bond and Jonathan Pryce as the megalomaniacal Elliot Carver.
Upon its release, "Tomorrow Never Dies" received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its action, performances, and timely themes regarding media manipulation and the power of technology. It was also a commercial success, continuing the revitalization of the James Bond franchise that began with "GoldenEye."