With All The James Bond Movies Now On Netflix, I’d Rather Watch The Pierce Brosnan Bonds, And It’s Not Just About The Chest Hair

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James Bond films have been on and off Netflix throughout the years, but right now, the complete series—including all the way up to No Time To Die—is available to stream. With a Netflix subscription, you can watch every 007 movie, from all different eras, the hits and the misses. While many fans might choose the classic Sean Connery films like Goldfinger or the newer Daniel Craig movies like Skyfall, I’m planning to watch the Pierce Brosnan Bond films.

Let me clarify why I love those old spy movies from right after the Cold War. It’s not about the actors’ appearances, though some of them were quite memorable! There’s just something special about those films that really draws me in, and I want to explain what I mean.

Goldeneye And Tomorrow Never Dies Perfectly Capture The Tone Of The ‘90s

I’m not a huge fan of The World Is Not Enough or Die Another Day, but I’ve always enjoyed Pierce Brosnan’s first two James Bond films, GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies. They really embody the feel of the early to mid-1990s, dealing with international issues after the Cold War and, in the case of Tomorrow Never Dies, the growing influence of media and the internet.

Released shortly after the end of the Cold War, Goldeneye captures the anxieties and uncertainties of that era. The film follows James Bond as he works to prevent a terrorist attack that could devastate modern society, and it really feels like a product of its time, evoking a sense of nostalgia for that period.

The film Tomorrow Never Dies features a similar villain – a powerful media owner who’d start a world war for personal gain. Both these movies explore how exciting and dangerous a changing world can be, making them fitting stories for the end of the 20th century.

These Movies Are Undeniably Campy, But They’re Just So Charming

Although the later Pierce Brosnan Bond films, especially Die Another Day, weren’t very good, his first two movies were surprisingly enjoyable. While still a bit over-the-top, they managed a better mix of fun and seriousness than Die Another Day, creating films that felt both exciting and genuinely thrilling without being silly or losing their edge.

I really enjoy the more realistic and serious James Bond films with Daniel Craig – Skyfall is actually my favorite – but I have a feeling I’ll get more pure enjoyment from the over-the-top action of Pierce Brosnan driving a tank or Michelle Yeoh riding a motorcycle. Those moments just seem more fun to watch, honestly.

Looking back, the Pierce Brosnan James Bond films – particularly the first couple – really feel like they belong to a different time. They were a lot more fun and less intense than the recent movies. Now, I’m just wondering what direction the Bond franchise will take next.

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2026-01-29 15:08