GoldenEye (1995) is a British spy film directed by Martin Campbell and is the seventeenth installment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. It marks the debut of Pierce Brosnan as the iconic British secret agent, James Bond, following a six-year hiatus from the series.

The film’s plot centers around Bond’s mission to stop a rogue group of Soviet agents who have stolen a powerful satellite weapon known as “GoldenEye.” The weapon has the ability to generate electromagnetic pulses that can destroy electronic systems, and it is being used to launch a global criminal operation.

Bond’s investigation leads him into a high-stakes battle against a former MI6 agent, Alec Trevelyan (played by Sean Bean), who has a personal vendetta against Bond and seeks revenge.

GoldenEye is notable for its modern update to the Bond franchise, blending classic spy elements with contemporary action sequences and technology. The film features thrilling action scenes, including a memorable opening sequence involving a bungee jump off a dam and a gripping final showdown.

The film also stars Famke Janssen as the villainous Xenia Onatopp, who is known for her deadly fighting skills, and Izabella Scorupco as Natalya Simonova, a computer programmer who assists Bond in his mission. GoldenEye received positive reviews for its revitalization of the Bond series, Brosnan’s charismatic portrayal of Bond, and its exciting action and story. It is often credited with reinvigorating the franchise for a new generation of fans.