“James Bond, Stiff-Ass Brit.”
If you’re staying in tonight, you’re in luck, as one of the best action flicks of the 90s is among the movies on TV.
We’re talking about Goldeneye, Pierce Brosnan‘s best James Bond film, and a contender for one of the top five best entries in the entire franchise.
The Navan star debuted as 007 in this 1995 entry and holds a special place in Bond fans hearts, especially amongst those who grew up playing the spinoff computer game of the same name, which sparked a whole cult following in itself.
Starring alongside Brosnan is Sean Bean, Alan Cumming, Izabella Scorupco and Robbie Coltrane. The plot focuses on Bond attempting to stop a Russian crime syndicate using a stolen secret space based weapons program known as “GoldenEye”.
If you’re a Bond fan, you’ve surely seen it before and it’s well worth a rewatch. If not, it’s also a great jumping off point for the franchise and a perfect chance to see the Irishman Brosnan at his charming best.
Goldeneye is showing on ITV4 at 9.10pm.
If you’re looking for something else, have a scan below for all the other movies on TV tonight
Against All Odds – RTÉ One – 11.15pm
1984 neo-noir romantic thriller starring Rachel Ward, Jeff Bridges and James Woods.
21 Jump Street – RTÉ Two – 9.30pm
One of the great comedies of the 2010s, inspired by the 1980s TV series and starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as cops going undercover in a high school.
Rambo: Last Blood – Virgin Media One – 9pm
A pretty awful 2019 entry into the tired old franchise that is Rambo is among the movies on TV tonight. With 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s best to give it a miss, unless you’re a die hard Sly Stallone fan.
On the Basis of Sex – BBC Two – 12am
Biopic starring Felicity Jones and based on the life and early cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Ready or Not – Channel 4 – 1.15am
A really underappreciated horror comedy starring Samara Weaving as a young bride hunted by her spouse’s wealthy Satan-worshipping family as part of a wedding night ritual.
War for the Planet of the Apes – E4 – 10pm
The third installment in the excellent Planet of the Apes reboot franchise, starring Andy Serkis as ape leader Caesar.
Nomadland – Film Four – 9pm
An incredible 2020 drama starring Frances McDormand that scooped up the Best Picture, Best Director (Chloe Zhao), and Best Actress award for McDormand at the Oscars.
Carrie – Film Four – 12.55am
The original 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel, starring Sissy Spacek as the supernatural schoolgirl.
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