Travis Simpkins

The World is Not Enough (1999): Pierce Brosnan as James Bond, Sophie Marceau and Denise Richards

Directed by Michael Apted, The World is Not Enough (1999) is the 19th film in the James Bond series and the 3rd outing for Pierce Brosnan as 007. The story centers on a terrorist plot to corner the market on the world's petroleum prices by triggering a nuclear meltdown. Sophie Marceau and Denise Richards are stunning as the two Bond girls. As usual, the special effects and action are over the top impressive. A very well executed production.

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Sophie Marceau

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Denise Richards

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Sophie Marceau

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Denise Richards

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Sophie Marceau

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Sophie Marceau and Denise Richards

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Denise Richards

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Sophie Marceau

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Denise Richards

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Sophie Marceau

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Denise Richards

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond 007

The World is Not Enough. 1999: Sophie Marceau and Denise Richards

The Man in the Iron Mask (1998): Leonardo DiCaprio

Written and directed by Randall Wallace, loosely based on the works of Alexandre Dumas, The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) is both a stylish and entertaining historical adventure. The story concerns a musketeer who vows vengeance on King Louis XIV after his son is killed, plotting to replace him with an iron masked prisoner from the Bastille that is rumored to be the King's twin brother. Leonardo DiCaprio is great in dual roles as the twins. The supporting cast is good as well, including John Malkovich, Jeremy Irons, Gerard Depardieu and Gabriel Byrne.

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998: Leonardo DiCaprio

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998: Leonardo DiCaprio

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998: Leonardo DiCaprio

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998: Leonardo DiCaprio

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998: Leonardo DiCaprio

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998

The Man in the Iron Mask. 1998: Leonardo DiCaprio

Darkest Hour (2017): Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill

Directed by Joe Wright, and written by Anthony McCarten, Darkest Hour (2017) is deserving of all the praise it has received. Set in 1940, the story focuses on the early days of Winston Churchill's term as Prime Minister during World War II as the army of Nazi Germany swept across Europe and threatened to conquer the United Kingdom. The plot centers on the friction between those who wished to have peace talks with Adolf Hitler and those who adamantly refused, such as Winston Churchill. Superb acting compliments a wonderful script. Gary Oldman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Winston Churchill. The supporting cast is great as well, including Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas.