And then there is the theme song. Tina Turner’s GoldenEye (written by Bono and The Edge of U2) is a powerhouse. The percussion mimics a ticking clock; the horns are threatening; Turner’s growl over the line “See reflections on the water / More than darkness in the depths” is pure Bond melancholy.
No discussion of the film is complete without the chaotic brilliance of its score. French composer Éric Serra (a regular of Luc Besson) delivered a heavily synthesized, industrial score that pissed off traditionalists. There are no brass swells. Instead, we get mournful synth pads and the thudding beat of the "Run, Shoot, Jump" sequence. While many fans wanted a John Barry mimic, Serra’s alien sound captured the post-Soviet decay and the cold, mechanical horror of the GoldenEye satellite. It is divisive, but undeniably iconic. Golden Eye -James Bond 007-
While the plot is intelligent, is beloved for its practical, visceral action. In an era just before CGI took over, director Martin Campbell relied on stunts. And then there is the theme song