It is believed that each of Brosnan’s ventures in the Bond franchise progressively declined in quality and Die Another Time unapologetically strengthens this argument. This film, marking Halle Berry’s debut in the Bond universe, is a minefield of continuity errors, to say the least, that seemed to have been brushed aside by everyone involved. Here’s a gem that might have slipped past many fans, that indicates Berry’s character to be a superhuman!
Was Halle Berry’s Character a Superhuman in the Bond Franchise?
The James Bond franchise often faces criticism for its absence of complex female characters and thus, Halle Berry‘s introduction as not the quintessential Bond girl named Jinx was a fresh breath of air. However, it appeared that the critique had left a deeper mark than expected since the film not only aimed to distinguish Jinx from other Bond girls but also went a step further into making her character seem almost superhuman.
This is because, Jinx’s storyline in the film involved enduring severe injuries that, by all accounts, should have left her permanently scarred, particularly in a scene where Jinx engages in a fierce fight with Miranda Frost.
Amidst the intense battle, Frost inflicts a significant cut on Jinx’s stomach before meeting her demise at Jinx’s hand. However, in a twist of the tale, all her injuries magically vanish by the film’s end, where she is once again seen alongside Bond in scanty clothing. Not only did the film overlook this glaring plot point, but it also seemed unapologetic about glossing over it. The movie indeed lived up to its name.
Other Jinx Continuity Errors Fans Might Have Missed
There is no denying that the movie is a treasure trove of continuity errors, and the above-mentioned instance wasn’t the only time Jinx was in these mishaps. Take, for instance, when Bond first lays eyes on Jinx emerging from the water, initially soaked. However, in a blink, she magically is dry as if soaking in the sun for a long time.
Then, there’s the sneaky affair of Jinx carrying a nickel-plated pistol throughout the film, only for it to mysteriously morph into a standard gunmetal black when confronted by Frost in the cockpit in the showdown towards the very end.
Jinx’s marksmanship skills present another head-scratcher. She shoots the doctor twice in the throat area, yet in the subsequent scene, the bullet holes relocate to his upper left chest. To add to the peculiarities, there’s not a drop of blood in sight when Bond discovers him.
Even when Bond heroically rescues Jinx from frozen waters, his hair seems to have a life of its own. From a sticky fringe to the right to a loose fringe on the left, his hairstyle changes back and forth within the same angle. It’s indeed a hair-raising mystery worthy of its own subplot in the Bond universe.
Die Another Day is available on Max to stream
