James Bond Director Lee Tamahori Defends One Of 'Die Another Day’s' Controversial Gadgets, And We Totally Buy It After Hearing His Explanation

One of the most divisive entries in the history of James Bond movies is, without a doubt, 2002’s "Die Another Day." I’m not immune to criticizing the film myself, but at the same time, I can see where some of its charms have been causing a massive reappraisal of Pierce Brosnan’s 007 swan song. That is especially true after speaking with the film’s director, Lee Tamahori and hearing his defense of one of its most controversial gadgets: the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish.

To be honest, I was never against the notorious invisible car, more commonly known as “the Vanish.” But when I got to speak with Lee Tamahori about his latest film "The Convert," I did want to ask him about his time directing the final film of Pierce Brosnan’s James Bond run. During our conversation, Lee delved into aspects of the movie that have both familiar and new. This story falls into the camp of the former, as Lee Tamahori defended 007’s invisible ride to CinemaBlend.