“Bond will leave you shaken, if not always stirred.”
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Fans of the James Bond movies were upset when they learned that the latest installment, Spectre, would be delayed. The reason given was that the producers wanted to make sure it was perfect. This level of care and attention to detail is something that Bond fans have come to expect, and they were not happy about having to wait any longer. ..
The Bond movies have always been a bit of a mixed bag for me. On the one hand, they are always entertaining and provide some great action sequences. However, on the other hand, there are times where I feel like the story is not as strong as it could be. This movie falls into that category for me. While it is not perfect, it is definitely worth watching if you are a fan of the Bond movies.
The second pre-credit sequence sees Bond investigating a mysterious death on an Austrian glacier. The film begins with two pre-credit sequences. The first features a backstory for Bond’s latest love interest, Madeline Swann (the daughter of SPECTRE member Mr White). We last saw her in Spectre in 2015. The second pre-credit sequence sees Bond investigating a mysterious death on an Austrian glacier. ..
Bond and Swann seem to be having a great retirement in Italy, but things start to go wrong when Bond tells Madeline “we have all the time in the world.” The action sequences in this movie are some of the best. ..
The Aston Martin chase scenes in Bond are some of the most exciting and well choreographed in the movie. The motorbike scenes are also very well done, with a great sense of speed and excitement. The opening credits finally roll and there is much anticipation for what is going to come next.
Bond is a well-known and beloved character, but his movies can sometimes be forgettable. This is especially true in the sequels, which often follow the same formula.
Daniel Craig is certainly very good, once again proving that he has what it takes to be 007, despite the protestations of the media and armchair critics who disapproved of his casting when he was first announced for the role. He delivers on both the acting and the action front, as adept at delivering a killer one-liner as he is a killer punch. It’s his performance that elevates this 25th entry in the Bond franchise as he brings a surprising amount of world-weariness and emotional depth to the character. It’s because of this that we really root for Bond in this one, and that helps to paper over the fact that there is a distinct lack of action during the lengthy mid-section of the movie.
The return of other familiar faces in the long-running film “Spectre” is a sign that the movie is still going strong. Even though Blofeld is incarcerated, he makes an appearance throughout the film. This shows that Spectre is still a popular movie and that fans are still interested in it.
In one standout scene, we are reminded of one famous scene from The Silence Of The Lambs, as Blofeld, confined to a prison trolley (probably not the correct term), is wheeled out in sinister fashion for a revealing one-to-one conversation with Bond. Blofeld isn’t the only villain of the story of course. The scene features an intense confrontation between Bond and Blofeld, as the latter taunts him with threats about his plans for world domination. It’s a thrilling moment that will leave audiences eager to find out what happens next in this eagerly anticipated new James Bond adventure. ..
The film’s primary villain is Lyutsifer Safin, as played by Rami Malek. Unfortunately, despite altering the course of Bond’s life forever, he is rather ineffective. His is a tale borne of revenge from a tragedy he endured as a child, but never do we consider him a real match for Bond. This might be because Malek underplays the character’s villainous traits but it might also be because the script doesn’t give him enough to work with. Malek is a fine actor to be sure, but his character is a villain that won’t go down in Bond history as a foe worth remembering.
The biggest issue with “Beasts of No Nation” is that it doesn’t have the same level of excitement as the film’s opening chase scenes. There is plenty of action, but it can be repetitive and meandering at times. Additionally, the story could have been tightened up for a more concise and exciting film. ..
This is Bond’s last film as Bond, and the team has done a great job with the script. The more we see of him on screen, the better. His performance makes up for the lack of action in the middle of the film. This movie has a great sense of humour too, and this also helps to lighten those moments where conversation and exposition take precedence over thrills and spills.
The film ends with a powerful and emotional scene in which Bond is forced to leave his home country and fight for his life in a new place. The audience is left with questions about the future of the franchise, and whether or not they will be able to see another Craig-led movie.
So while this isn’t a perfect film, fans of 007 will have much to revel in and talk about after the credits have rolled. Craig’s character goes in new directions here, which makes the film a far better swansong for the actor than the lacklustre final films that marked the end of Connery, Moore and Brosnan’s final go-rounds as Bond. ..
