No Time to Die
Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 8, 2021
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BradMorganOct 8, 2021
No time to die is a dignified farewell to the roughest Bond we've seen at work yet. Where the tough layer of the character was exaggerated in the previous films, it was just the opposite in this film. The whole thing was less over the top andNo time to die is a dignified farewell to the roughest Bond we've seen at work yet. Where the tough layer of the character was exaggerated in the previous films, it was just the opposite in this film. The whole thing was less over the top and the character was more human than before. The story starts a bit slowly but at the same time provides a solid foundation for the climax of the Daniel Craig series. The 'deadly weapon' in this film, which can be deployed by the 'human touch', is inventive which allows for more deeper way if storytelling. The only downside for me was that the antagonist Safin (although very good acting by Rami Malek) didn't have as much weight and impact as previous 'villians'. Nevertheless, it is a film not to be missed.… Expand
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JurassicParkFanOct 8, 2021
This was a fitting send off to Daniel Craige time as Bond and is the most emotional of all of his movies.The villain should have been developed more as for a few of the characters, but the action is great, the story is well told and the storyThis was a fitting send off to Daniel Craige time as Bond and is the most emotional of all of his movies.The villain should have been developed more as for a few of the characters, but the action is great, the story is well told and the story is well told enough for me to enjoy this film.… Expand
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Rebecca31Oct 8, 2021
After 18 months of waiting No Time to Die has finally made it onto the silver screen. The only question remaining is, was it worth the wait? I can assure all of you that absolutely yes it was worth the wait.

James Bond (Daniel Craig) isAfter 18 months of waiting No Time to Die has finally made it onto the silver screen. The only question remaining is, was it worth the wait? I can assure all of you that absolutely yes it was worth the wait.

James Bond (Daniel Craig) is enjoying his retirement with Madeleine (Léa Seydoux). Despite having left active service, his old friend Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) shows up asking for help. Bond is then led onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with the most dangerous technology in the world. A fitting end to Daniel Craig’s era of James Bond. All his movies have come together (not you Quantum of Solace) to form a great story arc with No Time to Die wrapping up all the loose ends. It’s also far more emotional than I thought it would be and that’s unexpected for a James Bond movie. Craig’s Bond movies did indeed make the character more human and brought the whole franchise to a level more grounded in reality. No ridiculously over the top gadgets or invisible cars. The action sequences and luxurious locations are everything you’d expect in a Bond movie and more. It also has a terrific movie score that calls back to previous Bond movies like On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and Casino Royale.

Daniel Craig raised the bar when it came to doing his own stunts to a point where the physical toll it’s taken on him was so bad we nearly almost didn’t get one last movie from him. I’m so glad he did decide to take on the role one more time. No Time to Die is a masterpiece, on the same level as Skyfall and further brings Bond away from the cheesy spy movies of the past. It’s also refreshing to see more women characters kicking ass and not just showing up in a bikini to look good for the camera. Lashana Lynch as a new 00 agent was a great addition to the already star studded cast. Ana de Armas was another great choice for a Bond girl and although she doesn’t have much screen time she made an impact. We all know these type of movies are only as good as their villains and Rami Malek is a terrifyingly eerie villain. Giving a scene stealing performance whenever he is on screen. Right I know this is the longest Bond film to date but despite that I didn’t feel this was overly long at all, there’s a lot packed into it. Compared to Spectre where by the time you’ve reached the third act you’re definitely feeling that it’s a long film. No Time to Die used every one of its 2 hours 43 minutes to entertain and pay homage to old school Bond movies.

Daniel Craig is without a doubt my favourite actor to play James Bond, and I’ll go so far as to say he is the best James Bond. His movies reinvented the character and brought new life into an otherwise jaded franchise. No Time to Die is definitely the perfect way to say farewell to Craig as Bond and I will miss him as 007. Whoever they choose to take on the character next has a tough job as the bar is very high and they have some big shoes to fill. The last 18 months has seen the cinema industry struggling greatly to get people back into cinemas and nothing says welcome back to the movies like a new James Bond film. Get yourselves to a cinema and enjoy, highly recommended.… Expand
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GabrielgilzOct 8, 2021
No words to describe but this might be the best 007 movie! Truly a masterpiece!
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LatinCritic13Oct 8, 2021
Well, this is it, this is Daniel Craig's last modern day 007 film and James Bond's final chapter in No Time to Die is a proper way to sendoff Daniel Craig with a bang. No Time to Die is cunning, ferocious, romantic, and stylistic of how thisWell, this is it, this is Daniel Craig's last modern day 007 film and James Bond's final chapter in No Time to Die is a proper way to sendoff Daniel Craig with a bang. No Time to Die is cunning, ferocious, romantic, and stylistic of how this Bond installment presented and the two hour and thirty plus minute runtime makes up for everything after six years in the making. The directing by True Detective's Cary Joji Fukanaga is spot-on when the action sequences and tension blends naturally, the sound design is immaculate, and the new and reoccurring cast of characters are pretty good and well written. It can be a questionable ending for many, but No Time to Die entirely makes up for everything that Spectre has done. And there's no doubt that No Time to Die is worth seeing it at the big screen to help celebrate Daniel Craig's iconic portrayal of the 007 Agent we all know and love for one last time.… Expand
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bertobellamyOct 8, 2021
Way better than the 'Spectre' fiasco, but still not great as 'Skyfall.'

'No Time to Die' is an homage not just to the franchise as a whole — with many blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments — but to Daniel Craig himself, who says goodbye in theWay better than the 'Spectre' fiasco, but still not great as 'Skyfall.'

'No Time to Die' is an homage not just to the franchise as a whole — with many blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments — but to Daniel Craig himself, who says goodbye in the only way possible.

Despite visiting familiar places, the film manages to be entertaining; there's you'll usual gadgets and exotic locations, but Cary Fukunaga and the team of writers — including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, whose touch tones down the macho persona around Bond — make the beloved spy face his past, his present, and certainly his future.

But, for me, the main problem of the film is the villain. I mean, you don't need to practically name your main villain "Lucifer" to imply that he's bad. But, seriously, Safin's motivations never seem clear, neither as his goals, beyond the obvious.

Also, I wish they had explored more of Lashana Lynch's character. There was a lot of potential there, but I think she was underdeveloped.

Anyway, the main objective of this film was getting rid of the bad taste after the last one, and giving Craig a proper send-off. And I'm glad they did it. Letting go is hard, but not even Bond can't fight the passing of time.… Expand
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tontoOct 12, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The latest Bond flick starts with James Bond, played again by Daniel Craig enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica with a lover before he is attacked. He manages to fight off his assailants and escape, temporarily parting ways with the woman. We find out this woman’s mother was killed when she was a child in Russia by a strange man with a mask. Bond is working with the CIA at the start of the film and investigating the insidious SPECTRE agency. The man who murdered Bond’s girlfriend’s mother is in charge of SPECTRE and steals a biological weapon from the Russian secret service and plots to use it on society to bring order or some s***. At first Bond thinks Ernst Blofeld is behind this scheme and he interrogated him in prison. Blofeld threatens Bond but is killed off just to make way for the other villain. The other villain kidnaps Bond’s girlfriend and apparent daughter and prepares to use his weapon on humanity. Bond manages to save the day and kill the baddies but is left stranded on the villain’s island lair and apparently dies in an explosion. The movie had a lot of good cinematography and some good action sequences. Bond made several corny quips or puns which is conventional James Bond. The movie introduced a new 007 agent who was a black woman which might irritate some in the anti-woke crowd. The movie also dragged on a bit, it had a long runtime.… Expand
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Compi24Oct 9, 2021
So, it's come to this. The end of not just any era, but arguably the finest in franchise history. Daniel Craig finally hangs up the shoulder holster and bow tie with "No Time To Die," a bittersweet send-off to Craig's 15-year tenure as 007So, it's come to this. The end of not just any era, but arguably the finest in franchise history. Daniel Craig finally hangs up the shoulder holster and bow tie with "No Time To Die," a bittersweet send-off to Craig's 15-year tenure as 007 and -- in many ways -- the character as a whole. Elevated primarily by Cary Joji Fukunaga's borderline faultless vision for the film on an aesthetic level and Craig's palpable affection and tenderness for the character, "No Time To Die" abates the audience's occasional frustrations with the narrative by filling the screen with stunning production design, vibrant cinematography and some franchise-best set pieces. The final act is also truly special. Without giving anything away, I'll say it really was the right ending to go with, but, man, oh, man is it an emotional ride. More than just sad to say this is the last time we'll see Craig playing a character he was truly born to play.… Expand
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moviemitch96Oct 12, 2021
Well... Here it is. The end of an era. In his fifth and final act, Daniel Craig's James Bond finds himself forced out of retirement after trying to settle down in favor of a quiet life with Madeline Swann (Lea Seydoux), his love interest fromWell... Here it is. The end of an era. In his fifth and final act, Daniel Craig's James Bond finds himself forced out of retirement after trying to settle down in favor of a quiet life with Madeline Swann (Lea Seydoux), his love interest from the previous film 'Spectre'. He is soon tasked with stopping an evil mastermind (Rami Malek) from unleashing a mysterious poison upon the world, all while grappling with demons from his past. I gotta be honest, I was really dreading this being the farewell film for Craig's Bond, as he's come to be my absolute favorite actor to portray the iconic British spy over the years. His grounded, flawed, and realistic approach to the character has been unlike any other Bond actor who's come before him, making him a very sympathetic hero. So because I was so sad to see him go, I knew that this film would have to do him and his legacy he's created over the past 15 or so years of portraying the character some pretty solid justice, and fortunately I can report that justice is well-served for his bow-out here. All loose-ends are tied off fittingly, and Bond is truly given the justice and sendoff that he deserved. On top of that, the action sequences are as intense and thrilling to watch as they've ever been in the series. As far as performances go, Craig humanizes Bond more than ever here, and presents him as vulnerable and hesitant, which is something we've never fully seen in the character before. The amount of depth and layers that Craig adds to Bond here with his performance is truly remarkable. Rami Malek is also worth singling out here. Despite playing a rather stereotypical-feeling Bond villain, he manages to make the most of it in a rather subtle and understated yet ultimately chilling and sinister way. Other returning cast members such as Ralph Fiennes as M, Ben Whishaw as Q, Jeffrey Wright as Felix, Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, and Christoph Waltz as Blofeld are all on-point with their performances as well. The addition of some new kick-ass Bond women from actresses Lashana Lynch and Ana de Armas are also a warm welcome. As far as the story and sendoff goes, it does feel a little bit typical of a Bond plot, and while the farewell to Craig's Bond is rather fitting like I said, I will say that there were some aspects of it that felt a little bit rushed and predictable in the final moments, but is mostly overshadowed by the overall buildup to his final moments and the rest of the film's performances and stellar action. I'll truly miss Craig's Bond, but his final film here was a certainly worthy conclusion that's right up there with 'Skyfall' as possibly my second favorite Craig Bond film behind 'Casino Royale' as my favorite. Whoever replaces Craig from here certainly has large shoes to fill and quite the franchise to carry from here.… Expand
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GLADIADOROct 10, 2021
Filme bem meh, da pra passar tempo, mas é bem esquecivel, vale pelo filme ter tido a "ousadia" que os outros filmes do 007 não tiveram
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tarekaliOct 12, 2021
Though Daniel Craig said he wanted to slash his wrists, he certainly delivered an astounding final performance as Bond. The opening montage was signature, a long tortuous episode of action and grit. It was really nice to see homage paid toThough Daniel Craig said he wanted to slash his wrists, he certainly delivered an astounding final performance as Bond. The opening montage was signature, a long tortuous episode of action and grit. It was really nice to see homage paid to locales, music and friends of Bond’s past, as we took a walk through history of sorts. The speed at which Bond experiences loss and pain is matched by his frenetic efforts to finish one last great mission for his nation and his world. All the fears of an emasculated Bond were way overblown, if anything he epitomized Commander Bond, and got his due respect. This movie is quite emotional and brings the Craig era to a satisfactory close, tying threads going back to Casino Royale. The last half hour really packed a punch to the gut, showing that even Bond is beholden to love, and blood, and will do anything to make things right. The saddest words are indeed ‘we have all the time in the world’.… Expand
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thunderboltwayOct 14, 2021
While Ramy Malek's character lacks menace, motivation, and logic, he only really shows up in the third act. The set pieces surrounding him look great, so it's easy to overlook his unimpressive threats, as he appears to pose no real danger toWhile Ramy Malek's character lacks menace, motivation, and logic, he only really shows up in the third act. The set pieces surrounding him look great, so it's easy to overlook his unimpressive threats, as he appears to pose no real danger to anyone in particular.

Having underlined that serious flaw, I gotta say: good god, man! the rest of the movie was AMAZING! So good that you often keep waiting for it to run out of steam, and so it does eventually deflate a little as the film funnels the otherwise surprising script into the stereotypical Bond villain/lair/monologue setup, but I absolutely loved how it got there. As much as it pains me to say, a watch of the mediocre 4th film SPECTRE definitely helped my understanding of this film, so watch them back to back if you (dare) want the full experience.

First Two Acts: BRILLIANT
Third Act: A mixed bag
Daniel Craig: Knocked it out of the park

Rating: 8.5 plus .5 bonus points for the A. De Armas scene alone… Expand
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ItsmayaOct 13, 2021
Not only for hardcore fans... if you'll watch a recap video before the movie or go to see it with someone who saw the movie, you'll understand everything!
A great film and a satisfying conclusion to the Daniel Craig saga!
***Seen in a cinema***
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fsq111111Oct 10, 2021
It is not a perfect ending work, and the plot depth is not as deep as the previous works
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moviecritic68Oct 14, 2021
Film contained good stunts & intense action scenes. Probably would rate it 7.5. Not overly thrilled with some of the content of the screenplay. Been a James Bond fan since the 1st movie with Sean Connery. No need to input the WOK crap. IfFilm contained good stunts & intense action scenes. Probably would rate it 7.5. Not overly thrilled with some of the content of the screenplay. Been a James Bond fan since the 1st movie with Sean Connery. No need to input the WOK crap. If this is where the writers are headed they are going to lose a large following including moi !!!… Expand
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zocktBenOct 17, 2021
A great Film to end the Craig saga. You get to see some new and some old Charakters in a action and emotion packed movie. The ending isn't something for anyone but for me it was good. The only real downside was that they showed the charakterA great Film to end the Craig saga. You get to see some new and some old Charakters in a action and emotion packed movie. The ending isn't something for anyone but for me it was good. The only real downside was that they showed the charakter of Ana de Armas was only used for a few minutes of screentime.… Expand
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ArmandoooOct 17, 2021
I lovw this movie from the start to the finish. It is a very well resembilization of the James Bond Franchise and as well as Daniel Craig's final film!!!
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jako7403Oct 8, 2021
This movie is amazing, just og Watch it. Great action scenes and a beautiful ending to the Daniels Craigs James Bond movies.
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DanteDylanOct 11, 2021
A fantastic and bimbastic ending to the best Bond of all time. Action packed, emotional and well written.
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Coltblake9501Oct 13, 2021
Probably my favorite of the Daniel Craig Bond films, but it’s hard to choose between this and Skyfall. I plan to rewatch this about 100 times!
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IsHaploOct 10, 2021
I mean, is it woke? It is, but they were careful not to shove it down your throat at every turn. Also, Daniel Craig didn't get the Blade Trinity-Wesley Snipes treatment. This is a drama heavy with a healthy serving of action type movie thatI mean, is it woke? It is, but they were careful not to shove it down your throat at every turn. Also, Daniel Craig didn't get the Blade Trinity-Wesley Snipes treatment. This is a drama heavy with a healthy serving of action type movie that delves into Bond's trust in women. If you can't stomach actual acting and people emoting while saying their lines then go and watch The Expendables instead. I put this in between Casino Royale and Skyfall. And I thought this was going to bomb hard.… Expand
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SuperBob1Oct 8, 2021
Great action, acting and emotional payoff, a great send off for a great Bond.
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AbarticulationsOct 10, 2021
I liked the movie a lot, I really liked Daniel Craig's performance, action sequences, but what I liked the most was the performance of Ana De Armas as Paloma. After 18 months of delay: I finally saw the movie. It is considered one of the bestI liked the movie a lot, I really liked Daniel Craig's performance, action sequences, but what I liked the most was the performance of Ana De Armas as Paloma. After 18 months of delay: I finally saw the movie. It is considered one of the best films in the franchise (Daniel Craig's version) And the first movie to feature female characters who fight like Nomi and Paloma. ¡THANK YOU, DANIEL CRAIG!… Expand
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LordBarcoOct 9, 2021
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this is the perfect goodbye for an amazing performance delivered by Daniel Craig and us, die hardcore fans who were waiting for 6 years for a new release, will not be disappointed. SETTING No timeNO TIME TO DIE REVIEW
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this is the perfect goodbye for an amazing performance delivered by Daniel Craig and us, die hardcore fans who were waiting for 6 years for a new release, will not be disappointed.

SETTING
No time to die starts where Spectre was left off: Madeline and James are together enjoying a nice rest, but then after remembering someone from the past trouble strikes again in the most amazing and blockbuster way: 007 finds himself chased by bad guys in an Italian villa and hell is let loose pretty earlier in the movie.
A new threat is looming by, and the shadow of Spectre is still hunting both James and Madeline, but now a new horror emerges when a man, Safin, is trying to take down not a specific target but millions of people with a new and deadly weapon.

PERFORMANCES
I think that after 5 movies we can say that we got accustomed to Daniel’s Craig performance of Bond. Ever since I saw Casino Royale, I knew this new Bond meant business, and Daniel Craig has never failed to perform as the British superspy. For this occasion, the story puts him in an awkward situation, and we will see a more human side of Bond. But that does not mean that he will not kick ass, as he is an agent with a license to kill after all, so I saw a delicate balance being managed in this story.
Léa Seydoux brings once again her charming character of Madeline, who now finds herself enthralled by the past of his father, Mr. white, and there is a scene where her past comes to mind, and I believe that is one of the most terrifying scenes I have seen in a Bond movie. Madeline is sweet and charm, and even though she is a therapist, she is also a fierce character, one that you do not know you want to trust.
Rami Malek’s character is incredibly well written, and I felt scared by his performance. I mean, Mads Mikkelsen’s Le Chiffre will always be my favorite villain of the last 5 Bond movies, but Safin, the villain of this movie is motivated by not greed nor a specific agenda for becoming more powerful: He simply wants annihilation. That is scary, and his character is presented in a flashback as a very creepy guy, but in the present, he is also very scary. I like Rami Malek’s performance, he did a great job.
New to the cast is Lashana Lynch, which I thought it was a little cocky at first, but after a while she starts to grow on you. I thought her jealousy of Bond was kind of stupid, but she is a great buddy for James in this adventure. I mean, at first you do not see much on her, but after a while you see that she waws a good fit for the cast.
Ana de Armas performance was great even though was small. She appears amazing in that dress and the party scene was incredible… she also kicks it, and she appears like a soft initiate on the CIA’s paycheck, but she is actually pretty badass. I would have loved to see more of her, as I liked a lot how she interacted with Bond.


VISUALS
From Italy to Jamaica, Cuba to England, and at last to a small island in dispute among Japan and Russia, the movie will move along different locations. Visually, the movie is a non-stop action thriller, and this is one of the main reasons why I love this franchise so much. Every action scene does not disappoint, and yet, at the end of the movie we see moments of pure beauty and love… Cari Joji Fukunaga made an incredible achievement with this movie, as he found balance for the normal action scenes to the story and how it unfolds in the end.
This movie is longer than any of the other Bond movies, and there was not a single moment where I felt bored… no, I felt scared, and wanted to know more about the story. Visually is amazing!

SOUND
The music in 007 movies have seldom disappointed. The score always matches the vibe of the scenes, and regardless of being a movie with an incredible soundtrack, I did not find Billie Eilish’s main theme, no time to die, to be that compelling. It is good, but not as good as my best Bond opening song from the 5 movies, which is Casino Royale’s You know my name, performed by late Chris Cornell. Yeah, yeah, many people disliked it, but to me is an amazing song

FINAL VERDICT:
My final Verdict is a 10 for this movie.
Daniel Craig’s last performance brought tears down in one of the final scenes. He is an amazing actor, and his performance as James Bond has paid off elegantly. Since Casino Royale as his introduction, where he literally shut many people’s mouths with his astonishing performance, to this, his final movie as the fabled British superspy… I cannot say that I will not miss him. Just as it happened with Pierce Brosnan, which I enjoy watching as Bond, I will enjoy watching Daniel Craig’s Bond movies until a new Bond is chosen… Honestly, I do not want another Bond, but the franchise must go on. I had the same feeling when Pierce Brosnan had to leave his Walter PPK behind and Daniel Craig took over.… Expand
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ClessyOct 9, 2021
A fantastic finish to one of the most influential and success spy series ever.

James bonds final outing is a spectacle of homages, new ideas and forward momentum all carried about by a very polished Daniel Craig. After 5 movies of amazingA fantastic finish to one of the most influential and success spy series ever.

James bonds final outing is a spectacle of homages, new ideas and forward momentum all carried about by a very polished Daniel Craig. After 5 movies of amazing highs and bottom of the barrel low does this film provide a satisfying conclusion to the Craig Bond line? Simply put, yes. This Bond like previous Craig movies focus more on the human aspects of Bond and how his actual personality and emotions have effected him out side of his spy life. Don't take that in a wrong way the movie still does a fantastic balancing at of giving you plenty of action while not turning into a mindless stupid MCU cgi explosion fest. The movie starts out with one of the best openings in a bond film in years told in 2 unique parts. Introducing Bonds new love affair and setting up her child hood back story. An opening set with the suspense and tension of a slasher film this opening offers a disparate direction than any bonds taken. It's shortly followed up by a chance through and Italian village has breath taking stuns and beautiful locals. Fans of old will rejoice with the choice of Bonds car being a classic db5. The action is tight, well shot and very slick. Craig's bond's have always tried to lend themselves to a more realistic world with less gadgets and tricks. However, this film steps in a pays a little more homage than any of other of Craig's movies. The Db5 has plenty of tricks up it sleeves that will leave classic bond fans with a smile from ear to ear. While not giving you a beat for beat plot analysis the movie introduced new characters and ties up old ends for classic characters. The introduction of the new 007 has always been shown off plenty of times in trailers. I know what most of us bond fans feel. We hated it. No Bond fan wanted to feel the Social Justice Woke culture push into bond. Pushing a black female agent into 007s roll felt like nothing more than virtue signaling when watching the trailers and the back lash was high. Well I can certainly say the movie doesn't push that agenda. Yes she's there, yes she 007 but in no way does the film seem to be pushing this. Weather they did this because of back lash or not it's really no a detractor from the movie and I don't think you should go into the film with that bias. One of the weakest elements in the movie that needs to be addressed however is the villains and Spectre. Both are done a huge disservice as they simply don't seem to be the of focus the movie. The movie is more interesting in wrapping things up than it is giving satisfying conclusions to classic plot points. 25 movies and the legacy of Spectre is kind of just throw out the window and concluded in 1 to 2 scences. I will however say the party for Spectre in Cuba is one of the high light scenes for the movie. The beautifully stunning Ana De Armas delivers as one of the best bond girls in her very brief Cuba scene. In her brief 10 to 15 minutes of screen time she Nails it epitomizing everything a Bond girl is about. Sexy, bad ass and fun. The main villain of the movie on the other hand doesn't live up what we'd consider an amazing bond Villain. In fact I'd say he's completely forgettable. This is part of the reason its so dishearting that Spectre the over arching Villains of the whole series are concluded with little to no fan fair. Remi Malek is a great actor and does the best with what he's given but, i'd think you'd be hard press to walk away from the movie and even remember his characters name. Go for it, see if you can remember the mains villains name seconds after leaving the theater. Promise you, you cant. His motivations seem muddle and unclear and the threat level that he brings seems pathetic. While there's world ending stakes at hand they never seem important and the tension isn't high. So while it seems like I've been trashing on the movie very hard, No time to Die is a movie that is the very "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" - Aristotle. The movie combines to make a very polished and enjoyable send off to Daniel Craig and in my opinion the series as a whole. With its long run time of almost 3 hours you won't ever find yourself bored or thinking about the pacing. It's a brisk, fun thrill ride and one not to be missed. I really hope everyone enjoys it as much as me and goes into the movie with an open mind and not pre conceived notions. 9.5/10… Expand
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idohakerOct 8, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No time to die is a fit end for the Daniel Craig era, doing justice to the story told over the last 4 films and finishing off Craig's bond arc. The action was top notch (the Ana De-Armas scene was especially kick-ass), I liked all the supporting cast (even ones I didn't like before like Leà Seydoux's Madeline Swann which was finally flashed out after being completely flat in Spectre). Lashana Lynch's character, Q and bond's daughter (she was so bloody cute) were the standouts for me among them. The soundtrack by the legendary Hans Zimmer is exciting and touching. You quite feel this is the end for bond in this movie, for example when Felix died which was really sad but showed that this group are at the end of their road.

the reason I think this is still a 9 and not a 10 like casino royale or Skyfall is because Rami Malek's Safin is quite weak and moustache twirly. His backstory is interesting and gives him depth but his reasons for what he does are really one-dimensional bad guy stuff. although I did like the scene where he gave bond a choice between him and his daughter, which was quite allegorical to bond's needing to choose between staying a cold-blooded robot killing machine, or finally become human again even tough it pains him after vesper's death.

Craig himself as always shines as bond and being my personal favorite . He has incredible depth and he is a really well-rounded character who you can relate too even tough he is freaking James Bond! Casino royale was the perfect origin story and it explained how bond became bond (becoming emotionally detached, a killing machine of sorts, and trusting nobody but himself after vesper's betrayal and tragic demise). That also perfectly explains why he ditched Madeline the minute after thinking she betrayed him, not wanting to repeat the past trauma of letting all his guards down and falling for someone who betrays him.

the last two movies wrap that story arc quite nicely by making bond trust people again and open up again thanks to his relationship with Madeline who helps him deal with his past trauma, forgive vesper, forgive himself and move on; and also now his daughter who makes him reconsider his priorities. The end for me was bittersweet. It was sad to see Craig's bond bite the dust after the amazing 15 year old run he had, but yet I felt content as I think bond was at peace in his demise. Knowing he was never going to be able to be with his family, but finally moving on and opening up again, having a family and a group of people who love and support him, making the sacrifice for them, and dying a meaningful death for the safety of the world. A satisfying sendoff to my favorite bond. You have left big shoes to fill and you will be missed.… Expand
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dimipro96Oct 9, 2021
An Amazing ending for Daniel Craig. Lea Seydoux/Madeleine is a better character. No time to die is one of the better James Bond.
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Erwann_Oct 12, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. J'ai beaucoup aimé ce nouveau James bond que j'attendais avec impatience, le scénario était bon, le jeu d'acteur de Daniel Craig était très bon (comme toujours) et les scènes d'actions étaient dignes d'un James bond. Je trouve juste dommage d'avoir tué James Bond a la fin du film… Expand
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HTGamerOct 9, 2021
No Time to Die is one of the best James Bond movies of all time.

The latest entry in the James Bond series is quite unlike any other Bond movie before. This is no happy-go-lucky, nor another survive-from-a-gunfight-without-a-scratch movie.No Time to Die is one of the best James Bond movies of all time.

The latest entry in the James Bond series is quite unlike any other Bond movie before. This is no happy-go-lucky, nor another survive-from-a-gunfight-without-a-scratch movie. There is personal drama and real relationships at stake. The James Bond character is not only vulnerable but also the most human-like it has been since Casino Royale. You have never seen James Bond caring about a kid's lost stuffed toy, but you see him do exactly that in this movie for the first time.

The plot is -as usual- about an extravagant villain with an army and an elaborate plan to conquer the world. There are plenty of twists and turns, several characters from previous Daniel Craig movies return, and there are nods from older films, particularly "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".

The action is great, the impossible stunts are ever-present, and the chase sequences are fantastic as always.

Most of the actors do a great job in their roles. But the villain's role (played by Rami Malek) wasn't nearly as well-written as the rest of the characters. It needed more fleshing out. The Lyutsifer Safin character is the only weak aspect of this great movie.

The Daniel Craig era is over, and his James Bond literally goes out with a bang. I hope MGM will choose carefully whom they cast in the role to succeed Craig, and I hope they don't ruin it by casting someone with just political correctness in mind.… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeOct 9, 2021
What's up, Streamers! We've been waiting for 2 years and it's finally here. Yes, it's the newest James Bond movie, No Time To Die. Maybe you've heard that it's the last installment of the franchise with Daniel Craig as Bond, James Bond? OfWhat's up, Streamers! We've been waiting for 2 years and it's finally here. Yes, it's the newest James Bond movie, No Time To Die. Maybe you've heard that it's the last installment of the franchise with Daniel Craig as Bond, James Bond? Of course, I was there on opening weekend because Craig has been an awesome Bond and really energized the James Bond brand. Here's whether the 2-year wait was worth it.

Do I have to give you a plot synopsis? TBH, before Daniel Craig became Bond, I never cared for these movies because the plot is meaningless. What happens in No Time To Die? What always happens in James Bond movies: running, fights, guns, girls, cars, explosions, rinse and repeat. What matters is how stylish and thrilling these set pieces are and how cool James Bond is through it all.

Actually, the plot of No Time To Die is one of my peeves about this movie. The Daniel Craig James Bond movies have been pretty serialized so having some knowledge about the previous installments may be useful. Characters and plot points from Casino Royale to Spectre are referenced here. I don't remember the plot details from those previous movies because these movies aren't about plot! Whatever. Nevertheless, here, James Bond has been in retirement, living married life, until his past blasts him back into action. Hijinks and action ensue.

Cary Joji Fukunaga does a great job directing the action of No Time To Die. There are some good sequences, particularly one that features the luminous Ana de Armas, in a Knives Out reunion with Craig. She's great in this sequence as an eager, novice agent. She kicks major butt and has an easy chemistry with Daniel Craig. The problem with Fukunaga's direction has to be that the film is not edited well. There's so much going on plot-wise, action-wise, and emotionally - too many extraneous characters that it comes off as unfocused and a bit like they threw in everything but the kitchen sink. If you really love Bond, then you may not mind the 2 hour 37 minute runtime, but I and my heavy eyelids did feel it .

On the upside, Daniel Craig gave this one his all. He has James Bond in his bones and he oozes that cool charm that the character is known for. Craig also gets to play other emotions than just stoic machismo. He has some tender moments with Lea Seydoux, even if I don't totally believe their relationship, but he's especially good with his old friend, Felix, played by Jeffrey Wright and the aforementioned new associate played by Ana de Armas. What you came for was Craig's last Bond film and he delivers the goods.

Ultimately, you know what you're getting from a James Bond movie. No Time To Die is no different than its predecessors. It is not the best James Bond film you'll see, but it is far from the worst. The plot does not justify the overlong runtime, but the movie otherwise hits its mark as expected. Also, Daniel Craig has done such a great job updating James Bond for the 21st century that it will be interesting to see where the character goes next. I'd suggest a matinee viewing with a good bowl of popcorn.… Expand
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mmmmmmmmmmmqOct 10, 2021
Not giving five stars because the ending felt a bit
forced. Like it was just executed like this because
Craigs career as James Bond is ending.
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alejandro970Oct 8, 2021
If we removed the fast-paced action, the beautiful women, the sophisticated villains and the incredible artifacts, what would be James Bond? Zero. All that, and well articulated, is what gives life to this plot that serves as a farewell forIf we removed the fast-paced action, the beautiful women, the sophisticated villains and the incredible artifacts, what would be James Bond? Zero. All that, and well articulated, is what gives life to this plot that serves as a farewell for Daniel Craig. The almost three hours of duration are hardly felt, and with an emotional ending that will break the heart of the most cynical. And pay attention to find the Easter eggs.… Expand
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DamoclesOct 8, 2021
This was a very enjoyable Bond movie, full of action and emotion. I can't stress this enough... real emotion not the shallowness of the historic Bond whoring. Trues love and loss, real fear and sacrifice. It acted as Daniel Craig's opus,This was a very enjoyable Bond movie, full of action and emotion. I can't stress this enough... real emotion not the shallowness of the historic Bond whoring. Trues love and loss, real fear and sacrifice. It acted as Daniel Craig's opus, tying together all plot lines. The movie is an emotional spectrum demonstrating the depth of the character. Finally Bond has the possibility of a real family and true happiness and he puts it all on the line for country and his loved ones.… Expand
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MattBrady99Oct 8, 2021
‘No Time to Die’ is the end of an era for Daniel Craig's James Bond, the Bond of my era, and what a bittersweet finale. Daniel Craig delivers one of his finest performances since ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Skyfall’, with so much emotion, humor,‘No Time to Die’ is the end of an era for Daniel Craig's James Bond, the Bond of my era, and what a bittersweet finale. Daniel Craig delivers one of his finest performances since ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Skyfall’, with so much emotion, humor, depth, and passion. Despite his attitude towards the role over the years, I still think Craig brings something unique and fresh to the character that is consistent for 15 years, which is making the most masculine ladies’ man that ever guy desires to be, into a broken man with so much pain and inner loss that it makes him visually vulnerable. Showing this on screen, especially for a male character in an action series like Bond, is often ridiculed, but it only makes him more human and it’s something I always appreciated. He echoes back to Sean Connery smoothness, George Lazenby’s loss, and Timothy Dalton’s ruthlessness. Craig is so excellent in this movie that he further makes the character defined in his own image. Ian Fleming often descried Bond as a “shadow” of a person and I think Craig really makes that transparent in the series. He is one of the best Bond's ever. Whoever takes over the lead role has some massive shoes to fill, because I can’t imagine where to take the character next.

Rami Malek as the villain Safin was good but isn't in the movie that much. However, the opening sequence with him was so menacing and visually memorable, it made for a strong opening. It was like an opening to a slasher movie. Léa Seydoux returns as Madeleine from ‘Spectre’ and this time has a lot more to work with here, and Seydoux also delivers a great performance. The chemistry between her and Craig is much stronger this time around, as it was more loving, passionate, and complicated that by the end I did find myself caring for the two. All the supporting cast were well utilised, especially Naomie Harris as Moneypenny, Ben Whishaw as Q, and Jeffrey Wright as Felix, who are the only people that Bond could call friends. Ana de Armas made a strong long-lasting impression on me despite the small screen time. But I have a feeling we will see more of her soon. Christoph Waltz returns briefly as Blofeld and Waltz is always good. I did like the obvious homage to “Hannibal Lecter” when Blofeld is brought out of his high-tech jail cell for questioning and the unnerving build up to it. That’s the weirdest part of this movie; there’s a lot of horror elements, or on paper “horror concepts. Coming to think of it, this could also apply to the previous Craig Bond movies, it’s just that now I’m starting to notice it.

The new theme song performed by Billie Eilish is both heart-breaking and Eilish’s is so in control of her singing, starting off soft in tone, then getting louder for the gut punch. I had goosebumps when the theme song started playing in the cinema. The context of the song with the previous scene made it even more devastating and fitted the movie so well. The cinematography by Linus Sandgren looked so gorgeous and stunning, with a great mixture of neon colours, stylising the spy genre once again. Director Cary Joji Fukunaga, like all directors should do when it comes to a film series, is keeping it fresh and exciting and he delivers exactly that. The action scenes were fantastic and such an improvement over the previous movies. One scene that comes to mind is an action scene where Bond makes his way up a stairway but there are henchmen in the way and Bond clears them out. A couple times he runs out of ammunition, so he quickly grabs a dead henchman’s gun just in the nick of time. Another action scene that comes to mind takes place in the woods, with the foggy setting, and Bond taking everyone out while protecting the ones he loves. It was surprisingly intense. Gunshots and explosions haven’t been this slick in a while. One long takes, great set pieces, and awesome execution that was satisfying to watch. Also, never in a million years would I thought I would cry watching a James Bond movie, but I was wrong. Very emotional.

On the other hand, the movie is a lot campier with one liners, the villains main plan and gadgets being more absurd than ever, while also connecting the previous Craig movies in the same vein, which somehow wasn't a mess despite me cringing at times It's a long movie, 2 hours, and 43 minutes, and yet there isn’t a scene that I could think of that I would remove, because there’s so much good character scenes.

I found it kind of ridiculous the amount of times Bond manages to survive an explosion, up close as well. I know the movie is going for more extreme in terms of action set pieces rather than grounded realism, but the only outcome he got from a grenade blast up close is a ringing ear drop, with the classic 'EEEEEEEEEEEEE' sound.

Not flawless by any means, but I'm just happy that out of the final Bond movies, this is by far the strongest. Thank you Daniel Craig.… Expand
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Gusmatt58Oct 9, 2021
Excellent performances, well crafted story, balanced pace, and an unforgettable, unexpected, and quite original closing of the Craig era. One of the best films in the entire saga.
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Jhsegura8Oct 11, 2021
Beautifully done film. Best last James Bond film. Daniel Craig and Ana de armas are amazing.
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CherreOct 10, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was the best of the best of 007 sadly the most of bond he always end up with a happy ending try to make it with any woman such as the past 007 way back in 2002 when Pierce brosnan successfully destroyed large villain of his time and then end up with a happy ending but then with Daniel Craig was way different so a few words to put it for this story the anonymous question for everybody in the fans are saying what happened to 007 everybody now knows he's again dead after many decades of going back from The only live twice they said well at least he died on the job and now to disc millennial year when I hate to spoil this word but some sort of atomic bomb either I don't know if it caused him to die or not but luckily we already know the ending story which I don't know the film directors going to continue making Bond or say hey we're going to stop making 007 because half the fans are saying that is the ending of 007 because now this is starting to look kind of like the avengers endgame when Robert Downey Jr AKA Tony Stark has killed Thanos the sacrificed himself to die for humanity by using the Infinity Stones but now the key question is this the villain is finished Sapphire and unstand bluffeled is already been killed bluffville died in prison the other guy died in his own factory for now Bond they're saying he's infected so now the key question is is James Bond 007 dead or not I'm going to say for now since I'm the 007 movie marathon maker on the Herrera channel to and Daniel Craig's 007 for now I will announce in one month which is starting this coming week James Bond 007 is officially killed by a military base of world war II ground so as of now great work for Daniel Craig and everything else but the key question is Dr swan and of course which he didn't get married that's the good happy par to find out if maybe if they do it next 007 then I guess maybe instead of recruiting the other male actors because then it's going to repeat all over again going back to the beginning but accept this time they cannot resurrect Dr no cuz Dr no was the first killed person and remember so he died in the year 19 62 so now the key question is will they start by using female actresses as 007 or at least just use 007 which the good part is the doctor is not married to James to British commander James Bond they should use a different person to play 007 maybe it's time to give the ladies a chance to play 007 we know that the internet's going viral with so many male actors replacing 007 I object that Tom Holland should not play the role as 007 so technically right now I say they should put female actresses as 007 probably maybe give the one actress which I hate to spoil this that she gave up her number after 007 retired in the movie after resting on stunned flow so the movie was the best of the best ending but still people Q MI6 Moneypenny and of course Turner don't know is 007 dead because now like when I saw the movie I guess the previous Ms had an excuse of being dead except the one we saw in 2012 she died by a liquid gas so now 007 chapter of Daniel Craig is a great ending and fans are questioning what happenedt… Expand
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Ponds98Oct 14, 2021
Meh, a good action movie, nothing more nothing less. It's not what you call a "final saga movie", the villain jump out of nowhere and is the typical "I want to kill everybody because yes". It's strictly connected to Spectre so in my opinionMeh, a good action movie, nothing more nothing less. It's not what you call a "final saga movie", the villain jump out of nowhere and is the typical "I want to kill everybody because yes". It's strictly connected to Spectre so in my opinion it should have continued with Blofeld as villain, just to finish the saga with the principal villain.… Expand
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Majorcritic25Oct 9, 2021
Don’t listen to the 0/10 reviews. The review bombing for this movie is ridiculous. The film is an 8-9/10 but review bombers who haven’t seen the film are lowering the score. Go see the film. It’s not “woke” at all. The whole film is centeredDon’t listen to the 0/10 reviews. The review bombing for this movie is ridiculous. The film is an 8-9/10 but review bombers who haven’t seen the film are lowering the score. Go see the film. It’s not “woke” at all. The whole film is centered around Bond.… Expand
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ModiSoorKaBachaOct 14, 2021
I feel its the best out of all Daniel Craig's Bond movies. It is long movie but does not feel it. Craig is the best Bond to date and the ending was a emotional shock. I understand why they had to do this, so they can have a new start with theI feel its the best out of all Daniel Craig's Bond movies. It is long movie but does not feel it. Craig is the best Bond to date and the ending was a emotional shock. I understand why they had to do this, so they can have a new start with the next Bond. The cinematography is absolute amazing and zimmer does brilliant with the soundtrack. The action is the best to date and the acting by everyone is excellent. The only drawback I would say is the villian is nit as bad ass like the ones in… Expand
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JohnGoodmanOct 8, 2021
This was another great chapter of a legendary series of amazing films
One of my favourites yet
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devchaosOct 9, 2021
Awesome movie. The wonderful ending of the saga. Action much better than in the previous part also.
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SoapNuggetOct 9, 2021
No Time To is a perfect end to Daniel Craig's Bond era, it starts off absolutely amazing through the 1 and 2nd act and though the 3rd is slower, it's still an entertaining and emotional end to an era
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AdamSurryOct 15, 2021
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TimeOfTheChimpsOct 18, 2021
Though it's a bit too long, and its villain is underdeveloped, No Time to Die has everything you'd expect from a 007 finale and then some: gadgets, quips, world-ending stakes, wild set pieces, and probably most impressive of all: anThough it's a bit too long, and its villain is underdeveloped, No Time to Die has everything you'd expect from a 007 finale and then some: gadgets, quips, world-ending stakes, wild set pieces, and probably most impressive of all: an absolutely gorgeous score underlining every heart-racing moment. A fitting and emotional sendoff for Daniel Craig, I highly highly recommend any Bond enthusiast see it in a theater for maximum emotional impact.… Expand
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JLuis_001Oct 18, 2021
After fifteen years and with almost two of constant delays, Daniel Craig's cycle as James Bond has come to an end.

His introduction with Casino Royale was a more than clear proposal to take the character to the 21st century, after theAfter fifteen years and with almost two of constant delays, Daniel Craig's cycle as James Bond has come to an end.

His introduction with Casino Royale was a more than clear proposal to take the character to the 21st century, after the forgettable Die Another Day of 2002.

Certainly it can be said that he became a more ruthless spy, inspired by what had been seen with Jason Bourne, but Bond certainly retained and elevated his status, and with the exception of the more than irregular Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig's run with the character is the strongest I've seen in my opinion.

No Time to Die, does not surpass Skyfall, but it's superior to Spectre. More than anything because even with the excessive duration, the people involved in the creation of this film understood that a story was getting a closure, and they achieved an emotional level that had never really been seen in this franchise before.

Perhaps the biggest flaw I should mention is the poverty of its villains.
Christoph Waltz's brief return as Ernst Stavro Blofeld is basically irrelevant for the plot in general, while Rami Malek's character and performance were sad disappointments.

From then on, No Time to Die is a very entertaining film that manages to give cohesion to its plot, bearing the weight of having made all of Craig's films plot-connected rather than individual stories, as had always been the case with character.
When the closing comes, is emotional, and more than worthy for the character.

It certainly raises some interesting questions about the future of the franchise, particularly because it will be interesting to see if the studio will continue with this cast and with Lashana Lynch as a 00 agent, or if they will decide to start from scratch with Daniel Craig's successor.

Right now it's all assumptions and speculations, but whatever comes up for the character will undoubtedly have a very high bar to reach. But in the meantime, enjoy this great film.… Expand
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SoulWarfareOct 15, 2021
Firstly, this is a way more satisfying conclusion than Spectre (2016). After watching this, I felt happy at how the story was treated and how James Bond was handled. On that note, I love how emotionally personal this story is for Bond which IFirstly, this is a way more satisfying conclusion than Spectre (2016). After watching this, I felt happy at how the story was treated and how James Bond was handled. On that note, I love how emotionally personal this story is for Bond which I haven't felt since his first outing; Casino Royale (2006). It felt like there was an actual reason and personal stakes for Bond to be invested this time instead of it just being a mission. I also liked that the threat this time is bigger than any threat Bond faced before. It felt like it was a potential world scale disaster which is fitting for the final Craig movie. Some issues I had with Spectre (2016) was that the group itself didn't feel menacing and that Bond's relationship with Madeleine Swann was weak. No Time to Die (2021) does a good job rectifying these issues as Spectre feels more like a proper villainous group, while the relationship between Bond and Swann is an emotional core in this film

Additionally, the action scenes in this film are great. Some memorable ones include a stunning action sequence near the beginning, an awesome shoot out in Cuba and a terrific one-take sequence near the end. It was clear that a lot of effort was put into these action sequences and that there was an effort to try and differentiate them from previous movies. There are also a variety of different beautiful locations in this which leads to some great cinematography. Furthermore, the returning actors are doing the best acting we have seen from them so far and the new ones are all great additions. Craig gives the most emotional and charismatic performance as Bond ever. Craig's performance as Bond is usually stone-cold like an agent would be, with some exceptions in certain scenes. Here we see him have some great banter and jokes that you wouldn't usually see from him but it surprisingly works. Yet despite that, we also get to see Bond at his most emotionally vulnerable state which is delivered wonderfully by Craig's performance. His conflict with new 007, Nomi played by Lashana Lynch, is also enjoyable to watch with both constantly making jabs at each other. I am glad Nomi isn't just a "female bond/007" and has a distinct personality from Bond with a more no-nonsense and serious nature to her. I also enjoyed Ana de Armas as the new Bond girl, Paloma, who represents the classic gorgeous badass we have seen from previous Bond movies. She has such a fun bubbly personality and great chemistry with Bond. Plus her action scenes were great too which makes it such a shame that she is barely in this movie. If No Time to Die (2021) did one thing then it was making me want to see more of Nomi and Paloma. Rami Malek plays the villain Safin and he gives a very creepy and unsettling performance. Whenever he was on-screen he was able to pull his own.

Unfortunately, the villain Safin isn't in the movie much with Spectre being more of a villain for the first half. It's a shame as Rami is great but he doesn't have much of a presence until halfway in. Moreover, Safin motives are incredibly vague and silly. He wants to kill millions of people just because he is evil I guess. He also has a weird obsession with Madeleine but it is never fully clear why exactly he wants her apart from some vague ideas like family or like her. There is also 2 villainous henchman. One with a cybernetic eye that is very forgettable if it weren't for the eye and another with a quirky personality but doesn't appear much. They are both not that great sadly and I wish one of them was cut. A central element in this film is a thing called "Nanobots" and it is as silly as it sounds. It is a MacGuffin that can do whatever stupid thing the plot needs it to do. It is so ridiculous that I question how this could exist in Craig's grounded Bond universe. The Nanobots and the villains make this feel like the most cartoony of the Craig Bond movies which dampen the final outing a bit. The movie is also a bit too long at 2 hours 40 minutes. The pacing drops around the middle and there is a fair amount of moments where it is just exposition dumps. This film could have benefitted from cutting 10-15 minutes off the runtime. Legendary composer, Hans Zimmer, is the one who did the music score for No Time to Die (2021) which sounds like a match made in heaven. However, his score is so generic, plain and even forgettable as the music score lacks a lot of impacts that you would see in Hans Zimmer score for other movies.… Expand
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MarkiniOct 15, 2021
The positives: One of the best First Acts to a Bond film, the cinematography is one of the best in the series. This film is truly beautiful. The locations filmed are some of the most diverse and there are lots of easter eggs from past films.The positives: One of the best First Acts to a Bond film, the cinematography is one of the best in the series. This film is truly beautiful. The locations filmed are some of the most diverse and there are lots of easter eggs from past films.
The negatives: The movie could have been 30 minutes shorter. The villain seemed like he didn't care about anything, which is weird for a Bond villain.… Expand
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bosiliOct 15, 2021
An epic and worthy ending to Daniel Craig's era in the franchise. M, Q, Moneypenny and Felix are as brilliant as ever, and the new characters played by Ana de Armas and Lashana Lynch fit perfectly in the movie. These characters are veryAn epic and worthy ending to Daniel Craig's era in the franchise. M, Q, Moneypenny and Felix are as brilliant as ever, and the new characters played by Ana de Armas and Lashana Lynch fit perfectly in the movie. These characters are very likeable, and so are the villains. "No time to die" is a perfect mixture of beautiful settings and photography, first-class acting, a smart script and the most Bond-like soundtrack in many years. Even though pace can be tricky in a 2:43 hour long action movie, every scene contributes with either entertainment for the audience or meaning to the story. I enjoyed every line and every shot fired. Daniel Craig's last interpretation of James Bond also show how much the character has evolved throughout the years. As a 00-agent in his 50s, he probably knows he has outlived himself. There seem to be a lot going on in his head, and Daniel Craig portrays this beautifully. Craig's last and slightly older version of James Bond is both tough and experienced but also wise and sensitive, naturally, after all he has been through. All this makes "No time to die" one of the most interesting and intriguing Bond movies ever, even though "Skyfall" remain my personal favorite.… Expand
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Sam6143Oct 18, 2021
Different kind of a Bond movie to watch.Superb music Hans Zimmer.No time die song is one of the best tittle tracks in bond movie.Better send for Daniel Criag as James Bond
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JNROct 19, 2021
tl;dr: If you are a fan (or even simply liked) previous Daniel Craig Bond films, you won't be disappointed. I liked this movie. It had a lot of work to do; close out the Daniel Craig films and multiple storylines which previous filmstl;dr: If you are a fan (or even simply liked) previous Daniel Craig Bond films, you won't be disappointed. I liked this movie. It had a lot of work to do; close out the Daniel Craig films and multiple storylines which previous films (Spectre, specifically) attempted to do somewhat clumsily. There is a LOT in the film, with additional callbacks to very early Bond films while at the same time updating Bond and the other characters to the times. The action is fantastic and the gadgets (like in most of the Craig films) are featured without crowding out the characters and dialogue. RM as the villain reminded me of a Ferrari in traffic; he's a great actor who had to work with limited time and material (which was a reasonable choice for the filmmakers, there wasn't a lot of room for development when there was so much to get through). There are other departures from the series for this film which I won't spoil. In the end I gave it a 9 in large part because they did a great job for a film that had a very high degree of difficulty. It's not Skyfall or Casino Royale but the fact that it was closer to those films than QoS is a really impressive feat imo.… Expand
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movingpicturesOct 18, 2021
One of the Top Ten Bond Films.

They carried on the tradition from previous Daniel Craig films of Bond experiencing more emotions and caring for others. The Craig films have been criticized as not being Bond enough because of this. If youOne of the Top Ten Bond Films.

They carried on the tradition from previous Daniel Craig films of Bond experiencing more emotions and caring for others. The Craig films have been criticized as not being Bond enough because of this. If you fall in this camp, then No Time to Die will not be Bond enough for you.

However, if you didn't mind that change and still enjoy all the action sequences, car chases, gadgets, and one-liners, then you will enjoy the ride here! This one turns the emotions up higher than we've seen before and keeps all the other ingredients going strong. Looking back on the other Craig films, this is a perfect ending for this chapter of the Bond universe :)… Expand
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SoloYTOct 20, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At long last, after much anticipation and delay Daniel Craig's final outing as 007 agent, James Bond, has finally hit theaters in the US and across the world. Now while the fans are all over the map as to where they stand with this film and the franchise as a whole because of it, I was one of many viewers who was left satisfied with the deeper exploration into Bond and the way in which he relates to the people and the world around him. What I love about Craig's take on the womanizing, super spy, is that he is not just a womanizing super spy. This classic Bond traits are a part of an armor, if you will, that he has built around himself to protect him from pain, lose and vulnerability. He so desperately wants to shed it and be able to live in a close, intimate relationship with someone, but Everytime he does it always ends up blowing up in his face, quite literally at the beginning of this film. So because of that he reclaims this "armor" and hides himself behind it, distancing himself from those who he needs to open up to the most fearing the prospect that he had once again shown an error in judgement and opened himself up to the wrong people, or that by association he puts them in peril. He wants the house with the clean cut lawn and the white picket fence, but he can never have it. He is James Bond and someone will always come to disrupt his tiny slice of paradise. The first 20 minutes of this film display this so beautifully. Beyond that the relationship between Bond and Madeline Swan is much better here then in Spectre. Here you actually see how much she means to Bond and that she's not just yet another affair on a espionage mission. She also is given a deep connection to the villain, Safin, who is the the force preventing her from leading a normal life since in some twisted manner, he sees her as some type of close family after pulling her from the lake in the films cold open, no pun intended there. The film also gives Bond an extremely emotional, and poetic send off. All of his life his existence had our his loved ones at risk, and realizing he can't life with them, he sacrifices himself to save them.

Beyond that it the cast, and action, are firing on all cylinders and and it introduces some really cool characters in the new 007 and Paloma who can carry the franchise forward. James Bond will return...… Expand
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AnthonyTLOUOct 14, 2021
Eu gostei muito do filme, algumas coisas me incomodaram como piadinhas em momentos que não precisavam e pouco uso do vilão e de alguns personagens. Filme emocionante ainda mais pra quem acompanhou o James Bond do Daniel Craig desde o início.
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MrPajamasOct 16, 2021
In my opinion, there is one rule that applies to Bond films with Daniel Craig, and that is alternating quality. Casino Royale was great for me, Quantum of Solace was good, Skyfall was great again and Spectre was above average. So I wasIn my opinion, there is one rule that applies to Bond films with Daniel Craig, and that is alternating quality. Casino Royale was great for me, Quantum of Solace was good, Skyfall was great again and Spectre was above average. So I was wondering if it would work this time and if the cards would turn in favour of No Time to Die, and I mean great film again. Here, that little quality rule of mine has been proven true, and the latest Bond with Craig is great again. Right from the start the film sucked me in with a nice location and the subsequent action pumping up the pace followed by a classic musical intro, this time from Billie Eilish and yeah, I liked it. Then some more action and I'm not gonna lie, I was slowly getting sick of the action. The pace really started to pick up and the locations started to rotate and yes, there are a lot of locations and a lot of rotation, which I thought was great in the finale. The film does slow down after a while and after the delicious action that drew me in I was ready to follow some deeper plot. The story was cool in my opinion and it was definitely helped by the villain here played by Rami Malek and for me it was a great choice as I thought he was great, even though he wasn't in the film much in the finale. I'm coming to one last thing and that's the overall length. The film is actually almost 3 hours long, which is really quite a lot, but for me it didn't hurt at all in the finale. The last Bond as Craig, so the last final charge, which didn't even bore me with the length because as I mentioned there are changing locations and there is quite a bit of action which I enjoyed watching. So in the end I enjoyed Daniel Craig's last adventure as Bond to the fullest and for me this is a great film that beautifully and I might add unexpectedly concluded a Bond saga that I can recommend to Bond fans.… Expand
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davemelbourne58Oct 24, 2021
Once again Daniel Craig as James Bond does not disappoint. It's a familiar story with everything you want in a James Bond movie: Exotic locations, a Rene Zellweiger look-a-like Bond girl. Another Bond femme fatale that can hold her ownOnce again Daniel Craig as James Bond does not disappoint. It's a familiar story with everything you want in a James Bond movie: Exotic locations, a Rene Zellweiger look-a-like Bond girl. Another Bond femme fatale that can hold her own against Bond, and action galore. If you're a fan of the series, You'll enjoy this movie. And I was quite pleased by the ending. Job well done, Daniel Craig.… Expand
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theredskyOct 26, 2021
An immensely satisfying conclusion to Daniel Craig’s James Bond. It isn’t a perfect movie by any means but its highs hit so high that they are impossible to ignore. All of the performances here are great. Craig gives his best performance asAn immensely satisfying conclusion to Daniel Craig’s James Bond. It isn’t a perfect movie by any means but its highs hit so high that they are impossible to ignore. All of the performances here are great. Craig gives his best performance as Bond. He feels more vulnerable than his other films. His range of emotion here is great and much better than the other films. Lea Seydoux is a major improvement from the previous film Spectre. Her character there was weak but here, she is so much more fleshed out and that’s the same for Christoph Waltz even though he has very limited screen time. Ana De Armas is a scene stealer here. I absolutely loved her character and performance and I would love to see more of her in the future. Rami Malek gives one of the best Bond villain performances but the issue with him is that his character is criminally underutilized. He isn’t in the film a lot and I really wish he was because he was that good. The action set pieces here are fantastic. Each set piece works to up the previous one and it works with the final action set piece being a one man army scene and I loved it. The cinematography, direction, and music are all fantastic. Hans Zimmer produces one of the best Bond scores ever while Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Direction gives the film a sense of finale and scale. The emotion in this film is off the charts. I’m not lying when I see the end of the film almost made me cry. The film knows how to tug at the audiences heartstrings and it really tugs hard here. If you love James Bond then this film is essential viewing. Please check it out when you can.… Expand
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FelpsGPJun 27, 2023
A great addition to the 007 franchise. It's not without a couple of flaws, but overall it's an amazing movie. Action sequences are well executed, the plot is interesting and locations are beautiful.
Craig does a perfect job in portraying BondA great addition to the 007 franchise. It's not without a couple of flaws, but overall it's an amazing movie. Action sequences are well executed, the plot is interesting and locations are beautiful.
Craig does a perfect job in portraying Bond and the traits you would expect from the character. Léa Seydoux acting is once again phenomenal. The new agent is interesting, has a good actress and participates perfectly with the plot and pace of the movie, she doesn't overstay her welcome and manages to be likable and relevant.
The villain is so much better than Blofeld. Rami Malek was a great choice for this role, unfortunately he doesn't get big personal moments (like Silva in Skyfall) that could make us interested in his reasons and plans, but he still delivers a good villain even though the writing could be better for him.
Ana de Armas' participation was interesting but too short, so I can't help but feel like they wasted a bit of potential here, although I didn't care too much for the character's humor. The same can be said for Valdo's humor.
Craig's Bond is my favorite and so are the movies, this was a great conclusion to this run of the franchise (that wasn't perfect, but still awesome and the best one so far in my opinion).… Expand
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Dee-Jay_DeliOct 15, 2021
Engaging movie for about 2/3 of it`'s runtime. It's a shame the final act and everything involving the villain is so bland and nonsensical. From his unexplained motives to his flavorless "lair", it all felt every lackluster for a climax of anEngaging movie for about 2/3 of it`'s runtime. It's a shame the final act and everything involving the villain is so bland and nonsensical. From his unexplained motives to his flavorless "lair", it all felt every lackluster for a climax of an entire James Bond season.

But everything else is well-executed, even if the tone of the movie is pretty sober and bleak.… Expand
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FloroOct 21, 2021
The action sequences were great as you can expect from a Bond movie. It's a fitting conclusion to wrap up the Craig era of Bond.
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Shogun32Oct 23, 2021
This is my favorite bond movie. People giving it low ratings are not bond fans, never seen the movie or racist.
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Sunnyjim84Oct 18, 2021
Best of the Craig era Bond! Almost as less of a bond movie that previous; but that's a good thing!
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LittlegizmoJan 9, 2022
i loved it... i usually find some james bond movies ridiculous but this one is my favorite with casino royal and goldfinger.. A must see
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LumdogNov 14, 2021
A fitting end to Daniel Craig's bond. He plays the character again perfectly with all the suave and charisma, and bad-ass action that James Bond requires. The action is great and the supporting characters shine (Ana De Armas is the highlightA fitting end to Daniel Craig's bond. He plays the character again perfectly with all the suave and charisma, and bad-ass action that James Bond requires. The action is great and the supporting characters shine (Ana De Armas is the highlight of the film; I wish she was in it more). It has flaws though - the villian is weak and under-written (to no fault of Rami Malek); the story feels convoluted; and it has some pacing issues. I'd place this 3rd best in the Daniel Craig bond films behind Casino Royale and Skyfall.… Expand
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HingleMcCringleNov 12, 2021
A good last showing for Craig's Bond, I'd probably put it third after Casino Royale and Skyfall. Rami Malek felt a bit wasted but all the returning cast and other newcomers were a good fit, especially Ana de Armas whose brief section feltA good last showing for Craig's Bond, I'd probably put it third after Casino Royale and Skyfall. Rami Malek felt a bit wasted but all the returning cast and other newcomers were a good fit, especially Ana de Armas whose brief section felt like the good fun schlock of the older Bond movies.… Expand
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ArmannnnOct 15, 2021
Best Movie I’ve ever seen!!! I love the way the storyline goes along and the characters have astonishing personalities!
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HealingToolboxNov 2, 2021
Nothing at all I expected from reading the pro reviews, a big Rohrschach test for critics it seems. What I imagine is the Brocoli's taking a shelved Bond treatment or script off the shelf from decades ago; and, Daniel Craig--or the director,Nothing at all I expected from reading the pro reviews, a big Rohrschach test for critics it seems. What I imagine is the Brocoli's taking a shelved Bond treatment or script off the shelf from decades ago; and, Daniel Craig--or the director, or a producer--holding it up to an all-crew meeting, and saying, "It's not the story; it's the execution which will make or break this film!" The result is a Bond film with the most coherent tone and confidence since Craig's Casino Royale, the only other good Craig Bond movie in my opinion. Addressing the negative reviews, coherent as this effort is, there is not enuf development of Bond's character to make his fate at the end impactful to me. This has been a problem on EVERY serious Bond film. Bond is an archetype of male domination and denial--among other things. How do you evolve that? Still Craig has done more than any other version to modernize Bond. Some critics cite Rami Malik as weak here. No, no, Rami's character is BOND'S SHADOW here. His main job here is to reflect the TOXIC CURSE BOND HAS PLACED ON HIMSELF. This Rami does well; it adds resonance to the climax.… Expand
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RyanButlerNov 13, 2021
Pros-
Stylish direction
Stunning cinematography Fun action sequences Excellent musical score Has one of the best theme songs in the franchise Great performances from the whole cast (particularly Daniel Craig) Cons- Story is unoriginalPros-
Stylish direction
Stunning cinematography Fun action sequences
Excellent musical score
Has one of the best theme songs in the franchise
Great performances from the whole cast (particularly Daniel Craig)

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Story is unoriginal
Emotional scenes/relationship drama can be overly soppy
Terrible villain
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RafolinoNov 4, 2021
Way better than QoS and Spectre. Easily one of the best films in the franchise. Not as good as Casino Royale tho
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GamingCouchSpudNov 13, 2021
The last 007 outing for Daniel Craig is a decent one.

Excellent action scenes match a decent story. A fitting end for one of the better James Bond stars in the franchise. A few "woke" decisions by the writers didn't spoil the film either.The last 007 outing for Daniel Craig is a decent one.

Excellent action scenes match a decent story.

A fitting end for one of the better James Bond stars in the franchise.

A few "woke" decisions by the writers didn't spoil the film either.

Solid 8/10… Expand
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screenplayhouseNov 14, 2021
I was expecting another hot mess after SKYFALL and SPECTRE. This was much better than those films, and in fact, is one of the best films of the franchise.

Understand, sites like this are swamped with fascists pushing their anti-woke agenda.I was expecting another hot mess after SKYFALL and SPECTRE. This was much better than those films, and in fact, is one of the best films of the franchise.

Understand, sites like this are swamped with fascists pushing their anti-woke agenda. They're the ones giving this zeros because the very idea of a black female agent irritates them, likely because Nomi has a bigger penis.

(One reviewer is so sad he said this film is the worst entry ever. Apparently this imbecile slept thru OCTOP-$$Y and A VIEW TO A KILL. Can't blame them. I know I did.)

I'm not a fan of franchises. I'm instead a fan of good films. If a franchise is made up of good films (like the recent APES remakes), then sure -- I'm a fan. The first STAR WARS film was rather good (not great), the 2nd was okay, and everything since has been wretched. 'Fanboys' would argue with that. That's why you must passionately ignore fanboys.

The Bond films were pretty good from their inception to the early Moores. DIAMONDS and GOLDEN GUN weren't the best -- but the rest were okay or better. Like it or not, fanboys, THE SPY WHO LOVED ME was the last great Bond film. It had everything and was nearly perfect. (Fanboys believe no Moore was any good because Connery, but that's the fascist male ego thing again. Spy was spectacular.)

After SPY each new entry would start big and bold and eventually collapse under poor story-telling, weak characters, lame jokes and cheesy spectacle. LIVING DAYLIGHTS was okay, I guess. I've rewatched TOMORROW NEVER DIES a lot, but that's because Michelle Yeoh and... wait for it... it's a remake of SPY.

Not until CASINO ROYALE did we get another GREAT Bond film. Understand -- I hated the new 'Gorilla Killer' Bond that was Craig. But since I'm not a fanboy but instead objestive I had to admit the film achieved its goals. And it held together from beginning to end. And has been very re-watchable. (That car flip is amazing.)

Some say the hot mess factor returned with QUANTUM. I strongly disagree. It was just a good little Bond film. I think the fascists were upset by the Latina lead. Boo-hoo.

The hot mess factor returned with Sam Mendes. Anyone who raves about SKYFALL is such a fanboy. That piece of trash is so sad it blatantly steals 'Wayne Manor' from BATMAN and Jim Malone from THE UNTOUCHABLES and still fails miserably.

I nearly walked out of the theater. It was so appalling I gave up paying for Bond in the theater. Only years later did the fanboys see in SPECTRE what was painfully obvious in COW-PIE FALL. And the irony here is that SPECTRE was less of a hot mess.

So I came into NO TIME TO DIE expecting less than nothing. I rented off Amazon and expected to abandon it within the hour. Instead I felt like the director of LUPIN was in charge and everything was suddenly SANE. Adult. And for the most part believable.

Unfortunately this film requires a long attention span. And compassion. If you lack both, please, go play a video game/with yourself. If you've seen and liked LUPIN, you'll likely enjoy NO TIME TO DIE. Not love but enjoy.

That said, the film wasn't perfect.

1. Jamaican Nomi seemed to be a one note character. "Hi! I'm a snarky b!tch!" Kinda flat. When she offered to abandon her numerical designation it seemed to be the end of a character arc we never witnessed.

2. Another sense that a story arc was edited was evident in Rami's Safin character. This character was nearly completely botched. Whenever I see a mask -- I know a 'big' reveal is coming that will fall flat. Always does. This is a beginner screenwriter's mistake. And since horror movies lean on masks as a cliche these days its simply not scary anymore. SILENCE OF THE LAMBS didn't need Hopkins in a mask or deformed. It worked better because the villain was humanized. If Rami had been allowed to simply act it would have worked MUCH better. So when he expressed a romantic interest -- it wouldn't have been twisted but actually understandable? Even worthy of consideration by the girl. And what if his 'evil' plan was really about getting rid of only bad people here and there? That because of what happened to him he never wanted it to happen to anyone else? That he was a decent guy but a little too ends justify the means, if you will.

I believe Rami was not only wasted in this role but miscast. (Wasn't he the same age as the girl?!?)

3. Easter Eggs distract. The relentless ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE references cheapen this film, making it feel derivative. Although I liked when Bond used that variant line at the end.

All these criticisms aside -- I enjoyed this film. And I know I'll watch it again. I highly recommend devoting a day to this at home vs. an evening out. We paused midway, made lunch, had a walk, came home and finished it. I do pity the behinds that sat through this entire thing.… Expand
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hhf2Nov 15, 2021
Fantastic finale for Daniel Craig. Makes you cheer, laugh and cry in a way no other installment since Skyfall. This will go down as one of the greats.
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GilbertoNov 7, 2021
All great things have an end, for Daniel Craig, this is his last portrayal as James Bond and I must say, what a sendoff. While not the most action packed film in his line of movies, this last entry definitely concludes the story arc for theAll great things have an end, for Daniel Craig, this is his last portrayal as James Bond and I must say, what a sendoff. While not the most action packed film in his line of movies, this last entry definitely concludes the story arc for the character very nicely.

One of the things I loved the most about Daniel Craig's line of Bond movies was not only how they were definitely more gruesome and grounded, but also how they intended to lure deeper into the character. Bond no longer was this untouchable, handsome, slick guy that had no fault, but was now a relatable, undestandable and even broken person that was still, pretty slick.

With No Time To Die we see a seasoned James Bond, more confident than ever, still with the awesome one liners and cockiness, yet we also see him at his most vulnerable. This movie further explores the character's willigness to love in spite of his over the top personality and I find that contrast to be overly interesting. I truly loved how his relationship with Madeline was developed in the movie and the ending was gut wrenching.

Whatsmore, the action scenes while sparce were still very fun to watch and the direction of the movie as a whole was pretty solid. This is a beautiful movie with some really nice shots.

If anything the movie's biggest issue had to do with the villains. I was not a fan of the main villain and even less of a fan of another character involved with the main threat. Rami Malek is a fantastic actor, but his character here really didnt have that much to do and compared to other villains like Silva from Skyfall, he falls really short. Nonetheless, the big world threatening plan was still pretty engaging as a whole.

With this being the ending of the Daniel Craig series of Bond movies and with so much to develop, No Time to Die is pretty long and in some parts it can undeniably drag a bit. In addition, its action scenes, while still pretty fun, are not the best in the series - so in that respect, this may not really be the best of the Craig Bond movies, Skyfall for me and even Casino Royale still sit at the top, but in my opinion, that doesn't really matter because as a conclusion, this still works quite great. This is a fantastic farewell to the best James Bond of all time.… Expand
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tonyGreenOct 31, 2021
A film that must surely be recognised as classic in years to come. Excellent action sequences. Perfect pacing, for all 2 1/2+ hours. Witty and Bold. Bravely and artfully breaks free from the franchise's old baggage, but respectful to itsA film that must surely be recognised as classic in years to come. Excellent action sequences. Perfect pacing, for all 2 1/2+ hours. Witty and Bold. Bravely and artfully breaks free from the franchise's old baggage, but respectful to its history. Thematically rich and really, genuinely packs an emotional punch. In its own right, it's a helluva good film. If this is the last good Bond film, it's a great last entry.… Expand
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s3ver14nMay 7, 2022
It is too long, there is too much exposition for a Bond film, and although one or two of the action pieces are great, it does feel muted. Also, although there are nice musical cues from HMSS (and I guess the film to an extent re-tells theIt is too long, there is too much exposition for a Bond film, and although one or two of the action pieces are great, it does feel muted. Also, although there are nice musical cues from HMSS (and I guess the film to an extent re-tells the ending of HMSS in with a twist) the almost complete lack of the bond theme throughout really detracts. On more positive notes, it is a good conclusion to the Daniel Craig era, which has really told a single story linked across the films, rather than each standing alone. It's also nice to see the standard bond plot being shaken up, rather than repeating much the same story, which while entertaining has rather run it's course. Also, the use of a black actress to portray "007" through much of the movie is quite entertaining, and clearly a fun little dig at the more prejudice members of society. Overall, definitely worth watching despite some short comings. I would have scored a 6, but have added a couple of marks to help add some balance for those unfortunates who were upset about a black woman being 007, and clearly not spotting that the joke was on them.… Expand
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norseJun 19, 2022
I thought the trailer was kind of meh, so I only watched this Bond when it became free on Prime, and now I wish I had watched it in the theater.

It's the second Bond movie I'd call actually good (the first was Casino Royale), and it's theI thought the trailer was kind of meh, so I only watched this Bond when it became free on Prime, and now I wish I had watched it in the theater.

It's the second Bond movie I'd call actually good (the first was Casino Royale), and it's the best I've seen, ever. There is a complex, smart story that has no dumb moments. It doesn't explain but instead show, consistently all the way through. There is character development, real growth, the characters are nuanced and interesting, and the movie doesn't regurgitate the same old story. Of course it's visually beautiful with a great score, too, but the same could have been said for plenty of 007 movies.

What a way to end a chapter in the franchise. The ending is sad, not only for the character, but for what all the movies could have been if they had been a bit more like this.… Expand
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dharmaNov 9, 2021
The final outing for Daniel Craig's Bond is not on par with the excellent Skyfall, but is definetely on the same level as Casino Royale. At 3 hours long in length, it is a comprehensive finale for what many consider as the best Bond (mostThe final outing for Daniel Craig's Bond is not on par with the excellent Skyfall, but is definetely on the same level as Casino Royale. At 3 hours long in length, it is a comprehensive finale for what many consider as the best Bond (most successful at the very least) in history. In here, Craig gave his all in his performances, both physically and emotionally. Obviously, he had a very negative comment after finishing Specter that was often misquoted. But audiences should realize that making these films are hard and arduous. Specter was made almost back to back to the successful Skyfall...and the results were quite obvious. This time around, the team had 'all the time in the world' to craft a film to the best of their abilities. The results showed in spades.… Expand
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MATMMay 30, 2022
The first 2 hours of "No Time to Die" are really great. I loved the constant plot turns, and the action was solid. The last act, though, kind of fell apart. There are good ideas there, but they just didn't come together in a meaningfulThe first 2 hours of "No Time to Die" are really great. I loved the constant plot turns, and the action was solid. The last act, though, kind of fell apart. There are good ideas there, but they just didn't come together in a meaningful way. It wasn't unwatchably bad. It just didn't live up to the beginning of the movie. I haven't seen all the Craig bond films, but what I have seen, this is easily the best one, other than "Casino Royale", which remains my favorite of all the Bond films. I give it a B, next time you’re in the mood for a movie, this one won’t disappoint.… Expand
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StevenDDec 17, 2021
I usually go for the user score but I'm not certain who are the retards that gave this movie anything lower than a 5. It's definitely a movie worth watching and one of the best Craig era Bond movies in my opinion.
The only downside I'd add isI usually go for the user score but I'm not certain who are the retards that gave this movie anything lower than a 5. It's definitely a movie worth watching and one of the best Craig era Bond movies in my opinion.
The only downside I'd add is that you can't understand a word the main antagonist is saying half the time. Stop making characters with **** up voices! And if you do, enforce some subtitles when they speak so you don't spend half the time trying to figure out what's happening.… Expand
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MaxPayneIsGodNov 23, 2021
A fitting send off for the best Bond, yes, Daniel Craig is head and shoulders over every other iteration.
No Time to Die ticks all the usual Bond boxes and does it perfectly.
Craig mirrors his Bond with his acting, beaten down and thoroughlyA fitting send off for the best Bond, yes, Daniel Craig is head and shoulders over every other iteration.
No Time to Die ticks all the usual Bond boxes and does it perfectly.
Craig mirrors his Bond with his acting, beaten down and thoroughly over it. It could distract you from the film, but if you put Craig in Bond's shoes, what he has been through over his story arch, its totally understandable.
Not my favourite Bond, that is Casino Royale, but its pretty bloody good.… Expand
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43in2014Dec 15, 2021
The short review: Unlike many critics' opinions, I think this is the second best Craig's Bond films; it's better than Skyfall.

Related media: I have seen all of the official Bond films. The previous film, Spectre, was disappointing. What'sThe short review: Unlike many critics' opinions, I think this is the second best Craig's Bond films; it's better than Skyfall.

Related media: I have seen all of the official Bond films. The previous film, Spectre, was disappointing.

What's it like? Bond has quit MI6 and wants to spend his time with his love, Madeline, but her secrets come back to haunt both of them, turning into a big problem and causing many casualties.


Positives: 1) There are many, many good action scenes in this film and you are really getting your money's worth here. Considering that it costs $250m, which is less than the lousy Spectre's $300m and just slightly more than the other lousy Quantum of Solace's $230m, this is money very well spent.

2) The story is rather good. Do not buy into the negative and sexist criticisms of the story-writing. Bond has been evolving since Craig's first film, even being very different in Casino Royale to pre-Craig Bond films. I don't think the majority would want to watch a womanising, woman-slapping and frivolous woman-killing spy in the 21st century. Negatives:

1) The ending really creates a big problem for the future. It's like Marvel killing off half of the superheroes and then needing to use time-travel to fix it later on.

2) The ending is rather unlike past Bonds, who can find a solution where there is obviously none. 3) Many of the physics in the film are just plain wrong. Bombs exploding close to you will kill you due to the blast pressure, or at least permanently deafen you, a high-speed glider transitioning from air to water would break apart in the water, missiles can be disabled mid-flight and nano-bots able to selectively kill are two aspects that are like the hated invisible car of Tomorrow Never Dies.


How would the different age groups rate it? Children: Not rated for children.

Teens: Good - they would not appreciate it as much.

Young adults: Good.

Medium age adults: Excellent - this is a film for this age group. Old adults: Good only, because they would still prefer the old Bond. My rating: 4/5 (no half scores). Worth it to watch it in the cinema.… Expand
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geo333Apr 28, 2022
It is not his best film 007 film but is a good film that is someway finished his time being Bond for Daniel Craig on a good note, a great film to conclude.
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Captain_ChaosDec 24, 2021
While No Time To Die is anything but classic Bond, it's also well made, emotionally intense, and has some really nice camera angles. I think Spectre was the superior film, but No Time To Die is as find a sendoff for Daniel Craig's tenure asWhile No Time To Die is anything but classic Bond, it's also well made, emotionally intense, and has some really nice camera angles. I think Spectre was the superior film, but No Time To Die is as find a sendoff for Daniel Craig's tenure as Bond as any. It certainly didn't end in the way I expected, but unlike most endings of that nature I didn't bother me nearly as much.… Expand
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arrivistDec 28, 2021
This is a well-made film but not really a Bond film. No Time to Die begins with a terrific opening act and supported by engaging plot throughout. The film is well directed along with great cinematography. There are some pointless cringe linesThis is a well-made film but not really a Bond film. No Time to Die begins with a terrific opening act and supported by engaging plot throughout. The film is well directed along with great cinematography. There are some pointless cringe lines of dialogue, and final scene was completely unnecessary.
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Player2-WaterNov 27, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 9
Acting: 9
Plot: 9

Since having played James Bond beginning with 2006’s Casino Royale, No Time to Die is officially the fifth and final instalment with Daniel Craig in the role. After being delayed due to change of director and COVID-19 pandemic where theatres all over the world were closed, the finale movie is finally here to be watch on the big screen for good.

After the events of Spectre, James Bond (Craig) have retired from active service in the MI6 and currently in a relationship with Dr. Madeleine Swann (Seydoux). During their holiday trip in Italy, Spectre assassins attacks Bond while he is visiting Vesper Lynd’s grave. Believed that Madeleine betrays Bond due to her late father, Mr. White, was part of Spectre, he left her.

Five years later, Bond have been living in Jamaica alone until his old friend from the CIA, Felix Leiter along with Logan Ash from State Department asking for his help to locate Dr. Valdo Obruchev, who have abducted from MI6 by a terrorist group led by Lyutsifer Safin (Malek). At first he refuse to help and wanting to stay out of it until he meets Nomi, an MI6 agent who inherited Bond’s former designation, 007. She informs Bond about Project Heracles which was created by Dr. Obruchev. After contacting M (played by Ralph Fiennes) to know more about the project and learning that he was the one who approved it, he choose to help Felix in what appears to be his final mission.

Having watched all of Daniel Craig’s James Bond movies, this movie is one of the best in his version of the character. The writing in this movie is very well written. This movie does what the previous James Bond movies that have never done before which one of them is giving a satisfying conclusion to Craig’s James Bond. The previous movies played by the other actors do not even a conclusion to their respective stories. Not only that, the movie also tied up all loose ends that have set up in the last four movies. By doing that, this brings a permanent end to Craig’s James Bond movies with no more follow ups or potential spin off.

Since this is the final chapter of Craig’s James Bond movie, the cast definitely bring out their best performances especially Daniel Craig and Rami Malek. I’m very impressed that Daniel Craig still have the charismatic and acting skills to play the character for 15 years which means he played the character much more longer than the late Roger Moore despite the latter played the character seven times. I’m sure the late actor would be proud of him. As for Rami Malek, he not only played a very good villain character but also a theatening and more villainous. In addition with the writing of this movie, his character also does what the previous Bond villains have never done before. Due to heavy spoilers, I will not reveal what he have done in the movie. Credits also goes to Cary Joji Fukunaga for his great direction for this finale. I don’t know if he actually done better than Danny Boyle, the original director before he left, but Cary did a great job regardless.

It was really sad to see Daniel Craig in his final role as James Bond in this movie. I could not figure out if anyone else could have been chosen for the role if he was not casted. Nevertheless, I think he portrayed James Bond the best. This movie is the end of an era of Daniel Craig’s James Bond. New actor will step up to replace him. While it may be the end of his James Bond but it is not the end of the franchise.… Expand
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vovaklesovFeb 21, 2022
Второй из лучших бондов Дэниел Крэйг уходит красиво. Фильм интересен, не без сюжетных дыр конечно, экшон присутствует (привет "Дюна" 2021), как и толерастия (к сожалению).

Твердая 8!Второй из лучших бондов Дэниел Крэйг уходит красиво. Фильм интересен, не без сюжетных дыр конечно, экшон присутствует (привет "Дюна" 2021), как и толерастия (к сожалению).

Твердая 8!
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MarkHReviewsNov 15, 2021
Time was, you could depend on the latest James Bond flick to offer reliably frivolous fun. When taking over the Bond role, Roger Moore famously said that “good teeth” was one of his major contributions to the role. For a long time, womenTime was, you could depend on the latest James Bond flick to offer reliably frivolous fun. When taking over the Bond role, Roger Moore famously said that “good teeth” was one of his major contributions to the role. For a long time, women were interchangeable props, evil was well-defined and all seemed right with the world. “No Time to Die,” Daniel Craig’s finale as Bond, demonstrates emphatically that it is not your father’s, or grandfather’s, version of the franchise.

The script by veteran writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade is presumably leavened at points by contributions from Director Cary Joji Fukunaga (who directed the amazing “True Detective” Season 1) and Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag,” “Killing Eve”). Apparently none of the group was an editor. The circuitous plot runs almost three hours, so bring along plenty of snacks (or a catheter, your call). The opening scene shows Bond’s idyllic getaway to Italy with love interest Madeleine (an excellent Lea Seydoux), who was first introduced in 2015’s “Spectre.” Soon enough, he’s nearly blown up. In a stunning plot twist, it turns out Bond has enemies. Arch-villain Lyutsfier Safin (see what they did there?!) has created nanobots programmed with poisons individualized to the DNA of his targets. The world hangs in the balance. Bombs, gunfire, car chases, missile strikes and general carnage appear as necessary. Yada, yada. As always, the plot is not the strong point here.

Two elements make the Daniel Craig iteration of this series worthwhile. First, a lot of fabulous actors have continued to turn up. Ben Whishaw (Q), Ralph Fiennes (M), Cristoph Waltz (Blofeld), Jeffrey Wright (the seventh actor to play CIA agent Felix Leiter in the series) and Ana de Armas (who temporarily steals the show as a clever, enthusiastic junior agent with three weeks of special training) are all excellent. There’s even a new agent (Lashana Lynch) who’s Black, badass and has appropriated the designation 007.

But what truly sets apart this film, the last five Bond films actually, is Craig’s interpretation of the role. He’s much more self-aware - and worse for wear - than his invulnerable predecessors. He’s wrestling explicitly with trusting and caring about the important people in his life. Themes of loyalty and loss permeate the script. As a result of Bond’s humanity, the storyline becomes more serious and more somber because there’s so much more at stake. This Bond is aware that life is filled with choices that have consequences and that he can’t stand above the fray. This film’s sense of finality and conclusion is further heightened by its incorporation of references to other films in the series – an island fortress (“Dr. No”), a spear gun (“Thunderball”), a visitor badge (not a hat) that is tossed to its perfect resting place in M’s outer office. And there’s the film’s closing number, Louis Armstrong’s “We Have All the Time in the World,” which was the theme for 1969’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” It all helps to create a sense of wistful retrospective.

What gets short shrift in all this is the villainy. Rami Malik’s Safin never reaches the epic proportions of past criminal masterminds. Christoph Waltz’ reprise as Blofeld is short-lived, literally. But there’s plenty of mayhem and derring-do to make up for this minor shortcoming.

Overall, “No Time to Die” is a very worthwhile installment for this franchise. Because Bond is playing for higher emotional stakes, the whole enterprise is much more satisfying. “No Time to Die” offers a story that is surprisingly stirring. Not shaken, not stirred, just right.… Expand
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ComradelyNov 13, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. slaps. Craig is the only Bond. There are few goofy line reads and some superfluous stuff that just makes you groan but it’s otherwise a triumph… Expand
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kaancagMar 8, 2022
I loved it. A bit long but that's ok, don't know why but I felt depressed throughout the movie, a tone set in by the perfect score by Billie and Hans Zimmer.
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SleazebaganoNov 8, 2021
Tho the prologue was way too long for a Bond flick, this ain't your normal Bond flick.

So despite what some critics are saying about the pacing and length, after the intro this film got me stuck to my seat with a complex, colorful,Tho the prologue was way too long for a Bond flick, this ain't your normal Bond flick.

So despite what some critics are saying about the pacing and length, after the intro this film got me stuck to my seat with a complex, colorful, multilayered story and insane action scences, but also presenting Bond as a human being more than the previous movies did, more specifically from the angle of what it means to live (and die) as an international spy. I thought the bad guys were a little too over-the-top, but then again this is the tradition of Bond flicks... you want them to look undefeatable. The locations and their use were fantastic, and the side actors were appealing even tho tongue-in-cheek.

It's true, tho, that that "Mumbling Lucifer Satan" arch-villain could have been played with more energy as here he just acts like a zombie. The subplot of having not an even higher leader of Spectre but their biggest foe (?) was original yet not too appealing... I was hoping for having a full-blown Dr. No instead, which would have made more sense with this series continuity and the film's title, and more justice as the "final boss" for the Craig era. It's a great end of the Craig era, and deserves the praise it didn't get. Daniel Craig has been the most charismatic yet realistic Bond in a long while.… Expand
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OminousFaythJan 2, 2022
A solid conclusion to the Daniel Craig era of James Bond continuity over 5 films. Each film played a different role in the story of this particular Bond. "No Time To Die" provides a satisfying ending. The weapon the villian wields is one ofA solid conclusion to the Daniel Craig era of James Bond continuity over 5 films. Each film played a different role in the story of this particular Bond. "No Time To Die" provides a satisfying ending. The weapon the villian wields is one of the best to appear in a 007 film. However the villain could've been more fleshed out.… Expand
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BruterakeApr 15, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Primeiro filme que eu vi de 007 então a carga emocional é menor pra mim, então não posso falar muito do filme como o final de toda uma série. Sobre o filme eu achei ele exatamente perfeito para a proposta com os gadgets de espião e mulher bonita e tiro kkkkkkkkk é um filme bobo de ação tiroteio muito bom e diverte bastante.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 12, 2022
This was a fitting send off to Daniel Craige time as Bond and is the most emotional of all of his movies.The villain should have been developed more as for a few of the characters, but the action is great, the story is well told and the storyThis was a fitting send off to Daniel Craige time as Bond and is the most emotional of all of his movies.The villain should have been developed more as for a few of the characters, but the action is great, the story is well told and the story is well told enough for me to enjoy this film.… Expand
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AcidCasualJan 12, 2022
It had all the hallmarks of a bond film, just stripped back to something less epic. This time, the story was really personal and didn't feel like it had the air-miles like other bond films. You know what i mean! One minute we're in Siberia,It had all the hallmarks of a bond film, just stripped back to something less epic. This time, the story was really personal and didn't feel like it had the air-miles like other bond films. You know what i mean! One minute we're in Siberia, then Tunisia, then Somewhere else. This film didn't seem to have that.

And certain locations were so obvious that it was a set (like in Cuba) if just felt fake. The storyline was solid, the acting was good overall. it just came across overly scripted and in turn, not as believable.

The action at first was good, but as the film when on, it took a back seat. Bond going into the villains complex and sticking one bullet into every person without blinking, endless magazines and bad guys that were more like NPC's set to easy mode. Just boring.

Lea Seydeoux - Absolute dreamboat, but just used as an extra with a lot of lines.

The Bond Villain - Has to be the worse villain in any Bond film.

What made this film good, was the consistency of the story telling. Underneath it all was a good script. Just executed in an average way.… Expand
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RapidFireNov 21, 2021
Awesome film, culminates a long 15 year story starting with Casino Royal and ending with a fantastic payoff to finish the arc of Daniel Craig's James Bond, going to miss him playing the character as both he along with Timothy Dalton brought aAwesome film, culminates a long 15 year story starting with Casino Royal and ending with a fantastic payoff to finish the arc of Daniel Craig's James Bond, going to miss him playing the character as both he along with Timothy Dalton brought a James Bond enjoyed seeing, serious, gritty spy thrillers as apposed to the campy versions of Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore.… Expand
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AJ_13Nov 9, 2021
Great action, impressive performances, a bunch of iconic scenes and a emotional memorable ending to the Daniel Craig era.
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mikesgold2KNov 16, 2021
Porządne zwieńczenie sagi o Bondzie w wykonaniu Craiga. Porządna dawka akcji, całkiem ciekawa historia, przerysowany złoczyńca oraz wiele znanych nam tropów
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PhoenixReveiwsNov 7, 2021
This one is hard to review without spoilers, but here we go. Overall I thought it was a good action movie, it didn't have the charm of James Bond, but none of the Daniel Craig ones do, he's not bad, that's not what I'm saying, it just feelsThis one is hard to review without spoilers, but here we go. Overall I thought it was a good action movie, it didn't have the charm of James Bond, but none of the Daniel Craig ones do, he's not bad, that's not what I'm saying, it just feels more of an action movie. It could have used a lot more of Ana De Armas as she's a good actress and made for a good "Bond Girl" but was barely in it. The story kept you engaged and it had good action scenes. The acting was all superb. Some of the decision-making was weird, but I can't say for the sake of spoilers, still an enjoyable action movie.… Expand
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