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DiggidyDanNov 8, 2015

This movie is laughablly bad. If a cliché had personified itself in film form, this would be it. Bad quips, cheesy in general, toxically infused with inside jokes fram the franchise that are not funny and feel like forced feeding. Just badThis movie is laughablly bad. If a cliché had personified itself in film form, this would be it. Bad quips, cheesy in general, toxically infused with inside jokes fram the franchise that are not funny and feel like forced feeding. Just bad in general.… Expand

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HellionDec 27, 2015

Spectre was a major let down. Craig's acting and playing Bond is always great but this story didn't have any substance or intrigue to it hardly at all. Villain gets a yawn and the action is very run of the mill. Can we drop the "governmentSpectre was a major let down. Craig's acting and playing Bond is always great but this story didn't have any substance or intrigue to it hardly at all. Villain gets a yawn and the action is very run of the mill. Can we drop the "government spying on us/information network" plots already. Seriously, they are incredibly stupid. I understand they were going for that classic Bond style (few words, all style) but it didn't work and really needed shorter but sweeter action sequences. What I loved about Casino Royale is that Bond used his wit and charisma over pure muscle and shooting. Didn't get all the hype around the "Bond girl" Monica Belluci..she was barely in it. Really most of the credit goes to Léa Seydoux who was terrific and made an interesting Bond girl for sure. Whole picture was lacking everywhere else however and jumped to too many locations. Hopefully Daniel Craig will be back with a better Bond film to make his final mark if he indeed exit's the series.… Expand

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judahjsnNov 6, 2015

Strangely boring and tired entry to the franchise. It felt like the re-heated leftovers from every spy and super hero movie of the last 10 years. Not a single witty line. In fact, the script felt like a boilerplate place holder that someoneStrangely boring and tired entry to the franchise. It felt like the re-heated leftovers from every spy and super hero movie of the last 10 years. Not a single witty line. In fact, the script felt like a boilerplate place holder that someone was supposed to go back and replace with actual writing... only never did. My expectations were somewhat low going in because some early reviews I read said it was a dreary film. It wasn't just dreary in tone, it had no life at all. Really disappointed.… Expand

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blacksunJan 14, 2016

Wait, am I watching a bad Roger Moore era remake? Are we really back to the comedic stunts and unwitty wit?
The film rambles on from one cliche to another making you feel like you're watching a Bond film you've seen before. I think they'reWait, am I watching a bad Roger Moore era remake? Are we really back to the comedic stunts and unwitty wit?
The film rambles on from one cliche to another making you feel like you're watching a Bond film you've seen before. I think they're just milking the Daniel Crag "formula" while they can. Scene after scene falls flat due to either bad acting, bad timing in direction or bad music. Sorry. Wait for the next one.… Expand

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Mazmorrero47Nov 6, 2015

SPECTRE grabs everything Casino Royale did to get 007 back on track and flushes it down the toilet. It's the Diamonds are Forever of the Daniel Craig era in the way that it's a Roger Moore era movie but with a different actor. So long for theSPECTRE grabs everything Casino Royale did to get 007 back on track and flushes it down the toilet. It's the Diamonds are Forever of the Daniel Craig era in the way that it's a Roger Moore era movie but with a different actor. So long for the days when Bond had development and complexity.
The paper-thin story is basically a poor man's Captain America: The Winter Soldier (it revolves around privacy invasion to defend security), and it keeps with the Skyfall tradition of insisting that James Bond is still super relevant in the internet era despite relying on pandering throwbacks to the previous films to drive the point home. Ironically, it makes you wonder if Bond still has a place in the contemporary world.
We're back to the old days when women are one-dimensional plot devices and sexual interests rather than actual characters with personalities and arcs. Daniel Craig and Lea Seydoux have to go through a forced and chemistry-free romantic subplot that adds nothing to the picture. All while Seydoux tries too hard to be sexy and cool, and I'm sorry, but she's no Eva Green or Honor Blackman. More like a female Jai Courtney.
Christoph Waltz is the same over-the-top cartoonish villain he plays in most of his films, and his motivations are pretty silly. How are we supposed to take him seriously when his catchphrase is "cuckoo"? Not to mention his twists are insulting to the audience's intelligence and seem taken from Austin Powers in Goldmember.
Most shockingly, it's not even an interesting movie in the visual departments. The action scenes are a snoozefest due to poor editing and low stakes, and the monochromatic cinematography makes every location look the same (except for the opening sequence in Mexico, the only one with a wide color palette).
Bring back Martin Campbell!… Expand

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screenplayhouseNov 7, 2015

I've never heard anyone say how much they loved THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. I've never met one Trek fan who couldn't wait to see NEMESIS again. Two painful franchise films both rated here with 50s.

But somehow the writers of these filmsI've never heard anyone say how much they loved THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. I've never met one Trek fan who couldn't wait to see NEMESIS again. Two painful franchise films both rated here with 50s.

But somehow the writers of these films have -- impossibly -- been hired to cowrite THIS film. And it shows. And in case you haven't been paying attention -- it showed all over SKYFAIL too. Terrible TERRIBE scripts.

I don't think Craig is an idiot. I think he couldn't believe people were stupid enough to fall for SKYFAIL and when he saw this script he must have decided enough was enough.… Expand

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foxgroveNov 9, 2015

Bond is back and with it comes the tried and (too) trusted formula. We have the good guy; the baddie; the girl; the car; the stunning locations; the set pieces; the stunts and the song. What could possibly go wrong? Well, on this occasion,Bond is back and with it comes the tried and (too) trusted formula. We have the good guy; the baddie; the girl; the car; the stunning locations; the set pieces; the stunts and the song. What could possibly go wrong? Well, on this occasion, actually quite a lot! Whilst up a few notches from the lamentable ‘Quantum of Solace’, it’s also noticeably well below the high standard set by Sam Mendes last directorial effort, the fabulous ‘Skyfall’.
Things get off to a flying start in Mexico City with a stunning set piece which gets the anticipatory juices flowing. However, it’s all downhill soon after and by the time the movie has hit the sixty minute mark it is in desperate trouble. Daniel Craig seems completely jaded this time out and Lea Seydoux is a weak and anaemic Bond girl. As the baddies Andrew Scott is refreshing, but I really don’t think I can be alone in stifling yawns at yet another villain from Chistoph Waltz’s seemingly limited canon.
In addition to the disappointment of the performances one also feels let down by the action. Aside from the opening and closing sequences which are very good, nearly all the other set pieces and stunts feel bland, second rate and unexciting. The whole enterprise just seems tired and even the usually welcome tongue in cheek humour is sadly absent. None of this is helped one iota by an unmanageable 2 and a half hours running time which leaves one anaesthetised by the singular lack of thrills. Even the song (which admittedly grows on you) is not up there with the greats, and one can’t help but recall an apt line from Adele’s 'Skyfall' – ‘This is the end’. Well, amen to that!… Expand

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Chazd3Nov 6, 2015

I love Daniel Craig as 007. I loved Pierce Brosnan as well. If Pierce was a Formula 1 race car, Daniel would be a Top fuel dragster. Both fun to watch in different ways. Spectre took a Top fuel dragster and tried to run it in the Monaco GrandI love Daniel Craig as 007. I loved Pierce Brosnan as well. If Pierce was a Formula 1 race car, Daniel would be a Top fuel dragster. Both fun to watch in different ways. Spectre took a Top fuel dragster and tried to run it in the Monaco Grand Prix. The story was disjointed bordering on incomprehensible. The plot, if you can call it that, was slow as molasses in January. 007 was popping up all over Europe in scene after scene after scene instantly wearing dozens of wardrobes GQ magazine would envy, and all with only a duffel. At first it was campy 007 artistic license, but for me it became so obvious it became a mild distraction. There were way too many Sherlock Holmes-esque slow motion meanderings occasionally punctuated by gun fights that reminded me of Westerns from the 50's & 60's when the bad guy fired a thousand blanks and the good guy's bullets were real and unerring. The realism was squashed and the campy approach had been made inappropriate. Even the million dollar luxury sports car chase was a waste of million dollar sports cars. They didn't know the kind of movie they really wanted, and neither did I. The last 20 minutes and I was looking at my watch.… Expand

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VidyaBumOct 21, 2021

Out of 25 Bond movies, I'd place Spectre at 18/25.

I watched it not 4 days ago. I can't remember a thing about it. The photography was very yellow for some reason. The story almost started being ok at some point, and then it turned to crapOut of 25 Bond movies, I'd place Spectre at 18/25.

I watched it not 4 days ago. I can't remember a thing about it.
The photography was very yellow for some reason.

The story almost started being ok at some point, and then it turned to crap the very instant I thought the movie started showing competence.

I do remember that I thought at some point "somehow it's started being just as silly as Roger Moore era Bond now".
The action took too long and a lot of characterisation wasn't properly done.

Honestly, even after rewatching bits of it, I can't even appreciate, or remember appreciating, anything about Spectre.

The only positive and reason it's so high in my list is that Sam Mendes is a good director, Craig and Seydoux play well, actually every actor does his job well. But it's so uninteresting. No lines, no scenes, no plot points, nothing reall marks. It's competent work spent on a completely forgettable and uninteresting movie.… Expand

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hotfromcauldronNov 6, 2015

Bond's back briefly before brainless blueprint baffles, bores and blows-up. British bomb buries Craig 's brittle bones. Bye Bye. Better bring back Connery and Bassey.

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nanancayNov 6, 2015

Crazily boring, filled with all the spy tropes. No matter what Lea Seydoux says, her bond girl is no different to the other ones. The movie left me not knowing what Spectre even really was, and the villain left a LOT to be desired - he didn'tCrazily boring, filled with all the spy tropes. No matter what Lea Seydoux says, her bond girl is no different to the other ones. The movie left me not knowing what Spectre even really was, and the villain left a LOT to be desired - he didn't even seem like a villain.… Expand

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Colig54Nov 7, 2015

Paid for James Bond, got Mission Impossible 4, Fast and Furious 7 and Goldmember.

Making good fiction is often about pushing the boundaries of believability and unfortunately Spectre pushes so far as to land firmly within the realms ofPaid for James Bond, got Mission Impossible 4, Fast and Furious 7 and Goldmember.

Making good fiction is often about pushing the boundaries of believability and unfortunately Spectre pushes so far as to land firmly within the realms of comedy, you will be laughing at this version of James Bond rather than laughing with him.

Perhaps Daniel Craig epitomises what a typical American audiences want a tough English spy to look like; so old he looks pensionable but with a stiff upper lip of superhero proportions firmly held in place by a bad LA botox and a face like an unhappy emoticon which occasionally changes from :{ to :| or when James Bond is feeling especially aroused in the company of a woman half his age and twice as good looking : /
Unfortunately, 'lecherous old man does tricks' is pretty much the recurrent theme throughout this movie. The film starts of in the Mexico City centre in what appears to be the most organised street party the world has ever witnesses without a single Mexican in sight, Bond has pulled a Colombian supermodel and brought her up to a hotel room for a quickie :/ but then abandons her to go and blow up a building in order to stop a terrorist threat.

The massive explosion brings down a whole building and dissipates the crowds in the streets only for them to magically reappear immediately so that Bond can hide amongst the crowd as he hunts down a super-villain cunning enough to survive the massive explosion that occurred in the room he was in only moments before. Needless to say, his white suit is a little bit dirty in places. The pursuit ends up as a fight in a helicopter where it takes the English spy assassin about 5 whole minutes to win fight with the helicopter driver who has one hand on the control stick during the whole airborne punch up. Of course, he boots him out the window in the end in text book James Bond style.

The film takes every opportunity to break the spell of believability and does so with gusto about every 30 seconds. You have to expect some of this with any action film, like the scalectrix style street race through the empty car-less streets in central Rome (yeah right!) where two supercars powerslide and jump their way through cobbled streets. You can do that occasionally in a film, but to do it for 2 hours and 30 minutes make the film feel more like a comedy as ridiculous event upon ridiculous event pile up one after another in an unceasing barrage of silliness. It is not supposed to be a comedy!

After 30 minutes I realised that the film was not actually going to even try to get down to any real serious Bond business and I found I was laughing at Bond, rather than laughing with, and looking around the cinema thinking: "all these people have been conned into watching 'generic big budget action movie' and so have I." There is nothing particularly 'Bond' about it and it seems this Bond misses the open goal completely and instead does an impression of Mission Impossible 4, Fast & Furious 7, and more accidentally - Austin Powers in Goldmember.

As a massive fan of science fiction I found this films inability to attempt to step down a fraction and engage in any level of believable fiction thoroughly disappointing. It careens along carelessly and rapidly like a featherlight, candyfloss and popcorn powered roller coaster through a barrage of nonsensical action sequences that made me wonder if the script had been written through observing two 6 year-olds playing with action figures, E.G.

"And then bond chases after the cars in his air plane, he pulls alongside and winks at the bad guy, no he gives him a salute, no he does both! Yeah! Then the plane crashes into the trees but only loses two wings! Bond keeps chasing them with the plane though. He slides it down the hill like a toboggan with propellers. Bond does a handbrake turn, then smashes his plane-toboggan straight through a garage full of chopped logs crashing into the bad guys cars on the other side and wipes them all out! Yeah!"

But maybe some people like that sort of thing.… Expand

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lordlongflapNov 13, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say other than disappointing?

The first twenty minutes with the Day of The Dead 'single shot' and then the helicopter fight (which I will admit was a bit silly but c'mon it's supposed to be Bond) and then the scene with Christoph Waltz's character's introduction. These twenty minutes were the only twenty minutes that felt like a Bond film. Literally immediately after that, the plot became lame, cliche and even boring in parts. It felt like a default action film with an even more default romance, which by the way, is not believable at all.

Another problem I had with the film was Sam Mendes trying to give Bond a deep emotional side. I can see why he might want to do this, and I can kinda agree with it, I think it would genuinely be very interesting to go into the psyche of a man who lives such a fast-paced, violent life. It was the way Mendes went about it that annoyed me. They tried to introduce this Spectre storyline (which hadn't been built up to at all in any of the previous movies) which was frankly just too stupid to even consider. The previous Bond movies had been gritty, more realistic Bond films, with villains who were believably evil, and seemed to actually possess some form of logical agenda. Oberhauser (the villain in Spectre) had no agenda other than....being evil? Taking over the world? I mean really.....could you be more of a cliche? He even had a bloody white cat!

All in all, I think Christoph's acting prowess was wasted on a poorly written villain with a poorly written plot in a poorly written movie. A sad blemish on Daniel Craig's Bond record, which pre-Spectre had been fantastic (I actually liked Quantum!)… Expand

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EmviciNov 27, 2015

I am a huge James Bond fan, and this is undeniably the worse bond movie ever. Firstly most the movie is filmed in low light, so you can barely see much of anything (probably to distract us from low budget background promps) secondly theI am a huge James Bond fan, and this is undeniably the worse bond movie ever. Firstly most the movie is filmed in low light, so you can barely see much of anything (probably to distract us from low budget background promps) secondly the entire movie lacks depth, no real great plot or action like we are used to, all the movie offers is lame and predictable stunts. and when I say lame, I really mean low budget lame.… Expand

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baykostarDec 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Movie started unexpectedly okay then second half lived up to the expectations with the fakest 'love' story and the worst rip-off villian ever. So predictable with james 'the slut' bond falling in 'love' and chosing to be the good guy after killing all those people cold blooded as he throws away his weapon and going to his 'love' in the most cringy way. By the way someone should stop C.Waltz. Arent we all tired of seeing the same character over and over?… Expand

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wariceJan 2, 2016

With Bond movies you expect: lots of attractive women,lots of Gadgets,plenty of one liners;novel stunt ideas,a great story.I think Daniel Craig is a lovely guy;however he just doesn't have the coolness and sophistication of Roger Moore orWith Bond movies you expect: lots of attractive women,lots of Gadgets,plenty of one liners;novel stunt ideas,a great story.I think Daniel Craig is a lovely guy;however he just doesn't have the coolness and sophistication of Roger Moore or Sean Connery.The movie underdelivers on all the themes you expect in a Bond movie.Not enough twists and turns for me.I found it dull and a waste of time.We need a new bond and a lot of gadgets...… Expand

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ComandanteCobraJun 16, 2016

An uninspired action movie that has little to offer I'm afraid. It seems to me as if i was watching a toned down Jason Bourne movie rather than a serious spy movie....too much clichéd action and too little of the "class" that made James BondAn uninspired action movie that has little to offer I'm afraid. It seems to me as if i was watching a toned down Jason Bourne movie rather than a serious spy movie....too much clichéd action and too little of the "class" that made James Bond famous.
If you are looking for a good action film watch something else like "Mission Impossible Rogue Nation" that is highly entertaining ... and if you are loking for a good Spy story retrieve another James Bond movie but one with Sean Connery in It. Monica Bellucci is still gorgeous ..she is the only good thing in this picture… Expand

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lofu_agfyNov 11, 2020

This is the worst Bond movie ever, filled with emotionless characters that I couldn't care less about. The pace of this film after a predictably exciting start is slow and boring. Unlike his fellow actors, Ben Whishaw as Q manages to portrayThis is the worst Bond movie ever, filled with emotionless characters that I couldn't care less about. The pace of this film after a predictably exciting start is slow and boring. Unlike his fellow actors, Ben Whishaw as Q manages to portray the only believable human in this whole fake production. Why couldn't JB have been given a touch of Q's wit, humour or vulnerability? No wonder Daniel Craig wants out of this franchise - it's beneath his talent. Such a cacophony of totally forgettable dialogue, people and silly stunts is hard to imagine in a single movie and yet here it is. During one of the 'action' fights when James was being hammered by the evil assassin I noticed the person next to me had fallen asleep and was snoring. That person was an exceedingly eloquent critic.… Expand

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Linuski92Nov 19, 2020

Spectre has got to be one of most underwritten movies ever, it has great actors in it, but none of them are given anything to do. It's boring, long (2 hrs 27 min.) and has the worst set of villains in bond history. People really outta stopSpectre has got to be one of most underwritten movies ever, it has great actors in it, but none of them are given anything to do. It's boring, long (2 hrs 27 min.) and has the worst set of villains in bond history. People really outta stop defending this movie.… Expand

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emeraldstormFeb 4, 2017

Corny, tedious, lengthy, cliche, and only worth watching if you're a die-hard James Bond fan or are into the history of the franchies. I really did not enjoy it.

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airaaniNov 9, 2015

The fact that I managed to be bored during a movie that claims the genre of "Action" is a bad sign. It didn't feel like a James Bond movie at all. In general it all felt pretty ineffective and clichéd (but not in a good way).

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NathonasDec 6, 2015

I think I understand why Daniel Craig is sick of playing Bond.

The film just feels tired and uninspired. It's like they took a formula of what a Bond film should have, threw in a bunch of cliches, and called it a day. The plot is boring,I think I understand why Daniel Craig is sick of playing Bond.

The film just feels tired and uninspired. It's like they took a formula of what a Bond film should have, threw in a bunch of cliches, and called it a day. The plot is boring, predictable, and full of holes.
The last 30 minutes in particular are absolutely laughable and make zero sense.

There aren't even any action sequences that stand out in the film, they all feel completely bland and forgettable. By comparison, you can watch the action scenes from Casino Royale multiple times and they're still amazing.

There is NOTHING memorable about this film at all.… Expand

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XharlieMar 7, 2016

Spectre is a shallow action movie but, by claiming to be a Bond film, it bids too high and loses all credibility because of how badly it fails to make that bid. It is a melange of tired old tropes, nostalgia and reminiscence, without anySpectre is a shallow action movie but, by claiming to be a Bond film, it bids too high and loses all credibility because of how badly it fails to make that bid. It is a melange of tired old tropes, nostalgia and reminiscence, without any particular flavour or highlight.

James Bond, in Spectre, does not do justice to the character we have read about in books and watched for decades in previous films. In Spectre, he's impatient and lacking of all subtlety. He isn't witty or intelligent or ingenious or elegant or classy or sophisticated and, although he drives a fancy car and drinks fancy Champagne, he doesn't do it with aplomb or finess. Even his English is appaling. James Bond would *never* spout dialogue with imperfect grammar just like he'd never drink white wine with red meat.

The villain is a walking cliché. The plot required a villain so one was found and that's about as much effort as was made. He's a bad guy because the plot frames him so. He's phychologically creepy because he takes the role of tourtourer in a physchologically creepy scene that is entirely predictable and painfully drawn out. He is evil but so shallow you simply can't be invested in Bond's quest to defeat him.

Along with Bond and The Villain, Spectre also serves all the other dishes that one expects. There's a Bond Girl and a mediocre romance which is out of place and tastelessly timed when you consider the plot and reinforces the holes in Bond's character - he isn't the suave romantic you expect. There are gadgets but they either don't work or work in an entirely uninspired fashion. There's a car chase but it is slow, linear and underwhelming - the cars are nice but neither the driving nor the journey are thrilling and the way it ends is simply pathetic.

There are also a very large number of moments that challenge your suspension of disbelief. Things happen that are just a little too far fetched or just a little too convenient. James Bond is permitted to push the limits but I think Spectre pushes them too far. I had to consciously set aside incredulity on a number of occasions to survive to the end of the rather long show.

Most damningly, the plot is nought but rubbish and unintelligable unless you happen to remember the two movies previous to Spectre. I was lost entirely when Bond was instructed to, "Kill him... and don't miss the funeral." Nothing, to my knowledge, gave us any way to know who's funeral the phrase was talking about. Thankfully, my friends at the cinema enlightened me. They also helped by reminding me of the events of the previous two movies so I could follow the plot a little more or else I would have been completely lost but, even with their help, I felt that the very shallow and unoriginal plot was stuck together with nails and glue and contained an unhealthy number of holes.

My final conclusion was that this movie was merely an excuse to set up an arch-enemy for Bond to fight in future installments. It was an origin story. Sadly, for me, it misses even this mark - the arch-enemy it has set up made a poor villain in Spectre and I wasn't at all invested in his demise throughout the movie, I have no interest in seeing future films that feature his villainy.… Expand

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david-rJan 2, 2017

It is unbelievable that the "Skyfall" director, the creative Sam Mendes made this cliche Bond movie. However, "Spectre" is not too bad till its middle. But from the scene that Bond faces Blofeld -the main villain character- in SpectreIt is unbelievable that the "Skyfall" director, the creative Sam Mendes made this cliche Bond movie. However, "Spectre" is not too bad till its middle. But from the scene that Bond faces Blofeld -the main villain character- in Spectre organization, the movie is falling down and become untolerable.
Despite of a positive atmosphere before the screening (eg; Monica Bellucci as the oldest Bond girl ever, the last Mendes James Bond, etc.) it is not an special Bond movie. But if you enjoy watching the Bond life, pure action scenes and spy games, watching "Spectre" is not without pleasure.… Expand

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DOUGKNov 10, 2015

The worst problem with this movie is the length, it is at least one hour too long. Next, it is so unrealistic in so many ways that it spoils whatever sense of realism the film might have for anyone. All of these sort of films treat human lifeThe worst problem with this movie is the length, it is at least one hour too long. Next, it is so unrealistic in so many ways that it spoils whatever sense of realism the film might have for anyone. All of these sort of films treat human life as if it had no value at all. The evil people are not just totally evil but evil without any purpose or credibility. There really is no message or moral to the film and very little to enjoy about it. The production and special effects are, of course, professional.… Expand

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shoulderoforionDec 31, 2015

The laziest most mailed in James Bond film I've ever seen & I've seen them all, if I were British I'd be terribly upset that this production team made a mess out of such a national treasure whilst at the same time filming in and aroundThe laziest most mailed in James Bond film I've ever seen & I've seen them all, if I were British I'd be terribly upset that this production team made a mess out of such a national treasure whilst at the same time filming in and around British national treasures, this movie was awful… Expand

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mustang8Nov 23, 2015

Okay, so I will try to write a full review of this horrendous "Bond film" without giving any spoilers, but I doubt that you will want to watch this movie after reading this review.

First of all, the rating you will give to this film willOkay, so I will try to write a full review of this horrendous "Bond film" without giving any spoilers, but I doubt that you will want to watch this movie after reading this review.

First of all, the rating you will give to this film will change dramatically if you have seen the previous films of Sam Mendes & Daniel Craig, the perfect combination that bring the elegant, charismatic and cool yet fragile Bond to life. Spectre's Bond, however, does not display these qualities as much as the previous Bonds do.

Story: Right before I entered the cinema I read online that Pierce Brosnan, the previous Bond as you may know, says that Specte has a weak story and is too long. I sincerely hoped that he was solely jealous of Craig's brilliance on the role, but that was not the case. Not that Craig is anything short of great as James Bond, but Spectre actually does have quite a weak story and is unnecessarily long. Do not worry, I will not spoil anything but I will say this: the story is extremely shallow compared to Skyfall and Casino Royale, moreover gives absurd roles and qualities to iconic characters we are used to always see on screen with Bond. Also it leaves quite a lot, and by that I mean really a lot of plot holes behind to make you wonder if they actually deleted part of the script. Overall, story is one of the most important aspects of a Bond movie and it is mainly what makes CR and Skyfall great, while bringing Quantum of Solace and Spectre very much below the standard we expect from Sam Mendes.

Cinematography: Remember the "Take the bloody shot" sequence at the beginning of Skyfall that gave every one of goosebumps? What about the beautiful shot of Bond with colorful Chinese decoration that reminded us that films are forms of art? Yes? Well you get none of that in Spectre. Spectre is all about fast sequences with big explosions, cause who doesn't love explosions, right? I'd classify this movie as quick entertainment like "fast food", rather than a form of art.

Bond: As I said in the beginning, Spectre's Bond is like a Chinese replica: it tries to be elegant and cool but does not get it quite right. I totally agree with Brosnan in saying that Spectre is not Bond-ish, since THE factor that makes a Bond film a Bond film is James Bond himself. Bond strips himself from being a smart and wise MI6 agent who actually has reason behind his actions, while taking more of a mindless action-movie hero-role, making stupid decisions without thinking about consequences and creating dialogue that is nothing but a reason to display 2 characters together on-screen. I also mentioned that Bond was not at all invincible in previous movies, remember Casino Royale and the beginning of Skyfall. However, Spectre's Bond is a man that even Iron Man himself will be jealous of. You will see what I mean.

Supporting Cast: Supporting cast are just there to, as you may have guessed from their role, "support" Bond. Yep, that's it. They do not really have stories of their own, they are just there when need be and gone when Bond is to take the spotlight. Extremely shallow characters. We get no backstory on what happened to them, why they are doing what they are doing, and what they want from Bond.

That sums up my opinion on Spectre. I'd love to write even more but I have other stuff to do, unfortunately. I hope my review gave you another point of view, apart from all those 10/10 and 9/10 reviews which I'm sure have reasons of their own to give such high ratings.

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thevillagesFlNov 24, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have seen every 007 movie (I am 70+ so that is a lot of 007). Sean Connery is the best 007. He is a genuine Brit so he fit the part more than anyone else. Friends who saw Spectre all said they were disappointed.
On a scale of 1 - 10, I give Spectre a 3!
Why? It is too damn loud!
Too much blasting music even when someone is talking. The volume keeps increasing until the seats shake and earplugs are required.
All three theaters in The Villages, FL have the most up-to-date Dolbe sound systems. No other movie I have watched in The Villages theaters was like Spectre.
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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016

What a big fat disappointment ''Spectre'' is, the things they would have done, the opportunities they had, the actors they had, they had double Oscar winner Christoph Waltz for christ sakes and they didnt use him AT ALL, he was just anotherWhat a big fat disappointment ''Spectre'' is, the things they would have done, the opportunities they had, the actors they had, they had double Oscar winner Christoph Waltz for christ sakes and they didnt use him AT ALL, he was just another paint by numbers stereotype Bond villain, who does bad things, because it's bad, and he likes bad.
''Spectre'' has just another cliche storyline (in combination with, that the end of this movie is practically the same as the end of MI:5, a much better spy thriller who came out earlier in 2015), a cliche bond girl, a cliche villain.… Expand

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reallyadrielAug 3, 2016

To be completely honest and straight forward. I'm not a Daniel Craig type of guy, I'm more of a Pierce Brosnan. Either way here is my honest review of Spectre.

The movie was kinda a let down. They should have upped the film rating fromTo be completely honest and straight forward. I'm not a Daniel Craig type of guy, I'm more of a Pierce Brosnan. Either way here is my honest review of Spectre.

The movie was kinda a let down. They should have upped the film rating from PG-13 to R to get more action/gory scenes in the movie that is usually limited by the PG-13 rating. I thought it had cliche moments, situations, and endings in the movie that you can probably guess what is going to happen next, even if you haven't watched the movie. In general, the movie did not feel like a James Bond film it felt more like a movie that separated itself from the series.

In sum, the movie needed more action. It did not have enough of gadgetry like how a James Bond film should have and more focused on adding 'fluff' to the storyline.… Expand

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ourtimehascomeApr 5, 2017

Spectre is the perfect example of a lack of new ideas in the Bond franchise. Its story is so ridiculous it seems it was written by at least five people all with their own different ideas. The cinematography is excellent, and the action scenesSpectre is the perfect example of a lack of new ideas in the Bond franchise. Its story is so ridiculous it seems it was written by at least five people all with their own different ideas. The cinematography is excellent, and the action scenes are worthwhile. Unfortunately, there aren't enough of them to justify this two hour bore.… Expand

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marco34laNov 7, 2015

this was by far the worst of the series. the word perfunctory comes to mind. why can't hollywood make a decent movie? it's obviously not about money. maybe there's just too many people who have a role in the decision making process.

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mintloDec 3, 2015

I was really disappointed by this movie. I liked the previous Bond films with Craig, but everything about this just didn't work for me.
Things that didn't work for me:
1. Helicopter fight scene - I'm just going to cause a stall with thisI was really disappointed by this movie. I liked the previous Bond films with Craig, but everything about this just didn't work for me.
Things that didn't work for me:
1. Helicopter fight scene - I'm just going to cause a stall with this helicopter and then kill the pilot, then I'm going to pilot the helicopter myself. He could've just told the pilot - land over there.
2. He just killed this woman's husband but then thinks its a reasonable idea to go over to her house and basically force himself on her.
3. M says well I need this job cause I have a mortgage and a family but OK I'll disregard my orders to help you anyway.
4. I'm going to rescue the daughter of the assassin that I just gave a gun to so that he could kill himself and then I'm going to bang her. Then she's going to express her love for me even though we just met like two days ago.
5. Let's take a train to the middle of the desert and enter the enemy's camp with no weapons, plan or backup and of course we're going to win.
6. Oh were the bad guys and we know everything because we have this big surveillance operation that we just demonstrated but we don't think to strip search James Bond and make sure he doesn't have any nifty life saving gadgets on him.
7. Hi I'm James Bond and I'm going to use a plane to chase cars and then I'm going to crash the plan and kill everyone but I don't get a single scratch on me. Oh and its been 10 minutes since something blew up so here is an explosion.
8. So the main bad guy is this brilliant man who works behind the scenes to establish this world wide terrorism conspiracy surveillance system but what really has been bothering him this whole time was jealousy of James Bond because the bad guy's father gave James Bond some attention.
9. Oh, and now that we're closing in on the end of the movie it's time for pointless explosions again.
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SpankyFeb 13, 2016

I knew this was going to be a bad Bond movie as soon as I saw the pale sepia toned filter used to film all outdoor and indoor scenes. It's always used, along with the blue filter to create "mood", by bad directors in an attempt to create aI knew this was going to be a bad Bond movie as soon as I saw the pale sepia toned filter used to film all outdoor and indoor scenes. It's always used, along with the blue filter to create "mood", by bad directors in an attempt to create a certain "feeling". It's not real and it doesn't work. How about giving us a decent movie with intelligent dialog and a real and normal colored scene? When are amateur filmmakers going to get it through their head?

The script, and dialog was shockingly horrible. My jaw dropped, I was shaking my head and almost laughing at the verbal exchanges between James and an assassin's widow. It was incredibly ludicrous. Who signed off on this piece of trash?

Speaking of the script, Bond keeps showing up to confront characters without explaining why and how he got there. Boom! All of a sudden he's in Europe jumping around finding and talking to all the right people at the right time. Even the attempt at humor is forced and banal.

The action isn't as good as past films. A car chase at night in Rome with absolutely no pedestrians or cars on the street is too hokey to be believed. This is not only the worst Bond movie with Daniel Craig, it is the worst Bond movie since the ludicrous Roger Moore films.… Expand

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bmaster4616Nov 17, 2015

There comes a time in each industries life that indicates they’ve simply given up. The movie industry seems to be moving in that direction as movies this year are either sequels, adaptations or even remakes. These types of films shouldn’t beThere comes a time in each industries life that indicates they’ve simply given up. The movie industry seems to be moving in that direction as movies this year are either sequels, adaptations or even remakes. These types of films shouldn’t be considered bad but they do remind the audience that Hollywood has simply run out of ideas. Spectre is a prime example of studio “giving up”. It seems to wander like a zombie in an industry plagued by repetitiveness.

Spectre not only destroys any hope for another great bond movie, but squanders what could have been a great send off for Daniel Craig. This train wreck completely ruins everything that the Craig era of Bond movies stand for, and it seamlessly tares down all of the great moments from the past films. This leaves us with a hollow shell of a movie about one of the most iconic characters in Hollywood.

Spectre is another Daniel Craig James Bond movie. Bond has just received a tape M left for him with simple instructions. To kill someone. This someone is the leader of the secret organization called Spectre. It’s an illicit organization does crimes to somewhat keep a balance in the world (reminds me of the Syndicate from almost every media). Bond has to go on another adventure that eventually links all of his past endeavors. They all link together somehow through this organization. Bond has to find out a way to stop this terrorist group before it’s too late.

The main problem with the film is the quite silly approach this time around. Skyfall succeeded mostly on a grim take that really allowed the audience to connect with the character. Craig doesn’t want to be Bond for a while, stating that the character has grown stale over the years. This is extremely true as we see a completely different character this time around. The screenwriters have resorted in giving us a bond that’s a cliché resemblance of the past.

To think of it as a whole, the movie is a cliché of the past. Instead of giving us a great plot with interesting characters, we’re treated with hollow characters, laughable dialogue, a cliché plot, a disappointing villain and many other atrocities.

Clichés are given to us on a silver platter which we’re supposed to swallow without saying a word. Though they’re extremely laughable in mostly every scene. There’s more than one part where the villain survives what should have been a killing blow. The audience watches as small little occurrences pop up that help drive the story along. At one point Bond so happens to wake up as a mouse in sitting the middle of the bedroom. Instead of shooting it, he lets it go back into its home in the wall. This allows bond to find a secret passage.

This lazy writing is just one of the many things the screenwriters do. Some blame has to fall on the director, Sam Mendes. The blend of old school bond and new school bond doesn’t mix at all. This allows for cheesiness into the film.

Casino Royale and Skyfall seemed to take themselves seriously enough not to have elaborate action sequences. The movie throws all that out of the window with actions scenes that seem to never end. A ten minute chase scene and then a ten minute fight scene. At one point bond is chasing a helicopter, with a boat and destroys it with his gun.

The movie isn’t all that bad though. The direction of the movie is very well done and the cinematography quite good. Although the actions scenes seem long and out of place, they’re very well-choreographed. Other than Lea Seydoux, the actors do a pretty great job. The portrayal of James Bond isn’t the best, but Craig tries his best with what he’s got.

Overall, Spectre could have been an amazing Bond film that really gave Craig a sendoff he deserves. However, it’s a movie bogged down by clichés that never seem to end. Ultimately this leads a movie that simply can’t be taken seriously. The connection to the last films is an interesting story, but it’s ultimately a cliché. Spectre is for those fans wanting to live the glory days of James bond films or can look past clichés that have plagued James Bonds films in the past. However, it could have done away with what’s ultimately the worst script in the series.

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koconnorFeb 12, 2016

It was predictable, slow and incredibly long. It would not end, it just going on and on and on and on...for 2.5 hours. I love James Bond movies and this was by FAR the worst one yet. Anybody who rated this a 10 probably isn't independent.

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incubus664Dec 29, 2015

Not so much a Bond movie, as a self-involved, cliché-ridden, disjointed exercise in cinematic masturbation. One can imagine that if Sam Mendes had filmed himself jerking off in a helicopter, the result would be much the same.

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MovingeyeNov 11, 2015

Worst Bond in years,
You can tell Mendes and Craig are just back for the money and really do not care at all about the film they are making. The accumulation of bad gags, poor CGI and terrible storyline make this film an excruciatingWorst Bond in years,
You can tell Mendes and Craig are just back for the money and really do not care at all about the film they are making. The accumulation of bad gags, poor CGI and terrible storyline make this film an excruciating experience. Such a shame after Skyfall. The only redeeming part of the film is Lea Seydoux... Hence one point. Go see Sicario instead !… Expand

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emirbudJan 18, 2016

I just cannot believe this site counts 460 positive reviews for this movie. It is possibly the dumbest and least imaginative movie ever made. It is also terribly boring and a terrible waste of talent. There are some respectable actors here,I just cannot believe this site counts 460 positive reviews for this movie. It is possibly the dumbest and least imaginative movie ever made. It is also terribly boring and a terrible waste of talent. There are some respectable actors here, without a single interesting line what so ever. I hope this is a warning enough for anyone contemplating watching this abomination. Let me get back to those positive reviews. The people who wrote them should be put on trial. They are criminals, because they lead innocent people to watch this mind damaging atrocity, and they should be prosecuted. Hold them accountable I say. Unbelievable.… Expand

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greenbeardNov 7, 2015

Do not waste your time in a forseeable movie like this. I am lover of 007 but was slow movie without any glimpse of what has been this serial: no argument and no engagement. Kingsman is 10 times better than this movie. ;)

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LongshotsNov 22, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. as a short film writer, here is how you know someone doesnt think their script is good. they force in jokes and comedy scenes that are unnecessary. this movie has a ton of those.

but anyway. Spectre is a sequel to 2012 amazing Skyfall. in this James Bond is hunting someone called Mr. White for some unexplained reason because M told him to in a recording.....

so Bond goes out after Mr. White who is sadely not the character from Breaking Bad cooking Meth in Mexico, but instead an idiot who fills his base with explosives, has eagle vision from Assassins creed, and always apears on screen ameraging through darkness (seriously check it). anyway Mr. White likes to make Bonds life shi* or something and decides to try and steal the 3rd Bond Chick in the movie.

but lets go back a bit. the Movie starts with AN AMAZING FIRST SCENE AND FIRST SHOT, SIMPLY AMAZING, IVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A SEEN SO EXPERTLY DONE. BRAVO. too bad that was the best scene in the movie. those were the positives, now back to the negatives or unexplanable.

so back to that first scene, Bond is chasing some guy in white to get his ring. after stealing said ring we are back at HQ which has changed positions to across the street while the old HQ that was blown up in Skyfall was busy getting hit by 5 nukes (seriously not that much time has passed for it to look like it was abandoned in the sevendies). anyhow there is trouble at HQ as this new guy 'C' wants to shut down the 00 agents just like in Mission Impossible Rogue Nation. anyway so bond goes to the guy who he killed in the first scenes funeral and nails his wife who was about to be assassinated for some reason.

we skip ahead a bit and bond has already banged Bond Chick No. 2 and met Bond Chick No. 3 who said that she would never sleep with him.

just for fun my friends and i made a bet on how long from that moment they would bang. it took 10 minutes.

lets forget the story for a bit. the visuals are great, not Skyfall Great but still great. the soundtrack by Sam Smith is unfitting and actually weird... the Actors do a steller job with their terrible script.

and lets talk about the script, its bad, and i mean real bad. it makes some sense but its generally very silly and feels like it shouldnt be for a Bond Film.

back to the actors, Christoph Waltz is in this movie and he is in it too little. like 4 scenes hes in the movie and he has a terrible script in all those parts. such a disappointment. for those who dont know who he is, he played the Main Bad Guy in Inglourious Basterds.

SUCH A DISAPPOINTING MOVIE!
you want a recommendations? watch Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, it has a similar Story but does almost everything WAY BETTER.

that movie is a 810

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TheKavehJNov 7, 2015

SPECTRE takes all the good qualities of Skyfall, and does exactly the opposite. So, instead of a thrilling Bond movie like Skyfall, SPECTRE delivers 150 minutes of pure awfulness. This film is such a disgrace to the Bond series, and afterSPECTRE takes all the good qualities of Skyfall, and does exactly the opposite. So, instead of a thrilling Bond movie like Skyfall, SPECTRE delivers 150 minutes of pure awfulness. This film is such a disgrace to the Bond series, and after this, I don't even think Sam Mendes can redeem himself.… Expand

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FilmNoireNov 7, 2015

Worst Bond Movie Ever: Insipid storyline, Sophomoric Plot, Tired Actors

After losing 2.30 hours watching Spectre, I finally understand why Daniel Craig decided that this is his last Bond film. How do you screw up a movie with a starWorst Bond Movie Ever: Insipid storyline, Sophomoric Plot, Tired Actors

After losing 2.30 hours watching Spectre, I finally understand why
Daniel Craig decided that this is his last Bond film.

How do you screw up a movie with a star cast that includes the
incredibly talented Lea Seydoux (Blue is the Warmest Color), thespian
Monica Bellucci et Ralph Fiennes, and a decent Bond: Daniel Craig ---
all directed by veteran director Sam Mendes? There's a hint on an NPR
discussion about sound FX for the movie, and the commentator let slip
that this was one of the fastest made Bond films. The haste that went
into getting it into the cinemas before Star Wars is obvious.

Monica Belluci is wasted with a 2 minute cameo. Lea Seydoux (who was
impressive in Blue is the Warmest Color) deadpans as a dumb bimbo
making occasional angry faces (a low even for a sexist Bond film, where
women are props in the game of men), while wasting the talents of the
incredible Ralph Fiennes (who tries hard, but fails with weak
dialogues). What's missing in the picture are the bond villains. What
bond villains? They are as good as non-exist, with no personality,
trite dialogue and a plot so weak that Battlestar Gallatica seems like
a masterpiece in comparison.

There is the usual chase scene, some impressive airborne stunt, and
somewhere in between the action, a couple dialogues, as bond chases the
bad guys and unravels their uninspired plans - what's missing is the
plot.

You know when the villain suggests casually to Bond in every film, "I
expect you to die Mr. Bond" - well perhaps their dream will come true,
as this film might just be the death knell for the bond franchise. I
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TobyZaraNov 8, 2015

What is it about the last two Bond movies? I thought Skyfall was pathetic (incoherent and slow before turning into 'home alone') but at least it wasn't so gloomily lit it was like watching fish swimming in a murky pool. But Spectre ..... ohWhat is it about the last two Bond movies? I thought Skyfall was pathetic (incoherent and slow before turning into 'home alone') but at least it wasn't so gloomily lit it was like watching fish swimming in a murky pool. But Spectre ..... oh dear oh dear oh dear .... badly lit and often out of focus, with tired looking action sequences, long bits of boring dialogue, a song by a cat with it's private parts going through a mangle and a plot - even by Bond standards - so absolutely daft and full of holes I very nearly gave up and walked out. You know a film has run out of ideas when they have to crank the soundtrack to max to make sure you know which bits are meant to be exciting.

Maybe I'm just too old (over 20) for Bond now, but then I think Casino Royal a fine film (if a little bloated). Fingers crossed for the next one, but I won't be rushing to see it.… Expand

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r34perJan 6, 2016

Worst bond film ever. I have no idea why the official critics gave this film a good review, I suppose it goes to show how out of touch they all really are with the public or could their reviews be influenced by sponsor pay checks? Either way,Worst bond film ever. I have no idea why the official critics gave this film a good review, I suppose it goes to show how out of touch they all really are with the public or could their reviews be influenced by sponsor pay checks? Either way, this movie was the WORST bond film ever.… Expand

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