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stevekmNov 18, 2022

With Daniel Craig as Bond, the movies tend to jump around the world from here to there as Bond chases one lead to another. It's almost like a bunch of half hour TV shows stitched together. But there is an underlying story and it allows forWith Daniel Craig as Bond, the movies tend to jump around the world from here to there as Bond chases one lead to another. It's almost like a bunch of half hour TV shows stitched together. But there is an underlying story and it allows for a lot of action to take place in every locale. One theme through the Daniel Craig movies is the "fire Bond from MI6," which is getting old after 4 movies.… Expand

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elviejoyorsJun 23, 2022

Watch this one before No Time to Die since it's the "prequel" to it.

Looks and feels like 007. Great Bond girls and 007 is witty, smart, and cool as ever.

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GDsReviewsJun 7, 2022

This movie doesn't stand well on its own as it requires seeing Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall beforehand to fully grasp its story. If you have seen all three of those beforehand, it actually becomes quite powerful and good to watch.

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geo333May 11, 2022

I actually think this film is the second-best film of the Daniel Craig 007 films, as it has a great supporting cast and great movie quotes overall great film.

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JP32Dec 7, 2021

As an uber-sleek and spit-polished take on the 007 formula, it reminded me a lot of the newest Mission Impossible movies, which sacrificed unique auteuristic spins for premium-grade stunt shows.

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arostislavnaOct 2, 2021

Truthfully, I enjoyed the nods back to previous films, it is by no means amazing... but it is inspired by the NWO (SPECTRE) & domestic spying that is rampant with the Five Eyes (called Nine Eyes in Bondverse), NSA, Pegasus, Shadowdragon,Truthfully, I enjoyed the nods back to previous films, it is by no means amazing... but it is inspired by the NWO (SPECTRE) & domestic spying that is rampant with the Five Eyes (called Nine Eyes in Bondverse), NSA, Pegasus, Shadowdragon, etc.

Far better than Judi Dench's M in Skyfall acting out a script that makes her obsolete and incompetent at her job.… Expand

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AJ_13Nov 5, 2021

A good Bond movie. Craig is as great as always, and you can't ask more to Seydoux and Waltz performance-wise. Score and cinematography also stand out.

Nonetheless the script has more flaws. Some pacing issues, some annoying "deusA good Bond movie. Craig is as great as always, and you can't ask more to Seydoux and Waltz performance-wise. Score and cinematography also stand out.

Nonetheless the script has more flaws. Some pacing issues, some annoying "deus ex-machina", and some clumsily ended plots. It also has strong moments though (beginning, action scenes) .… Expand

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ItsmayaOct 7, 2021

I enjoyed this film, I will repeat what I said in my Skyfall review because I think it's necessary, just ignore the first two films in the Daniel Craig saga!
Léa Seydoux and Daniel Craig are wonderful in this film, the story was great, andI enjoyed this film, I will repeat what I said in my Skyfall review because I think it's necessary, just ignore the first two films in the Daniel Craig saga!
Léa Seydoux and Daniel Craig are wonderful in this film, the story was great, and the villain was also good (not remotely as the villain in Skyfall tho).
To sum up, if you like bond films, you will probably enjoy this one as well.… Expand

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gracjanskiOct 2, 2021

I enjoyed this movie a lot. Indeed this is the best Bond I saw in my marathon with all 007 movies. Visually the pictures are perfect, especially in the first half of the movie. Almost every character here is interesting, especially Q improvedI enjoyed this movie a lot. Indeed this is the best Bond I saw in my marathon with all 007 movies. Visually the pictures are perfect, especially in the first half of the movie. Almost every character here is interesting, especially Q improved a lot since the last movie. Ralph Fiennes as M has more scenes and he is much better than the ice cold and ugly Judi Dench. Christoph Waltz as Blofeld is a perfect cast, I still remember him as Col. Hans Lada in Inglourious Basterds. Daniel Craig is perfect as usual. Only the character Madeleine Swann is annoying in the beginning, but gets better. The story is a good one, I like the political statement here much better than in Skyfall.
The action scenes are perfect, because they are much more realistic than in many other Bond movies. Also the hand fights are great, compare them with the Bond movies from the 60s and 70s...
The biggest surprise is the humour. I never laughed in the all the Bond movies, sometimes the humour was even bad. But here, every joke is on point.… Expand

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mikesgold2KMar 4, 2021

Mocny zjazd po świetnym Skyfall. Kolejna zła organizacja stojącą za wszystkim, przerysowany ten zły i jego dziwne połączenie z Bondem. Szkoda, bo był potencjał

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noname2Jan 9, 2021

Spectre (2015) is a modern, stylish, entertaining 007 film.
Craig's 3rd best entry. Should be considered as a borderline entry to franchise top 10 list.
Co-starring Christoph Waltz as a new take on the old reliable villain Blofeld, grossed aSpectre (2015) is a modern, stylish, entertaining 007 film.
Craig's 3rd best entry. Should be considered as a borderline entry to franchise top 10 list.
Co-starring Christoph Waltz as a new take on the old reliable villain Blofeld, grossed a whopping $879.6M worldwide - the second-biggest take for the franchise.… Expand

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Jake869Sep 15, 2020

Unpopular opinion but I prefer this over skyfall.
While skyfall was amazing from a directorial standpoint it just felt bland and had no energy whereas here I felt like Craig was bond once again and was having fun in the role and eprovedUnpopular opinion but I prefer this over skyfall.
While skyfall was amazing from a directorial standpoint it just felt bland and had no energy whereas here I felt like Craig was bond once again and was having fun in the role and eproved himself again to be the awesome spy we grown to love this decade.
The cinematography is beautiful and the soundtrack was stellar ,not to mention some of the best action set pieces & sequences I've seen in a while especially the opening however it could have benefited from being at least twenty minutes shorter ,two hours and thirty minutes is a lot to ask for today's generation to sit through Definitely the second best bond in the Craig trilogy in my opinion.
P.S writings on the wall was a masterpiece and smith deserved all the recognition.… Expand

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DanielNS87May 11, 2020

This movie contain the structure classic of James Bond Films, action, intrigue and sexy womans, Sya Is beatiful! All actors has a decent performance, and a good direction of Sam, Is a decent film.

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beezballNov 7, 2015

I have way too much to say, so just ignore the critics, I don't often say they are wrong, but in this case they certainly are. Enjoy yourself, and don't be a Debbie Downer!

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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018

Mendes is a fanatic for arthouse system, a love letter he writes to Fleming, I wonder who will do the same to him.

Spectre Mendes is a local seller. This time, breathing pure England-ness and all the patriotism towards it, the director, SamMendes is a fanatic for arthouse system, a love letter he writes to Fleming, I wonder who will do the same to him.

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Mendes is a local seller. This time, breathing pure England-ness and all the patriotism towards it, the director, Sam Mendes is going global with household methods. And to me, it is an ode to this franchise. Never has been a film so formal and personal altogether, like this. Many have come and gone, including his own version in the previous round, but no one was this professional. They have been claiming James Bond's excellence and superiority in his work shamelessly, and never had even cared to prove it. But with a clean polished job comes Mendes, with a neatly poised futuristic world i.e. the present one in which we are living. His huge set pieces gives away the clues. Armed with a huge production budget, Mendes colors the film with ravishing locations and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner-isc captivating tone.

Calculative steps and a simple pragmatic way out, from those steps, Daniel Craig is carrying a much heavy weight on his shoulder. Reinventing the character after a complete arc, he is given everything gift wrapped and untouched. And his version of sober Bond leaves a safe air in the room that is soothingly quiet and cathartic. Christoph Waltz, a mere pawn of the game, no matter how much he brags himself to be the puppeteer, he always stays a puppet.

Despite of a brief appearance, Monica Bellucci casts an unbreakable spell on us from which even the lead, Lea Seydoux couldn't free us. Personally, I feel for Ralph Fiennes, hiding someone else's mistakes and correcting his own, to bring down an evil empire Spectre, his job is to justify all the chapters of the franchise keeping in contrast to the materialistic world, this current generation is drawn to, "A license to kill is also not a license to kill." he concludes.… Expand

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OnaskDec 27, 2018

La última película hasta la fecha del Bond de Craig me deja un sabor agridulce.

Spectre coge partes de Skyfall y desgraciadamente también otras de Quantum of Solace. Su primera mitad es muy buena, pero conforme se acerca el final empieza aLa última película hasta la fecha del Bond de Craig me deja un sabor agridulce.

Spectre coge partes de Skyfall y desgraciadamente también otras de Quantum of Solace. Su primera mitad es muy buena, pero conforme se acerca el final empieza a desmoronarse y pierde bastante esencia de todo lo que ha construido durante la primera hora de metraje: he sentido que veía algun film de acción genérico y no a James Bond. De nuevo, interpretaciones brutales de Craig, Seydoux y Fiennes, así como del nuevo villano, Cristoph Waltz. El personaje femenino característico de la cinta me ha sabido a muy poco, mal construido y mal llevado durante toda la película, aunque la actriz cumple con su papel. La acción de nuevo muy bien dirigida: desde una elegante persecución por las calles de Roma en coches de alta gama hasta feroces tiroteos en alta montaña. En cuanto a la trama, me parece que han tirado de manera un poco descarada de las películas previas. En este aspecto no me ha agradado mucho: no he sentido al villano como un verdadero peligro en ningún momento y parece ser que tiene los mismos delirios de grandeza que Silva (Skyfall). Es una película sólida y entretenida, pero dado el gigantesco presupuesto, la posible extensa toma de referencias de Mendes en la saga (cuarta película y parece que siempre toca una buena y una "mala", alternando) y lo bien que se adapta Craig al papel del agente 007, creo que podrían haber exprimido esta última entrega mucho más. En cualquier caso, recomendada. Espero con ansias Bond 25.… Expand

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DominArsenDec 9, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. James Bond Spectre

Surement l'épisode ou Daniel Craig rendra son costume...
Un film à la belle allure sortit à un moment mouvementé pour la France. À été acclamé pas forcement en bien.
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On commence par une scène d'introduction qui se passe quasiment sans changement de caméra, ça rend le film fluide, j'ai trouvé cela sublime d'autant que la fête (Squellete) fait office de compteur ... On a une autre scène avec des jeux d'ombre géniale et pour un film avec un beau casting; dans cette scène se trouvent très peu de paroles. De plus j'adore Christophe Waltz (le dentiste dans Django) qui endosse le costume du méchant...

La scène du train a été ressentie comme une cassure pour moi, il se casse mutuellement... c'est assez étrange dans un James Bond.

Une fin qui m'attriste un peut, car le méchant qui dit que "c'est à cause de lui toutes les difficultés de BOND" .... Personnellement le méchant on en parle que dans spectre. Pour dire rapidement tout s'effondre à partir de cette citation ce qui est vraiment dommage.

Après il été difficile de faire mieux que l'excellence qu'a été SKYFALL !!! ADÈLE MUSIQUE… Expand

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FilipeNetoSep 6, 2018

Since always the 007 franchise has a special place in my personal cinematheque. I have all the movies and I really enjoy watching them. And although the majority are very good, of course, not all have been good. Some were realSince always the 007 franchise has a special place in my personal cinematheque. I have all the movies and I really enjoy watching them. And although the majority are very good, of course, not all have been good. Some were real disappointments, however much the unconditional fans find it difficult to admit. For me, there is a difference between being a fan and being a blind. I loved to watch "Skyfall", I really enjoyed the honors that are made there to several others past movies (it was released during the celebration of the franchise's fifty years, and it made sense to pay these homage). Another point I loved about "Skyfall" was the way it made connections to previous films, creating a thread through these films since "Casino Royale", and I was excited to see how this was going to continue. And, unlike a lot of people, I've never put any objections to the way Daniel Craig plays Bond nor do I get homesick thinking the previous actors were better than him. Every actor who wore the 007 suit had his time and his personal way of being Bond, and that diversity helps franchise to become richer and appealing. It's my opinion on that. So, as you might imagine, I was really excited about "Specter". Of course, the title showed me one thing: Bloofeld was going to come back one way or another. And so it was.

As always, Craig was well on the main character. Charismatic and seductive without losing the rough and dangerous look, he never lets us forget that he is a man on a mission. Christoph Waltz was compelling and Machiavellian and rose to the challenge of embodying one of the most iconic Bond villains. Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Andrew Scott and Naomie Harris were impeccable in supporting roles. On the other hand, Lea Seydoux is far from being a memorable bond-girl with an uninspired performance, while veteran Monica Bellucci, despite her age, is much more sexy and could have been more interesting if she had a more active and important character. Sam Mendes is an excellent director, with good ideas, good casting skills and what appears to be a long-term plan for future films. However, the excessive length of the film, with a very slow pace sometimes and an ending that is, at least, disillusioning, showed me that this director has some difficulty in post-production work. For example, the pre-opening sequence in Mexico was more worthy of being a movie ending than what I saw in the end. Attempts to make humor or even some romance were also a resounding failure and suspense, that should be growing throughout the film, seem more to come in waves, growing and collapsing to re-grow in the next action sequence. Speaking of action, there's plenty to suit everyone, from car or train chases to truly unbelievable fights. All very well done but sometimes overdone and unbelievable. Soundtrack is unremarkable and Sam Smith's theme-song is boring, effeminate and far from the quality of its immediate predecessor (Adele's "Skyfall"), to give just one example.

Thus, "Specter" proved to be a good addition to the franchise and a very positive continuation although, of course, not as good as the film that preceded it. Let's see what will come next.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisJun 27, 2018

Spectre is a blurred version of Skyfall, which although entertains and the action scenes are cool, the story is not interesting, the villain is horrible and the film has plenty of footage.

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JamesIrish68Nov 17, 2015

Daniel Craig is for me one of the best Bonds we've had. Its a shame this is is last. He has tremendous screen presence and makes somehow believable what is fantastical in the Bond world

It's the usual Bond formula. Aston Martins and styleDaniel Craig is for me one of the best Bonds we've had. Its a shame this is is last. He has tremendous screen presence and makes somehow believable what is fantastical in the Bond world

It's the usual Bond formula. Aston Martins and style every man wishes he could have. Multiple locations, one desert and hot, one cold and Alpine, Rome ( where else..perfect) ,of course London and a great single shot opening sequence from Mexico city during the day of the dead festival. 2 1/2 hours flew by.

I've heard some complaints about the new French Bond girl not being beautiful enough. I disagree and Monica Bellucci is stunning. Hard to believe she is 51.

Slight grumble about Andrew Scott who plays Moriarty so well in Sherlock. They could have done a better job with him.

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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The plot was rather simple and almost all of the CGI looked bad. But it still is another good instalment in the bond franchise and isn't terrible. Spectre deals with James's past in a good way and doesn't take away the focus of the plot like Quantum of Solace did. The look into his past was also suitable seen as Blofeld is his step-brother.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017

Sam Mendes' Spectre was a film that got way more hate than it deserved. Daniel Craig is once again, an amazing James Bond. The action sequences were perfect. My main complaints are that the film has some pacing issues but also the film reallySam Mendes' Spectre was a film that got way more hate than it deserved. Daniel Craig is once again, an amazing James Bond. The action sequences were perfect. My main complaints are that the film has some pacing issues but also the film really underused it's villain, Ernst Blofeld/Franz Oberhauser… Expand

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007FilmReviewerJun 4, 2017

the suspense is real the suspense is real the suspense is real the suspense is real the suspense is real the suspense is real the suspense is real the suspense is real

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Lone_Wolf_SonesAug 7, 2016

Spectre didn't reach the same heights that Skyfall did in my eyes; but it is still a solid Bond film in its own right. Skyfall afterall was the film that finally sold me on Craig as Bond. It was a pleasant surprise seeing a classic BondSpectre didn't reach the same heights that Skyfall did in my eyes; but it is still a solid Bond film in its own right. Skyfall afterall was the film that finally sold me on Craig as Bond. It was a pleasant surprise seeing a classic Bond nemesis return as well. Spectre cleverly ties together all of the Craig Bond films in a way other Bond films have never done. Craig's films have a continuity all their own and should Craig reprise the role for another film I look forward to seeing where they go next.… Expand

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MasterRileyJul 22, 2016

Spectre isn't as good as Casino Royale or Skyfall, but it is definitely better than Quantum of Solace. Its a good movie all around; with great action, good characters, good writing, and good music.

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Jack97May 6, 2016

Spectre has many classic Bond elements ranging from the girls to the cars to the extravagant locations as well as an old school flavor of big evil villains and henchmen. The action is great and the film is well made for sure. However it fallsSpectre has many classic Bond elements ranging from the girls to the cars to the extravagant locations as well as an old school flavor of big evil villains and henchmen. The action is great and the film is well made for sure. However it falls frustratingly short of greatness due to pacing issues and an enormous lack of screen time for our villain Christoph Waltz. On top of that the deeper relationship between him and Bond is mentioned but never explored as much as it should've been. Overall Spectre is a solid Bond movie just unfortunately not entirely a great one.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

Spectre was a marginally decent movie, it followed the outline of the past Bond movies structurally, but the story was a bore. Some scenes seemed too goofy to be in the film - almost a parody of itself, other scenes were mediocre and a coupleSpectre was a marginally decent movie, it followed the outline of the past Bond movies structurally, but the story was a bore. Some scenes seemed too goofy to be in the film - almost a parody of itself, other scenes were mediocre and a couple were fun. If you have money to blow, and have nothing else to see, then go for it. For the rest of you... It's a Netflix movie for sure.… Expand

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TheFilmBuffApr 2, 2016

'Spectre' Grinds Through Plot, but It and Craig Look Great!

Because women are particularly beguiling when viewed from behind, the camera loves to follow them: Anyone who's watched James Stewart's lovesick detective trailing Kim Novak, a'Spectre' Grinds Through Plot, but It and Craig Look Great!

Because women are particularly beguiling when viewed from behind, the camera loves to follow them: Anyone who's watched James Stewart's lovesick detective trailing Kim Novak, a platinum dream poured into a pale gray flannel hourglass, understands the voyeurism at the heart of Vertigo. With Spectre — the twenty-fourth James Bond picture and the fourth and probably final one to feature Daniel Craig as 007 — director Sam Mendes takes a tip, perhaps unwittingly, from Hitchcock, as well as from Orson Welles's Touch of Evil: The picture opens in Mexico City with a regal, ambitious, Wellesian tracking shot that begins in the midst of a Day of the Dead parade and eventually finds its way to Craig's Bond, standing in the crowd.

He's wearing a holiday-appropriate costume, a sexy-threatening skull mask and a black topcoat with a silkscreened skeleton's spine winding up the back. There's a masked beauty on his arm, but who's looking at her? The camera trails the couple as they trek through the reveling masses, and it's impossible to take your eyes off that spine, a sensuous, rippling, imaginary x-ray of the man beneath. Why, oh why, don't real 3-D glasses — the ones advertised in the backs of comic books and sold to young boys hoping to see through women's clothes — actually exist?

We don't really need to see through Daniel Craig's clothes, because eventually he does take at least some of them off. But dressed or un-, he's the chief pleasure to be had in Spectre, along with the joys of gazing at the feral-flower beauty of Léa Seydoux (as Madeleine Swann, the headstrong psychologist Bond falls for), Monica Bellucci (who appears only briefly, as an Italian widow in a merry widow), and the radiant charmer Naomie Harris (who again plays MI6 administrative assistant Miss Moneypenny, although like most administrative assistants, she's sorely underappreciated and given only unimportant things to do).

Spectre on the whole is gorgeous, shot — by cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema — in a bevy of locales including sandy-gold Morocco, glowing, gray-marble Rome, the winter-white Austrian Alps, and, of course, dazzling, polychrome Mexico City. Every action sequence is beautifully staged and edited clearly: There's a rough-and-tumble dustup set in a train's dining car and a breathtaking midair scuffle in which the two principals dangle precariously from a flying helicopter. Mendes and his screenwriters (John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Jez Butterworth) give us multiple villains to thrill to and hate, one played by appealing muscleman Dave Bautista, another by Christoph Waltz, who's perfectly fine if you're not yet tired of his trademark death's-head grin. This isn't your average James Bond movie; it's more of a SuperBond, packed with all sorts of things you didn't know you wanted — but also with things you don't really need.

Because in the end, Spectre is just too much of a good thing. Though each scene is carefully wrought, there's little grace, majesty, or romance in the way the pieces are connected. The whole is bumpy and inelegant — entertaining for sure, but hard to love. It's easy to see how all this aggressive splendor could fall flat: Both Mendes and Craig have said in interviews that they were nervous about being able to top the over-the-topness of 2012's rich, resonant Skyfall, Mendes's first film in the franchise; Craig has also said that he's "done" with James Bond, and though that could be exhaustion speaking, it's easy to see how the excesses of Spectre might cause anyone to say, Enough.

The shaky plot mechanics don't help: Acting on a tip from his late, and beloved, boss M (Judi Dench, who appears here only in a small, moving snippet of video), Bond goes rogue to root out the mysterious head of bad-guy syndicate SPECTRE. In the process, he flagrantly disobeys his new boss (played with bespoke tastefulness by Ralph Fiennes) and messes up the beautiful Aston Martin DB10 he's stolen from fidgety gadget mastermind Q (an adorable Ben Whishaw, dressed in a series of amazing jackets, in plum tweeds and dark-blue windowpane-checks). Meanwhile, an evil new boss (Andrew Scott, of Sherlock) has taken over MI6 with plans to dissolve it. There's enough plot here for six movies, and Spectre groans under the weight. Mendes has dropped in some lovely details that nearly get lost: Not surprisingly, Bond's underfurnished bachelor-spy apartment is lacking in tchotchkes, but we do get a glimpse of a miniature bulldog figurine, its back adorned with a Union Jack, that in the old days used to sit on M's desk.

This scrappy bulldog Bond is tired, but he's also capable of tenderness. And no matter how frustrating or exhausting Spectre may be, there's nothing but sadness to be felt in watching him walk away.… Expand

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MovieGeeksApr 1, 2016

Does it mean something that James Bond drinks a dirty martini in “Spectre,” the latest in the seemingly unkillable franchise? It’s too soon to know, though true Bondologists will be parsing this new drink’s significance shortly. As more of anDoes it mean something that James Bond drinks a dirty martini in “Spectre,” the latest in the seemingly unkillable franchise? It’s too soon to know, though true Bondologists will be parsing this new drink’s significance shortly. As more of an amateur in all-things Bond, I had hoped a dirty bomb would go boom or that the actress Léa Seydoux would do something unspeakable to Daniel Craig, given that the pre-credit sequence features female nudes writhing alongside an octopus with busy arms. Part of the bankable pleasure of the series, after all, is that every so often, among the usual guns and girls, the unexpected happens — a bikini stops the film, a villain revs it up, Bond surprises.

There’s nothing surprising in “Spectre,” the 24th “official” title in the series, which is presumably as planned. Much as the perfect is the enemy of good, originality is often the enemy of the global box office. And so, for the fourth time, Mr. Craig has suited up to play the British spy who’s saving the world one kill at a time, with Sam Mendes occupying the director’s chair for a second turn. They’re a reasonable fit, although their joint seriousness has started to feel more reflexive than honest, especially because every Bond movie inevitably shakes off ambition to get down to the blockbuster business of hurling everything — bodies, bullets, fireballs, debris, money — at the screen.

Before that happens here, there’s the usual narrative busywork that plays as if it were written by committee, which it was (John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Jez Butterworth). If you have watched one Bond movie, you know the score. The band — M (Ralph Fiennes), Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) — gets back together, with Bond singing lead. There’s an opening lollapalooza blowout that Mr. Mendes largely delivers in one long silky take, having clearly studied trends in contemporary art cinema. Mr. Craig and the camera move together beautifully in this sequence, whether Bond’s sauntering across a roof (and in what has become a signature, adjusting a shirt cuff) or riding down a collapsing building as easily as you would a slide at a water park.

There’s more, of course, including car chases, nominally exotic locales and a pulpy, visceral slugfest on a passenger train with a Bluto-size hurting machine (Dave Bautista) who’s evocative of that old Bond enemy Jaws. The train, as well as the purr of an Aston Martin, suggests that the filmmakers are working the nostalgia angle, though, the series has always been driven by longing for other men and worlds, for the British Empire, for a hyper-masculine savior, for sex kittens (friends or foes) and for a reassuring vision of the world in which the greatest threat is an orderly criminal organization run by a single supervillain. The superbaddie in “Spectre” is, alas, a bore, enlivened only by our series sentimentality and Christoph Waltz working his accented villainy with a smile.

Back in 2006, Mr. Craig slipped into “Casino Royale” and the role of James Bond like a middleweight’s fist in a boxing glove, bringing to the gig a battered beauty one punch away from ugly, a powerful chest that looks good in a tux and a visceral predatory quality that works equally well for annihilating villains and ladies.

Mr. Craig delivers the blows — the crushing uppercuts and sucker punches — more persuasively than the chaste kisses, although given the anemic seductresses Bond is often now paired with, the actor can scarcely take the blame. A few sashay through “Spectre,” most agreeably Monica Bellucci, cinema’s current go-to Italian bombshell. She shows up in widow’s weeds, which Bond promptly removes while she babbles intel about her dead husband. The husband is a nail that leads to the shoe, the horse, the rider and finally the kingdom, little of which has anything to do with the world as it exists, with its environmental disasters and political uncertainties, religious wars and ordinary terrors. But then it’s hard to imagine Bond taking on, say, the Islamic State.

The Bond movies have always managed to tap into reality by switching on a camera, a connection to the material world that lingered no matter how far out the villains, their wild lairs and intrigues.The current Bond team is trying to keep the audience entertained with new tricks and gizmos while keeping it kind of real, which perhaps explains why this Bond sweats buckets, tears up and even bares his feelings. Mr. Craig is very good at selling Bond’s humanity, though in truth, what has always really turned us on isn’t 007’s humanity but the reverse.… Expand

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OzyMar 30, 2016

Much better than the last two installments of the franchise. Definitely not original though. I feel that this is Craig's last bond film and the direction although safe gave me a good impression in the end. One that finally related Bond to theMuch better than the last two installments of the franchise. Definitely not original though. I feel that this is Craig's last bond film and the direction although safe gave me a good impression in the end. One that finally related Bond to the rest of us. He wants to be normal after all, marry a beautiful woman and have tonnes of kids. At least this is what i gathered. And if this is the direction it took, its funny as i would usually be sad to see the end, but instead I'm excited at what the franchise will come up with next.… Expand

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Tomiati1912Mar 12, 2016

Delicia de filme cara,mas poderia ser melhor,deixou a a desejar em alguns pontos,e deveria ter sido diferente em outros ,mas ainda sim e o melhor filme dês de goldeneye

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IntelliCriticMar 10, 2016

Spectre is my favorite movie of all time to date. If James Bond can get spiritual, Spectre is the quintessence of Mr. Bond's redemption. I write this as a Catholic Christian seeing past the endless array of Bond's sleazy women.

In fact,Spectre is my favorite movie of all time to date. If James Bond can get spiritual, Spectre is the quintessence of Mr. Bond's redemption. I write this as a Catholic Christian seeing past the endless array of Bond's sleazy women.

In fact, Daniel Craig's Bond has two women of interest in each of his movies, one a lover and one a whore. In all the four movies, the whore gets killed because of Bond and the lover reveals to us something about him. The deaths may seem a bit repetitive, but they actually prepare an important setting. In Spectre, those four deaths and others lead straight to Bond's archnemesis and rival. Bond's lovers, however, culminate in a final lasting love through which he may return to a life of ease. Still, the women of these four movies are not the primary focus of Bond's development.

What is the primary focus of the Daniel Craig Bond movies? Upon careful analysis, one will come to the same conclusion as mine: James' self-control. Bond may save the world (more or less) four times, or he may magnetize (more or less) four different babes. But, at the end of the day, only Bond's ability to pacify his internal scars matters. And that is exactly what takes place in this movie. And it's glorious! After his gory killing-spree in Quantum of Solace, Bond holds the trigger at a key moment of revenge.

On the most superficial of levels, Spectre is a fairly scary feature of murder and death. At the heart of its premise is a spiritual balance wherein James Bond wraps up his out-of-control ego. Spectre includes a helicopter fight, a crazy mountain chase, and a lot of insane action. But it's definitely got a lot more to it than that. Watch it after Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall; otherwise, it won't add up. Also, enjoy the unexpected octopus squirming around in the opening credits!… Expand

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smiyamotMar 9, 2016

Since I've been watching James Bond since Dr. No, it's always been fighting, sex, and guns. This movie seemed to try for a little more; make Bond more human, maybe? We get a glimpse of his past, we see what makes him tick, we see that he'sSince I've been watching James Bond since Dr. No, it's always been fighting, sex, and guns. This movie seemed to try for a little more; make Bond more human, maybe? We get a glimpse of his past, we see what makes him tick, we see that he's not indestructible. That might not be everyone's cup of tea. Some of the fight scenes seemed to go on too long, but this is an action movie so maybe I'm off base. The "Bond girl" by the description of her, should have been older, which would have been a better match for Daniel Craig, who is an "older" Bond. Guess they wanted a young actress to bring in the younger audience.… Expand

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UrbanlistenerFeb 23, 2016

A fairly decent Bond movie, spectacular action scenes, great special effects, great cinematography and score and of course performances, but the problem is the plot. It is very by the numbers, unoriginal, there is not much to it, it is reallyA fairly decent Bond movie, spectacular action scenes, great special effects, great cinematography and score and of course performances, but the problem is the plot. It is very by the numbers, unoriginal, there is not much to it, it is really your typical action movie plot and also the villain is really not exploited the right way. You have a great actor (Christoph Waltz) playing the villain and a lot of premise, but his talents are kind of wasted. They build the character for more than an hour and when he finally appears it is for maybe 2-3 short scenes where he does pretty much nothing and when he does do something it fails and he look moronic. But in the end, it is a very enjoyable as an action film, but definitely not as much as Skyfall or Casino Royale.… Expand

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ToFewViewsFeb 15, 2016

Going into Spectre I didn't have the highest expectations but was slightly surprised with some of the filming in this Movie. Parts like the opening and most of the fights are filmed great with no shaky cam or the fast blurry camera work youGoing into Spectre I didn't have the highest expectations but was slightly surprised with some of the filming in this Movie. Parts like the opening and most of the fights are filmed great with no shaky cam or the fast blurry camera work you see in most action films. The parts of action that are CGI blend well with the practical effects to come together seemingly...For the most part.The story is nothing new with it pretty much being the same to the new Mission Impossible movie, The build up in the mystery is alright but still makes you feel like it could have been more. On the other hand the acting is great and Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz and Lea Seydoux all do a great job but I feel like more could have been done with Waltz's character. Action scenes where enjoyable and it all had that James Boned Feel that they should, Some scenes started to feel a little generic action movie. Overall if you enjoyed the other recent James Bond I'm sure you'll like this.… Expand

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LeZeeFeb 14, 2016

Not your usual Bond movie, but still a good entertainer.

What I liked from a couple of last Bond movies was they were off the regular 007 style, like not overly rely on spy's special gadgets. This change has been since the day one ofNot your usual Bond movie, but still a good entertainer.

What I liked from a couple of last Bond movies was they were off the regular 007 style, like not overly rely on spy's special gadgets. This change has been since the day one of Daniel Craig as a famous British spy, James Bond. Anyway, he's the most fittest (muscular) Bond I've ever seen and he's celebrating 10 year anniversary with this film release. But the question is whether he to do another film or done with the franchise. The doubt after the confusing end of this film.

The end was quite clear on the story perspective, so I kind of felt it was a farewell for Craig. But, later I came to know that the official source says Bond25 will be his fifth and so on till he opts out himself. 'Spectre' was a very simple Bond movie I have ever seen, but I can say the production quality was so good that you can't resist the enjoyment. The actors, they were also good, but not as I anticipated. Maybe many scenes were very ordinary for a Bond movie, that's comparable with the nowadays action movies, otherwise it was not as bad as critics expressing their disappointment.

You can't believe what I was disappointed, you know when they say what the C stands for - is that the best word they come up with against the M for Moron? Anyway, James Bond movies have always had ups and downs, the last film 'Skyfall' was a mega hit and now this has not stood up to that standard. But very entertaining with all the actions and unexpected turns in the narration. As a spy movie, it was okay, but as a Bond movie is what might upset you, so its upto you how you look at it. But to be honest, I enjoyed it.

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BrianMcCriticFeb 12, 2016

While Spectre delivers on style, compared to Skyfall it lacks some substance. Don't get me wrong this is still a pretty good time, but compared to Skyfall and Casino Royale I wanted more. B+

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chidimeFeb 6, 2016

Not bad but not necessarily good too. It picked up towards the end from the train fight scene but it just doesn't live up to other James Bond movies. Could be much better.

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JackalJan 29, 2016

This is absolutely going back into the formula that made James Bond great in the first place...he just needs a bit more humour and its spot on! but the movie in itself was superb just as it was supposed to be.

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TheGreatBakerJan 24, 2016

While this film isn't the best Bond Film for Daniel Craig, it still has a collection of great actors/actresses and scenes that define the Bond film's. This film also brings the realization of James Bond being a badass agent but still notWhile this film isn't the best Bond Film for Daniel Craig, it still has a collection of great actors/actresses and scenes that define the Bond film's. This film also brings the realization of James Bond being a badass agent but still not unbeatable. Great film overall and wonderful performance by Daniel Craig, and other actors.… Expand

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nahtan1244Jan 23, 2016

Spectre is Directed by the same guy who directed the fantastic Skyfall. The opening shot in mexico Is worth the price of admission alone. The opening credits are also beautifully made. Christoph waltz was a great casing choice as the mainSpectre is Directed by the same guy who directed the fantastic Skyfall. The opening shot in mexico Is worth the price of admission alone. The opening credits are also beautifully made. Christoph waltz was a great casing choice as the main villain. This movie leans toward the earlier entry's of the bond films and constantly makes subtle references to the earlier entry's. Back to the villain he delivered in every scene he appeared even though he only in like 3 scenes and didn't show up until half way into the movie. Also you could tell both Sam and Danial Craig were running out of steam as the movie went on. this will likely be Danial Craig's last bond movie but none of the less Spectre is way better than Quantum of solace and is very entertaining throughout even though it is not quite as good as casino royale or skyfall.… Expand

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reviewer2015lolJan 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My score is about 6.5

This movie was not bad but it's hardly epic and interresting. The villan is a major dissapointment. The car was only in the movie for like 10 minutes. And there is barrely action in it if you compare it to skyfall. Just watch it one time in the cinema but stay away for it then.… Expand

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adpirtleJan 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Serving as the final act for Daniel Craig's rebooted Bond, "SPECTRE" does everything it has to. It delivers terrific action sequences and, thanks to returning director Sam Mendes, looking great doing it. Its premise is a clever one, that all of the trials and tribulations that 007 has faced over the past three films were orchestrated by the film's eponymous shadow organization, headed by Ernst Stavro Blofeld. After MGM finally settled the legal wrangling around the rights to the classic supervillain, it was inevitable that he'd make his appearance in Craig's swan song, and Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz delivers a predictably wonderful performance in the role. But it's what the writers of "SPECTRE" chose to add to Blofeld's characterization which is the movie's biggest flaw. It's a big enough leap to expect audiences to buy into the retconning of the drama of the last three films as being due to a heretofore unmentioned (at least in this particular iteration of the franchise) secret organization. To make its leader James Bond's heretofore unmentioned 'brother' is a retcon too far, and in my opinion a needless one. However, that creative boondoggle aside, the 24th official Bond film does a decent job of providing Craig's Bond with a measure of closure, even allowing him, for the first time, to get the girl in the end.… Expand

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LoneWolfSonesJan 7, 2016

Spectre didn't reach the same heights that Skyfall did in my eyes; but it is still a solid Bond film in its own right. Skyfall afterall was the film that finally sold me on Craig as Bond. It was a pleasant surprise seeing a classic BondSpectre didn't reach the same heights that Skyfall did in my eyes; but it is still a solid Bond film in its own right. Skyfall afterall was the film that finally sold me on Craig as Bond. It was a pleasant surprise seeing a classic Bond nemesis return as well. Spectre cleverly ties together all of the Craig Bond films in a way other Bond films have never done. Craig's films have a continuity all their own and should Craig reprise the role for another film I look forward to seeing where they go next.… Expand

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skyminsterJan 6, 2016

Spectre makes for a brilliant action blockbuster, and a great Bond film; with Daniel Craig being the star of a good cast. The action’s fantastic, and the sound and sets are great; though the story telling is inconsistent – certainly not asSpectre makes for a brilliant action blockbuster, and a great Bond film; with Daniel Craig being the star of a good cast. The action’s fantastic, and the sound and sets are great; though the story telling is inconsistent – certainly not as good as that in Skyfall and Casino Royale at least – and the script isn’t as good as in those two. Furthermore, Christoph Waltz’ performance as Blofeld seemed too much of a failed attempt to recreate Javier Bardem’s portrayal of Silva, and some of the ideas in the film weren’t too inspired. However, nothing in the film I’d say was bad, far from that; and more concentration on the action made for a fantastically entertaining film and probably one of the best this year, albeit not quite as good as some of its predecessors.

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FilmMasterEdJan 5, 2016

If this really is Daniel Craig's final round as 007, he's giving fans a killer farewell

If there is such a thing as "James Bond's Greatest Hits," then Spectre is it. The 25th movie about the British MI6 agent with a license to kill isIf this really is Daniel Craig's final round as 007, he's giving fans a killer farewell

If there is such a thing as "James Bond's Greatest Hits," then Spectre is it. The 25th movie about the British MI6 agent with a license to kill is party time for Bond fans, a fierce, funny, gorgeously produced valentine to the longest-running franchise in movies. Bond freaks will be orgasmic playing spot-the-reference to the series that began in 1962 with Dr. No.

Non-freaks still have Daniel Craig to feast on. In a photo finish with Sean Connery as the best of the six movie Bonds, Craig comes out blazing. He's a blunt instrument in a creamy Tom Ford tux, alive with danger and sexual swagger. This is Craig's fourth time as 007. After the abysmal Quantum of Solace, he rallied with Skyfall, the biggest boffo Bond ($1.1 billion worldwide). Craig's stated goal was to make Spectre "better than Skyfall." Not quite. Casino Royale, Craig's first go-round, remains his peak, the film that caught Bond in the act of inventing himself.

Spectre carries on Craig's reinvention of Bond, blowing a reported $250 million budget on spectacular action without losing what's personal. Skyfall director Sam Mendes is back to keep things real, but the plot cooked up by John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Jez Butterworth is a 148-minute minefield of distractions.

Ah, but what distractions. Apologies to The Spy Who Loved Me, but the Bond series has never had a more drop-dead dazzler of an opener than this one, set in Mexico City on the Day of the Dead. With Bond leaping across rooftops to take out the evil Sciarra (Alessandro Cremona) and winding up in a dizzying chopper battle above the crowds in Zocolo Square, the scene is a visual triumph for Dutch camera whiz Hoyte van Hoytema (Interstellar, Her) and a new peak in the art of eye-popping.

Then Bond is off to Rome, chasing bad guys in a custom Aston Martin DB10 and having sex with Sciarra's widow (Monica Bellucci, still wowza at 51). The widow is Bond's entree to Spectre, a secret society of global terrorists led by Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz), a mystery man from Bond's orphan past. "I'm the author of all your pain," says Franz, whose ID is easy to guess. No spoilers, except to say that Waltz, purring with lethal charm, is perfection.

Back at MI6, Bond and the new M (Ralph Fiennes) face a new enemy, C, short for Max Denbigh (a smarmy Andrew Scott). He's a bureaucrat who wants to refit British intelligence for the digital era: drones in place of agents and the end of the 00 program, which made spycraft hands-on. So it's Bond, M, Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and gadget-master Q (a wonderful Ben Whisaw) against the cyber-Nazis on one side, Spectre on the other.

Spectre even offers a fresh take on the Bond girl. She's Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), a French doctor with a name out of Proust and no patience for Bond's swinging, macho lifestyle. She puts the randy spy in touch with his feminist side and, just maybe, lasting love.

Not buying it? Too candy-ass? I see your point. But Bond's train fight with a hulk called Hinx (Dave Bautista) recalls the brutal choo-choo classic in From Russia With Love. Craig puts heat and heart into Spectre, as if he's taken Bond as far he can. The movie is a fever dream of all the Bond villains and all of Bond's efforts to see a life past them. An exhausted Craig has said he'd rather "slash my wrists" than play Bond again. There's still one more film in his contract, but to quote Sam Smith's Bond song, "The writing's on the wall." If so, Spectre is a stirring, way-cool valedictory. Craig does himself proud.… Expand

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BarneyOnMTJan 5, 2016

WHAT I LIKED: Casino Royale was emotional, Skyfall stayed true to the old whilst developing the new, and now Spectre steps it up a gear, leaning towards a real classic Bond. Taking hints from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, this is aWHAT I LIKED: Casino Royale was emotional, Skyfall stayed true to the old whilst developing the new, and now Spectre steps it up a gear, leaning towards a real classic Bond. Taking hints from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, this is a half political thriller, half classic espionage action. As a result, so many moments throughout this film make you grin from ear to ear at the humor, thrilling action and the cliched but just brilliant style in which the whole film was directed and acted (plus the way it was scored.) There's also some great character development, for example James' relationships with Madeline and his associates are beautifully developed by the amazing script, and audiences can now really feel like they know James well. To follow on from Skyfall in such a way deserves huge huge credit.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: It just wasn't quite as emotional or gritty as Skyfall; it feels like some of the more emotional moments were glossed over to make room for the heavy plots which, despite tying up being something Mendes does well, feel disjointed from each other. This makes for a rather underwhelming ending overall.
VERDICT: If you love Bond you'll love this - and you might love it even if you don't. It's a proper classic, but that does stop it having the overall appeal that the revolutionary 'Skyfall' did… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016

SPECTRE is introspective Bond, and while it doesn't match up to it's immediate predecessor, still delivers an action packed, entertaining Bond adventure.

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vgmkyleJan 3, 2016

SPECTRE is SKYFALL's equal. Some may disagree, but it's one of the better Bond films not just because of Craig, and a great female lead -- but because it combines everything that is good about Bond in the first place without the need of justSPECTRE is SKYFALL's equal. Some may disagree, but it's one of the better Bond films not just because of Craig, and a great female lead -- but because it combines everything that is good about Bond in the first place without the need of just gadgets to progress what happens in the storyline.… Expand

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dekemoviegeekDec 26, 2015

Daniel Craig is again firmly entrenched as one of the greatest to ever portray agent 007. This latest installment in the showcases the filmmakers knowing and familiar nod to the classic style that distinguished and set apart the Sean ConneryDaniel Craig is again firmly entrenched as one of the greatest to ever portray agent 007. This latest installment in the showcases the filmmakers knowing and familiar nod to the classic style that distinguished and set apart the Sean Connery era James Bond versions. The Day of the Dead sequence hearkens back to Live and Let Die with precise choreography and lavish production that the Broccoli family continues departed Cubby's legacy with lavish production, replete with well-clichéd babes, villain, henchman & action that provide a sumptuous visual feast that nourishes and satisfies on the silver screen, much as their namesake green vegetables have at dinner tables throughout the decades. Bon Appetit!… Expand

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ProsmoothDec 25, 2015

A solid Bond film. Not as special as Skyfall or Casino Royale, and not as weak as Moonraker or The Living Daylights. I enjoyed it--even though Judi Dench is missed, and the villain is underused.

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GadgetyDec 18, 2015

A little more humor from Craig this time, not all seriousness. He's still shaping the character. The opening scene is spectacular. One of the best Bond openings. It's a drawn out shot, a long sequence, and it sucks you into the movie, wham,A little more humor from Craig this time, not all seriousness. He's still shaping the character. The opening scene is spectacular. One of the best Bond openings. It's a drawn out shot, a long sequence, and it sucks you into the movie, wham, you're there. Make sure you go see it in a theatre with a great sound system. It's a long film, almost 2.5 hours, for better and for worse. Mostly for better. In Quantum of Solace, the pace was so high it just blurred by, all action, bang, bang, bang. SPECTRE is more drawn out affording to linger in certain scenes, giving more texture, more detail, more the feel of what it's like to BE there. It's what makes Bond Bond, time for a drink, time to take in the scenery rather than only breathless action. Sam Mendes, and his cinematographers have brought real beauty to the Bond franchise. Nothing beats Deacon's color palette in Skyfall, however. I miss his cinematography in this film. It would have heightened the beauty of it more than van Hoytema's love of grainy images. It's not bad, yet I think Deacon would have made more of it. Other improvement points? I had huge expectations on outrageously skilled Christoph Waltz, but he's sort of not capitalized upon. He begins well, and he's creepy but it doesn't go beyond that. Javier Bardem was sensational in Skyfall. A tough act to follow, perhaps? I get the feeling it's the script that holds Waltz back. There's not much in it. In fact that's the major issue: the Bond movies need better scripts. They shouldn't start until there's a rock solid story. In addition, perhaps it's time to bring in some more evil forces, real scary stuff, going on in the world, rather than villains who seem sort of harmless, even though they're creepy. As for Léa Seydoux, she's great and plausible in her role. Great natural looking make up as well. Only a few faux pas, also script wise (no details, don't want any spoilers). Lastly, the title song. I remember reacting to the song, really listening during the opening. I wasn't sure whether it was a man or a woman, or both. Captivating. Sam Smith's singing is fantastic. All in all, what stays in my mind after this film is really the opening, the laughs, a sweaty sequence in north Africa, and the feeling it was worthwhile to see it for its entertainment value.… Expand

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moviescriticnetDec 8, 2015

Despite the fact that Spectre is undoubtedly so far the most popular movie of 2015, it seems that neither critics, nor the audience really appreciated it. That's probably because this is the most dark and thoughtful James Bond movie.
For theDespite the fact that Spectre is undoubtedly so far the most popular movie of 2015, it seems that neither critics, nor the audience really appreciated it. That's probably because this is the most dark and thoughtful James Bond movie.
For the first time in Bond history the bad guys are not just one ridiculous and eccentric person (ex. Goldfinger) but a massive network of legitimate companies and white collar criminals. The enemy is in fact modern capitalism. The main themes in Spectre is that you can't really divide humanity into good and bad guys and that Information is today's most valuable asset. This is the first Bond movie that parodies itself, since even the use of the special agents is put under criticism. Bond operates under no authorization and seems powerless against this massive conspiracy like a "kite dancing in a hurricane", as one of the bad guys states in the movie. Moneypenny is now black, Mr Q is a young hacker and even the "bad guy" is using technology and not muscles to torture Bond. In a nutshell this is the most modern movie of the series. Sam Mendes' direction is a bit different and strange (what did you expect from the guy behind American Beauty?), Bellucci becomes a Bond girl just for a night, Lea Seydoux is sexy, Daniel Craig is (as always) tough and sarcastic and Christoph Waltz is just fantastic (possible oscar nomination). Worth mentioning is that Spectre features a great sense of humor that lacked earlier entries. All in all those new elements mixed together in this modern James Bond version give a new breath of life to the series but might puzzle the old school action driven fans. Still, there is plenty of action in this film and Bond always manages to succeed in an explosive way, just to make sure that the series remain on track.… Expand

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NikolayGDec 6, 2015

I love the guy who called this movie "foreseeable" in his negative review. Yes indeed it was foreseeable. It was advertised before it was released. This Bond flick is beautifully shot from start to finish (the love scene on the train, thoughI love the guy who called this movie "foreseeable" in his negative review. Yes indeed it was foreseeable. It was advertised before it was released. This Bond flick is beautifully shot from start to finish (the love scene on the train, though brief, was a work of art); the best acting in any Bond film to date; the best character development of Bond in any Bond film to date (I know there are people who want Bond to remain a flat cardboard cutout comic book-like character; I'm not one of those people); a teaser among the very best of Bond teasers; arguably the best opening animation sequence (but the song is forgettable); the single best Bond story to date. But it is in a way a real drama as well as a Bond movie. Again, some people complain about this along with the (relative) realism of Craig's Bond, and the grittiness, but I love it. I'm not a child so I need a little bit of realism, at least emotional realism. I plan to head back to the theater to see it again, this time in iMax, which will make this the only Bond film I have ever traveled to a theater to see twice. For my money the two best Bond movies since Connery are Spectre and Casino Royale (Casino Royale had the most beautiful Bond girl in history, Caterina Murino) and the most specifically motivated villian. As for Skyfall, the writing ruined it. Comic bookish vaguely motivated bad guy; a radio homing transmitter as a Q gadget? Has Q not seen the iPhone?, and a Bond who didn't behave consistently with his character as established in Craig's first two films. No, for my money Casino Royale and Spectre are the best Craig Bond movies and the very best Bond movies since the 1960s. I would love to see Craig come back for more.… Expand

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sanyrubDec 6, 2015

60 out of 100 seems a little bit too hard for me. The first half of the film is as good as Skyfall or Casino Royal, which is as good as a Bond film can get. Then it suffers problems with the pacing and also a few silly situations and60 out of 100 seems a little bit too hard for me. The first half of the film is as good as Skyfall or Casino Royal, which is as good as a Bond film can get. Then it suffers problems with the pacing and also a few silly situations and especially the way Bond gets out of them are a little bit weak. I´d give it a 70 out of 100.
Daniel Craig is perfect as always, the supporting cast good as always, love Q and the whole team. The new Bond girl does a great job too in this film. Spectacular scenery and action as always, with so much class. You won´t regret watching it. The first 10 minutes are some of the best openings ever in any Bond film.… Expand

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StarBeastDec 3, 2015

In Spectre, as in The Dark Knight Rises, here is a film as much anticipated as it was doomed from the outset. For Bond's latest outing and in reference to The Batman's most recent adventure, Spectre follows directly on the heels of, and wasIn Spectre, as in The Dark Knight Rises, here is a film as much anticipated as it was doomed from the outset. For Bond's latest outing and in reference to The Batman's most recent adventure, Spectre follows directly on the heels of, and was perhaps unfairly expected to top a series best.
Skyfall, like The Dark Knight, delivered the knockout punch critics, audiences and the box office were all screaming for. After the success of both films, their respective studios and the film makers involved were tasked with what must've seemed like mission impossible; recreate that same magic whilst giving audiences something they had never seen before.
Cut to 2015 and Spectre arrives, much like The Dark Knight Rises did back in 2012, to mixed reviews, diminished expectation and division among it's series fans.
But is it all doom and gloom? No. While the film itself is not quite the well oiled machine it's predecessor was, and although it's stab at tying up all that has come before is thinly executed and is therefore annoyingly less than convincing, Spectre is however a worthy entry in the Bond cannon and the Daniel Craig era of Bond films. It succeeds in scope as a globetrotting action adventure, it is beautifully photographed and it's set pieces rival if not better much of what has come before, particularly it's pre credits sequence.
Unfortunately, like the film I've referenced here and for all that Spectre does have going for it, it will forever live on in Skyfall's shadow. Watchable, fun, sexy and cool but achingly and perhaps annoyingly running a close second to Craig's best.… Expand

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DCEdmondsDec 1, 2015

"Spectre" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: Daniel Craig once again reminds us all of why he's been such a fantastic Bond. Sticking to a depiction of the character that is closer to his literary counterpart, Craig might be the best"Spectre" 10 Scale Rating: 7.0 (Good) ...

The Good: Daniel Craig once again reminds us all of why he's been such a fantastic Bond. Sticking to a depiction of the character that is closer to his literary counterpart, Craig might be the best Bond actor in the series. As usual, the settings were fantastic and exotic. The opening sequence doesn't disappoint and overall the action is well done. The fight scenes are also well choreographed and are the perfect blend of comedic moments and violent moments, which is a Bond staple. The supporting cast mostly delivers as well. Wishaw is an amusing young Q, Harris was a solid Moneypenny, and Bautista was classic Bond henchman. While Judy Dench's camaraderie with Craig was definitely missed, Ralph Fiennes was more than adequate as M. Perhaps one of the stronger points of the film was the fact that the other operatives in MI6 got plenty of screen time and were actually an integral part of the final outcome. Lastly, while he didn't have a ton of screen time, Waltz was fantastic as the lead villain.

The Bad: Unfortunately, Waltz's character was poorly written and not very well developed. His motivations were questionable and the end game of his organization, Spectre, was not as grand in scale as one would have hoped. As the film attempts to tie the previous three films together with this one, more was expected from the shadowy organization supposedly behind it all. Lea Seydoux (who is a very talented actress) was completely wasted in the film. We are advised and shown early on that she is tough as nails and can take care of herself, but then degenerates into a cliche damsel in distress within minutes of appearing, remaining that way right up until the end. She also lacked chemistry with Craig, thus making their supposed love completely unbelievable. Lastly, MI6 are "betrayed" by someone close to the organization, but the individual in question was obvious from the moment he steps onto the screen. When the big reveal occurs, you're surprised to find that this was supposed to be a twist of some sort. "Spectre" isn't a bad film and I enjoyed it and while it is a much better film than the disappointment that was "Quantum of Solace", it falls well short of both "Casino Royale" and "Skyfall".… Expand

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HaloFeverNov 30, 2015

A little too long, but worth the length. This is not only a classic Bond film, it is a classic espionage/action film. This is a wonderful end to the Daniel Craig era.

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ajs101Nov 30, 2015

The professional critics got it wrong. This is a very good James Bond movie. A story that holds together as well as can be expected, considering this is a fantasy movie. There is action. There is a beautiful Bond girl. The movieThe professional critics got it wrong. This is a very good James Bond movie. A story that holds together as well as can be expected, considering this is a fantasy movie. There is action. There is a beautiful Bond girl. The movie entertained me start to finish. Life is good… Expand

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PipeCNov 28, 2015

Since the first 007 film until San Mendes' "Spectre" have been impregnated its own original stamp but this does not mean that the James Bond's films The movies are only originality. It was only a matter of time for producers begin to realizeSince the first 007 film until San Mendes' "Spectre" have been impregnated its own original stamp but this does not mean that the James Bond's films The movies are only originality. It was only a matter of time for producers begin to realize imitations of successful franchises (Batman). The James Bond's last three films are based on these franchises full of cliches, explosions, love , good and evil , girls and more filler.

'Spectre' is completely original stunts and explosions, trains, planes, helicopters, Mexico,day of the death, the Bond girls , secrets , lifesavers, bombs, jokes, eccentric scenarios and the discovery of the author of all the suffering of agent 007.

If you love Skyfall and all the rest of the list, you will love the game of decisions and findings of 'Spectre'. The antagonists of this story is the familiar Franz Obenhauser come back to finish destroying the little life that has 007. (Remember that he is the author of all his suffering).His development in the movie is awesome, and can show us his real hatred against his half-brother. (even with a catastrophic scar in the eye)

Yes, undoubtedly, 'Spectre' was a great movie with scenes full of drama and action but gradually it decreases the level of film, evaporating our minds as 'Skyfall'.

Or Maybe the script is the real problem, the story is quite illogical and soft achieving confuse viewers too. The explosions , chases and shootouts won't fix a bad history.

Whatever the cause, "Spectre" is a movie where the media shows a completely different face to what really is it ( Like "Terminator Genisys", Remember). Nowadays, the media abuse their authority, they play with the minds of viewers with one purpose capture the attention through TV SPOTS, Teaser, Trailers, CLIPS, Featurette and more publicity.

It is almost unnecessary to mention that one of the strongest points of the movie is the fabulous theme song Sam Smith "Writing's On the Wall" which it was introduced in the movie to start. Personally , they presented the song in the film in a rather strange way (A brief explanation about the organization 'Spectre'). It was quite peculiar.

The character Moneypenny (Naomie Harris)is not very important in the movie but she helps Bond, is her function, Right?. The girls Bond (Monica Bellucci - Léa Seydoux) made their performances at high but definitely and obviously the face of the film is for Bond. Really, I do not know much about the old Bond films but Daniel Craig 'Spectre' made a fascinating characterization and without doubt is one of the best James Bond for his elegance , style , poise , joy , humor , hard work and all you have a great agent 007,

Even at a simple glance, the 'Spectre' Trailer makes promises it can not keep. The dark touch that gave Sam and Waltz is frightening, treating us to give the first Bond Horror movie.

But of course 'Spectre' falls short of trying to imitate the Nolan's classic. This movie was not entirely a lost opportunity, but really they did not avail all the privileges that have a Bond film .'Spectre' has beauty, class and all the weight of its predecessors (more than anything 'Skyfall'). James Bond is back for twenty fourth time , does not the best way but he returns, and yes:

- "He's Bond, He's James Bond"… Expand

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Tss5078Nov 28, 2015

Spy films are a dime a dozen, so what makes James Bond so special? Is it the fight scenes, the crafty villains, his style, or maybe just all of it combined? James Bond time means time to try new things in film, which is why even twenty-fourSpy films are a dime a dozen, so what makes James Bond so special? Is it the fight scenes, the crafty villains, his style, or maybe just all of it combined? James Bond time means time to try new things in film, which is why even twenty-four films later, the story is still fresh and the character is still relevant. Spectre may be no different in terms of James Bond on a mission to stop a madman from destroying the world, but each film is different in the way it is shot, and each Director and actor brings their own take, style, and personality to the series. Spectre is a lot more audience friendly and lot easier to follow than many previous Bond films, but what made this one really special was the unique action sequences that I've never seen anywhere else. The balcony and helicopter scenes alone are enough to get any action junkies blood pumping. In film number twenty-four, James Bond is following up on the events in Skyfall, trying to find out who killed M. During his investigation he discovers something a lot bigger, an underground global terror network, that is responsible for many of the missions he's had to go on. Daniel Craig is of course fantastic and I still content that he is far and away the best Bond ever, but in this film, he meets a villain who may be one of the best villains ever. There is just something about Christoph Waltz that makes audiences hang on his every word. We first saw it in Inglorious Bastards six years ago, and since then he's only gotten better. The chemistry and friction between the two characters and the two actors trying to one up each other is nothing short of spectacular. While many fans of the series don't like how modern it's become, I feel as though the series is re-inventing itself with each film, and Spectre, is definitely among the most unique and special in the series.… Expand

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GentM2015Nov 27, 2015

Spectre is awesome,with amazing visual effects,great acting as you'd except from a James Bond movie,thrilling action with intense sequences and interesting story line.The villain is sort of wasted but overall this is a very fun ride.

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mani8kgmNov 26, 2015

It's James Bond! He's Daniel Craig! The best combination in the franchise so far! What could there possibly be not to love! Can't wait for the next one!

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Alexcel343Nov 23, 2015

So, Bond (James Bond) is back on screens in Spectre, a film in which Bond hunts down the titular organisation. That's the plot in short and the movie features a host of characters, as Bond works with Moneypenny, Q and M to hunt down Spectre.So, Bond (James Bond) is back on screens in Spectre, a film in which Bond hunts down the titular organisation. That's the plot in short and the movie features a host of characters, as Bond works with Moneypenny, Q and M to hunt down Spectre. Is is good? Absolutely. Is it as good as Skyfall? I don't think so. But don't let that distract you from what is a wonderfully entertaining.

A lot of Skyfall's positives carry over, as this film's use of varying locales, densely packed shots and great sound make this film a joy for the senses. The main plot is personal and is cohesive and the film's best part is it's performances. Craig is as usual a joy to watch, with very suave one-liners and a great presence. Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris and Volde... I mean, Ralph Fiennes have more to do in this movie and are very good in the movie. The Animal Bat... Dave Bautista is very good as Mr Hinx, but my favourite performance goes to Lea Seydoux as Dr. Madeleine Swann, the 'Bond girl' if you will. Her character is well developed and she adds humanity and bravery to the role. The movie will also satisfy fans of the previous Bonds with Craig as the film links back very well to events in Casino Royale, Skyfall and the other one sitting in the corner by itself (sorry). Another high point carried over from Skyfall is well helmed action sequences, including a fantastic car chase and train sequences, and these range from the very tense affairs to the bombastic. And for fans of classic bonds, there are a number of references to keep them entertained and some dialogue is written very well.

In terms of where this movie falls down, it's in the treatment of some other characters. Mainly, the villain is portrayed well by a brilliant actor in Christoph Waltz, but I wish the villain was more active in actually dealing with Bond. He is introduced very well at a great meeting scene, but I wish he actually was a bit physical as well as the psychological effect he has on Bond. The Joker was psychological to Batman, but actively took part in the action. Also, Monica Bellucci's character has a minor bit of development, but largely feels like a plot device by the end of the movie. And, as much as the supporting cast are fun, it felt slightly disappointing when we cut back to London to look at the developments concerning the politics. Whilst key to the plot, the Bond stuff was enthralling and was at times, sad when we had to see M sat in a bar with a glass of red.

Overall though, this movie is a lot of fun and is a Bond movie that will give you entertainment. That glass of vodka martini is half full with those movie, even if it could be a little more shaken.… Expand

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WindrammerNov 22, 2015

Surprisingly underrated, and unquestionably better than Skyfall. What made critics so enamored of Skyfall had a lot more to do with it's pretentious tone than anything. Spectre goes back to some of the classic goofiness that James Bond wasSurprisingly underrated, and unquestionably better than Skyfall. What made critics so enamored of Skyfall had a lot more to do with it's pretentious tone than anything. Spectre goes back to some of the classic goofiness that James Bond was traditionally known for - it aims to please the fan, rather than the critic. It wasn't a mind blowing film but it was a consistently enjoyable one, certainly more engaging than Skyfall. Not quite as good as Casino Royale, but I would call it a "good" film nonetheless.… Expand

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FilmPhonicNov 22, 2015

When you consider the lavish Royal premiere in London, the logistically impressive opening scene and the elaborate title sequence, it’s no surprise that the ‘Spectre’ budget snowballed to around $350 million, but luckily for the audience it’sWhen you consider the lavish Royal premiere in London, the logistically impressive opening scene and the elaborate title sequence, it’s no surprise that the ‘Spectre’ budget snowballed to around $350 million, but luckily for the audience it’s all up there on the screen.

With the daunting task of following ‘Skyfall’, a genre redefining Bond and the most successful British movie ever, producers have meticulously crafted a spy romp that ticks all the 007 boxes. From stunning locations in 5 different countries to spectacular action sequences, classic villains to tongue-in-cheek humour and sexy but substantial Bond ladies, ‘Spectre’ has everything you might expect from an James Bond film within a 21st century context.

‘Spectre’ also expands on the themes of cyberterrorism and the dangers of ubiquitous government surveillance established by its predecessor, while stretching out a fanciful mysterious storyline that weaves together the principal players in Daniel Craig’s Bond legacy so far.

So all the pieces you might expect or want from 007 are in place, and that’s the major problem with ‘Spectre’. If you constantly look for the same elements in every Bond film plus constant nods to the entire legacy, then you’ll love this film, as you should.

If however your expectations have been slightly warped by the bold and Bond-redefining ‘Skyfall’ then you might be disappointed here, it’s all a matter of perspective. For any modern Bond film there must be a balance between nostalgia and moving the character forward, ‘Skyfall’ struck that balance well and perhaps because of its success and the production issues with ‘Spectre’, producers have leaned heavily towards legacy here.

The film builds nicely but the final third descends heavily into archetype with story and characters you can see from a mile away, building up to a spectacular but predictable conclusion that’s ultimately underwhelming. Perhaps the most frustrating element of ‘Spectre’ is the criminal misuse of Christoph Waltz’s talents as a one-dimensional villain who’s familiar on way too many levels.

The Bottom Line…
While not the genre re-defining film that ‘Skyfall’ was and despite some disappointingly predictable elements, ‘Spectre’ has everything you might want from a 21st century Bond, grandiose while stylish, entertaining throughout and for us, it cements Daniel Craig as the greatest 007 thus far.… Expand

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fusion_13Nov 22, 2015

Is Spectre a good movie? Yes, Is it a good bond movie? Yes, Is it the best bond movie? Nope. What spectre does well is that it keeps you interested the whole way through, the story never got stale, there is always that sense of suspense/Is Spectre a good movie? Yes, Is it a good bond movie? Yes, Is it the best bond movie? Nope. What spectre does well is that it keeps you interested the whole way through, the story never got stale, there is always that sense of suspense/ mystery. The action scenes are great even if a little ridiculous, the villain was good but he was very underused, but spectre the organisation itself was interesting. My biggest complaint was that the movie went for too long, it could have been much more interesting and tense if it was shorter, it also would have solved the problem that it started very slowly and took a while for things to get going.

You will enjoy spectre, will you love it? Maybe not, but it is good entertainment, there was no WOW moment or any stand out to remember, funny enough the best part of the movie was when i saw the Star Wars trailer before the movie.… Expand

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superfieldsNov 21, 2015

Bond saddle's up one more time to deliver another suspense thriller wrapped in a mystery. To protect the good of the agency Bond must search for clues to unravel who is behind it all and how it could spell the end of MI6 and the 007 program!

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herman73trioNov 18, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie opens with Bond's solo mission hunting down Siaccra (the we found out that Siaccra is the last message of previous M) in the middle of "The Day of the Dead" parade of Mexico City. Bond's succesfully fullfiled this unofficial mission after a breathtaking chase and fight inside helicopter in the air killed all his enemies.Bond also manage to steal Sciarra ring with an octopuss logo.Bond got suspended for his action even though M realise that this unofficial mission prevent the mass bombing scenario.But,he is not stopping at all, this is only the beginning of his personal mission. Siaccra's death leads Bond to a gorgeous Italian widow Lucia Siaccra (Monica Belluci),and this gorgeous lonely that need a protector tips Bond about her late husband meeting point. And Bond didn't need waste time and direclty entered the meeting point easily and finally not just see the face of Spectre's leader but suprisingly this person has connection with Bond's childhood. Frankly i hope Spectre is going to be the greatest Bond ever made - better than Skyfall.But i must admit there are few things that i felt that should be explore. When the leader of Spectre revealed himself to Bond, that really shocked and i think scared the hell out Bond, is one of the best momentum.When this Spectre mysterious leader Ernst Stavro Bloveld enter the room, sudden this large meeting aula become so chill, filled with fear, we only hear his voice that gives the feel of terror.But this momentum didn't maintained well. I think the story should explore more "space" for psychological battle between Bond and Ernst (a.k.a Franz Oberhauser that believed is dead decades ago in an accident that also killed Franz father). In Skyfall audiens were showned the psychological condition between love and hatred of Raoul Silva (ex 00 agent went rough who seek revenge for being abandoned and left for dead after Raoul's personel mission almost jeoperdize the handover Hongkong to China back in 1997). Maybe that Sam Mendez already to tired to explore this psychological things.Or just wanna focus on Bond's mission that really wanna put his misery to an end,cause Ernst recognition that for this past few years Bond's misery for the lost all that he love so much and devoted to is taken away by Ernst all along behind his collaborator in crime. This is the most apparent weakness of this Spectre. Craig performance is great, he can easily combined the drama side of this Bond character. Monica Belluci short performance but still can steal a few moments. I also give credit to Ben Whisaw as Q. and off course Waltz performance is good but not as strong as Javier's performance as villain in Skyfall. But however the early of Waltz's character appear is the best highlight in Spectre.… Expand

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TrilobiteGNov 18, 2015

A formulaic bond which tries it's best to excrete out drawling dialogue with smart and sometimes intense chase and action scenes. Christoph Waltz excels as a villainous tribute as well as Batista to the days of old, but this latest instalmentA formulaic bond which tries it's best to excrete out drawling dialogue with smart and sometimes intense chase and action scenes. Christoph Waltz excels as a villainous tribute as well as Batista to the days of old, but this latest instalment has nothing particularity vigorous to it apart from a genuinely touching character development for James himself.… Expand

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SGOrionNov 18, 2015

While not as gritty and ominous as Skyfall, Spectre is a quintessential bond film. Filled with fun action, beautiful women, questionable choices by the main villain; it's really everything that we've learned to love about Bond. It broughtWhile not as gritty and ominous as Skyfall, Spectre is a quintessential bond film. Filled with fun action, beautiful women, questionable choices by the main villain; it's really everything that we've learned to love about Bond. It brought back memories of Austin Powers and Dr. Evil toying with each other. "I'm going to leave them alone and not actually witness them dying. I'm just going to assume it all went to plan. What?" Sure there were some stolen plot lines from previous films from the genre, such as Mission Impossible. IMF and the double O programs are both being terminated, and we even had the beautiful Léa Seydoux in both franchises now.

Spectre is just a lot of fun, and while I will be the first one to admit it is not as well done as Skyfall, but I have to admit I enjoyed this one much more.… Expand

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Magsec5Nov 18, 2015

I gotta say it was great, Great music score, classic bond stuff happens, memory lane was there. They went to nice places, the visuals were great, its just great.

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PeterAlexanderNov 17, 2015

Whilst never reaching the heights of his last Bond instalment, Sam Mendes succeeds in bringing the magic and feel of James Bond to the big screen. The film opens with what I believe is one of the most well done sequences in any Bond film toWhilst never reaching the heights of his last Bond instalment, Sam Mendes succeeds in bringing the magic and feel of James Bond to the big screen. The film opens with what I believe is one of the most well done sequences in any Bond film to date. The film never really captures the same level of quality, however there are several thrilling and tense sequences that help to ensure it is an enjoyable cinema experience. There are problems however, especially in the form of character development and the story. Whilst Lea Seydoux gives an impressive performance, and Ben Wishaw's portrayal of Q is further developed expertly, Christoph Waltz's role as the main villain is underwhelming in a narrative sense. The story, which is heavily harmed by the fact that Waltz is only present in the final act, seems to have run dry. It appears that Mendes as the director, and Daniel Craig as Bond have past their prime in bringing James Bond to screen. Nevertheless, Spectre acts as a good sendoff for both and is certainly a film worth watching in the cinema.… Expand

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brindle88Nov 17, 2015

I've been using this review website for quite awhile. Every time I trust the critic reviews and go watch a movie I end up disappointed. I have learned to ignore the critic reviews and go with the user reviews; as they seem to reflect how goodI've been using this review website for quite awhile. Every time I trust the critic reviews and go watch a movie I end up disappointed. I have learned to ignore the critic reviews and go with the user reviews; as they seem to reflect how good the movie is more accurately.

This movie is not an all time great, but it is watchable and funny at times.… Expand

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welchmen22Nov 17, 2015

All the extreme highs and lows reflect very personal opinions. For the average Bond fan the movie is enjoyable. I really liked the villain, the casting was perfect and the part well acted. Craig is definitely over being Bond but I thought heAll the extreme highs and lows reflect very personal opinions. For the average Bond fan the movie is enjoyable. I really liked the villain, the casting was perfect and the part well acted. Craig is definitely over being Bond but I thought he was fine overall. The action was good for the most part. If you have like this run of Bond films its worth checking out, if not I wouldn't bother.… Expand

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chrismovieguyNov 17, 2015

went to see this movie not really knowin what was in store for me but boy was i ever glad i went along with the idea to see it it was a fun action thrill ride filled with to the core action and loved the humor as well it may not be forwent to see this movie not really knowin what was in store for me but boy was i ever glad i went along with the idea to see it it was a fun action thrill ride filled with to the core action and loved the humor as well it may not be for everyone but it certanly left me wanting more from our old friend james i say go see it u cant regret it trust ne… Expand

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HQJACKSON77Nov 16, 2015

Although Skyfall's still better, Spectre had good acting and a good story. However, there wasn't that much action scenes. For that it's kind of a disappointment. Other then that this movie deserved a solid 9/10.

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JaniRamersNov 16, 2015

Spectre is a good and exciting action-movie. It has and super badass villain, but sadly he is underwhelmingly used. A step down from Skyfall, that wasn`t so actionpacked as this one, but altogether a better Bond-movie then this one. AnSpectre is a good and exciting action-movie. It has and super badass villain, but sadly he is underwhelmingly used. A step down from Skyfall, that wasn`t so actionpacked as this one, but altogether a better Bond-movie then this one. An exciting movie that is worth-while.… Expand

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gullaNov 16, 2015

This is a good James Bond film. If you liked Skyfall, you also would like this movie. It rounds up Skyfall in a good way. I had looked forward to this film after Skyfall leaving a lot of usolved questeiones. I hope that Craig would take onThis is a good James Bond film. If you liked Skyfall, you also would like this movie. It rounds up Skyfall in a good way. I had looked forward to this film after Skyfall leaving a lot of usolved questeiones. I hope that Craig would take on the 007 role once more, and finsih the game he is in for. It is a Gorgeous movie, a lot of action, shooting, car driving and not to forget a very exciting plane scnene.
And you would also be in for your helicopter ride of your life. Go watch it - you would like it.… Expand

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nHeat87Nov 15, 2015

As part of the Daniel Craig quadrilogy as James Bond, Spectre is almost as good as Skyfall, definitely better than Quantum of Solace, and every bit as fun and good as Casino Royale. As a standalone movie, it offers a good storyline thatAs part of the Daniel Craig quadrilogy as James Bond, Spectre is almost as good as Skyfall, definitely better than Quantum of Solace, and every bit as fun and good as Casino Royale. As a standalone movie, it offers a good storyline that offers a mix of actin, adventure and emotion.… Expand

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freall360Nov 15, 2015

Did you like the other 3 reboots of the Bond series. If so then this one is the best of them all. If you did not like the others go see this one just for the intro song by Sam Smith, it is worth the money and really gets you interested inDid you like the other 3 reboots of the Bond series. If so then this one is the best of them all. If you did not like the others go see this one just for the intro song by Sam Smith, it is worth the money and really gets you interested in what is going to be unveiled in Spectre. I looked at the first 3 again after seeing Spectre and have a new appreciation for the series.… Expand

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ArconNov 15, 2015

GO SEE THIS! IF you are in the mood for an action film which will leave you on the edge of your seat for 2 hours. Spectre in its essence is an action film but it is much smarter and definitely more entertaining than most. The opening sceneGO SEE THIS! IF you are in the mood for an action film which will leave you on the edge of your seat for 2 hours. Spectre in its essence is an action film but it is much smarter and definitely more entertaining than most. The opening scene with the parade in Mexico City is alone worth it, much less the next 2 hours. Now do yourself a favor, buy tickets online and go have fun.… Expand

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misiaczekNov 15, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First scene is a materpiece, then it gets wore but not under a certain acceptable level. Why Monica Belucci is being intrduced as a main character is beyond me. The worst part is the ending, it should end with that final blast, Bond escaping on the boat and Blofeld flying away. That would salvage the whole movie, since as it is the ending just ruins the plot entirely.… Expand

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a_neat_guyNov 15, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spectre was great. Bond fans will love the call backs to other bond films. I wish we would've seen more of the villains motives and less of that jaws like character… Expand

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bcom77Nov 15, 2015

I'm just come right out and say that Spectre is one of the best Bond films, if not the best Bond film to date. As a long time fan of the Bond films and books I can't quite understand how this film is scoring lower than Skyfall, which althoughI'm just come right out and say that Spectre is one of the best Bond films, if not the best Bond film to date. As a long time fan of the Bond films and books I can't quite understand how this film is scoring lower than Skyfall, which although is a great film itself, I thought Spectre was a better film. The whole movie has a sense of building mystery and tension and I was hooked from start to finish. Everything from the cast to the direction was bang on point. Special mention must go to the cinematography as this is a truly beautiful film to watch. This is both a modern and classic Bond film at the same time. Personally, I think Daniel Craig's run as Bond has been the best so far. His portrayal of Bond is by far the closest to how Ian Fleming originally wrote him (with Timothy Dalton a close second) and it is going to be a hard task for the producers to find an actor to fill his shoes. Although it has been stated that Spectre wraps up Craig's Bond series of films so far, I do hope that he returns for at least one more outing. If you are a fan of the Bond franchise I don't see how you would be disappointed with this film. If you're not a huge fan but are looking for a good action/spy movie then you'd be hard pressed to find a better example than Spectre.… Expand

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Gamed2longNov 14, 2015

Spectre builds off of the events of the previous three Bond films in a way never attempted in this franchise. All of the high points in the film for me came from when it was doing so. This film has car chases, gun fights. RidiculouslySpectre builds off of the events of the previous three Bond films in a way never attempted in this franchise. All of the high points in the film for me came from when it was doing so. This film has car chases, gun fights. Ridiculously inappropriate uses of vehicles. And they were all very well done. The exotic locals were very exotic and picturesque. The villain's lair looked cool. Lots of very nice expensive looking cars too. But it was the gradual reveal of Spectre where the film was most interesting.
I should also say there were a couple of scenes which were just a bit too "campy bond." Maybe there's a deleted scene or two that was cut for time that fixes it. And there is one scene, where bond is captured and strapped to a chair. If you've ever seen the film Brazil, it'll have you wondering.
Overall I'd rate this film 2nd after Casino Royal in the 4 bond films Danial Craig has starred in. Good show.… Expand

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QuietlionmusicNov 14, 2015

Spectre was a very entertaining film which adds new elements to the Bond saga and brings back some aspects of earlier bond films. I liked that Bond, even in the face of his doom, was unwavering in his quest in this film. The film peers aSpectre was a very entertaining film which adds new elements to the Bond saga and brings back some aspects of earlier bond films. I liked that Bond, even in the face of his doom, was unwavering in his quest in this film. The film peers a little more into Bond's upbringing and factors of his pre secret agent past. Much like some of the earlier Bonds (Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan) there were always some silly moments for comical relief. They had removed most of those from the Daniel Craig era, but have brought some of that back in this film which I liked. The movie still maintains the adrenaline of high stakes situations by displaying the brutal possibilities James could face. I found the film to be suave and entertaining, however I will deduct a couple of points for a few times when things were a little too convenient to be realistic, but not deal-breakers by any means. Go see this for sure if you are a Bond fan!… Expand

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HiDef-JulesNov 14, 2015

I simply cant understand the mediocre metacritic rating this movie has. Its a wonderfully made, classic Bond film,. If you liked From Russia With Love then you'll love this. The story was more interesting and engaging than Skyfall and made aI simply cant understand the mediocre metacritic rating this movie has. Its a wonderfully made, classic Bond film,. If you liked From Russia With Love then you'll love this. The story was more interesting and engaging than Skyfall and made a hell of a lot more sense. Id put this second to Casino Royale as Craig's best Bond movie - highly recommended!… Expand

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michael1208Nov 14, 2015

As the direct sequel to Skyfall, no doubt that Spectre generates a lot of hypes but all high expectations are brought down to a moderate level after the theme song opening. The story starts off at Day of the Dead parade in Mexico, which isAs the direct sequel to Skyfall, no doubt that Spectre generates a lot of hypes but all high expectations are brought down to a moderate level after the theme song opening. The story starts off at Day of the Dead parade in Mexico, which is beautifully shot and the impressive cinematography remains till the end thanks to cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and editor Lee Smith, who both served Christopher Nolan's Interstellar previously. Director Sam Mendes and three screenwriters did a great job for Skyfall, but Spectre which appears as Part II of Skyfall proves that their repeat collaboration is lacking fresh ideas in which the whole structure of the plot, not only slightly overlong but also exactly similar to Skyfall. Daniel Craig still looks awesome as James Bond, the potential of Christoph Waltz as the villain is let down by limited appearance while the chemistry between Bond's girl Léa Seydoux is slightly awkwardly developed. The scores from Thomas Newman are great, the theme song "Writing's on the Wall" by Sam Smith which sneaks at the very beginning is solid but generates underwhelming feel if compared to "Skyfall". Overall, Spectre is still an entertaining and visually engaging spy action flick even if the rushing production may have dragged a lot at plot wise.… Expand

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RvwFromUpHereNov 13, 2015

Who: Daniel Craig, Jim Moriarty, and He Who Must Not Be Named as M
What: Another piece of evidence that Christoph Waltz is the best villain of all time
Where: The parts of Europe full of sexy models, expensive car chases, and espionage thatWho: Daniel Craig, Jim Moriarty, and He Who Must Not Be Named as M
What: Another piece of evidence that Christoph Waltz is the best villain of all time
Where: The parts of Europe full of sexy models, expensive car chases, and espionage that aren't featured in the news ever
When (can I watch again): Like a month
Why: If you like James Bond but thought the ending of Skyfall was too much like Home Alone, this movie is for you… Expand

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Venom9Nov 13, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The critics rate this as the third worst Bond film ever, but don't let these put your mood down on wanting to watch an action packed film. The action and stunts are fun to watch, as the film gets you hooked on Bond escaping the clutches of Christoph Waltz's men, protecting the brilliant Lea at the same time or chasing an important character who has the capability of executing a terrorist attack. The story has an interesting touch, one to still not let go of previous Craig Bond films, maybe the scripting could've needed a bit of work. Other than that, the actors were great, the action was awesome, and I highly recommend if you can, IMAX. Spectre may not be up there with Skyfall and Casino Royale, but sill not only better than the accident that was Quantum of Solace but around the middle pack of Bond films.… Expand

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ScrawnyPunkNov 12, 2015

A good Bond film, but not a great one. The filming, pacing, acting, and emotion are all there; it’s the plot that doesn’t hold up. And since the set-up is three movies long, it feels like a little bit of a let-down by the end.

The greatA good Bond film, but not a great one. The filming, pacing, acting, and emotion are all there; it’s the plot that doesn’t hold up. And since the set-up is three movies long, it feels like a little bit of a let-down by the end.

The great allure of Daniel Craig’s Bond movies has not been Daniel Craig as Bond, but the underlying story arc. Where the previous 20 films brought us increasingly far-fetched episodes in the career of a decreasingly relevant cold-war spy, Casino Royale was a masterful reboot and the beginning of (what appears to be) a four-episode uber-plot. Gone were the references to geopolitical turmoil; in where the references to some sinister organization controlling global crime through a highly secretive network. In the middle of it all we sensed a Moriarity-level spider pulling all the web-lines, with James Bond slowly circling into the middle of the web at the expense of all he holds dear. This was finally the out-sized story line worthy of an out-sized character, and we loved it: Casino, Quantum, and Skyfall grossed more than the 10 movies preceding the reboot.

And now are at what looks like a logical end to the story arc, so we have to ask – does this movie hold up as a satisfying end to a four-episode story? In my opinion, the answer is: “almost.” Whereas Skyfall gave us a truly masterful film by any standard, Spectre is only a masterful film by James Bond standards.

As a stand-alone film, Spectre is head-and-shoulders above most action movies this days. The story is intriguing, the filming is absolutely top-rate, the pacing is near-perfect , and the acting is spot on. Bond fans will be particularly pleased with a return to some bond basics…multiple locations, multiple ladies, multiple expendable henchmen, and a super-villain with a super-lair. We also get a number of nods to Bonds past, like Dave Bautista’s clever update on “Jaws” (including the fight on a train) and a suspiciously furry white kitty.

However, as part four of what has been a masterful story so far, Spectre doesn’t give us the payoff we deserve (especially in comparison to recent ‘concluding’ films like The Dark Knight Rises). In a nutshell, it feels as if plausibility has been sacrificed for convenience; as if everyone agreed the story needed to end and no one knew how to end it. We get the ending we expect, but the path is too convenient. Most conveniently, there are too many easy-outs: from the ease with which Bond beds his women (one of which absolutely HAS to be #1 on the playlist for Wedding Crashers’ Chazz Reinhold), to the ease with which super criminals transform themselves into bumbling, monologue-ing, capture monkeys.

It has been a great ride and Spectre is great fun to watch. And although it isn’t quite the same caliber as the set-up, it would require superhuman ennui to not to at least enjoy watching it. AND…I can’t way to see what Bond cooks up next.… Expand

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SzenNov 12, 2015

Thrilling, action packed and beautifully directed, "SPECTRE" keeps the audiences at the edge of their seat and if this is the final movie, in the Daniel Graig series, then it is powerful finale.

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SeanGamerDaysNov 11, 2015

Where is the previous Bond touch? Where? This damn movie really pissed me off, because of it's stupid script, and Bond action is soo small, than SKYFALL! But whatever, in the end, Bond got the girl!

It's not a spoiler, But it's the real thing!

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TheMetacritiqerNov 11, 2015

There is something that makes a set-piece in a modern 007 film more engaging than other movies. And that's the fact that almost all of them are real. Even the huge explosion in the desert was authentic. And it broke the record for biggestThere is something that makes a set-piece in a modern 007 film more engaging than other movies. And that's the fact that almost all of them are real. Even the huge explosion in the desert was authentic. And it broke the record for biggest stunt explosion in a movie. I almost felt spoiled seeing it.… Expand

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imthenoobNov 11, 2015

It was a nice throwback to classic Bond but the bits of humor didn't really mix in with the seriousness of Craig's Bond films nor did it really mix well with Spectre. Craig's Bond just doesn't have the kind of personality to pull it off, HeIt was a nice throwback to classic Bond but the bits of humor didn't really mix in with the seriousness of Craig's Bond films nor did it really mix well with Spectre. Craig's Bond just doesn't have the kind of personality to pull it off, He looked far too stone face through out. Waltz and Bautista played the villains perfectly and were enjoyable to watch on screen.

Overall, Spectre may not be a masterpiece but it's still a good movie.… Expand

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MADRICKY97Nov 11, 2015

Excellent mixture as always, Craig at is best, gorgeous voir splendide panorama, good twisted scenario and you get the BOND SAUCE.

2 Hours 30 minutes pass so fast , i had a great time with my son and is friend , really great souvenirs toExcellent mixture as always, Craig at is best, gorgeous voir splendide panorama, good twisted scenario and you get the BOND SAUCE.

2 Hours 30 minutes pass so fast , i had a great time with my son and is friend , really great souvenirs to remember!

The only false note : Monica Belluci !

Two thumbs up for the vilains, i realy appreciate the darker side of Blofeld !!!!

Bond will always be Bond , don t expect they change the recipe !!!! lol… Expand

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gigiharris17Nov 10, 2015

It's no Skyfall, but SPECTRE still contains all the elements of a classic Bond.

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KenmeiNov 10, 2015

Campy,over the top, and certainly nothing like the more recent Daniel Craig Bond movies, Spectre tries to bring back some familiar names and scenes but this is a pretty big change in tone for the Craig movies and, if this is the last one asCampy,over the top, and certainly nothing like the more recent Daniel Craig Bond movies, Spectre tries to bring back some familiar names and scenes but this is a pretty big change in tone for the Craig movies and, if this is the last one as he's said it is, then it kinda ends on a weird note. It would have been nice to see them end things in the same vein they had started the series with but the action and movie is not the worst I've ever seen. Not a huge fan of the ending and the direction that took at all but it certainly does wrap up this part of the Bond storyline. It'll be interesting to see where they go from here that's for sure.… Expand

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daniel_boroNov 10, 2015

I enjoyed spectre although i never watched any other of the James bond movies this movie was great and I liked the story and Daniel Craig's Performance. The action in this movie was really unique and awesome. However they are some cons II enjoyed spectre although i never watched any other of the James bond movies this movie was great and I liked the story and Daniel Craig's Performance. The action in this movie was really unique and awesome. However they are some cons I want to say about this movie first of all Lea Seydoux character Madeiline was absolutely atrocious I hated her character and personally I found her really ugly but that's just my opinion. Second of all the villain, I liked the villain of this movie but what was annoying was that we didn't meet him until more than half way through the movie, he was a great villain though. I am going to give this movie a 9/10 Great movie but one horrible character… Expand

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