SPECTRE

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intruder313Nov 13, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Feels like a mess of ideas smashed together rather than being edited down to a more cohesive script. The central plot is utter nonsense, the love story completely annoying and unrealistic there's far too much location hopping purely for the sake of it. Average at best and a shocking follow up to the amazing Skyfall.… Expand

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lordlongflapNov 13, 2015

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

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

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

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

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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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courtpassantNov 12, 2015

Bond is bland. Chasing chasing chasing, womanizing, chasing chasing chasing. There is one fight scene that is amazin. Other than that, meh. This is no Skyfall. But I still love 007.

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violinguy88Nov 12, 2015

Let me put it to you this way. Spectre isn't as bad as Quantum of Solace but not nearly as good as Skyfall. The film is very pretty to look at. The opening scenes are tremendous, but the rest of the film just doesn't hold up.

The plotLet me put it to you this way. Spectre isn't as bad as Quantum of Solace but not nearly as good as Skyfall. The film is very pretty to look at. The opening scenes are tremendous, but the rest of the film just doesn't hold up.

The plot is a little old (Bond goes rogue to stop a menace that only he sees as dangerous), and the tie-ins to the previous 3 films are contrived and unnecessary. I don't mind the lack of humor as much as some reviewers because Craig's Bond is, well, a bad-ass. Imagine Daniel Craig hamming it up with the red-neck sheriff from Live and Let Die. Wouldn't work.

One thing I did love is Mendes' penchant for honoring previous films (not just the Craig ones). There are somewhat obvious nods to Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, and even Man with the Golden Gun. The villain (skillfully played by Christoph Waltz) is menacing, but like the contrived tie-ins to Casino Royale and Skyfall, ultimately disappointing.

Spectre is much better than most of the Bond films of the last 20 years but unfortunately, it doesn't measure up against Skyfall and Casino Royale in quality.… 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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MovingeyeNov 11, 2015

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

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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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steelystanNov 11, 2015

While this iteration of Bond wasn't bad, it wasn't really good either. I found myself struggling to stay awake for the second half of the movie. Everything was predictable and had already been done by countless other movies. If I had toWhile this iteration of Bond wasn't bad, it wasn't really good either. I found myself struggling to stay awake for the second half of the movie. Everything was predictable and had already been done by countless other movies. If I had to describe this movie in one word it would be "boring".… 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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zurnzurnNov 10, 2015

The dull, hard edge of Craig's Bond doesn't fit the softer moments well, and a lot of the rest of the script shows shoddy workmanship too. Too bad, since it would have been nice to raise it to Léa Seydoux and Christoph Waltz's level. The endThe dull, hard edge of Craig's Bond doesn't fit the softer moments well, and a lot of the rest of the script shows shoddy workmanship too. Too bad, since it would have been nice to raise it to Léa Seydoux and Christoph Waltz's level. The end goes in for another sparse version of Bond as Skyfall tried, and frankly clumsily overplays the terrorist-NSA elements. If it was overdone in a smarter, or goofier way, it would have been better, but it does neither.

The opening action sequence was good though, and had an interesting setting.… 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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DOUGKNov 10, 2015

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

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KeithfmNov 10, 2015

Slickly done and good performances from the main actors. However Mendes misses the point of James Bond again and does not allow the characters to develop or shine. The whole story is just a rehash of James Bonds greatest hits and 'homages'.Slickly done and good performances from the main actors. However Mendes misses the point of James Bond again and does not allow the characters to develop or shine. The whole story is just a rehash of James Bonds greatest hits and 'homages'. Please let this be the last. I can understand that Daniel Criag's had enough.… Expand

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TVJerryNov 10, 2015

After the more serious focus on character and motivation in SKYFALL, director Sam Mendes again lets the movie's motivation drive the human side of James Bond (Daniel Craig). The plot is convoluted paranoia about worldwide surveillance, butAfter the more serious focus on character and motivation in SKYFALL, director Sam Mendes again lets the movie's motivation drive the human side of James Bond (Daniel Craig). The plot is convoluted paranoia about worldwide surveillance, but it's not especially threatening (neither is villain Christoph Waltz). There are international locales, but none are special. The woman aren't memorable and the love scenes are underplayed. With the proliferation of action flix these days, it's hard to make the action exciting or inventive. None of these deliver much new and some even evoke earlier Bond movies. Craig is steely serious and has almost no dialogue with the typical 007 smirk. At a running time of 1:48, the momentum winds down well before it's over. There's the typical franchise flash, but little of it ignites much fire or fun… Expand

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marcmyworksNov 10, 2015

Daniel Craig may not return as Bond and this film was meant to be a closure of his reboot of the Bond franchise (his Quadrilogy ending if you will). The concepts of Spectre being behind the events of the last three films is genius, howeverDaniel Craig may not return as Bond and this film was meant to be a closure of his reboot of the Bond franchise (his Quadrilogy ending if you will). The concepts of Spectre being behind the events of the last three films is genius, however this organization really does not do much. There aren't any huge twists and turns, and though beautifully shot, the script is barebones, the pacing odd and the music out of place. I would have loved to have seen something unexpected and powerful, however it truly comes across predictable. Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Whishaw's performances are the saving grace, as Christoph Waltz is inches away from being type cast.… Expand

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BossukNov 10, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler alert:-
After watching this film, while I felt I had enjoyed the 2.5 hours in the cinema, I was never fully engrossed in the story I was presented. The characters themselves were well played but the overall story was just not very good. Given this was Bonds first real experience with Spectre, it never had any real tension or drama.
Pros
- DC as Bond. He is a good bond.
- Supporting cast from Q and M. A little light humour and the seriousness together.
- Opening scene in mexico.
- Blofeld - a good villian.
Negatives
- C - unfortunately, Andrew Scott played exactly the same character here as he did when he played Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes, which meant from the first line he spoke, you knew he was a bad guy. There was no surprise when it turned out he was.
- The story - The whole Spectre controlling the world at the same time as the C branch want to centralize all world intelligence agencies. We all knew what was going to happen. Because of this, there were no big revelations or surprises. Within the first 20 minutes of the film, you knew exactly what was coming. Very poorly done.
- Ending - Bond walking off with the girl. He tried to do this in Casino Royale. Make a choice between your job or the girl, and he choose the girl. Been there, done that. In 2 of the 4 films DC has done, he's chosen the girl over his job. It's old news.
- Some of the action scenes were OTT - in the scene in the desert, a small fire ended up blowing up the whole Spectre complex. WTF? why. That would never happen. This is just one that stuck in my head. Bond escaping from the spectre meeting in Switzerland. Tons of security going in, none coming out.

Overall the characters were well played. Unfortunately, they were acting out a poor story and no matter how they did it, it was always going to leave a sour taste.… Expand

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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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AlexiaceNov 9, 2015

I am giving this a 9 because of reasons
1. I think as a Bond movie It did some interesting things and managed to keep things suspenseful
2. The characters, while underdone were very interesting 3. It tied the movies together 4. It gave aI am giving this a 9 because of reasons
1. I think as a Bond movie It did some interesting things and managed to keep things suspenseful
2. The characters, while underdone were very interesting
3. It tied the movies together
4. It gave a good current world message
5. I left the theater thinking about watching it again.

Everything else has already been said in much greater detail by other people, this is just my opinion.… Expand

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mcicepitNov 9, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The homage to Live and Let Die in the start is nice. The long continuous shot is something you did expect in a film like this, but works well. The fight in the chopper is cool, but did not take my breath away.
From here the film go into a slow crash dive.
The script has so many plot holes, all the mandatory things are there - maybe too many?
Why not look to OHMSS, that they have a large homage to? Don`t try to put in everything if it do not work. Make changes! That what made both OHMSS and Casino Royale great.
And in both these films we had female protagonists that could match JB in a much better degree.
The villain was a huge disappointment. You kind of think a mastermind with so big organization would be a bit more secretly, less, crazy, etc. Blofeld feels like a weak imitation of himself.
The most exciting thing that night, was to see the Star Wars trailer before the film and this is from a huge James Bond fan.… Expand

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Movi3R3vi3werNov 9, 2015

Daniel Craig continues his Bond journey with SPECTRE, a mostly forgettable Bond movie with some fun action set pieces and a good supporting cast. However SPECTRE suffers from a story that isn't all that interesting, completely wasting theDaniel Craig continues his Bond journey with SPECTRE, a mostly forgettable Bond movie with some fun action set pieces and a good supporting cast. However SPECTRE suffers from a story that isn't all that interesting, completely wasting the great Christoph Waltz and relying too heavily on the previous Bond formula that this series has tried avoided.… Expand

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KungfubkkNov 9, 2015

While this is not the best from recent 007 movie, it is waaaaayyyy more entertaining to watch than Quantum of Solace, seriously though QOS is freaken boring compared to this one. First off, I really hate the song played by Sam Smith from theWhile this is not the best from recent 007 movie, it is waaaaayyyy more entertaining to watch than Quantum of Solace, seriously though QOS is freaken boring compared to this one. First off, I really hate the song played by Sam Smith from the opening credits, its just very annoying. I really had high hopes for this movie for it being another fantastic 007 movie from Sam Mendes who did the last 007 film Skyfall. It did had some enjoyable moment, there was a lot of well done shots in different scenes that makes it look awesome, especially the brutal train fight sequence with Dave Bautista. Speaking about Bautista, he is one of the cool parts about this movie and in my view, he is like the next Jaws(which kinda sounds weird). Besides all of that, it does have some real cheesy moments and some people will say the writing is kinda all over the place the movie just dragged on for too long and they made parts that is way too slow and I will get bored for a bit but for some reason Bond will spend a night with a girl that will only last for 5 secs. You have Christopher Waltz as the main villian but you hardly get to see him, you only see him once around the first quarter and you don't see him again until the very end, not really doing anything. Overall, its not the best 007 movie and won't win any Oscars again BUT some 007 fans might enjoy this for being a decent 007 film. If you are not a fan of 007, you are better off saving your money for now and watch Skyfall(or The Peanut movie that just came out)

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GinaKNov 9, 2015

First, let me mention the negatives in Spectre. Although the first scene in Mexico City is well done, it didn’t top the first scene of Quantum of Solace for me. Then things slowed down and I nodded off (literally) until Lea Seydoux enteredFirst, let me mention the negatives in Spectre. Although the first scene in Mexico City is well done, it didn’t top the first scene of Quantum of Solace for me. Then things slowed down and I nodded off (literally) until Lea Seydoux entered the film. I thought she was very fine, although not as deliciously malevolent as Eva Green in Casino Royale. But to me the biggest weakness was Christoph Waltz, a fine actor but when you keep flashing pictures of Mads Mikkelsen, Javier Bardem, and Mathieu Amalric (currently my favorite actor) on the screen as previous Bond villains, you cannot help seeing Waltz pale in comparison – and he was supposed to be the most twisted of all. Dare I say this – he seemed too nice. And the film was about a half hour too long and could have used judicious snips elsewhere too. But having brought up all these negatives, I thoroughly enjoyed the last hour – perhaps because Ben Whishaw and Ralph Fiennes brought more personality to their roles. And I do agree with many reviewers that Andrew Scott is much too “one note” as an actor to be anything else but an annoyance. I kept thinking – what is Moriarty doing in this film? I just read Scott is in the new Frankenstein movie – oh no, please no.… Expand

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mertz109Nov 9, 2015

I was worried about seeing this based on the weak reviews. Once again, I'm glad I didn't listen to Metacritic (the same site that said "Steve Jobs" was a great movie when in fact it was terrible)...

This Bond movie was among the bestI was worried about seeing this based on the weak reviews. Once again, I'm glad I didn't listen to Metacritic (the same site that said "Steve Jobs" was a great movie when in fact it was terrible)...

This Bond movie was among the best Daniel Craig Bond movies... maybe the best. I didn't like Skyfall, but this one was great.

Honestly, I used to really like Metacritic but I'm starting to think it stinks just like Rotten Tomatoes stinks now. To illustrate my point:

This site gave Spring Breakers a Green (good) rating at 63 (higher than Spectre).
It gave Steve Jobs a jaw-dropping 82 when the movie was terrible (I encourage people to see it because they don't believe a movie this highly rated could be awful... then they agree I was right after they come out... they're shocked at how bad it is)
This site gave Inherent Vice an 81... and that's another movie that makes you embarrassed to be alive by being so bad.

Anyway... if you came to see a great Bond film, you're going to get what you came for. It's a shame this site sucks so much (or maybe it's not so much the site as it is the critics themselves, who are totally out of touch with what a good movie is...)… Expand

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namelessNov 9, 2015

I am a James Bond fan. I couldnt' wait to see this one. The first hour is great but the last 30 minutes is flat. There are thing in this movie, that many other actions movies have educated us aren't realistic to happen but in this movie theyI am a James Bond fan. I couldnt' wait to see this one. The first hour is great but the last 30 minutes is flat. There are thing in this movie, that many other actions movies have educated us aren't realistic to happen but in this movie they do.... aaarruuggh. Instead of the action speeding up it is a mix of too fast or too slow editing with illogical relationships. The director Sam Mendes has lost his touch. Something went terriblly wrong in finishing this movie. Go see Casino Royale or wait until it comes to TV (so you can fast forward), or go to another movie in the last 30 minutes so the good feeling won't be wasted. Movies live and die by the endings and you can watch this one die in the last 30 minutes with absurdities. It insults my intelligence. If this wasn't a James Bond film it would be rated lower.… Expand

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JaggerENov 9, 2015

Spectre is a film designed for Bond fans, by Bond fans. It mixes the style of classic bond movies with the modern day feel of Daniel Craig's entries to create an incredibly satisfying and exciting experience.

Pros: + Great ActionSpectre is a film designed for Bond fans, by Bond fans. It mixes the style of classic bond movies with the modern day feel of Daniel Craig's entries to create an incredibly satisfying and exciting experience.

Pros:
+ Great Action specifically the Incredible opening sequence.
+ Reinvents a lot of classic bond ingredients for a modern generation of film-goers.
+ Great performances especially from Daniel Craig who is now BOND indefinitely
+ Gorgeous Cinematography
+ The Writing's On The Wall title sequence
+ The Villain and his Henchman

Cons:
- A few minor issues with the script and some of it's subplots
- Love story isn't convincing at all
- Monica Belucci cameo
- The soundtrack was great... when it wasn't a rehashed track from Skyfall

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sallieNov 9, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Daniel Craig is the best Bond. So why, why, why does he keep getting the worst scripts?

Casino Royale was great until it lost its momentum and delivered no interesting second-half set pieces. Quantum was a mess, Skyfall was pretty but hollow, and had one too many deux ex machinas.

Spectre was just...boring. The car chase was barely a chase, with zero sense of peril or urgency. Monica Bellucci may have been handed the dumbest Bond Girl role in the franchise. I know Bond is supposed to have some special allure and be a lady magnet, but what a dumb scene. Zero chemistry.

Bond's plot armor renders him impervious to torture, and his escape is a rushed, explosive snooze-fest. Why are the producers suddenly scared to put Bond through the wringer physically? There were zero stakes until the end, which I admit had some tension. but it mostly seemed like a rushed attempt to justify the cast. Andrew Scott's character was a total waste of talent. Christoph Waltz was perfectly menacing, but his motivation was laughable in a film that tried way too hard to take itself seriously.

Another critic put it best: "This isn't a Batman movie. Not everybody needs an origin story."

Bond movies, in my opinion, are supposed to be fun first. Movies like Goldeneye handle the balance of camp and believability perfectly. A movie with that sort of production value, rhythm, and tone was sorely needed here.

I was dying to like this movie. I figured with the introduction of M and Moneypenny in Skyfall, they were moving toward a more traditional Bond in this film. Nope. They've been promising that for three films now, and it's more of the same "edgy," "gritty" nonsense. It kind of worked for Casino Royale. Now it's just exhausting.… Expand

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YellowKirbyNov 9, 2015

As my first proper exposure to Bond, I didn't agree with most criticisms people had (like how much of a rehash it was). That's probably why I enjoyed it so much, apart from the good performances from Daniel Craig, Ben Wishaw, and ChristophAs my first proper exposure to Bond, I didn't agree with most criticisms people had (like how much of a rehash it was). That's probably why I enjoyed it so much, apart from the good performances from Daniel Craig, Ben Wishaw, and Christoph Waltz. Apart from a few flaws, and its surprising similarity to Austin Powers 3, SPECTRE is a truly fun and enjoyable flick.… Expand

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XetorNov 9, 2015

SPECTRE puts James Bond back on track after a psychological and out of character failure that was Skyfall to the franchise. Sure, it's a formula, it's predictable to a point, but at least it's James Bond. The action is good, Daniel Craig isSPECTRE puts James Bond back on track after a psychological and out of character failure that was Skyfall to the franchise. Sure, it's a formula, it's predictable to a point, but at least it's James Bond. The action is good, Daniel Craig is awesome and the story tries to wrap the last three film in an interesting way. The self-reference pattern is a bit dull, but if you liked Skyfall you're used to it.… Expand

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Santana_CriticsNov 9, 2015

I really liked it. I mean it's not a classic Bond, but time is changing and Bond is developing! The characters are well developed and the end is something new for a Bond Movie!

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nicknieuwenhuisNov 9, 2015

Although it was hard to outclass Skyfall, Spectre is not much worse than its predecessor. It surely doesn't deserve all the negativity that it has to deal with. Spectre features an phenomenal openings sequence, a perfectly cast Bond villain,Although it was hard to outclass Skyfall, Spectre is not much worse than its predecessor. It surely doesn't deserve all the negativity that it has to deal with. Spectre features an phenomenal openings sequence, a perfectly cast Bond villain, and a lot of action and humor which makes this longest Bond film not dull for one bit. However, the film does lack a bit of intelligence and the over-the-top action and silly one-liners do make this 24th Bond a bit worse than it should have been.… Expand

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vinzlimaNov 9, 2015

ótimo, gostei bastante. Não era o que eu esperava, esperava muito mais. Desde a Trilha sonora até na história da franquia. Não e ruim, mas também não e tão bom comparado aos seus antecessores.

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foxgroveNov 9, 2015

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

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airaaniNov 9, 2015

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

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acaiberryNov 8, 2015

I give this a 7 and yeah okay the plot wasnt that great and it was actually sorta confusing if you didn't watch Skyfall, but people the Bond movies at this point are made to thrill with intense fast-paced action, sexy cars, beautiful women,I give this a 7 and yeah okay the plot wasnt that great and it was actually sorta confusing if you didn't watch Skyfall, but people the Bond movies at this point are made to thrill with intense fast-paced action, sexy cars, beautiful women, and landscape of the world.

I thought cinematography was great, the music was solid, and the action scenes not that bad!
Daniel Craig once again proves to be a bad ass and everything about the costume design, scenery, action was pretty solid. Once again, weak plot and seemed to be drawn out.
Side Notes:
Im waiting for a really hot Bond girl to actually show up but I was rather a bit disappointed this time.

Overall, id watch this movie and i rate it about the same as Skyfall so thats my review.… Expand

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ovrthtop34Nov 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spectre is a missed opportunity of a movie. First is Christoph Waltz. We are talking about an Academy Award winning actor who made Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained more than just good movies. He made them great movies. He complimented the story, the screenplay, the director and the cast perfectly and made the entire film much better. Not so much with this film. Mendes missed this opportunity as a director as did the screenwriters. Instead of creating a supervillan to equal Bond, they minimized his talents and essentially shuffled him into the background. In all of the Bond films, has Blofeld been minimized this much? Maybe Diamonds are Forever, but not like this. But I digress. This is but one problem I have with the film. The screenplay seemed forced at times, not fluid, and the dynamic between Moneypenny and Bond is stale. Ralph Fiennes was sterile as M and Dave Bautista who was so awesome in Guardians of the Galaxy was minimized himself. Daniel Craig dominated, and one would expect this as he is the centerpiece, but Spectre is not just an organization, it was the driving force behind most of the early franchise and created a perfect antagonist for MI6 and while its central place is highlighted, it is Bond who always overshadows the other players. It comes back to Blofeld. Instead of firmly establishing him as the counterpoint to Bond and creating a tense mystery story, all is revealed in a lackluster, Deus Ex Machina manner.
There is no ingenious or elegant cat and mouse game that was played so well in films such as From Russia with Love. There is no “big reveal” of who this person is, not in comparison to what the franchise has established. I think this has a bit to do with the editing. It seemed pieced together in a not so organic manner. It is a departure from Casino Royale and Skyfall. The film is not devoid of its highlights. Tying up the loose ends with Mr. White was nicely done. It created a nice link to the character Madeleine Swann, but instead of wasting our time with the Day of the Dead scenes which opened way too slowly but did make use of the long scene in a good way, the audience could have been slowly introduced to the Swann character in a tense build-up that could have culminated in the chase/rescue scene. It is but one of the miscues of this film that seemed rushed in order to beat the hype of Star Wars and rekindle the excitement of Avengers and Jurassic World and the incredible Mad Max: Fury Road. This movie would have benefitted from another several months of shooting or editing or maybe refinement of the screenplay. While not a horrible movie, the entire franchise missed an opportunity. Instead of creating a cohesive and incredible follow up, we are left with a bit of an average Bond film and one that may fall within the middle of the pack in regards of memorable.… Expand

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horcrux2007Nov 8, 2015

Coming after a film as good as Skyfall as well as this summer's Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is going to be difficult for the next Bond film. There are some impossibly high standards that will have to be met for people to be satisfied.Coming after a film as good as Skyfall as well as this summer's Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is going to be difficult for the next Bond film. There are some impossibly high standards that will have to be met for people to be satisfied. Spectre obviously isn't going to be the franchise's next "masterpiece," but it does offer a suitably engaging and action-packed thrill ride. In Spectre, M must fight political forces to keep the secret service in operation, while Bond must use a message from his past to find the truth behind SPECTRE. Spectre is much more like the classic Bond films updated for a modern audience. A nail-biting action sequence in a helicopter opens the film in gloriously absurd fashion. Unrealistic? Many scenes in the movie will surely stretch reality, but Spectre is too entertaining and well-directed to really have a negative impact. I also have to mention the beautiful cinematography, which is pretty typical of the Daniel Craig Bond flicks. Spectre, however, has some of the best cinematography out of all the Bond movies I've seen. The film employs a rugged look to fit its locales like Mexico and Rome as well as some shots that look like they were taken straight out of the great Sean Connery Bond films. Spectre is an entirely satisfying, thrilling, beautifully-shot spy film that should entertain most James Bond fans.… Expand

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jsmith9525Nov 8, 2015

This movie is film-making at its laziest. There are many points where your reaction is "Wait... Why did that just happen?" And it is horribly predictable. Spectre is not a terrible movie--in fact, the beginning is brilliant--just not aThis movie is film-making at its laziest. There are many points where your reaction is "Wait... Why did that just happen?" And it is horribly predictable. Spectre is not a terrible movie--in fact, the beginning is brilliant--just not a very good one.… Expand

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AxeTNov 8, 2015

The trailers relayed the impression this movie would be tired and uninspired. Never trust the trailers, but this time they were right. They feature exchanges such as, "Why did you come here Mr. Bond? -- I came to kill you. -- I thought youThe trailers relayed the impression this movie would be tired and uninspired. Never trust the trailers, but this time they were right. They feature exchanges such as, "Why did you come here Mr. Bond? -- I came to kill you. -- I thought you came to die. -- That's a matter of perspective." You must be joking? No, they weren't. You know the movie is going to be less than great just from the opening title sequence and song. Oh well. It's okay overall, but not near on the level of the best.
Here's my ratings for Daniel Craig's previous 007 outings:
"Casino Royale" 10 "Quantum Of Solace" 2 "Skyfall" 9.
My top five favorite Bond movies: "Moonraker", "The Spy Who Loved Me", "Goldfinger", "Casino Royale", "Skyfall". And the five worst in my book: "Die Another Day", "Quantum Of Solace", "A View To A Kill", "The World Is Not Enough", "License To Kill".… Expand

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Sp33dyNov 8, 2015

It is a good film but the character except Bond aren´t very good also the story is not the best Bond story so the villain is not as good as the older James Bond villain. But in the end it is a pretty good film with more explosives the skyfallIt is a good film but the character except Bond aren´t very good also the story is not the best Bond story so the villain is not as good as the older James Bond villain. But in the end it is a pretty good film with more explosives the skyfall and you see that the budget is the biggest in a bond film.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadNov 8, 2015

How much money is a bond movie gonna make these days? Tons of money
This vs. Skyfall? Spectre
Definitely not the worst bond ever, and in my opinion, better than Skyfall. Everyone was saying how good skyfall was, but I thought it was boring.How much money is a bond movie gonna make these days? Tons of money
This vs. Skyfall? Spectre
Definitely not the worst bond ever, and in my opinion, better than Skyfall. Everyone was saying how good skyfall was, but I thought it was boring. Spectre's sequence where the song comes in was outstanding. Surprisingly, I thought this was much more violent and sexy than Skyfall. The action was amazing and Daniel Craig is awesome in this role. Christoph Waltz as the villain was pretty cool and the entering sequence of him in the court was very thrilling and suspenseful. I haven't seen Casino Royale, but I am now dying to see it. Also, the female protagonist is very pretty and the film was awesome! Don't get let down by the negativity! Just go see the movie; it will live up to your expectations!… Expand

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OkinAZNov 8, 2015

Enjoyed this movie more than Skyfall. Agree that the plot may have been a bit weak but feel that Spectre tidied up all the loose ends which began with Casino Royale. The filming and music was fantastic. The antagonist wasn't as evil asEnjoyed this movie more than Skyfall. Agree that the plot may have been a bit weak but feel that Spectre tidied up all the loose ends which began with Casino Royale. The filming and music was fantastic. The antagonist wasn't as evil as seemingly thought (script wise) and thought the ending was a bit weak when compared to past Bond movies. I kind of felt that everyone knew this was Daniel's last Bond movie and that is how they ended it. In some ways the script was strong and other ways it was weak. The actions scenes were fun to watch; but it was mostly the scenes between the characters that I found weak, lacking substance, and too mechanical.… Expand

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rs123Nov 8, 2015

A really great arc - if Craig finished here it would be a great place to end. But I'm desperately hoping he makes another one or even two. He took a silly franchise full of cheesy gags, stupid plot lines, bad actors, and terrible directingA really great arc - if Craig finished here it would be a great place to end. But I'm desperately hoping he makes another one or even two. He took a silly franchise full of cheesy gags, stupid plot lines, bad actors, and terrible directing and made it into a distinguished cinematic phenomenon. Bravo, Mr. Craig. You've got the intellect and tenacity to fulfill your goals with this outstanding film. Thank you for bringing Spectre to us.… Expand

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Rebecca31Nov 8, 2015

A film that needs no introduction, Bond lovers get yourselves to a cinema pronto and see one of the best James Bond movies yet. If you thought it couldn't get any better than Skyfall you were wrong, this is everything a Bond movie should beA film that needs no introduction, Bond lovers get yourselves to a cinema pronto and see one of the best James Bond movies yet. If you thought it couldn't get any better than Skyfall you were wrong, this is everything a Bond movie should be and more. The very first scene reels you in instantly and keeps you there for all of the 148 mins. The longest, biggest Bond movie to date.
Christoph Waltz an exceptional villain matched with a unique henchman, flashy cars, great fight scenes and Daniel Craig being Daniel Craig, need I say more. Highly recommended.… Expand

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DiggidyDanNov 8, 2015

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

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Movie-Freak-KKNov 8, 2015

I am actually surprised by how disappointing this film is. The action is redundant and dull, the pacing is often too slow., the sub-plot is boring and the villain is too weak ( Christop Waltz did great but underused ). Mission Impossible :I am actually surprised by how disappointing this film is. The action is redundant and dull, the pacing is often too slow., the sub-plot is boring and the villain is too weak ( Christop Waltz did great but underused ). Mission Impossible : Rogue Nation executed it so well, but Specre simply failed to do so.… Expand

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ManiacUKNov 8, 2015

People are giving this movie the benefit of doubt purely because of the Bond brand, but the truth is that it makes for poor watching. Sure there's some great special effects and fantastic cinematography featuring a montage of some of the mostPeople are giving this movie the benefit of doubt purely because of the Bond brand, but the truth is that it makes for poor watching. Sure there's some great special effects and fantastic cinematography featuring a montage of some of the most beautiful places on earth, but the plot itself completely ruins anything the film had going for it. The storyline is unbelievably predictable but filled with more holes than Swiss cheese. The actions of the villains are moronic and their aims and motivations are so underdeveloped that you simply don't care. Bond is nothing more than an action hero with luck at every step. There's nothing smooth about how he operates in this film - he's not charming, not devious, not cunning, not smart and most certainly not subtle. In fact he could easily be described as a one man Delta force team because he just moves from location to location, wreaking havoc and running around guns blazing, leaving behind a trail of destruction. It is far more Rambo than it is Bond.

Basically if you're a huge Michael Bay fan and love movies where things get blown up or where heroes are able to escape any situation completely unscathed through no logic whatsoever, then you'll love this film. However if you're a classic Bond fan, you'll be bitterly disappointed - not because any of the casting, directing or music was that bad but simply because the writing was so absolutely dreadful it makes Transformers look like a masterpiece.… Expand

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pastor43Nov 8, 2015

Good, Good, Good, Did I mention that the movie is Good. I have taken the liberty to write reviews for select movies that I felt were being, for lack of a better phrase, "critically abused". Spectre is Not Skyfall or Quantum of Solace or evenGood, Good, Good, Did I mention that the movie is Good. I have taken the liberty to write reviews for select movies that I felt were being, for lack of a better phrase, "critically abused". Spectre is Not Skyfall or Quantum of Solace or even Casino Royale, but it is Spectre and it is a very good James Bond movie. The task of the director to come back a reproduce "lightening in a bottle" again is a very unfair expectation, but if he happens to do it, then we should be very grateful and not smug. This movie showed a weary, determined Bond, but also gave use a possible new concept about Bond which probably frightens most people, that Bond can actually be human. Start to finish if you have seen the recent Daniel Craig Bond movies takes us on the most obvious journey and the ride is very cool. Spectre is very Good.… Expand

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TobyZaraNov 8, 2015

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

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

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FilmNoireNov 7, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

You know when the villain suggests casually to Bond in every film, "I
expect you to die Mr. Bond" - well perhaps their dream will come true,
as this film might just be the death knell for the bond franchise. I
want my $11 back!… Expand

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TheDude-Nov 7, 2015

Spectre is the latest adventure in the ongoing Daniel Craig bond series that surprisingly does a throwback to the more hokey Roger Moore films giving us a movie that is more centred around the explosions, cars and beautiful women and itSpectre is the latest adventure in the ongoing Daniel Craig bond series that surprisingly does a throwback to the more hokey Roger Moore films giving us a movie that is more centred around the explosions, cars and beautiful women and it certainly makes for a fun time at the movies that's not to say the movie doesn't have its moments in the narrative aspect as the dialogue is very well written, the villain is menacing and the two leads are likable. but spectre's story is very disjointed in parts and is lacking the tension casino royale and skyfall had, also some scenes in the film can be a little uninteresting at times. none the less still an enjoyable instalment.… Expand

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XieneusJongIlNov 7, 2015

I've been waiting for a throwback classic James Bond film and SPECTRE delivered.

Car chases, explosions, gadgets and espionage oh my. Christoph Waltz was born to a be a James Bond villain.

9/10

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MaximaleNov 7, 2015

This film, overall, is a great addition to the lore of Bond. It continues on the evil spy organization that troubled the earlier bonds from the 70s and 80s. Cinematography and Direction is very well done. But really, what's avoiding meThis film, overall, is a great addition to the lore of Bond. It continues on the evil spy organization that troubled the earlier bonds from the 70s and 80s. Cinematography and Direction is very well done. But really, what's avoiding me from giving it a 9 or 10 is some really cheesy one liners, and some outright weird scene and art direction.… Expand

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ctow123Nov 7, 2015

The good: the environments, scenery, costume design, music, fight sequences, car scenes, action in general was all done in spectacular fashion.
The bad: the plot was your typical bond plot so no complaints, but i felt that the villain was aThe good: the environments, scenery, costume design, music, fight sequences, car scenes, action in general was all done in spectacular fashion.
The bad: the plot was your typical bond plot so no complaints, but i felt that the villain was a little weak and i didn't like how James just walked into the villains hands. This might be picky, but i felt like the villain was a little underdone in the movie.
Overall: definitely worth the watch for the filming and visuals alone. The action scenes were unreal. The plot was also good too. It portrayed the harsh realities of todays world. This was a classical bond film with a modern touch and some light humor, but overall a serious movie. I only feel that if they developed the villain a little more this could have been one of the best bond films of the Craig era and perhaps one of the all time great bond films… Expand

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Brent_MarchantNov 7, 2015

"Skyfall" it ain't, but it's still a generally entertaining installment in this long-running franchise. The action sequences, as usual, are terrific, and it's refreshing to see the overall story arc stretching from film to film. The inclusion"Skyfall" it ain't, but it's still a generally entertaining installment in this long-running franchise. The action sequences, as usual, are terrific, and it's refreshing to see the overall story arc stretching from film to film. The inclusion of contemporary issues makes for smart and relevant storytelling, and the decision to involve supporting characters more in the overall narrative adds interesting new wrinkles. However, uneven pacing issues, an occasionally muddled script and plot devices that stretch credibility even for a James Bond movie really work against the film's strengths, keeping the picture from being as good as it might have otherwise been. It may be a bit of a letdown from the last installment in this series, but it's definitely not the end of 007.… Expand

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PeabarterNov 7, 2015

I read the reviews and went in with moderate expectations based on the criticisms. I was glad I saw it. It was a bond film and I like Bond films! It is my favorite movie series out there. This film introduces SPECTRE obviously which wasI read the reviews and went in with moderate expectations based on the criticisms. I was glad I saw it. It was a bond film and I like Bond films! It is my favorite movie series out there. This film introduces SPECTRE obviously which was long over due since the Craig Bond films were concentrated on the beginning of the Spy's career. I found the film entertaining and would rank it in the middle of the Bond pack. However, there are problems with the film.

1st: It doesn't really seam to have a defined plot through much of the movie. Bond is searching for M's Killer and stumbles onto SPECTRE. Consequently, there is no sinister plot that needs to be thwarted that BOND and MI6 are working on.
2nd: All of the best Bond films have a strong villain. Christoph Waltz does a fine job as Blofeld, but you don't see him until 2/3 of the way through the film.
3rd: The Bond chick doesn't show up until half way through the movie. At one point during the movie, I asked myself where are the Bond chicks? :)

The presentation at a true IMAX was spectacular. It is the only way to see an action movie if it is available in your area. Don't be fooled by the regular movie theaters that lease the IMAX name. It is not even close to a true IMAX theater experience.… Expand

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weathermanmessiNov 7, 2015

STOP IT!!!!! I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE NEGATIVITY! Spectre is a CLASSIC Bond story, if you like a swaggy Sean Connery style spy story this is the one for you. There is nothing wrong with humor, crazy action, and an insane story line, IT'S BOND!STOP IT!!!!! I DON'T UNDERSTAND THE NEGATIVITY! Spectre is a CLASSIC Bond story, if you like a swaggy Sean Connery style spy story this is the one for you. There is nothing wrong with humor, crazy action, and an insane story line, IT'S BOND! Now it's the story that people are getting whiny about (Spoilers start here!!!). Lets get one thing straight that some people cant wrap their head around, THAT GUY IS NOT HIS BROTHER!!! Oberhauser just happened to live with him for a couple of years. His father told him to TREAT Bond LIKE a brother. It's supposed to be crazy and out there. Take a look at The Spy Who Loved Me or Goldfinger, they always a favorite. They are very similar to Spectre. It's funny, action packed, and a little out there. Bond moves are supposed to be like that. Just sit back and have a laugh!… Expand

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BarbudezNov 7, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. la defino con una sola palabra...ESTÚPIDA, bueno mejor dos.....MUY ESTÚPIDA.

Voy a contar esta parte Sin Spoilers, y luego aviso de los Spoilers

El problema general, es que Sam Mendes no tiene ni repajolera idea de llevar a James Bond, de una manera que no sea, la versión de Roger Moore o la de Sean Connery en sus momentos mas bajos, es decir, volvemos a los clichés mas rancios de 007 aderezado con villanos y situaciones dignas, como repito de un Roger Moore, en sus ultimos films, donde ya era un chiste y una caricatura grotesca de lo que era Bond.

Que problema tenía seguir con el estilo de Casino Royale?, se alejaba del Bond clásico, el de los gadgets, los villanos y planes rancios?, es lógico, es necesario reinventar el personaje, no podía volver otra vez a lo mismo, porque ya es anacrónico. Pero Mendes, es un señor que debe tener admiración por esa epoca ¿dorada? de Bond y cuando toma el control de Bond, volvemos a la epoca dorada, que desgraciadamente ya huele a rancio, y tenemos Skyfall ese truño de peli de Bond con villano de opereta con un tercer actor digno de Solo en Casa y plagado de guiños chorras para los fans, un desastre que tira por al borda toda las virtudes de Casino Royale.

Y nos encontramos con SPECTRE, que reconozco que la primera mitad va bien, perdonas las chorradas...pero llegan a la base del malo, y el guión entra en modo RANDOM, rozando niveles de Austin Powers, y por supuesto enlazando a las 3 anteriores como el puto culo.

Si te encantan las peliculas como Moonraker, Panorama para Matar o Muere otro Día, esta te parecerá una obra Maestra.

SPOILERS TOCHOS.

- Los titulos de inicio, es asombroso, ese homenaje al Hentai que se casca Mendes.

-La Base de SPECTRA, que explota de una manera tan absurdamente gratuita y tan RANDOM.

- El villano, Waltz que es el Hermanastro de Bond y que es Blofeld, una mezcla rancia entre el Nazi de Malditos Bastardos, un Voyeur y el Doctor maligno, .

-Enlazan espantosamente mal las 3 peliculas anteriores, TODOS LOS MALOS DE ESTE BOND, ERAN DE SPECTRA...PORQUE LLEVABAN EL MISMO ANILLO!!!....COMO? PERO....a ver si Bardem, iba muy a su puta bola....

-Batista tan desaprovechado.

-El CGI DIOS COMO CANTA POR TODOS LADOS.

-James Bond, con sus problemas de Cleptomanía.

-Folleteo gratuito tras la muerte de BATISTA (Desaprovechado de cojones)

- El plan, chorra no, lo siguiente...Dominar el mundo a traves del espionaje pero que una gran parte del presupuesto de SPECTRA, se dedique a joderle la vida a Bond.… Expand

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diogomendesNov 7, 2015

Serviceable at best. Really disappointing considering the standards that its latest predecessor, "Skyfall", set. I know a lot of people are complaining about critics comparing those two movies, but honestly, the difference is quite notable.Serviceable at best. Really disappointing considering the standards that its latest predecessor, "Skyfall", set. I know a lot of people are complaining about critics comparing those two movies, but honestly, the difference is quite notable. "Spectre" lacked the emotional resonance and substance that made far better Bond movies a success. I'm not saying it isn't good, it's just that the action in this one didn't fare as I wanted. Even knowing it's a 007 film, it's really hard to give a pass to the preposterous set-pieces. Like that helicopter that was spinning around and never crashed, near the beginning of the movie. Or that plane that James Bond was driving, how the f*ck was the airplane still moving after losing its two wings and the tail? And how about hitting the car where the henchman (played by Dave Batista) was driving as well? I know the guy has lot of muscles, but c'mon, let's be realistic here.

Though the cinematography was fine, especially in Austria. Every frame well put together. All that snow was so pretty to look at. On the other hand, I pretty much enjoyed Daniel Craig's typically smooth and charismatic performance. As usual, he brings a sense of energy to its character that is not possible to resist. The Bond female was also a plus. As for the villain, well, he was, disappointing. Being the biggest nightmare Bond has ever had, this film doesn't truly accomplish in illustrating that. You don't feel like he's the most evil thing that has ever happened to James. More like another bad guy who just got in the main character's way. That scene where he reveals himself was spectacular though.

If the rumors are to be true, and this installment is the last one we will ever see from Sam Mendes and Daniel Craig, then I guess it's a decent send-off for the franchise. While ultimately lacking unforgettable action and a worthy foe, "Spectre" has still its thrills, and I would recommend it if you're a Bond fan. As for the others, you might just go with your friends for merely popcorn entertainment, or you can just wait for the DVD.

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TheKavehJNov 7, 2015

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

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Deadly_TravelerNov 7, 2015

Well, It's kinda good. I find only this and 'Casino Royale' good ones (starring Daniel Craig) and I think that this one is even better. Kinda cool but like all 007 movies starring Craig, it's kinda blank and boring. I'd say it's 8/10 but thisWell, It's kinda good. I find only this and 'Casino Royale' good ones (starring Daniel Craig) and I think that this one is even better. Kinda cool but like all 007 movies starring Craig, it's kinda blank and boring. I'd say it's 8/10 but this invulnerable antagonist doesn't let me do this. If you haven't watched it yet, don't worry, it's okay (well, better than stupid Skyfall and Quantum of Solace) so spending some dollars probably won't be a big waste.… Expand

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greenbeardNov 7, 2015

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

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screenplayhouseNov 7, 2015

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

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

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

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

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StatlerWaldorfNov 7, 2015

Daniel Craig's got the right idea, whoever wrote this clearly did not. Or maybe they're just trying out some really high-concept redefinition of film convention, for I admit, as a two-and-a-half hour preview for the other three new-Bonds itDaniel Craig's got the right idea, whoever wrote this clearly did not. Or maybe they're just trying out some really high-concept redefinition of film convention, for I admit, as a two-and-a-half hour preview for the other three new-Bonds it works really well. You will leave without remembering much of what transpired, but really wanting to remember what happened in the first two movies. When you go to pirate them you will throw "Skyfall" into the mix just so you can see the intro again. Can you judge a Bond by its intro song? For "SPECTRE": yes. It warns you that they will be trying too hard to connect in the other films, it warns you that there are lazily-written love stories, and it generally does a good job of capturing the lack of oomf that defines "SPECTRE". Maybe it's better than "Quantum of Solace"? Maybe it's just hard to accept after "Skyfall". What made the Craig-Bonds work was their departure from the cartoonish form that used to define Bond. Tying this arc together with a wider nostalgia seems like a good idea, but "SPECTRE" ends up built on ill-fated nods to everything that came before it and little value of its own accord. You will have figured out the plot within the first 15 or so minutes-- it helps that it's been done before. This leaves Christoph Waltz as the main draw. The man was born to play a Bond villain, how could that not be perfect? I will tell you. Just don't give him any screen time. When he’s on screen, don’t let him say anything interesting unless he’s quoting another movie. I sort of wish they had cast Rob Brydon instead. How’s that for a nod?… Expand

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StanRezaeeNov 7, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its no Skyfall but its still better than Quantum of Solace. I was excited when it was announced that SPECTER would return and I was hoping the film would be a remake of Thunderball. While that is not the case, the film does a good job at paying homage to several classic Bond films like From Russia With Love and Dr. No (only a true Bond fan will notice these). The story is good but the concept of all the films being connected by SPECTER was stupid while the plot of Blofeld motive being Daddy Issues is idiotic. However it was still good film to watch.… Expand

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vigen1Nov 7, 2015

In essence this movie get's all the bond parts right, it feels like a bond movie. However the story telling is horrendously bad and every major plot point is revealed halfway through the movie. Adding to that it hints at a major twist in theIn essence this movie get's all the bond parts right, it feels like a bond movie. However the story telling is horrendously bad and every major plot point is revealed halfway through the movie. Adding to that it hints at a major twist in the Craig series and never really makes anything out it.… Expand

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Colig54Nov 7, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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marco34laNov 7, 2015

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

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jeffnicholsNov 7, 2015

eh, meh, smeh. was totally underwhelmed by this one. would have walked out but ticket and popcorn was almost $30 figured i had to stay. daniel craig was fat old bloated in this flick and didn't seem into it. maybe he knew the script suckedeh, meh, smeh. was totally underwhelmed by this one. would have walked out but ticket and popcorn was almost $30 figured i had to stay. daniel craig was fat old bloated in this flick and didn't seem into it. maybe he knew the script sucked and was just going through the motions. very disappointed.… Expand

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RichGGNov 7, 2015

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 mediore 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 mediore 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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moviemitch96Nov 6, 2015

Considering Daniel Craig's other Bond films, yes it's a step below the last film Skyfall, but that doesn't mean that it drops to Quantum of Solace's level by any means. This was still for the most part and enjoyable and fun Bond film thatConsidering Daniel Craig's other Bond films, yes it's a step below the last film Skyfall, but that doesn't mean that it drops to Quantum of Solace's level by any means. This was still for the most part and enjoyable and fun Bond film that even harkened back to several of the past films in many different and unique ways. Craig's still got what it takes and the action sequences are great fun as well. However, on the downside, the film switches back and forth a few too many times between scenes with lots of action and scenes with just a lot of dialogue and talking, and there wasn't near enough screentime for Christoph Waltz, who I was really looking forward to seeing more of. Overall, it's another worthwhile Bond addition, but please keep in mind that this film is nowhere near the level of Casino Royale and Skyfall, but is still much better than Quantum of Solace.… Expand

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LamontRaymondNov 6, 2015

Clearly the best Bond since 2006's Casino Royale - mostly because the intervening 2 bond movies were terribly boring. This one kept my attention throughout, and it kept my heart pumping.

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CandyVaDCNov 6, 2015

It entertained me and it was interesting to see the changes that this Bond film made to the regular Bond movie formula. Now apparently Bond has feelings and cares about a random girl enough to settle down. And all the women he beds now aren'tIt entertained me and it was interesting to see the changes that this Bond film made to the regular Bond movie formula. Now apparently Bond has feelings and cares about a random girl enough to settle down. And all the women he beds now aren't 18 year old beauty queens because now he starts the movie hooking up with a middle aged widow. I have to say that the main female lead later in the movie is less than stunning, compared to the typical Bond girls of yore, but that's probably intentional for some reason to show a different kind of beauty in this supposed evolved culture of ours where James Bond can be sexually attracted to a woman over 40 and a girl with less than supermodel looks and a rather average body. It was a bit jarring to see them so concerned with getting dressed up and changing into multiple fancy formal outfits as if they were attending the academy awards, when they were in the middle of no-where without much luggage. I guess that's how a spy packs for an emergency trip to save humanity at a moment's notice: perfectly coordinated outfits replete with matching sunglasses and accessories while they dodge bullets in immaculately tailored and freshly pressed Gucci couture. And when did Bond become so non-sexual and not take off his shirt even once? Yes, Daniel Craig is getting old, and there are shots in the movie where the lighting makes his face look like a deflated radial tire because it's so sunken in and wrinkled, but at least his chest must still look good I would imagine. Mind you, I'm glad I saw the film, and it entertained me, but it wasn't a movie that made you say, "Gee, that was the best Bond movie I've seen in a long time." Easily forgettable 15 minutes after you leave the theater.… Expand

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MattyiceNov 6, 2015

While Spectre has its moments, specifically in the beginning and the end of the film, it ultimately falls flat. The film moves at a very sluggish pace, which leaves the audience terribly bored. Additionally, Christoph Waltz is completelyWhile Spectre has its moments, specifically in the beginning and the end of the film, it ultimately falls flat. The film moves at a very sluggish pace, which leaves the audience terribly bored. Additionally, Christoph Waltz is completely underutilized as a villain. He is in the film for a solid 10 minutes at disjointed scenes. However, Spectre does manage to keep the action (when it actually exists) intense and Craig is still a great 007. It's unfortunate that the Daniel Craig Bond era ends on a very "meh" note.… Expand

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mathodusNov 6, 2015

There is always a blotch in a movie franchise, whether it be Star Wars Episode I or Batman & Robin, there are always at least one film that falls short. These movies fail to capture what made their franchises great by abandoning creativeThere is always a blotch in a movie franchise, whether it be Star Wars Episode I or Batman & Robin, there are always at least one film that falls short. These movies fail to capture what made their franchises great by abandoning creative storytelling and character development for fun whimsical tropes which are solely put in to gather audiences of a wide variety to buy tickets. These blotches and tropes have already existed in the Bond franchise, dating back to the Sean Connery era, but before you know it, lightning will strike again and again. Following the massive critical and financial success of Skyfall, the twenty-forth Bond film had kept people wondering "what's next for our hero?", "what new situations can you put him in that makes the story compelling and the character enthralling?". Well, filmmakers of course decided to make a nostalgia piece, ditching the dark character study of the previous films in the Daniel Craig Era for a cliched adventure film, full of deus ex machinas, quips, one-dimensional characters and completely amateur storytelling. There are more Hollywood cliches in this film than actual story. The only audience that would enjoy this movie is the people who have never seen any Bond films before, so that they have no frame-of-reference for a great Bond film, small children who cannot yet comprehend what makes a film good or bad, and 60+ year old retirees who feel a sense of nostalgia that connects this film with the campiness of the early days of the franchise, which by all means the filmmakers achieved. The main issue with this film is that the movie does not take itself seriously. Some may argue that Craig's Bond is too dark and brooding, but the people who think that do not understand that the change in character which made him seem more cold and human, realistically placed him within a setting that was both practical and compelling. Going back and representing the classic Bond tropes is an entertaining thought, but that is completely impractical and unoriginal. The best films which stand out above the rest are those that offer a unique story, a story that no one has yet thought of, a story that takes your mind within the screen, never once letting you get out of your seat, but to tell the truth, I never felt that. I wanted the film to end abruptly as soon as possible, and when the screen went dark, I rushed myself out of the theater, questioning why the filmmakers or Sony or whoever is responsible for this movie decided to change the mood and atmosphere of both the story and its characters. My best guess is that they simply decided to film an action/adventure, blockbuster, popcorn movie that you watch on a first date, and granted, they achieved that, but I enjoyed the franchise because of the changes made over the years which evolved from Sean Connery flying away in a jetpack to Daniel Craig holding a dying M in his arms. However, this film chose to make Bond a quipping, rebellious douche who conveniently gets out of ridiculous situations. Highs and lows have always existed, but when you get to the point of liking Austin Powers more than this movie, it has become an abyss. Let us hope that the next one is decent.… Expand

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movieman2001Nov 6, 2015

I just saw Spectre and was a little disappointed, it was ok but it wasn't as good as Casino Royal or Skyfall. Both of those films are great but i will say that Spectre is better than Qauntum of Solace with was awful in my opinion.I will sayI just saw Spectre and was a little disappointed, it was ok but it wasn't as good as Casino Royal or Skyfall. Both of those films are great but i will say that Spectre is better than Qauntum of Solace with was awful in my opinion.I will say the opening sequence in mexico is very, very good, one of my favorite as far as the opening scenes go. It has a lot of action scenes throughout the movie but the story is where the real problem lies, first of all the vilian who is played by Christoph Waltz should be much better, but its not his fault its the script he was given to work with and the scenes with the bond girl character fell flat as well.… Expand

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vicyamusicgreatNov 6, 2015

Another reviewer here was right on the money when he declared this to be one of the best Bond films made. Just to be clear, Spectre is not only an exquisite Bond film, but indeed it is an . . exquisite . . film. When Skyfall was named BestAnother reviewer here was right on the money when he declared this to be one of the best Bond films made. Just to be clear, Spectre is not only an exquisite Bond film, but indeed it is an . . exquisite . . film. When Skyfall was named Best Film of the Year by the British Academy or BAFTA, I would like to have assumed the "Academy" would follow suit, but in typical United States hubristic fashion, it did not. Not surprising of course. Now, the puny minds who review films in this country but know nothing of either art or life have rationalized themselves, their puny minds, that is, into the facile, puerile, and most infantile notion that Spectre is a substandard film. The only thing I can say about these sad sacks, and the sheep that follow them on this reviewer board is that . . with the US reviewer once again, I am shaken but not stirred.… Expand

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mace8704Nov 6, 2015

This is on par with Quantum of Solace, and that is not a compliment. The motivation of the villain is poorly developed. The romantic pacing between Craig and the two Bond girls is so hap hazard that I almost laughed in the theater becauseThis is on par with Quantum of Solace, and that is not a compliment. The motivation of the villain is poorly developed. The romantic pacing between Craig and the two Bond girls is so hap hazard that I almost laughed in the theater because Craig will go from coldly threatening them to passionately kissing them in literally seconds. The action sequences had a lot more CGI and reminded more of Brosnan era Bond than Craig's previous work. Maybe that's a good thing for you, but it's not for me.… Expand

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Mazmorrero47Nov 6, 2015

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

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nanancayNov 6, 2015

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

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PunisherLHNov 6, 2015

Daniel Craig's 3rd best Bond Film, or 2nd Worst depending on how you want to look at it. My Main problem with this film is how they tried to link the 3 previous Bond Films to this one. It just didn't make much sense and was too unbelievableDaniel Craig's 3rd best Bond Film, or 2nd Worst depending on how you want to look at it. My Main problem with this film is how they tried to link the 3 previous Bond Films to this one. It just didn't make much sense and was too unbelievable and contradictory for me to be invested in the story. The lack of Christoph Waltz was very disappointing, as he only gets around 10-15 minutes screen time in a 150 minute film. I found the first hour and a half of the film to be pretty dull and boring, it picks up in the final hour and was quite enjoyable towards the end. It's better than Quantum Of Solace, but not as good as Casino Royale and definitely not as good as Skyfall.… Expand

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Chazd3Nov 6, 2015

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

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GreatMartinNov 6, 2015

From the opening frame of a foot race through the streets of Mexico city top the closing scene of a combination boat and helicopter chase on the Thames river in London you are in the world of “Bond, James Bond” in the 24th movie of theFrom the opening frame of a foot race through the streets of Mexico city top the closing scene of a combination boat and helicopter chase on the Thames river in London you are in the world of “Bond, James Bond” in the 24th movie of the franchise. “Spectre” will be remembered in many ways such as being the longest movie in the series at two hours and thirty minutes and all the references, such as a white cat, from the previous films. In all probability at a cost of over $300mil to make it may be the most expensive Bond film and may be, just maybe, the last time Daniel Craig will play the role.

You go into a Bond film expecting certain things and they are here from the women James will seduce to the gadgets that Q will come up with to the martinis and the villains who want to dominate the world. The body count is high and disturbing scenes of violence that seem to go further here than the previous films while the pacing of setting up the next episode seems slower making the movie unnecessarily longer.

Monica Bellucci as a widow, Stephanie Sigman going to Bond’s hotel room in that opening sequence and, in particular, Lea Seydoux, as the love interest, along with Naomie Harris as MoneyPenny all serve the script and Bond.

Christoph Waltz, as the villain, will not be remembered along with other Bond villains but he does have one turn your eyes away from the screen scene that will be remembered. He, also, introduces and/or recalls what may have made Bond what he is. There seems to be more psychoanalysis and hinting at Bond’s past in this film than previously--a set up for the next chapter?

Ralph Fiennes returns as M with the role larger than previously, Ben Wishaw as Q is very impressive while Andrew Scott as C wants to close the 00 agent operation down completely and adds an element of surprise to the denouement of the plot.

Daniel Craig is comfortable in Bond’s tuxedo, and many other costume changes, mainly black or brown clothes, is convincing in his fights, the romance/sex scenes, the chases and handling the emotional scenes along with the ideas planted as to why he is what he is not to forget the half smile, possibly a smirk, that comes across every now and then.

The opening tune sung by Sam Smith is quickly forgettable and at times the music by Thomas Newman is bombastic at the wrong time though the original Bond theme is always a winner.

The screenplay by John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Jez Butterworth is not as sharp as their previous effort, “Skyfall” and slows down the movie which could partially be the fault of the Director Sam Mendes. He has to many non-verbal scenes that don’t add to what is about to happen but he does himself and the series proud with the action scenes.
Going into “Spectre”, or any Bond film, you know what to expect and this one delivers even if it takes longer to do it.… Expand

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trooper1993Nov 6, 2015

The biggest flaw in this movie is the half-cooked script that probably was the result of good but unrelated bits and pieces stitched together in one single plot.

It's entertaining, yes. But for the amount of money they invested in it, IThe biggest flaw in this movie is the half-cooked script that probably was the result of good but unrelated bits and pieces stitched together in one single plot.

It's entertaining, yes. But for the amount of money they invested in it, I really can't see why they couldn't find a better script.… Expand

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dantrekNov 6, 2015

First the things I loved:
1. Gunbarrel sequence back at the beginning
2. SPECTRE is back 3. Opening sequence in Mexico City is great! Things I didn't care for: 1. Plodding Plot 2. Boring down time (although I loved not having constantFirst the things I loved:
1. Gunbarrel sequence back at the beginning
2. SPECTRE is back
3. Opening sequence in Mexico City is great!

Things I didn't care for:
1. Plodding Plot
2. Boring down time (although I loved not having constant gunfire)
3, Sam Mendes need to shoot in that yellow haze, smokey lens.

All that being said, this is a good Bond movie but not a great one. I love that they have FINALLY got back to a somewhat Bond formula. Craig looks tired in this film, although he still delivers as Bond. Lea Seydoux (as Madeline Swann) has potential as a Bond girl, but is given stale dry dialogue. Not the best Chemistry with Swann and Bond but I blame a lot of that on the script and director. Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, And Ben Whishaw are equally good as Moneypenny, M, and Q. Christoph Waltz gives a fine performance as the main villain. (no spoilers on who he is) Seeing the organization SPECTRE around their huge member table was awesome and well done. Its still a robust Bond adventure and worth the watch. In closing I miss David Arnold's scores, they are more reminiscent of John Barry. Robert Newman's is passable, but like most movie music today just so interchangeable.… Expand

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HfahmyNov 6, 2015

A James Bond traditional movie. A typical 10 minutes start that shows him doing everything cleverly and mindfully. The movie runs in an atmosphere of mystery and action, speedy events that cannot be fully understood, breath taking, no timeA James Bond traditional movie. A typical 10 minutes start that shows him doing everything cleverly and mindfully. The movie runs in an atmosphere of mystery and action, speedy events that cannot be fully understood, breath taking, no time to think about the previous scene just anticipating what might happen next. Daniel Craig is in shape James Bond, Monicca Bellushi appeared in a 10 minutes scene, Léa Seydoux took control in the second half of the movie. Usually in James Bond movies worries are about his women safety, this time Léa Seydoux survived, but Monicca Bellushi, we don't know. A worth seen movie that takes the audience out of daily life hustles for two hours.… Expand

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wcrosherNov 6, 2015

Craig still fits the role incredibly well and the use of practical effects and solid camerawork are present, but Spectre misses the mark on its plot, its attempts to be more campy than its last three predecessors, and its stunning lack ofCraig still fits the role incredibly well and the use of practical effects and solid camerawork are present, but Spectre misses the mark on its plot, its attempts to be more campy than its last three predecessors, and its stunning lack of Christoph Waltz. Spectre tries to match with the amazing Bond films like Casino Royale and Skyfall, but instead reaches the points of Quantum of Solace.… Expand

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MattBrady99Nov 6, 2015

Mr. White: "You are a kite dancing in a hurricane, Mr Bond".

The story in Spectre is about a cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secretMr. White: "You are a kite dancing in a hurricane, Mr Bond".

The story in Spectre is about a cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre.

So I've just seen "Spectre" a few days ago and it was pretty good. It wasn't as fantastic as Casino Royale or Skyfall, but it's nowhere near Quantum of Solace. This was my most anticipated movie of 2015 and it didn't disappoint.

Sam Mendes returns as director and once again he impresses me with the type of film making he uses in this film, because when the first sentence started and he uses the one take shot again I was impressed. Mendes uses the same film making from Skyfall in this movie and it's great. Nicely done Sam Mendes.

What I notice straight away when the movie started is it's homages and references from previous Bond films. This is a nice touch and it never felt force like some movies. It was fitting and it blended well into the film.

Daniel Craig once again nails it as Bond and in my personal opinion, I think he's the best Bond we've ever had. All through out the Bond films, Craig isn't just the good looking martini drinking lady's man, Craig really puts a lot into his character that made him much different to the other Bonds that we had. Making Bond a human being who feels pain and loss really adds to the character as we can relate to him better. I don't know if Daniel Craig would return as Bond (As I speak) but I hope he dose, because Daniel Craig is magnificent as James Bond.

The one thing that I was really looking forward to seeing is Christoph Waltz as the villain, because if you haven't see him in Inglorious Bastards then do yourself a favor and watch it, because he played such an amazing villain in that film. When I first heard the news about Waltz playing a Bond villain I was like "Yes, that's perfect. Can't wait to see it". And after seeing the movie and he's performance I can say that Waltz did a terrific performance as this menacing villain. He's not one of the best Bond villains of all time like: Le Chiffre, Francisco Scaramanga, Auric Goldfinger or Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Yes, I know that Waltz character is basically Ernst Stavro Blofeld in this film, but he never tried to fully copy him in anywhere as he tried to do something new with the material that was given to him. Christoph Waltz did a great performance as the villain.

Léa Seydoux was also great in this movie. She played a strong female character that can kick some ass at times. Still better than the female characters in the Roger Moore movies, I mean the female characters in those movie were complete tools that needed a man to save them all the time. I'm so glad we've moved on from that.

Now Sam Smith's "Writing on the Wall", was a song that I wasn't such a big off at the first. I don't know, I guess I was so use to the other Bond themes that we usually get in every film. But I must say that I actually like the song and the intro that we got in this film. The song really did fit well into this movie and the intro was pretty good as well.

The action was good, rest of the cast were great, the cinematography was excellent and the movie is 148 minutes long and it never felt long to me.

Now for the problems: There were some scenes in this movie that felt a bit rushed and one of those scenes was the ending. Dave Bautista was awesome in the movie, but I do wish there was more of him. Some of the actions scenes were a bit lackluster at times.

Overall Spectre is an enjoyable Bond flick with some little miss steps. This movie could have been just as great as Skyfall, but I still think Skyfall and Casino Royale are better movies if I have to compare it to Spectre. I highly recommend seeing Spectre, but please don't go in expecting it to be better than Skyfall or Casino Royale.… Expand

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kalebNov 6, 2015

Spectre is by far one of the best bond films ever so far. It is amazing and exciting and leave me wondering if the series can continue after it i for one would be ok if the series ended but on the other hand if the writes could think of a waySpectre is by far one of the best bond films ever so far. It is amazing and exciting and leave me wondering if the series can continue after it i for one would be ok if the series ended but on the other hand if the writes could think of a way to continue on james bond will return with daniel craig one more time… Expand

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judahjsnNov 6, 2015

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

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tjman09Nov 6, 2015

Spectre, possibly Daniel Craig’s final Bond film maintains the approach of departing from the older tone of Bond, while also lovingly referencing them. The film came at an inopportune time, as it has a similar plot to recent films such asSpectre, possibly Daniel Craig’s final Bond film maintains the approach of departing from the older tone of Bond, while also lovingly referencing them. The film came at an inopportune time, as it has a similar plot to recent films such as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.” Spectre is entertaining, action packed, but a little too formulaic. In the end though the film is a good time at the theaters.
Spectre maintains the tone and feel of Skyfall, also directed by Sam Mendes, but lacks the finesse of Skyfall. Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Christoph Waltz are all good in their respective roles, and help make the film more entertaining. The film also does a good job remaining serious, yet funny much like Skyfall, but despite good acting, humor, and tone the biggest strength of the film is that it is action packed.
The film is a little too long, but the action sequences are entertaining to watch, and fairly well shot. The best action sequences are those between Daniel Craig and Dave Bautista, mostly because Bautista embodies the silent powerful henchmen. The film does suffer from many weaknesses though, and is nowhere near as good as Skyfall. The biggest problem with the film is the plot.
The plot is a little too formulaic, as many plot points are straight out of other bond films, or other recent films, and thus become a little too predictable. The character development is bad, as they are given little development, and some characters are only in the film for minutes. The story is thinned out a little too much, and the villain is a little weak, despite Waltz’s performance. It would have been refreshing to see Spectre be as carefully crafted as Skyfall.
In the end Spectre’s tone, acting, and action are good, but the plot of the film is very weak. The film will likely satisfy Bond fans, and some casual fans, but is a little formulaic, and a little predictable. At the same time the film is not the best Bond film ever, and is probably the weakest of the Daniel Craig filmography.… Expand

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ahnehnoisNov 6, 2015

On the good side, it is the second most expensive film ever made, and it looks like it. The cinematography is gorgeous, and Thomas Newman clearly had fun writing this score.

On the bad side, the actual events that are being filmed aren'tOn the good side, it is the second most expensive film ever made, and it looks like it. The cinematography is gorgeous, and Thomas Newman clearly had fun writing this score.

On the bad side, the actual events that are being filmed aren't that interesting. The Bourne-style action and ruggedly humorless Daniel Craig characterization are more than a little tired, as is the series of references to Bond tropes. It isn't a great showing for the supporting cast either; Christoph Waltz and Monica Belucci might seem like casting coups, but they're both wasted, and Lea Seydoux is of course very, very pretty, but her character's archetypically fickle and irrational Bond girl behavior feels increasingly out of touch in a gritty 2010's movie.

Plot holes abound, the henchmen have the level of marksmanship you'd expect, and you'll wonder what kind of intelligence agency builds a massive prominent headquarters out of glass. None of this is really outside of the Bond ouvre, but it's getting tired. It's a fun movie at times, but it's trying to be realistic, unrealistic, and tongue-in-cheek all at the same time, and that just doesn't work.… Expand

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DanBurritoNov 6, 2015

Fun, action-packed spy film. This was the first James Bond movie I've ever seen so it was kind of an important moment in my moviegoing history. It had a small pacing problem but I liked it anyway. It's got everything you'd expect from a BondFun, action-packed spy film. This was the first James Bond movie I've ever seen so it was kind of an important moment in my moviegoing history. It had a small pacing problem but I liked it anyway. It's got everything you'd expect from a Bond film- Bond girls, power-hungry villains and lots of action. Christoph Waltz was pretty good as the villain too. But as good as Daniel Craig was, I think this should be his last bond. He's too old now! Anyway, it's a good movie that delivers exactly what the trailers promised. 7/10.… Expand

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dexshirtsNov 6, 2015

Worst Daniel Craig Bond film, and you can tell he's not really bothered about it. An 'original' story made for the cinema, which you can tell it's not a normal Bond movie. Poor storyline, predictable events and ridiculous situations. Too muchWorst Daniel Craig Bond film, and you can tell he's not really bothered about it. An 'original' story made for the cinema, which you can tell it's not a normal Bond movie. Poor storyline, predictable events and ridiculous situations. Too much linking back to the previous Bond movies. Contradictions and plot holes galore. Really frustrating movie.… Expand

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SmitzNov 6, 2015

Not as emotionally charged as Casino Royale or Skyfall, but still very much a Daniel Craig - 'era' - Bond film. It's gritty, continues to emphasize Bond's vulnerability as a character and put's story at the core of it's foundation. Spectre isNot as emotionally charged as Casino Royale or Skyfall, but still very much a Daniel Craig - 'era' - Bond film. It's gritty, continues to emphasize Bond's vulnerability as a character and put's story at the core of it's foundation. Spectre is an escapist film, it's more in the realm of a Marvel film than Craig's past efforts. It's incredibly confident, stylish and fun. It molds classic Bond with the brutal reality we come to expect with these newer entries to the franchise. Lighter, yes, but by no means a 'light' film. It stands on it's on merit and knows what it wants to be. The woman, the cars, the set-pieces, they are all present and as engaging and exciting as ever. This is not (in my opinion) better than Casino or Skyfall, but it is most definitely one of the greatest BOND pictures you'll see. If you want a good night out, Spectre is sure to entertain and excite.… Expand

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hotfromcauldronNov 6, 2015

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

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