The latest installment in the James Bond franchise has set the Guinness world record for the world’s largest film stunt explosion ever.
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However, if Christoph Waltz played James Bond, I’d probably be more likely to buy a ticket, especially after hearing from the man himself how his version of the character would be different from previous incarnations.
At a total cost of over 350 million USA dollars, “Spectre” is the most expensive Bond film so far, as well as one of the most expensive movies in history. The 24th James Bond adventure has had stunning results from an additional 72 territories, including the United States, bringing the film’s worldwide cumulative figure to $300 million in less than two weeks.
“Spectre” definitely will appeal to longtime Bond fans with numerous references to other films in the series, while still trying to be a standalone effort.
After the huge critical and financial success of Skyfall three years ago, 007 has his follow-up mission this month with Spectre.
The film has received mixed reviews, numerous critics either gave the film a good or negative score.
The plots of “Casino Royale”, “Quantum of Solace” and “Skyfall” come to completion in “Spectre”. After more than five decades of Bond, that’s a hell of an achievement. They aren’t just words on a black screen introducing the actors – they introduce the theme of the entire movie and present the latest Bond song “Writing’s on the Wall” by Sam Smith.
The big question is, what will Bond and Craig do next?
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While the refreshing scene in Mexico doesn’t last long, and the film quickly returns to quick cuts and lightning-fast fist-fights, Spectre remains a clear showing of how the casting choices in this series make or break the release. The news was announced a press conference today in Beijing, China. “Skyfall” combined zany entertainment value with a deeper, darker emotional core, blending the grittier sensibility of “Casino Royale” with the over-the-top amusement of, say, “For Your Eyes Only”, and succeeded in a monumental way.
