But in the metanarrative of Spectre, C also represents all of us, wondering if James Bond is just plain outdated.
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Intriguing at times but overlong and uninspiring, “Spectre” is the most mediocre of the Daniel Craig Bond films and, if the rumors are true and his tenure as 007 is complete, an unfortunate way to say goodbye to him.
Let’s start with the cliché, predictable story. The level of his skill in his acting is on par with the quality of suits he wears throughout the film.
Spectre doesn’t shine because of Craig alone. Alongside Craig, the film boasts a pretty awesome cast including Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, Naomie Harris, and Ralph Fiennes.
Don’t forget the henchman, here.
Clearly, this scene is not a part of the new movie. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks.
Returning director Sam Mendes created one of the best pre-credits sequences ever with “Skyfall”, and he comes close here, starting off Bond in Mexico City in the middle of a Day of the Dead parade, sporting a skeleton costume and top hat. You’ve got the fast cars, the femme fatales, the gadgets, the exotic locations and the tailored suits that make shooting a gun look so very stylish.
“Spectre” manages to feel overstuffed and underwhelming at the same time. The climax is nowhere near as exciting as the handful of action sequences that came before.
By the end of this unusual spy epic the audience, especially James Bond fans, will feel that they have been both shaken and stirred with just the right touches.
Bond is the cinema of heroes at its peak. Rather than becoming another standalone effort, previous films play a major factor in the plot and conclusion of Spectre. The one saving grace is that this is probably not the one that Craig wants to go out on, so we can hopefully count on at least one more film with him as 007.
All things considered, Spectre is the best film to hit theaters in a long time.
Many 007 fans also like James Bond because he’s suave and debonair.
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And indeed the cozy awards-season event – attended by show-business influencers such as Herbie Hancock and David Foster – marked the beginning of a fresh chapter for Smith, who after breaking out a year ago with his smash debut, “In the Lonely Hour”, has moved into movies with his theme song for the latest James Bond film, “Spectre”.
