This is a Bond Film for the ages, as much a celebration of 50 years of films but also a study of why we love them. This is not only a story about Bond, this is a story about M. For too long she has simply been Bond's boss; witty and awesome in that stoic British way. But in this film we see a different side of her, a glimpse inside her mind, and it's amazing. We see a 007 who has lost his touch after near death, but then gains it back in an epic way. We see the tragic story of an excellent villain, and we actually question some of MI 6's procedures. And we finally see Bond's former home. None of this is done in a sappy way, none of it makes the characters seem "tortured" in the typical Hollywood way. We see just enough to get a better sense of who they are, and they continue on despite their troubles, and this film is all the better for it. All this is framed by excellent performances by prominent actors and actresses, great writing, stunning cinematography and action, classic Bond wit and atmosphere and more awesome references than you could shoot a PPK at. This is truly one of the greatest Bond films of all time, lovingly crafted and a treat for Bond fans of every generation. 10/10.
Incredible.
This is a Bond Film for the ages, as much a celebration of 50 years of films but also a study of why we love them. This is not only a story about Bond, this is a story about M. For too long she has simply been Bond's boss; witty and awesome in that stoic British way. But in this film we see a different side of her, a glimpse inside her mind, and it's amazing. We see a 007 who has lost his touch after near death, but then gains it back in an epic way. We see the tragic story of an excellent villain, and we actually question some of MI 6's procedures. And we finally see Bond's former home. None of this is done in a sappy way, none of it makes the characters seem "tortured" in the typical Hollywood way. We see just enough to get a better sense of who they are, and they continue on despite their troubles, and this film is all the better for it. All this is framed by excellent performances by prominent actors and actresses, great writing, stunning cinematography and action, classic Bond wit and atmosphere and more awesome references than you could shoot a PPK at. This is truly one of the greatest Bond films of all time, lovingly crafted and a treat for Bond fans of every generation. 10/10.