Director: Sam Mendes
Writers: John Logan (screenplay), Neal Purvis (screenplay), Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux
Spectre Storyline :
A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia, the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE. Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh, the new head of the Centre of National Security, questions Bond's actions and challenges the relevance of MI6 led by M. Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny and Q to help him seek out Madeleine Swann, the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White, who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of the assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks.
User Reviews : Although a long time Bond fan, I was somewhat skeptical about SPECTRE after seeing the polarizing reviews. But I walked away considering this one of the best Bond films ever. I'm not sure what some fans or critics were expecting, but SPECTRE is a very good, if not outstanding film.
It's also a smart film, with a lot of wit and plot, as well as action. Craig and Waltz deliver outstanding performances, and the chemistry between Q, M, Craig etc... is outstanding. I liked that the plot stayed focused on the task at hand, and not on bedding meaningless Bond girls. Also, when there was action, it had a purpose within the plot - not just an effort to show off a new gadget (props to the new and clever Q in that department!) or blow something up.
I also found Waltz to be believably sinister - especially because he didn't have some strange tick, bleeding eye, or grotesque Silveresque jaw replacement (a la Skyfall). He was just unapologetically evil (albeit with some funny wit thrown in at the right places).
SPECTRE is a great blend of classic and modern Bond, and Craig is simply outstanding. As Bond fans we all have our favorites, but for me, I'd place SPECTRE as the best of Craig's Bonds - for me, better than Skyfall and equal to Casino Royale.
But no matter how you like your Bond, this is certainly an entertaining film worth your time. I'm already ready to see it again...
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