"Do not expect much action, just focus on the progress."

Rating: 8/10 (5 November 2012)

Apart from the good action chase in the beginning, the film will also be remembered for a great opening title sequence. There are thrilling moments every now and then. However what seems to be lacking in the entire film was that the focus at all times was not on Bond but over the past of M. Bond fans are obvious to feel betrayed when the villain is not at all bothered on a particular mission, and rather on digging the past. The sole Job of Bond in the film remained to save the reputation of the organization. Well I do consider that from all the previous mission specific films, this one was a relief being focused on a much engaging story.
PROS:
The performance by Javier Bardem is awesome. All major roles were performed well. The cinematography in particular was nice, compelling and makes the film a great watch. The dialogs at certain times too were humoristic, funny and preserved the wittiness of Bond. The story this time looked more authentic and did not just focus on a mindless mission in which bond eventually beats his way out. It dealt properly with the genuineness of fear caused by a villain who is as skilled as Bond. At one point it looked as if bond was the only one in the whole organization who could stop this guy. The charisma of Bardem is what drives the film in the second half.
CONS:
The first half was particularly spent in confusion regarding where the story is really going or whether any great action would come. But the second half was more proportionate in many ways.
VERDICT: "Most recommended."