Old dog new tricks.

Rating: 8/10 (3 November 2012)

The movie was picturesque and likable but not excellent. There is nothing extraordinary about the movie as far as the performances or plot or even gadgets are concerned. However, the action sequences are up to the mark some even unique. The cinematography and in particular, locations, are great, the Shanghai part for one, was eye-candy. There is also some subtlety involved (lookout for the dog showpiece owned by 'M' for example) some good dialogues an antagonist with a philosophy and understandable motives, and they even play with the issue/question of whether field-work/espionage is of any importance in the modern day. On the whole, definitely something new to entertain and amaze you, but do not expect too much else. Another thing I liked is that there were some answers as to how Bond ended up being an agent, and of course more is revealed about the ever-so-enigmatic 'M'.