When 007 fails at an important mission, agents are exposed. The one behind this Silva who will finally get what he wants unless 007 can stop him.

Rating: 9/10 (9 July 2013)

Bond is back again played by Craig. Whenever he's on screen I think he's the best 007. This guy has the looks, the style, the power, the intensity, and a little humor. It feels Craig has less pressure on him to be this new bond after Brosnan, that being said, Craig was more comfortable in this role. Judi Dench returns as M and does great as always. They really make M a big character that you're supposed to care for and I did care for her. Her part in the story was nice to see adding depth to M's character. Bond and M's chemistry is always been a gift that I like to see in these recent Bond movies and it is brought to another level! Naomie Harris is also pretty good for this important supporting character. There was a new Q too that I didn't mind either (the original Q is always the best though.) Silva is the Bond villain who is played by Javier Bardem. This guy is pure AWESOMENESS. At some times bizarre and funny that makes him different than other bad guys. This guy makes this movie complete, a mediocre villain would have not satisfied me. This guy is much more than a cyber terrorist genius, he gets development as well. Other cyber villains in other movies like Live Free or Die Hard, had this bland, laughable villain. This character is unique with how you learn about him and the powerful things he has to say. Did I mention he's awesome? The writing in this had a touch of humor and grit behind it as well. Some enjoyable parts were when Bond would say a one liner right after a stunt or just in general. It just makes you more envious of this protagonist and makes you think if you could say that right after jumping off a boat onto another boat. The new character Eve (Naomie Harris) had a refreshing back and forth with Bond. It just defines how their relationship is and how it unravels..... Silva's dialogue was so memorable and he also had some one liners that might've one upped Bond's. When Bond says a one liner to Silva, Silva comes back with another one. Like I said, Silva's words stay with me for this whole movie. If he's trying to make the audience sympathise towards him or he made something into a joke that shouldn't be one. Whenever Silva opens his mouth, he steals the scene in an instant. The story here is kind of like what we've seen but another part of it is more original. I don't think it's the greatest bond story but it's alright and new for the 007 franchise. It goes a little into Bond's past that you don't get to see that makes it more the worth while. Sam Mendes directs this with classics like American Beauty. The action scenes were cool but only a couple stood out. I'm a sucker for long action scenes because most of them start and they're fast paced but end quickly. More kids will really not like it as much as others because there's not too much action. Most stunts and action were real which I appreciate because it makes it better and shows the hard work they put into this film. In Bond films, you need some global locations and there are some outstanding places here! One is Shanghai that shows attractive views of Shanghai that will take your breath away. Mendes can really introduce a character well because how he introduced Silva was amazing. Just how a symbolic monologue is made in this one shot of him walking towards the camera. The Adele song is so catchy and makes me admire what Adele has done in the past. You need a good Bond song and you get it. The pacing is a little slower than other Bond movies. The slowest part is towards the end but then gives you the action packed ending you needed. This movie brings the style of Bond with the action, romance, settings, and characters. Silva would definitely be in the villain of the year spot for 2012. The acting is just perfect and every character grabs your attention. For the Bond geeks, there are some references to the past Bond movies to celebrate 50 years. The 23rd 007 film ends off so well that Bond deserves a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred.