One of the top 5 Bond films

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2015)

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...