On Bond(s)

Rating: 8/10 (8 November 2015)

Spectre last night, and it was wonderful to see a full theatre. People go to see Bond because it is one of those life-root events. We do not get these films but every 2 or 3 years, and god bless Barbara Brocoli and Michael G. Wilson for carrying on the family tradition. Lost somewhere in all the Bond mania are those first novels by Ian Fleming and I strongly urge anyone with a passing interest, particularly this film, to go back to those books, Thunderball to start Spectre per se. Also urge the documentary, The Unknown Story of James Bond ... if memory serves. Long? Yes, we caught an 8:15 show and after god knows how many coming attractions, got out at 10:50 pm. About 20 min could be easily cut and you would not miss a thing. Satisfying? Very much so. Worth the wait? We all wait for Bond, just enjoy the homage throughout to the past Bond films and villains too.