A Fun Ride, Classic Bond

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2015)

Spectre is a truly classic fantasy adventure. While their are some flaws with the story and pacing I came out of the theater wishing I was James Bond which is what any good Bond movie should make you feel.
The action was top notch and had some great set pieces. The practical effects are refreshing to see in a big budget production these days. The cast was fantastic and despite some saying that Chistoph Waltz was underwhelming as the villain I thought he did a great job with what he was given.
Daniel Craig is the best bond in ages. He can only be compared to Sean Connery and is the closest thing we will ever get to matching the best Bond of all time. He feels comfortable in the role now and moves through each scene with swagger.
The gadgets are finally back and so is the escapist nonsense of the originals. I loved Casino Royale and Skyfall but both are dark and serious movies with heavy themes. It's nice to get away from that sometimes and just go along for a fun ride.
My biggest problem with the movie is the lack of development in the love story with Madeline Swan. Their just simply isn't enough shown to make me feel like Bond truly cares more about her than the other women he has encountered.
Overall I loved Spectre and plan on seeing it multiple times in theaters. I give it 10 stars not because it is the best movie out their with a deep meaning and reinvents the genre, but because it isn't and doesn't. It is my idea of the perfect fun movie to watch and escape reality.