Bond is Sluggish this time. Martin Campbell is Needed to Reactivate Double-O7

Rating: 5/10 (14 October 2017)

'I'd rather break this glass and slash my wrists. We're done. All I want to do is move on,' stated by Daniel Craig about reprising himself as James Bond again in future. Daniel's tediousness towards the most stylish and famous film franchise was unfathomable but after experiencing latest Bond flick "Spectre" one can understand what he meant.
"Spectre" is directed by Oscar winner "American Beauty" famed Sam Mendes who is on his second outing with 007. When he was first roped in to direct the most desirable spy who loves to drink shaken vodka martini, he offered us his best by adding darker elements in every character. No surprise "Skyfall" emerged as highest ever grosser Bond movie with staggering earning of billion dollars at worldwide box office. Sometimes, overwhelming box office success induces filmmakers to tingle with their own formula which results in mediocre cinematic product. Sam Mendes has done the same thing this time. He starts with a bang in "Spectre" but loses his pace very soon. Exaggerated and lengthy focus on content makes this Bond sluggish. Audience loved the James Bond reboot in "Casino Royale" which has realistic touch but over emphasizing of new formula in "Spectre" takes entertainment element away for which Bond fans always crave for. It seems Sam Mendes is completely oblivion of the fact that Bond movies also belong to same escapist cinema where audience wants to be mesmerized by larger than life characters performing death defying stunts. if we are craving for hardcore realism then every film doctor will never prescribe us volume 007. Sam Mendes should been twitched while directing "Spectre" and informed him by whispering in his ear that he is not directing "American Beauty".
Danial Craig's low enthusiasm for James Bond franchise was a clear indication of his emotional absence from "Spectre" though he was physically playing as James Bond. It could be his first film where he was in no mood to impress audience with his acting caliber. Mediocre and dissociate are the appropriate words to describe his performance in "Spectre". Oscar winner and volcano of acting talent Chistoph Waltz as villainous Blofeld with his happy-go-lucky charm but mischievous demeanor lifts "Spectre" for a while but slow pace of movie makes his impact unnoticeable.
Bond girls have always been center of attraction no matter how much feminists criticize the hollowed morality in Bond series because of which leading ladies are presented as an instrument of pleasure to seemingly misogynist James Bond. French actress Lea Sydoux is new bond girl who previously appeared in a cameo role in another espionage thriller "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" in 2011. But Lea Sydoux came under international limelight when her lesbian love story "Blue is the Warmest Color" won international acclaim. Though "Blue is the" was an explicit over exposure of lesbian sexual encounters but international critics embraced the film wholeheartedly (May be Gays/Lesbians). With her expression less face she has equally matched the level of boredom Danial Craig presents in "Spectre". Lea Sydoux is completely wasted. Dave Bautista's character as Blofeld's beefy and ruthless sidekick Mr. Hinx gives adrenaline rush in train fight sequence but his role could have been extended to maintain the interest of action lovers.
Ralph Fiennes as "M", Naomie Harris as "Moneypenny" and Ben Whishaw as younger version of "Q" have done their jobs as required by the director. It is worthwhile to mention here about one scene in which Ralph Fiennes tries to explain the importance of Double-O Program to Andrew Scott aka "C" by claiming that License to Kill is actually NOT a License to kill which really sounds good.
On the whole "Spectre" does not offer what hardcore Bond fans looking for. If James Bond franchise still acquires the services of Sam Mendes to direct 25th installment of Bond series then no wonder the charm of 007 will further diminish. Bond producers must rope in Martin Campbell to reactivate Double-O7 because he has done it before not once but twice when he directed "Golden Eye" and "Casino Royale".