Simplistic storyline, great gadgets and some edge of your seat stunts.

Rating: 7/10 (18 November 2015)

Overall, I found the film very entertaining, but felt the storyline was weak and the love scenes lacking in chemistry between Bond and the Ladies. I would have just just left them out entirely, they added nothing to the film. I also found the obvious age difference between Bond and Dr. Madeleine Swan (Lea Seydoux) somewhat creepy. Lea was as lovely as a mannequin -- she recited all of her lines with complete emotionless stoicism.
On the other hand, I LOVED the opening scene in Mexico City; the backdrop of the Day of The Dead celebration against the excitement of the helicopter stunts was AWESOME. I agree with another viewer on this, it was indeed reminiscent of the 1960's James Bond era.
The other chase scene involving a little Fiat that gets in Bond's way as he's being chased was also an adrenaline rush with some comic relief. So the film definitely had its moments.
The dialogue was simplistic (I'd venture to guess that Daniel Craig had less than 100 lines to memorize; his scenes are mostly action, little dialogue), but the outstanding cast carried it all off pretty well. Christophe Waltz can carry off ANY role -- the man is superb in whatever he does; he's at the top of my list of great actors of our time.
So if you enjoy beautiful location shots, lots of explosions and action scenes, gorgeous cars and great gadgetry -- the film has them. Just not much else.