MicroReels Film Review - Spectre

Rating: 6/10 (20 November 2015)

The new set of Bond films are like the revamped Batman movies for me – an age old series that is revitalized by a new director and a new hero, laced with much darker tones and logical plots. Casino Royale was a great entry while Quantum of Solace was serviceable. Skyfall on the other hand fell flat on its face – multiple times. So how does the latest outing, Specter hold up against the expectations set for this series?
Let's get the obvious stuff out of the way. The director for this sequel is again, Sam Mendes. While I loved his other films like American Beauty, Road to Perdition and Revolutionary Road, I had major gripes with his attempt at Skyfall – infusing too much drama and too little when it came to action/thrills. Casino Royale was a solid entry, balancing both action...............
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