Brilliant Bond Film

Rating: 8/10 (12 November 2015)

James Bond. Nearly everyone has known this name from being the main protagonist in the novels beginning with Casino Royal. These adventures were made films in which 7 different actors have played Bond in a staggering 24 films. There has been such a buzz about "Spectre" with the talk of it being the most expensive Bond budget yet. Papers are reporting rumours of Daniel Craig wanting to leave the franchise and predictions have been made on who will be the next James Bond ranging, from Idris Elba to Boris Johnson! As a relatively new fan of the Bond films I was quite apprehensive about what it would be like. Firstly I came to the conclusion that Daniel Craig is the perfect Bond: stylish, funny and so capable of mastering the many action scenes in the film. The title sequence in which plays Sam Smith's brilliant and chilling track writing on the wall seemed perfect and so clever with hints of things to come in the film.
The plot is so up to date and current, relating to the topics of technology replacing the old way of operating. It has scenes with beautiful places and vistas jam-packed with action. It has the perfect balance of scenes in stylish London offices blocks with the agents played by such new British talent. I can see why some people may think it is boring in the middle section, between the action but for me the supporting actors carried it. Although they were not in many of the action parts, they still made it exciting without the fighting and explosions which is vital for a film like this. Ben Whishaw and Naomi Harris really impressed me with their performance of Q and Moneypenny, with such likable supporting characters that I really rooted for.
Sherlock's, Andrew Scott is in a small role but from this you can tell in a few years he will play more pivotal roles that will rise him to stardom. The film is set in so many different locations and places and unlike some other bond films I found it easy to follow with recognisable characters that stayed in your mind, especially Christoph Waltz playing the mysterious Franz. It was great to see the Bond girls fully back as well with stellar performances especially from Lea Seydoux. Overall this is a great addition to the bond franchise that will be remembered in many years to come.