A solid entry into the James Bond franchise

Rating: 8/10 (12 November 2015)

SPECTRE is the latest installment in the James Bond franchise and the fourth film in the series to star Daniel Craig in the lead role. While I didn't find it quite as enjoyable as 2012's Skyfall, the film is still a solid entry into the series. It contains all of the hallmarks and fun moments that a James Bond film should have.
While on a mission in Mexico, James Bond (Daniel Craig) steals the ring from an assassin which has a mysterious symbol of an octopus. Believing the symbol to be some sort of cryptic message, Bond digs deeper into the origins of what it could mean. In doing so, Bond discovers that the symbol is the logo for a dangerous criminal organisation called SPECTRE (SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion) led by the sinister Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz). Upon discovering this, Bond realises that the organisation has ties to his past and he now must figure out how to stop them from carrying out their deadly terrorist attacks around the world.
Filled with all the explosive action and dry one-liners you'd expect to see from a James Bond movie, SPECTRE is a fun ride from start to finish. I was very pleased with how it tied the previous three films together with a clever sense of overarching continuity. Director Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) showcases some very creative cinematography and suspenseful scenes of stealth throughout the film. Daniel Craig once again proves he's the right man for the lead role and I believe he still has it in him to make at least one more Bond movie. Christoph Waltz was great as well and I think he's a great choice as a Bond villain.
I rate it 8/10.