A Decent if Not Spectacular Bond Movie

Rating: 8/10 (13 January 2019)

19 November 2015. Spectre doesn't have the raw, serious, and potent power of Casino Royale (2006) nor the logical precision, believability of Bourne Identity (2002). Interestingly there are elements of Roger Moore's playfulness which the director Sam Mendes incorporated with a smooth stylishness, instead of the more gross simpleton dialogue. The car chase was some of the best fresh scenes of the movie and the underlying techno plot was very compelling and relevant with the actual Paris terrorist attack spreading across today's headlines. The issue of security over privacy is very meaningful today. Overall, this Bond movie was more interesting and entertaining than expected but did didn't have the same compelling realism of the earlier Daniel Craig versions.