A formulaic Bond film,the film had some amazing action sequences but for a fan of the series, I was left disappointed...

Rating: 6/10 (6 November 2015)

Spectre was Daniel Craig's final adieu to the James Bond franchise, arguably one of the best actors to play James Bond, expectations were high from Craig and Director Sam Mendes, who made the last Bond, one of Craig's best bond films Skyfall. But sadly this James Bond film left me very underwhelmed, this is the first film I watched and didn't directly right a review on it, I actually slept on the film, because being a fan of the spy thriller series, I wanted the film to be good, but even after a nights rest (and thinking)Spectre still at best can be called a okay film. The film tries to be so much, it tries to tie in the last 4 bond films together, it tries to bid Craig goodbye in a happy way, it tries to live up to all the hype of the last film, but eventually Spectre fails almost all accords because the film doesn't have a proper coherent story. However there are some really good action scenes, the production values are top notch, the film is eye pleasing,its a decent action flick, and the films first hour is good, but after that Spectre just falls down. But more on the analysis later.
Story wise a cryptic message from M before she died leads James Bond to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow of an infamous criminal he killed in Mexico. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization Spectre. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of Spectre, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks. Bond of course is doing all this while suspended from his job and while MI6 and the 00 program is on the verge of being shutdown by the new C.
Acting wise in every Bond film only one act standouts and thats of James Bond AKA Daniel Craig. He fits the role like a glove, and he performs the action scenes with a gusto in a three piece suit. He will be missed as Bond. Christopher Waltz is decent as the new Bond villain but at times he seems wooden, and in front of the likes of Javier Bardem (the Skyfall villain)he seems like a demotion to the viewers.
Spectre starts of on a great note, the films beginning sequence in Mexico city is breathtaking, but things take a down turn after the films first hour. The film story is very poor, its that of every other clichéd spy thriller. And while the action at key intervals does engage the viewer, one excepts more for highly acclaimed Bond series. The film just is missing the substance, and thrill Skyfall had, and at times it even felt like Bond was disinterested in the proceedings. The Bond villain was also weak compared to the other villains of the past films, and while Waltz is shown as the almighty and powerful he is killed very easily and its actually kind of funny(not in a good way).Spectre can be termed as a formulaic Bond film, that doesn't rise above the former Bond Skyfall, and the ending for me was the most disappointing thing about the film, it was way too fluffy. But the over the top huge spectacle action sequences do make up for a lot of films minuses. Watch out for the Mexico City action sequence.
Overall for a fan of the Bond series there is enough crazy gizmo's (Omega Seamaster), amazing cars(Aston Martin), and sexy women to please your eyes just don't go in theaters excepting a MI-5 type of sequel. Spectre is a good action flick, but as a Bond film it does disappoint. I am going with a nice:
3/5* or 6/10