Not bad! Although, the franchise might be starting to run out of steam.

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2015)

Don't get me wrong! This was a lot better than "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace." But, it wasn't nearly as riveting as "Skyfall."
Perhaps, because Judi Dench only had an uncredited cameo via DVD (and, even then, only for about ten seconds). Or, maybe because it was even grimmer than "Skyfall," what with myself, and a very small handful of other audience members, being the only ones to laugh at most of the equally small number of intended jokes. It could also be that most of the (otherwise exciting) action scenes and stunts have been recycled from other 007 movies. Or even that--with the exception of Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, and Monica Belluci--most of the international cast might be totally unfamiliar to American audiences!
In any case: while the tail end of the ending credits reassured everyone else that "James Bond will return," I'm not so sure. Given the full circle/emotional closure-type of happy ending they appeared to give this version of 007.