This is the 26th movie in the James Bond franchise and the 4th movie starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond.
The movie is bit of a mixed bag with a good storyline but a poor script. The story traces the past of James Bond and we get to know new elements from his past. The movie is fast paced with the story beginning in Mexico and moving to various other locations with Bond trying to unravel the mystery of a secret message and to find the villain. The movie keeps you on the edge of the seat with its action sequences which are in plenty, but fails to go a step further. That is one of the problems with movie. It has far too many action sequences and fails to build on the storyline, which has been one of the things that we liked about the previous three Daniel Craig 007 movies.
Daniel Craig as bond is suave and sexy as ever. But seems repetitive after the first three movies. Christopher Waltz as the bond nemesis is very good and provides a good match to 007. Lea Seydoux is good as the new bond girl and looks very sensuous throughout the movie. Monica Bellucci has nothing to offer in a short role. However the remaining cast has done a good job.
This is the second Bond movie being directed by Sam Mendes after Skyfall. He has done a good job with the script given to him. The scenes between Daniel Craig and Christopher Waltz and Daniel Craig and Batista remain with you even after the movie is over. However the could certainly have been better.
The cinematography is spectacular with the locations captured beautifully and the action sequences are great. The editing could have been better as the movie seems a bit long. Maybe they could have shortened the action sequences.
Overall, the movie is a one time watch which can be enjoyed with friends. But one soon forgets the movie after coming out of the theatre. And that is a downfall for the movie.
Rating - 3 / 5
The movie is bit of a mixed bag with a good storyline but a poor script. The story traces the past of James Bond and we get to know new elements from his past. The movie is fast paced with the story beginning in Mexico and moving to various other locations with Bond trying to unravel the mystery of a secret message and to find the villain. The movie keeps you on the edge of the seat with its action sequences which are in plenty, but fails to go a step further. That is one of the problems with movie. It has far too many action sequences and fails to build on the storyline, which has been one of the things that we liked about the previous three Daniel Craig 007 movies.
Daniel Craig as bond is suave and sexy as ever. But seems repetitive after the first three movies. Christopher Waltz as the bond nemesis is very good and provides a good match to 007. Lea Seydoux is good as the new bond girl and looks very sensuous throughout the movie. Monica Bellucci has nothing to offer in a short role. However the remaining cast has done a good job.
This is the second Bond movie being directed by Sam Mendes after Skyfall. He has done a good job with the script given to him. The scenes between Daniel Craig and Christopher Waltz and Daniel Craig and Batista remain with you even after the movie is over. However the could certainly have been better.
The cinematography is spectacular with the locations captured beautifully and the action sequences are great. The editing could have been better as the movie seems a bit long. Maybe they could have shortened the action sequences.
Overall, the movie is a one time watch which can be enjoyed with friends. But one soon forgets the movie after coming out of the theatre. And that is a downfall for the movie.
Rating - 3 / 5
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