Undoubtedly intended as a homage to the Bond franchise. Entertaining overall, but agree with other reviewers that it felt more like a typical and cliched action movie, particularly in the second half - more of a parody than a homage. Above all, while it's reasonable to modernise the Bond character, we may have now reached a point of no return for the spirit of Fleming's real Bond. The next movie will be make - or I fear break - to the substance of what has made Bond movies distinctive and great.
4,172 Reviews
Time to say Goodbye to Mr. Craig (Bond).
GeneralHail11 October 2021
"Closing time, James! Last call!"
Ah... Where should I start. First of all, I loved all of the movies with Daniel Craig, some more, some less, but I wouldn't say that I didn't enjoy them. I saw all of them in the cinema, only for Casino Royale, I didn't have the opportunity.
For those saying the movie was too long, I would not say that at all. It was long, but while watching it, it didn't feel long. Watching a LotR extended edition would be described or felt long for me.
So back to the movie. I loved it. Those rating it with 1 star or saying it wasn't good - probably didn't understand it or try too hard to compare it with other movies or the other actors. Daniel Craig's display of James Bond was different. ("Do I look like I give a damn?") It was different from the very first movie in which he played the character James Bond. He didn't want to copy or replay some other actors, or combine somthing, he just made his own appearance and manifestation of James Bond. And that is (at least for me) a good thing.
(I wouldn't go so far as calling him the Best Bond ever, because you can't compare actors of different eras playing a fictional character, but he is definetely one of the best)
The movie was action packed, very well implented and not so stressful, and shaky-cam filmed with a frantic editing cut as for example QoS. There were some good jokes in it and also the "crew" or the actors from its predecessors stayed the same. (M, Moneypenny, Q, Felix Leiter etc.) The used locations in the film were great, from Italy, to Jamaica, to Norway, Denmark and London. Billie Eilish's intro song was also great and felt good. I also liked that they showed Vesper's grave, as the movies with Daniel Craig all had a continuing storyline and have like a red thread through it and every movie did not feel like a closed story/film.
Ana de Armas as Paloma was great, but unfortunately her appearance was too short. Hopefully she can return in other, future movies.
I think they did a great job with Daniel Craig's last Bond movie. Only the ending was surprising and sentimental. Maybe the movie was too emotional for some, but I have to say I still enjoyed it very much.
If I had to rate the movies with Daniel Craig I'd put them in this order, but please do not take my subjective rating too personal: 1. Casino Royale (10/10) 2. Skyfall (9/10) 3. No Time to Die (8/10) 4. Quantum of Solace (7/10) 5. Spectre (6.5/10)
Farewell Daniel Craig, well deserved, but you will be greatly missed. I think you did a fantastic job as James Bond and your upcoming successor has quite some shoes to fill.
"For England James? No, for me."
Ah... Where should I start. First of all, I loved all of the movies with Daniel Craig, some more, some less, but I wouldn't say that I didn't enjoy them. I saw all of them in the cinema, only for Casino Royale, I didn't have the opportunity.
For those saying the movie was too long, I would not say that at all. It was long, but while watching it, it didn't feel long. Watching a LotR extended edition would be described or felt long for me.
So back to the movie. I loved it. Those rating it with 1 star or saying it wasn't good - probably didn't understand it or try too hard to compare it with other movies or the other actors. Daniel Craig's display of James Bond was different. ("Do I look like I give a damn?") It was different from the very first movie in which he played the character James Bond. He didn't want to copy or replay some other actors, or combine somthing, he just made his own appearance and manifestation of James Bond. And that is (at least for me) a good thing.
(I wouldn't go so far as calling him the Best Bond ever, because you can't compare actors of different eras playing a fictional character, but he is definetely one of the best)
The movie was action packed, very well implented and not so stressful, and shaky-cam filmed with a frantic editing cut as for example QoS. There were some good jokes in it and also the "crew" or the actors from its predecessors stayed the same. (M, Moneypenny, Q, Felix Leiter etc.) The used locations in the film were great, from Italy, to Jamaica, to Norway, Denmark and London. Billie Eilish's intro song was also great and felt good. I also liked that they showed Vesper's grave, as the movies with Daniel Craig all had a continuing storyline and have like a red thread through it and every movie did not feel like a closed story/film.
Ana de Armas as Paloma was great, but unfortunately her appearance was too short. Hopefully she can return in other, future movies.
I think they did a great job with Daniel Craig's last Bond movie. Only the ending was surprising and sentimental. Maybe the movie was too emotional for some, but I have to say I still enjoyed it very much.
If I had to rate the movies with Daniel Craig I'd put them in this order, but please do not take my subjective rating too personal: 1. Casino Royale (10/10) 2. Skyfall (9/10) 3. No Time to Die (8/10) 4. Quantum of Solace (7/10) 5. Spectre (6.5/10)
Farewell Daniel Craig, well deserved, but you will be greatly missed. I think you did a fantastic job as James Bond and your upcoming successor has quite some shoes to fill.
"For England James? No, for me."
I wasn't expecting that, very entertaining, if long.
Sleepin_Dragon1 October 2021
It felt as though we were never going to get to see this, but finally it's here, the question is, was it worth the wait?
The answer, yes, really not what I was expecting, of course it's action packed, dramatic and high octane, but it actually boasts a good story, and perhaps shows us a slightly different side to the character.
Plenty of action, plenty of style, and a real twist.
I thought Daniel Craig was awesome, and here he shows what a great Bond he has been, it's fascinating now to know who'll take over.
On the downside, it was a bit long, and it did lull a little in parts, but the action was enough to halt any dozing.
Overall, very watchable, 8/10.
The answer, yes, really not what I was expecting, of course it's action packed, dramatic and high octane, but it actually boasts a good story, and perhaps shows us a slightly different side to the character.
Plenty of action, plenty of style, and a real twist.
I thought Daniel Craig was awesome, and here he shows what a great Bond he has been, it's fascinating now to know who'll take over.
On the downside, it was a bit long, and it did lull a little in parts, but the action was enough to halt any dozing.
Overall, very watchable, 8/10.
I enjoyed every second of it
Gordon-111 October 2021
The story is really engaging. It didn't feel like 2.5 hours! I enjoyed every second of it. I like the bond between Daniel Craig and Lea Seydoux. The ending got me tearful. Who would have thought James Bond would make someone cry?
And after all that, it's just average
Leofwine_draca2 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
And so, after endless delays and endless fanfare, we finally have Daniel Craig's final Bond outing. And after all that, the end result is merely average. I enjoyed it, to a degree, but I can tell it's not one that will particularly stand up to repeat viewing. It's overlong, way overlong, with a very slim plot and a story that feels copied from earlier instalments almost scene-for-scene at times. The action is too much about the stunts and CGI and not enough about the suspense or danger, and the whole thing simply goes through the motions. Rami Malek is far too sympathetic to make a good bad guy, and the main problem lies in employing the same two screenwriters for the past 20+ years. No wonder it feels stale. How about giving somebody else a chance?
I love Daniel Craig as James Bond
danielakorneck2 October 2021
Great ending, but would have liked a different ending. I always thought Daniel Craig was great as James Bond, and don't understand the haters at all. I liked the way Casino Royal was done. (The last film with Pierce Brosnan was just ridiculous, and more of a comedy). The five films with Daniel Craig fit completely into today's time, and his realization of James Bond was special. Harder, but also more human and emotional. It's a pity that it's over now.
golden hour Bond
SnoopyStyle11 November 2021
Warning: Spoilers
James Bond (Daniel Craig) is married to Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux). She has a secret past. He's visiting the grave of Vesper Lynd when Spectre attacks. Blofeld claims that Madeleine is a daughter of Spectre. It's five years later. Bond is retired and living alone. Russian bio-weapon scientist Valdo Obruchev has been kidnapped by new baddie Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek). MI6 and the CIA are at cross-purposes. Both are searching for Obruchev.
This reportedly is to be Craig's final outing as Bond. This feels very much like a lot of James Bond's greatest hits. There is golden hour shot near the end where I realize that this is really the golden hour of Craig's Bond. The sun is setting on his tenure. Madeleine talking to Mathilde is tinged with nostalgia. She's telling her about his past. His chapter of the book is done.
As for the movie, it opens great. There is a great chase in the narrow streets of an Italian mountain village. I love the motorcycle jump. It's so simple and so clean. There are no jumpy cuts or shaky camera work in that shot. Ana de Armas has a great introduction with her "three weeks of training". I like M's duplicity. I'm less enamored with Blofeld's transformation into Hannibal Lecter. I would rather they imagine something else, something different. Safin is definitely the weakest link. Rami Malek is forced to do a dull old fashion villain. Bond is talking to M and they actually made fun of the new villain as having the same old evil plans. It would have been a lot simpler if Obruchev is the new villain. He played M and has his own kill list. His joke to Nomi about killing all the black people is more chilling and more memorable than anything yadayada evil plan from Safin. Safin's best scenes happen in the beginning without showing his face. It's a long movie and by hour three, the repetitive gun fire keeps droning on and on. It gets a bit tired. It would have helped by cutting out one villain and concentrating the screen time. This is the end Beautiful friend.
This reportedly is to be Craig's final outing as Bond. This feels very much like a lot of James Bond's greatest hits. There is golden hour shot near the end where I realize that this is really the golden hour of Craig's Bond. The sun is setting on his tenure. Madeleine talking to Mathilde is tinged with nostalgia. She's telling her about his past. His chapter of the book is done.
As for the movie, it opens great. There is a great chase in the narrow streets of an Italian mountain village. I love the motorcycle jump. It's so simple and so clean. There are no jumpy cuts or shaky camera work in that shot. Ana de Armas has a great introduction with her "three weeks of training". I like M's duplicity. I'm less enamored with Blofeld's transformation into Hannibal Lecter. I would rather they imagine something else, something different. Safin is definitely the weakest link. Rami Malek is forced to do a dull old fashion villain. Bond is talking to M and they actually made fun of the new villain as having the same old evil plans. It would have been a lot simpler if Obruchev is the new villain. He played M and has his own kill list. His joke to Nomi about killing all the black people is more chilling and more memorable than anything yadayada evil plan from Safin. Safin's best scenes happen in the beginning without showing his face. It's a long movie and by hour three, the repetitive gun fire keeps droning on and on. It gets a bit tired. It would have helped by cutting out one villain and concentrating the screen time. This is the end Beautiful friend.
An impressive ending to the Daniel Craig's Bond
nedyalkova-marya30 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
What a run they've had! I'm still processing the movie but here are some bullet points:
* Cinematography and music - absolutely top level, so mesmerising
* Action - also top level, especially towards the end
* Dialogues - all the bond movies follow the same dialogue template where there is not a lot of meaning or depth but there's a very subtle wit and humour to it. In this movie they went all out with the humour, it felt so different! I know some people will love it and some people will hate it.
* Characters - lots to unpack here, but mainly I'd say that Bond's character differs MASSIVELY from the previous movies. It feels weird at times, and doesn't line up with Bond that we are used to seeing. However, even though such change didn't make a lot of sense plot wise, I was one of those people who wished more open acting from Craig, and I got it! Lashana Lynch's role was surprisingly small and I hope to see more of her because she's seriously cool. I understand that this movie was all about Craig, so I guess that's fair. I feel like Rami Malek's character could have been sooo much more! He barely scraped the surface and wasn't very charismatic.
* Plot - as with a typical Bond plot, it's a tad silly, a tad over the top, a tad dramatic. Some clichés they followed such as bad Russians and a villain covered in scars... One thing that I think needed more work in the previous movies is Bond's relationships. To me to see such a deep love to a woman based on about three minutes of screen time was unconvincing of the depth of their relationship. I almost didn't believe it and didn't believe that Bond could be, all of a sudden, so romantic and articulate.
OVERALL: really enjoyed it, such a powerful ending that all those criticisms I wrote about abobe almost didn't matter. No Bond movie is perfect, and they wear their imperfections with pride, and I'm excited to see what the next Bond chapter looks like!
* Cinematography and music - absolutely top level, so mesmerising
* Action - also top level, especially towards the end
* Dialogues - all the bond movies follow the same dialogue template where there is not a lot of meaning or depth but there's a very subtle wit and humour to it. In this movie they went all out with the humour, it felt so different! I know some people will love it and some people will hate it.
* Characters - lots to unpack here, but mainly I'd say that Bond's character differs MASSIVELY from the previous movies. It feels weird at times, and doesn't line up with Bond that we are used to seeing. However, even though such change didn't make a lot of sense plot wise, I was one of those people who wished more open acting from Craig, and I got it! Lashana Lynch's role was surprisingly small and I hope to see more of her because she's seriously cool. I understand that this movie was all about Craig, so I guess that's fair. I feel like Rami Malek's character could have been sooo much more! He barely scraped the surface and wasn't very charismatic.
* Plot - as with a typical Bond plot, it's a tad silly, a tad over the top, a tad dramatic. Some clichés they followed such as bad Russians and a villain covered in scars... One thing that I think needed more work in the previous movies is Bond's relationships. To me to see such a deep love to a woman based on about three minutes of screen time was unconvincing of the depth of their relationship. I almost didn't believe it and didn't believe that Bond could be, all of a sudden, so romantic and articulate.
OVERALL: really enjoyed it, such a powerful ending that all those criticisms I wrote about abobe almost didn't matter. No Bond movie is perfect, and they wear their imperfections with pride, and I'm excited to see what the next Bond chapter looks like!
Craig's last Bond film is also his weakest
gridoon20241 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The first 20-25 minutes are superb (from the music to the location to the acting to the action), but then the titles fall (cool titles, bland song), and the movie never quite reaches those heights again. For such a long, bloated running time it's too talky and surprisingly short on action; in fact, there are only two other notable set-pieces, the car chase in the woods and Ana de Armas brightening up the screen as an overeager, bubbly yet skilled and deadly agent. Most of the rest of the action is uninspired, and in the climactic sequence (just a regular attack-on-the-enemy-fortress we've seen hundreds of times) often dim and murky (Tomorrow Never Dies did this sort of thing much better, and so did some of the Roger Moore Bonds). The plot is formulaic (biological weapon....again), and its treatment of several key players from previous installments disappointing. The ending is pretty silly - it leaves a mess behind that the (inevitable) next chapter will either have to work a whale of a story to get around or (more likely) will ignore altogether. Craig does succeed at embodying a very human Bond, yet I can't help but think that he never really got the chance to do a FUN James Bond living the high life: in Casino he is earning his stripes, in Quantum he is seeking vengeance, in Skyfall he is already tired and resigned, in No Time his circle comes to an end. I guess he came closest to having a good time in Spectre, which is why that film is still my favorite of the five he made. **1/2 out of 4.
Not what I expected! An epic conclusion!
zeki-428 September 2021
In 2006 the first Bond movie with Daniel Craig - the wonderful reboot 'Casino Royale' - was supposed to show us how Bond became who he is. But they didn't stop there. Three Bond movies followed that exploited the character, showing him as vulnerable, dealing with his past, quitting the service several times and having a hard time figuring women or life out: 'Quantum of Solace' (2008) - a fast-paced hard-to-follow shakycam thrillride, 'Skyfall' (2012) with its ludicrous plot and a villain's scheme that made no sense and the heavily graded 'Spectre' (2015) with its clumsy script.
Now, in 2021, No Time to Die, the longest Bond movie ever, is finally here after being delayed three times and oh man...this was actually great!
No Time to Die is really a real treat. It is beautifully shot (IMAX cameras were used in many scenes) and wonderful to look at. The three big setpieces work fine. But they are much, much too short. The Hans Zimmer score is the best James Bond score, since David Arnold composed 'Casino Royale', meaning bombastic and melodic, with a couple of unexpected nods to earlier Bond movies.
No Time to Die is well acted, and I have to say that Ana de Armas steals the show away from all other than Craig. Sadly her part was very small. Great chemistry between her and Bond. I hope to see her back as the half-drunk agent!
The pacing is also mostly fine, there's a fair amount of thrilling edge-of-your seat moments and the locations are varied and put to good use as they should be (especially the Italy and Norway scenes). It is also the most emotional and bold Bond movie ever attempted.
As a die-hard Bond fan, I have been pretty much disappointed with the last three, and after Terminator and Star Wars going woke I was a bit afraid that the Bond franchise would suffer the same fate. And yes...wokeness is certainly here to some extent, because in these times you can't have a suave unethical gambling self-assure single masculine womanizer roaming the silver screen. So they turned James Bond into a feminist family man who can't figure women or life out. This "alternative" take on the James Bond character may put some people off. It's not a huge issue for me though. The glamourous larger-than-life character WILL return one day. And I do miss THAT guy!
The massive team behind this last Bond movie should be very proud! Much to my surprise, and against many odds, they actually nailed it!
Now, in 2021, No Time to Die, the longest Bond movie ever, is finally here after being delayed three times and oh man...this was actually great!
No Time to Die is really a real treat. It is beautifully shot (IMAX cameras were used in many scenes) and wonderful to look at. The three big setpieces work fine. But they are much, much too short. The Hans Zimmer score is the best James Bond score, since David Arnold composed 'Casino Royale', meaning bombastic and melodic, with a couple of unexpected nods to earlier Bond movies.
No Time to Die is well acted, and I have to say that Ana de Armas steals the show away from all other than Craig. Sadly her part was very small. Great chemistry between her and Bond. I hope to see her back as the half-drunk agent!
The pacing is also mostly fine, there's a fair amount of thrilling edge-of-your seat moments and the locations are varied and put to good use as they should be (especially the Italy and Norway scenes). It is also the most emotional and bold Bond movie ever attempted.
As a die-hard Bond fan, I have been pretty much disappointed with the last three, and after Terminator and Star Wars going woke I was a bit afraid that the Bond franchise would suffer the same fate. And yes...wokeness is certainly here to some extent, because in these times you can't have a suave unethical gambling self-assure single masculine womanizer roaming the silver screen. So they turned James Bond into a feminist family man who can't figure women or life out. This "alternative" take on the James Bond character may put some people off. It's not a huge issue for me though. The glamourous larger-than-life character WILL return one day. And I do miss THAT guy!
The massive team behind this last Bond movie should be very proud! Much to my surprise, and against many odds, they actually nailed it!
21st century Bond
dromasca4 October 2021
One of my guilty pleasures as a moviegoer is watching James Bond movies and I have no intention of apologising for that. Thus, I watched as soon as I had the opportunity 'No Time to Die' directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the latest film in the series, whose release has already been postponed several times and which finally meets the screens and its viewers this cinematic fall of the year 2021. The James Bond film series is approaching the age of 60. All Bond movies start from the same premises and have the same hero, but the way he looks and behaves and the structuring of the story have evolved over time. This says a lot about how cinematic entertainment was and is perceived and accepted in the movies of the big studios.
A lot has happened during these years. The hero evolved from the nonchalant and humorous commander in Fleming's books and played by Sean Connery to the complex and gloomy character in the last series, played by Daniel Craig. The original 007 had gone through the experience of World War II and was active during the Cold War. He was excused for his womanising as many things are excused to war heroes, and there was no room for moral doubt concerning his actions because he lived in an age when it was clear who were the good guys and who were the bad guys. Thee 21st century James Bond lives and acts in the turbulent era after the fall of communism and after the novels of John Le Carre were written. Today's enemies are not ideological, and screenwriters of such films (not just those in the Bond series) often prefer not to identify them politically, ethnically, or religiously. On the other hand, the romantic implications of the character are no longer devoid of substance. James no longer conquers but falls in love. From Bond the Don Juan we now (almost) get Bond the family man. One of the qualities of the script in 'No Time to Die' is that it manages to describe at this stage of the character's evolution a story that is acceptable by today's standards of the big studios and is somewhat credible in terms of character psychology. Craig's James Bond has been throughout this series and is in this film also a real character, not just a two-dimensional comics book figure.
What I liked about 'No Time to Die'? Daniel Craig. Action scenes, car chases and stunts that show ingenuity in a few moments (just when we thought we saw everything in this area) and use the landscapes spectacularly, especially in Italian villages. Humour and self-humour. The presence of Ralph Fiennes, an actor who can do anything on screen and I will like it. Ana de Armas, a classic Bond-girl who I hope will survive until the next series. What I liked less? Rami Malek, an actor who constantly disappoints me and who plays a mediocre bad guy here. Lea Seydoux is OK, but her relationship with Bond lacks chemistry. The dose of melodrama introduced in the script towards the end. The scientific pretext, which is thin and I could not understand what they were brewing in those pools (not that it would be important).
'No Time to Die' honorably concludes the Daniel Craig chapter of the Bond epic. It's not the best Bond I've ever seen, but it's above average. I look forward to the next reincarnation.
A lot has happened during these years. The hero evolved from the nonchalant and humorous commander in Fleming's books and played by Sean Connery to the complex and gloomy character in the last series, played by Daniel Craig. The original 007 had gone through the experience of World War II and was active during the Cold War. He was excused for his womanising as many things are excused to war heroes, and there was no room for moral doubt concerning his actions because he lived in an age when it was clear who were the good guys and who were the bad guys. Thee 21st century James Bond lives and acts in the turbulent era after the fall of communism and after the novels of John Le Carre were written. Today's enemies are not ideological, and screenwriters of such films (not just those in the Bond series) often prefer not to identify them politically, ethnically, or religiously. On the other hand, the romantic implications of the character are no longer devoid of substance. James no longer conquers but falls in love. From Bond the Don Juan we now (almost) get Bond the family man. One of the qualities of the script in 'No Time to Die' is that it manages to describe at this stage of the character's evolution a story that is acceptable by today's standards of the big studios and is somewhat credible in terms of character psychology. Craig's James Bond has been throughout this series and is in this film also a real character, not just a two-dimensional comics book figure.
What I liked about 'No Time to Die'? Daniel Craig. Action scenes, car chases and stunts that show ingenuity in a few moments (just when we thought we saw everything in this area) and use the landscapes spectacularly, especially in Italian villages. Humour and self-humour. The presence of Ralph Fiennes, an actor who can do anything on screen and I will like it. Ana de Armas, a classic Bond-girl who I hope will survive until the next series. What I liked less? Rami Malek, an actor who constantly disappoints me and who plays a mediocre bad guy here. Lea Seydoux is OK, but her relationship with Bond lacks chemistry. The dose of melodrama introduced in the script towards the end. The scientific pretext, which is thin and I could not understand what they were brewing in those pools (not that it would be important).
'No Time to Die' honorably concludes the Daniel Craig chapter of the Bond epic. It's not the best Bond I've ever seen, but it's above average. I look forward to the next reincarnation.
This is (not) the end...
tom-jall3 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Two things to assess: the film in itself and the consequences of the end.
No Time To Die is graphically splendid, every shot - whether it involves dialogues, fighting or pure landscapes - has been "created" like a piece of art. The photography is stunning and the music fits in with each moment. All those aspects make this film a very pleasant one to watch. In spite of an outrageous length and a few incoherent facts, I found the plot straightforward to understand, every scene leading to the following quite logically. The actors are perfect but that is the least you could expect from such a super production. Overall, this film is a good representation of what Daniel Craig has brought to the part: a less funny and cynical but more physical and more human James Bond.
Now the end did come as a shock indeed as heroes are not supposed to die and one might, as I did, go out of the theater with a mixed feeling of bitterness and nostalgia... Rightfully so I guess if you are a genuine fan... However, it turns out that we have all the time in the world ... This is not the end of James Bond, only the end of an era started in 2006 by a superb actor offering a new and different version of the famous spy, an era where every Bond movie is related to one another, an era where the main character is actually evolving from one mission to the next. This cycle is over and it ended in a bold move that I personally respect. Cry the actor if you wish but do not cry the character. Because James Bond is more than just an era, he is a legend and yes, he will return.
No Time To Die is graphically splendid, every shot - whether it involves dialogues, fighting or pure landscapes - has been "created" like a piece of art. The photography is stunning and the music fits in with each moment. All those aspects make this film a very pleasant one to watch. In spite of an outrageous length and a few incoherent facts, I found the plot straightforward to understand, every scene leading to the following quite logically. The actors are perfect but that is the least you could expect from such a super production. Overall, this film is a good representation of what Daniel Craig has brought to the part: a less funny and cynical but more physical and more human James Bond.
Now the end did come as a shock indeed as heroes are not supposed to die and one might, as I did, go out of the theater with a mixed feeling of bitterness and nostalgia... Rightfully so I guess if you are a genuine fan... However, it turns out that we have all the time in the world ... This is not the end of James Bond, only the end of an era started in 2006 by a superb actor offering a new and different version of the famous spy, an era where every Bond movie is related to one another, an era where the main character is actually evolving from one mission to the next. This cycle is over and it ended in a bold move that I personally respect. Cry the actor if you wish but do not cry the character. Because James Bond is more than just an era, he is a legend and yes, he will return.
We Have All The Time To Get Bond Wrong!
tonypeacock-130 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
As a Bond aficionado since 1992 I was so disappointed with this film.
I have waited six years since the last James Bond film (Spectre (2015)) which in itself was a bit of a let down but was out of the film makers hands in some respects.
This film has high production values don't get me wrong but it does get Bond wrong in a few ways that left me quite angry from watching a film for the first time since 2001: A Space Odyssey!
Gone are the days of a feel good 126 minute Bond with great action sequences, girls etc. Now we have an overly long film weighing in at 163 minutes. Even the curtain raiser, the pre-credits sequence is overly long. I miss the four minutes or so complete with a breathtaking stunt sequence.
Daniel Craig as Bond makes his fifth and final appearance in the role. Whilst his performance is good I cannot resist the thought that he has been let down by a succession of poor scripts that tend to be overly complicated in terms of timelines, family ties and lack of humour.
Why can't the filmmakers produce a standalone story every two years that doesn't follow on with storyline strands like a television soap-opera.
Hans Zimmer provides the music and he does an admirable job evoking memories of John Barry from On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) the pinnacle of the series thus far?
The Daniel Craig Bond films are an arc not seperate entities. They break so many traditions of the 'old films. I still can't get my head around that.
It's a dud from me.
I have waited six years since the last James Bond film (Spectre (2015)) which in itself was a bit of a let down but was out of the film makers hands in some respects.
This film has high production values don't get me wrong but it does get Bond wrong in a few ways that left me quite angry from watching a film for the first time since 2001: A Space Odyssey!
Gone are the days of a feel good 126 minute Bond with great action sequences, girls etc. Now we have an overly long film weighing in at 163 minutes. Even the curtain raiser, the pre-credits sequence is overly long. I miss the four minutes or so complete with a breathtaking stunt sequence.
Daniel Craig as Bond makes his fifth and final appearance in the role. Whilst his performance is good I cannot resist the thought that he has been let down by a succession of poor scripts that tend to be overly complicated in terms of timelines, family ties and lack of humour.
Why can't the filmmakers produce a standalone story every two years that doesn't follow on with storyline strands like a television soap-opera.
Hans Zimmer provides the music and he does an admirable job evoking memories of John Barry from On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) the pinnacle of the series thus far?
The Daniel Craig Bond films are an arc not seperate entities. They break so many traditions of the 'old films. I still can't get my head around that.
It's a dud from me.
Made by people who dont understand James Bond
harineem-209-5254883 October 2021
I am a hardcore Daniel Craig bond fan. For me "Casino Royale" is the best Bond movie ever made and I have seen multiple times. The only good part in this entire movie is the 10-15 mins Ana de Armas appears, completely lights up the screen, rest of the actresses are nothing to write about.
They force a god awful love story in a franchise which is about a secret agent and his missions. Unfortunately there is zero chemistry between the lead pair unlike the sheer magic between Vesper and Bond in Casino Royale. You cried when he cries for her in Venice but here you can't understand why is Bond indulging in stupidity for this lady. I felt more for Felix.
And the lesser said about the token black 007, the better. If you have no intention of building a wholesome character stop adding characters just for the sake of diversity.
And the dialogues, cringeworthy sermons running for minutes which make no sense or connection. Rami Malek could have been replaced by a marble statue and that would have acted better. We needed a better finale to the best Bond ever and what we got a bad memory of a great actor.
They force a god awful love story in a franchise which is about a secret agent and his missions. Unfortunately there is zero chemistry between the lead pair unlike the sheer magic between Vesper and Bond in Casino Royale. You cried when he cries for her in Venice but here you can't understand why is Bond indulging in stupidity for this lady. I felt more for Felix.
And the lesser said about the token black 007, the better. If you have no intention of building a wholesome character stop adding characters just for the sake of diversity.
And the dialogues, cringeworthy sermons running for minutes which make no sense or connection. Rami Malek could have been replaced by a marble statue and that would have acted better. We needed a better finale to the best Bond ever and what we got a bad memory of a great actor.
Bond is BACK!!!
adrianbabech28 September 2021
Firstly it seemed to me that it'll be another entry in the Bond franchise... I thought it'll follow the example of the 2015's "Spectre" which I didn't like at all, but as I found out later, "NT2D" is nothing of the kind! The movie is simply full of the overwhelming scenes which give you a lot of pleasure thank to Cary J. Fukunaga's directing , who made all the bravest fans's wishes come true!!
Daniel Craig's performance could possibly be an oscar-worth one. It is diabolicaly brilliant!!
I've never been so entertained since the 2012's "Skyfall"!!!
Daniel Craig's performance could possibly be an oscar-worth one. It is diabolicaly brilliant!!
I've never been so entertained since the 2012's "Skyfall"!!!
Mixed feelings about the ending, still a great film
DownBrush1 October 2021
It earns it's runtime
magadalwarmayur29 September 2021
Best bond film after casino royale. The action sequence are breathtaking the score by Hans Zimmer is awesome but the best part about this film is cinematography by
Linus Sandgrenhe he has outdone himself.
I alway liked Daniel Craig but in this film Rami Malek and Léa Seydoux stole the show but as they say great villan makes a great film and no doubt this is great film Go watch it without a doubt.
I alway liked Daniel Craig but in this film Rami Malek and Léa Seydoux stole the show but as they say great villan makes a great film and no doubt this is great film Go watch it without a doubt.
A fitting swan song for Craig as 007 delivers all the goods.
george.schmidt8 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
NO TIME TO DIE (2021) ***1/2 Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Jeffrey Wright, Billy Magnussen, Christsoph Waltz, David Dencik, Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah. Craig's swan song as 007 delivers all the goods with his brute force tactics and surprising vulnerability are on tap when his services are requested after 5 years retirement to stop baddie Lyutsifer Safin (silky Malek) from infiltrating a deadly nanobot virus via DNA into the world populace while also nursing his love for Seydoux who is in the mix in oh so many ways. Filmmaker Cary Joji Fukunaga (who collaborated on the screenplay with Nal Purvis, Robert Wade and Phoebe Waller-Bridge) infuses death-defying set pieces with visual flair to spare (best viewed in Imax) as well as some much needed dry wit and humor.
Tiresome, Tedious & Boring, Such A Disappointment
martimusross1 October 2021
No Time To Die
I would love to say this movie was another Skyfall or Spectre but it just was not, it really was a great disappointment.
Overly long at 2 hours and 23 mins, it needed a serious edit, it was saggy and baggy and really quite tedious, it lacked style, panache and humour, I will now detail the problems as I see it:
There was a 17 year age gap between James Bond and Madeleine Swann, his love interest, this didn't work.
The touchy-feely script was miserable and tedious. I have pinpointed the moment a reasonable movie thus far sunk into turkeyville, it was the moment Mathilde was introduced in Norway, look out for this and you will see what I mean.
The scene with the "evil genetic scientist" was repeated no less than three times.
The plot was simplistic and yet it was never explained why Safin wanted to eradicate sections of populace.
Vast swathes of the movie were shot in a grey blue murky tinge it was awful!
I counted three jokes and a few sarcastic asides, when humour is a key element of our hero.
James Bond and children does not go and we all know why.
Styling and gizmos were present but dumbed down when this is a key element of Bond!
The replacement 007 couldn't act her way out of a paper bag, hammy and stiff as a stick!
At best this is a weak 6 outta 10, but nearly everyone I spoke to was putting on a brave face without highlighting a single good bit, but I thought the American agent in the black dressed, "trained for 3 weeks" was really great.
I would love to say this movie was another Skyfall or Spectre but it just was not, it really was a great disappointment.
Overly long at 2 hours and 23 mins, it needed a serious edit, it was saggy and baggy and really quite tedious, it lacked style, panache and humour, I will now detail the problems as I see it:
There was a 17 year age gap between James Bond and Madeleine Swann, his love interest, this didn't work.
The touchy-feely script was miserable and tedious. I have pinpointed the moment a reasonable movie thus far sunk into turkeyville, it was the moment Mathilde was introduced in Norway, look out for this and you will see what I mean.
The scene with the "evil genetic scientist" was repeated no less than three times.
The plot was simplistic and yet it was never explained why Safin wanted to eradicate sections of populace.
Vast swathes of the movie were shot in a grey blue murky tinge it was awful!
I counted three jokes and a few sarcastic asides, when humour is a key element of our hero.
James Bond and children does not go and we all know why.
Styling and gizmos were present but dumbed down when this is a key element of Bond!
The replacement 007 couldn't act her way out of a paper bag, hammy and stiff as a stick!
At best this is a weak 6 outta 10, but nearly everyone I spoke to was putting on a brave face without highlighting a single good bit, but I thought the American agent in the black dressed, "trained for 3 weeks" was really great.
A Bond for the 21st Century
frommeltstephanie9 October 2021
I've been watching the Bond Films since the late 60's/early 70's. For those that say Daniel Craig was not a brilliant Bond, you are expecting a genre and a character to be the same as it was at inception. The world has evolved, why shouldn't James Bond? The acting and physicality of James Bond as played by Daniel Craig is, IMO, the best it's ever been. He's more serious than the 007's of the past, but shouldn't he be? Back in the 60's & 70's, the action scenes, the way women were portrayed and the physical demands of the role were different. To expect no evolution of this character does a disservice to it.
If you prefer the old Bond, you have 20 other movies to chose from. I appreciate all of the actors that played the character and put their own mark on him. The series will always have a special place in my heart.
No Time to Die was one of the best Bond films ever. Let's give Daniel Craig the recognition he deserves for transforming this character from the inside out and for bringing it into the 21st century.
If you prefer the old Bond, you have 20 other movies to chose from. I appreciate all of the actors that played the character and put their own mark on him. The series will always have a special place in my heart.
No Time to Die was one of the best Bond films ever. Let's give Daniel Craig the recognition he deserves for transforming this character from the inside out and for bringing it into the 21st century.
Average, but entertaining and a fitting fairwell to Craig
mattyandson3 October 2021
Craigs films peaked with Casino Royale and have slowly been depreciating from there. However, this film nicely finishes his tenure as bond and left me slightly emotional at the end, not because of the ending but saying goodbye to the best Bond ever (in my opinion).
Few key things to mention:
Overall, Daniel Craig deserves a lot of credit for what he's done for the franchise and was a pleasure to watch him as bond.
Few key things to mention:
- Film is 30 mins too long and they could easily cut some scenes.
- It is clear the screenplay writers kept getting to late stages in the film then realising they need to adjust earlier plot lines to accommodate the storyline. Most significantly the main antagonist has a key piece of collateral over Bond and simply gives it away for no apparent reason.
- Ana de Armas character is completely pointless, which is a shame as she is a good actor. She is simply put in as eye candy and to push forward a scene.
- The plot line and how it linked to Spectre was not well devised and fell flat, which great acting and interesting fight scenes managed to keep afloat. It felt like a shoddy mission impossible rip off with the Bond style overlaying.
- Rami Maleks character was underwhelming and a shame for how good an actor he is.
Overall, Daniel Craig deserves a lot of credit for what he's done for the franchise and was a pleasure to watch him as bond.
Brilliant Bond Movie
khalireza-679171 October 2021
Both story and action (Absolutely Spectacular) combined for a great movie. Not something all Bond movies achieve. The running time flew by which made me think those that thought it was slow have no inkling as to what a Bond movie is about. Thank you Daniel Craig.
Shocking
Kingslaay9 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
I am huge Bond fan so eagerly awaited the release of No Time to Die. The film starts off strong, the second half got a bit bloated and could have been shorter. I like how it wasn't the traditional Spectre vs MI6 but really a new villain who emerged because he was caught in the crossfire many years ago, nicely done. However my main issue here lies in the ending. As Sir Sean Connery once quipped in Goldfinger it was shocking, absolutely shocking.
Daniel Craig has been a great Bond and we all knew he didn't want to do another film. We get it. But I feel an unspoken rule was broken when Bond was killed off. A number of people point out that this was a fitting end to Craig's era and it wrapped his films which had continuity. I would correct them by saying Bond in film has almost 60 years of continuity. Bond could have been killed a million times but he wasn't because it is essentially a legacy that is passed on to new generations. Craig is not bigger than Bond, no actor was. It is a great mantle that is passed on. Also Craig had an exceptional film in Skyfall but his other films were luke warm, as received by critics. So why is there a big push to wrap up his run? A bold director could have have reinvented the character again with a new actor. It's been done before.
Some have pointed to the evolution of the character, again tied to Craig's films... He went from ruthless to giving his life away. I do appreciate adding complexity and changing things up but the question then is are we even watching a Bond film anymore? Bond has been alluring because of its escapism, intrigue and class for many years. I'm sure the actors and fans can list many elements that make it great. But this feels strange. I think the Director got confused about which series he was making. I am disappointed in Barbara Broccoli as well, I thought she respected the legacy of the franchise. I wonder what Cubby Broccoli would have thought.
Daniel Craig has been a great Bond and we all knew he didn't want to do another film. We get it. But I feel an unspoken rule was broken when Bond was killed off. A number of people point out that this was a fitting end to Craig's era and it wrapped his films which had continuity. I would correct them by saying Bond in film has almost 60 years of continuity. Bond could have been killed a million times but he wasn't because it is essentially a legacy that is passed on to new generations. Craig is not bigger than Bond, no actor was. It is a great mantle that is passed on. Also Craig had an exceptional film in Skyfall but his other films were luke warm, as received by critics. So why is there a big push to wrap up his run? A bold director could have have reinvented the character again with a new actor. It's been done before.
Some have pointed to the evolution of the character, again tied to Craig's films... He went from ruthless to giving his life away. I do appreciate adding complexity and changing things up but the question then is are we even watching a Bond film anymore? Bond has been alluring because of its escapism, intrigue and class for many years. I'm sure the actors and fans can list many elements that make it great. But this feels strange. I think the Director got confused about which series he was making. I am disappointed in Barbara Broccoli as well, I thought she respected the legacy of the franchise. I wonder what Cubby Broccoli would have thought.
The movie as a movie is ok but as a bond movie it's awful
mnicoletosuk3 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Let me say first that No time to Die, as a movie, is ok, but as a James Bond movie, it's awful, not to mention that the title is misleading. I never write reviews, this is my first review, and the reason I do this now it's because I am furious. After 59 years and 26 James Bond movies, someone decided that the James Bond movies should be about something more. I have been a James Bond fan since I was a kid, and I have seen all Bond movies numerous times. The only Bond movie I will never see again is this one. James Bond movies were about having a good evening at the movies. They were about charm, they were witty, they had class, and they were fun. I have no idea how we went from "little Nellie" to this. Neither Ian Fleming nor Albert Broccoli ever conceived of James Bond dying. Part of the charm was that you knew he could pull off just about anything. I don't care if some people decided to make James Bond movies about something more, but this is not what the Bond movies were about. You left the film with a smile and with a good feeling about the movie. You knew it was not realistic, but you didn't care. The one thing you were sure about was that you weren't going to watch a "dark" movie. Unfortunately, the latest trend caught up with the producers who decided to make No time to die a "dark" film. This Bond movie does not leave you with a pleasant aftertaste and is missing most of the James Bond movie attributes. It's the first time I left a James Bond movie without that "feel good" taste. If you are a Bond fan like I am, I think you will be very disappointed.
No Time to Wait for
harshathebale30 September 2021
I am obsessed & I am depressed. Its been an year since I've seen a decent film in theatres. This film is more emotional than intense. The story could've felt routine if it was fast paced. The slow sequences made made me feel each scene. The elements felt ordinary when you've known many films for example extra flashbacks which were never mentioned before. I would rate 10/10 for action sequences. I've waited months for this film now I feel empty that I've watched it. I could say this film held on both sides as Casino Royal & Skyfall. I couldn't say this is better than those both but this film did what the other two films didn't. That is it broke my heart. It felt completely emotional. I wish I had seen more of Ana de Armas character. The rest of characters felt like they doesn't matter and that's because this film is completely centred on Bond. I still feel the entire movie in my head. I am connected to him in this than any other his film. Daniel Craig has done an excellent Job on his last Bond film. If you want to watch this keep this in mind that this film isn't about British Secret Service or the end of the world. This is about James Bond.
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