SPECTRE Review Thread

[levcore]

Belluci looks fantastic, some ridiculous talk going on here from some obviously very young posters!

[Bullseye]

Got to see it last night and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It was neatly tied into the previous Craig movies including a rather nice opening title sequence. Pity the song was not stronger. This is a pretty plot heavy movie yet had plenty of action with nods to classic bond gadgetry. The ending was rather fascinating and leaves the franchise wide open to go many different directions. Going again tonight this time with the missus to get a different perspective.

[Agent Bond]

Sam Smith's voice ruins "Writing's On The Wall". Would've been a billion times better with a female singer.

Dalton in GoldenEye... oh my days, that had the potential to be THE greatest Bond film of all time.

It would've been his last too had it worked out given his age at the time.

[Vlad Draculi]

Originally Posted by lemonhead118

Have you seen the film? Because it works beautifully alongside Kleinmans stunning title sequence :P

Obviously not yet since the movie isn't out for another week. So are you saying the movie is as pretentious and whiny as his voice? Because if so, this movie is going to be garbage. The dude can't sing for **** and the fact that he has to have a machine do part of the singing for him shows. It also doesn't help that the music stays monotone for pretty much the entire song and goes nowhere.

[alien2010]

Just came back from seeing it. Absolutely brilliant. A tour de force of spectacle and epic set pieces that is perfectly balanced with the characterisation. A perfect follow up to Skyfall and a perfect continuation of Craig's Bond. Seeing this again on Saturday

I was really hoping that Craig sticks around for one more film, but now I am beginning to wonder if it is right for him to stick around. This film is the perfect stepping stone for him to step back from the role, not only would he accomplish what only Connery had managed to do (have three classic Bond films) But he would also accomplish what no Bond actor has done yet; leave on a very high note. Maybe he should quit now whilst he's ahead.

[Nightrunner]

After Casino Royale I really thought they were going to remake the previous movies in 'Book' order. However, that did not happen and we got Quantum of Solace and a great script thanks to the writers strike. Then...they presented us with Sky Fall. Q, Money Penny were finally back and then they switched M at the end. Now, SPECTRE is supposed to be THE Bond of all Bond movies.

Reading the reviews and some thoughts from people who have seen it I can say I am still looking forward to it.

You haters can keep on keeping on. Seek your negative attention and eat it up. Yum.

For those who like Bond in his current version will enjoy it no matter what. Why? Because it is better than not having ANY Bond movies at all and Craig proves once again he wants his Bond to be good.

[imsounoriginal]

Loving how positive the reactions are so far. Based on reviews here and elsewhere, seems like they really have granted our wishes and put the Craig Bond into a more old-school adventure. Can it be Nov. 5th yet???

[The Debts]

Can anyone confirm that the IMAX version has shifting aspect ratios? IMDB says it does but I haven't heard anything of the sort.

[dvdmike]

OK then 4/5



The good
It felt more "Bond" than Skyfall, more due to

[Show spoiler] Q having more to do and Blofeld

Q!, seriously he was great fun, him and Moneypenny had most of the laughs.
The feel of the team behind him, it felt like old Bond
The Score! Oh my the Score! godlike!
The practical effects, the

[Show spoiler]car chase, and the car vs plane chase

show why second and third units are were its at for Bond films
I can see why it was cut,

[Show spoiler]the torture scene

was bad for a 12a let alone an uncut version!

[Show spoiler]Dench!

I love how it tied all the Craig films up nicely, I don't see where they can go from here
The pre-titles bit is great, and the opening "one shot take" thing is great stuff.
Also the

[Show spoiler]Gun Barrel

is back at the front
The From Russia With Love train fight

The bad
The film is ugly, not the direction but the cinematography.
The yellow piss filter is just not nice, I miss Deakins.
The link to

[Show spoiler]Blofeld, does this mean he can only pop up

in Craig Bond films now? Or will Bond be the same person?
The CGI in places was naff, like super naff.
Dave was underused but effective
The ending,

[Show spoiler]the driving off into the sunset thing didn't work for me, also says last

Bond film with Craig
C love the actor and the jokes, but

[Show spoiler]totally obvious

Will update the more I think on it

[chris_sc77]

Cant wait to see this. Reviews have me very excited.

To fellows who have seen it How much is Waltz in this one? does he make an appearance early and have a meaty role?

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

Cant wait to see this. Reviews have me very excited.

To fellows who have seen it How much is Waltz in this one? does he make an appearance early and have a meaty role?

not a ton, he pops up about 20 mins in and then off and on towards the end.
Very meaty

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by The Debts

Can anyone confirm that the IMAX version has shifting aspect ratios? IMDB says it does but I haven't heard anything of the sort.

Be interesting if it does, seeing as they shot it anamorphic. That doesn't preclude shooting the action scenes flat, natch, but there hasn't been a lot of talk about it having switching aspects at all.

[Infernal King]

The plot summary on Wikipedia exactly mirrors the leaked script so I'm guessing they didn't change anything, including the problematic third act.

L-O-L at the reveals for Bond's past and

[Show spoiler]Blofeld's origins.

Sounds like fan fiction.

[cudzndrips]

Saw Spectre this afternoon. Pretty good, but does drag in a few places. Christoph Waltz' villain doesn't have as big an impact as I thought he would. Definitely not on Skyfall level though. Here's my Craig list from best to worst:

1. Casino Royale
2. Skyfall
3. Spectre
4. Quantum of Solace

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by The Debts

Can anyone confirm that the IMAX version has shifting aspect ratios? IMDB says it does but I haven't heard anything of the sort.

unless something changed since last Friday IMDB is wrong in this case.

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by cudzndrips

Saw Spectre this afternoon. Pretty good, but does drag in a few places. Christoph Waltz' villain doesn't have as big an impact as I thought he would. Definitely not on Skyfall level though. Here's my Craig list from best to worst:

1. Casino Royale
2. Skyfall
3. Spectre
4. Quantum of Solace

Reverse Skyfall and Spectre for me

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by Infernal King

The plot summary on Wikipedia exactly mirrors the leaked script so I'm guessing they didn't change anything, including the problematic third act.

L-O-L at the reveals for Bond's past and

[Show spoiler]Blofeld's origins.

Sounds like fan fiction.

I just can't help but think back to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6rz...ature=youtu.be

[dvdmike]

The bit you are referring to is well handled imoh

[Gamma_Winstead]

I'm just excited for Lea. I wish she was the Bond girl for a different bond. She doesn't really fit with Craig, but hey, I'll live!

[dvdmike]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

I'm just excited for Lea. I wish she was the Bond girl for a different bond. She doesn't really fit with Craig, but hey, I'll live!

Apaart from her drunk scene I didn't like her at all, nor where she went in the story