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.
2,736 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Love the movie
mattr-982561 October 2021
Sorry but Daniel Craig IS NOT 007, James Bond has lost its LUSTER, its sarcasm, its BRILLIANCE!!
joiningjt9 October 2021
Daniel Craig has NEVER been James bond NEVER!! James was created as a womanizer, a smooth operator in EVERY thing he did. The Kingsman movies are more like these new bond films than the actual bond films!! Should be dressed in Armani in custom tailored suits that inky a man like Roger motor Sean Connery or ever Pierce Brosnan, NOT DANIEL CRAIG!! He has no charisma I like him as an actor he was great in knives out , invasion, and more but he isnt James bond. This film is 3 fricking hours of talking and with NO viscous villian, no phenomenal bond girl, not enough awesome action ESPECIALLY at almost 3 hours!! I'm glad its dine I HOPE they get it right, I VOTE FOR DAN STEVENS AS THE NEXT BOND!!!!!
The swan song we needed. Long live Craig's bond.
adrenilinmatt-5606229 September 2021
Best villains since Skyfall, not quite on Bardems level, but devilishly close. It's surprisingly funny, which I did NOT expect, given the more serious nature Craig's series has had. It's also surprisingly emotional, which is fitting given the circumstances. I won't talk about plot because it's pointless. You're seeing it anyway, let's be honest. My personal favourite of the series. 10/10.
Not what I expected, happy to go along for the ride
paula-read2 October 2021
Don't understand the early complaints. This is big-time Bond entertainment that reflects our era. Misguided projects, disinformation, selfish villains who think they're doing something important when all they're really showing how small they are inside. Terrific acting, cinematography, production values, and nods to previous films while pointing forward.
Will definitely go see again.
Will definitely go see again.
An Epic Conclusion
okomachi14 October 2021
Still, this is a breathtakingly gorgeous, thrilling, well-acted and suitably profound sendoff to Daniel Craig in all his ice-blue-eyed, tightly wound, gritty gravitas -a Bond who seemed much more of this world than, a Bond who bled when he was cut and bruised when he was beaten, a Bond who grieved deeply for those he lost, a Bond who will be a very, very tough act to follow. Craig was simply one of the best James Bond since Sean Connery & Timothy Dalton, and I won't argue about who was the better one, because each was perfectly suited to their tenor of their respective times.
As huge fans of Bond movies, Daniel Craig's final moments as Bond rank among the most moving sequences in the history of this franchise, which has long favored the fantastic and the eye-popping in favor of genuine emotional stakes. This time, you might even choke up a little as we close the book on this version of James Bond. Craig's Bond contrasts with the unwittingly weaponized people around him, making him stand out. As he always has.
In this case, yes., Craig leaves his own stylish, gritty marks on the otherwise straight-camp character. The directors and writers of Bond's 21st-century films reshaped 007's world around him, further dragging a bloodied relic into the psychological light of day. Looking over one's shoulder is a theme in the film, and it's a little sad to see Craig doing it one last time but it also feels like a genuine ending, which is arguably new for the series.
In addition to its nearly three-hour runtime, "No Time to Die" stretches out Bond's legs, allowing him to seem at ease when we first meet him. It checks all the boxes - bug-eyed Eurotrash baddies on dirt bikes; narrow-street chase scenes; gorgeous scenery and white-knuckled fist rights; techie tricks; global terror; and an extreme body count.
Craig's movies are not the first to reckon with the character's misogyny, racism and wholesale murder, but thinking wistfully about Bond's tonal evolution while watching "No Time to Die." It's as crisply entertaining as any of the previous Craig movies, this final quest to tie them all together comes in full circle from Craig's first Bond Casino Royale to the final epic conclusion, No Time To Die.
As huge fans of Bond movies, Daniel Craig's final moments as Bond rank among the most moving sequences in the history of this franchise, which has long favored the fantastic and the eye-popping in favor of genuine emotional stakes. This time, you might even choke up a little as we close the book on this version of James Bond. Craig's Bond contrasts with the unwittingly weaponized people around him, making him stand out. As he always has.
In this case, yes., Craig leaves his own stylish, gritty marks on the otherwise straight-camp character. The directors and writers of Bond's 21st-century films reshaped 007's world around him, further dragging a bloodied relic into the psychological light of day. Looking over one's shoulder is a theme in the film, and it's a little sad to see Craig doing it one last time but it also feels like a genuine ending, which is arguably new for the series.
In addition to its nearly three-hour runtime, "No Time to Die" stretches out Bond's legs, allowing him to seem at ease when we first meet him. It checks all the boxes - bug-eyed Eurotrash baddies on dirt bikes; narrow-street chase scenes; gorgeous scenery and white-knuckled fist rights; techie tricks; global terror; and an extreme body count.
Craig's movies are not the first to reckon with the character's misogyny, racism and wholesale murder, but thinking wistfully about Bond's tonal evolution while watching "No Time to Die." It's as crisply entertaining as any of the previous Craig movies, this final quest to tie them all together comes in full circle from Craig's first Bond Casino Royale to the final epic conclusion, No Time To Die.
Who's the audience for this movie?
pmtelefon16 October 2021
Producers will blame the poor box office of "No Time to Die" on COVID but that's not why it's bombing. The movie is failing because there is no audience for it. It certainly wasn't made for fans of the Bond films (like me). The movie looks great with terrific location photography, the title is cool and Bond girls Lea Seydoux and Ana de Armas are wildly dreamy. Other than that, this movie has little to offer. The story isn't that interesting and the villain is weak. If there wasn't a lady in the theater (AMC Westbury, NY) laughing once in a while, I wouldn't have even noticed the jokes. It's also about twenty minutes too long. "No Time to Die" bites the hand that feeds it. It is, hands down, the worst movie of Daniel Craig's not-so-hot tenure as James Bond.
What a waste of time
arman_pp21 November 2021
Where to start... from the poor acting (apart from de Armas who was astonishing and only got a few minutes on screen??). From the poor, unimaginative plot? From the forced and pathetic inclusivity attempt to include a black female 007 that offered literally nothing to the story? Completely disappointed once again with the bond franchise.
Flawed, but awesome
imdb-232182 October 2021
Wow wasn't expecting to come on here and see so many negative reviews! For me the film definitely has its flaws, but I was gripped, from the fakeout at the beginning (if you know you know), right to the very end. Bravo to everyone involved.
End of the Daniel Craig Era
tomeg-2755725 November 2021
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