Another James Bond movie. Another hype machine. But does it live up to the critics ratings?
In this latest 007 adventure, Bond, played by housewives favourite Daniel Craig, finds himself chasing a villain from almost the first minute. This goon has managed to steal a computer hard drive from the clutches of critically injured Robson. The chase brings the pair over the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, which I thought were very well done shots. That is one thing I'll admit is great in this film. The cinematography. From haunting shots of desolate Scotland, to M looking up towards a desecrated MI6 building, the cinematography often speaks volumes.
As the film progresses we meet Q, the new quartermaster, who reminded me of a certain Matt Smith, largely down to his personality. Q is now a young, more exciting and quirky character played by Ben Whishaw.
The new villain Silva is played by Javier Bardem, in defiantly blonde form, and I believe he plays the role excellently. He is funny, unpredictable and dark. I believe the great new characters have been installed by Sam Mendes, who I have found to value the characterisation and story over anything else. However, as I said he has also done an excellent job with the cinematography in this film.
However one thing about this film which is not excellent is the extensive product placement throughout. Oh so you're laying a trap for Silva are you? Oh we'll put some Heineken in that shot! It truly is a pathetic money making scheme.
But back to the film. The whole movie is basically about M's past. Silva is out to get M for what she did to him years ago. And James Bond himself is angry with M after she ordered Eve, played by Naomi Harris, to shoot at Bond and the goon with the hard drive Patrice.
Overall this film is well done, but I feel that greed has ruined what potentially could have been a great film. 7/10
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