AnkurShahi80
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142 min; dir: Sam Mendes; Starring: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Brnice Marlohe, Albert Finney
Rating: 5 Stars
Last thing first- "James bond will return", says the closing credit. I honestly doubt that. But like one of the title's " Never say Never again" maybe i'll be proved wrong, happily.
The opening sequence is fast paced and action packed. Typical of Bond movies. You don't want to miss it.Alas, India missed the opportunity to host it as our ministry took too long to approve it. Turkey was happy to oblige and become a part of Bond history. But that's about it, once the sequence concludes you know that this movie is going to be different from it's predecessors, lot different.
Sam Mendes keeps the audience captivated through excellent story telling. The sequence of events are exciting and fresh to the series. While some of my friends walked out with mixed feelings, i am sure they would have loved the movie if they had no pre-conceived notions and/or expectations. The story is logical and fits in well with the world today. It is the most realistic Bond film ever.
The cinematography is superb. A good part of the movie has been shot at night and one gets to experience all shades of black and grey with some excellent contrasting colors in Shanghai. The oriental culture is captured in all it's glamour, right from the modern buildings to the traditional dragons. The plain & natural visuals of Scotland are equally appealing.
The background score is superb and has the right punch delivered throughout the movie. Adele is awesome with the title track.
Daniel Craig portrays an aging agent beautifully. The wrinkles on his face adds to the character. Yes, he is still a borderline alcoholic and a womanizer. Judi Dench is superb with her portrayal of "M" who takes tough decisions and lives to face the consequences. There is a lot more screen time she shares with the protagonist. MI6 recruits some fresh blood and the characters add a nice twist. Javier Bardem is unlike any other villian you have seen so far and is a delight to watch. He brings in humor in the otherwise serious story.
You still have some of the usual's; Martini, shaken not stirred, Aston Martin etc.Although there was news of Bond sipping beer in the movie, I couldn't catch him having Heineken.
Overall i'd recommend this movie for it sheer entertainment and a different perspective. It's a must watch for all. Happy Viewing
Rating: 5 Stars
Last thing first- "James bond will return", says the closing credit. I honestly doubt that. But like one of the title's " Never say Never again" maybe i'll be proved wrong, happily.
The opening sequence is fast paced and action packed. Typical of Bond movies. You don't want to miss it.Alas, India missed the opportunity to host it as our ministry took too long to approve it. Turkey was happy to oblige and become a part of Bond history. But that's about it, once the sequence concludes you know that this movie is going to be different from it's predecessors, lot different.
Sam Mendes keeps the audience captivated through excellent story telling. The sequence of events are exciting and fresh to the series. While some of my friends walked out with mixed feelings, i am sure they would have loved the movie if they had no pre-conceived notions and/or expectations. The story is logical and fits in well with the world today. It is the most realistic Bond film ever.
The cinematography is superb. A good part of the movie has been shot at night and one gets to experience all shades of black and grey with some excellent contrasting colors in Shanghai. The oriental culture is captured in all it's glamour, right from the modern buildings to the traditional dragons. The plain & natural visuals of Scotland are equally appealing.
The background score is superb and has the right punch delivered throughout the movie. Adele is awesome with the title track.
Daniel Craig portrays an aging agent beautifully. The wrinkles on his face adds to the character. Yes, he is still a borderline alcoholic and a womanizer. Judi Dench is superb with her portrayal of "M" who takes tough decisions and lives to face the consequences. There is a lot more screen time she shares with the protagonist. MI6 recruits some fresh blood and the characters add a nice twist. Javier Bardem is unlike any other villian you have seen so far and is a delight to watch. He brings in humor in the otherwise serious story.
You still have some of the usual's; Martini, shaken not stirred, Aston Martin etc.Although there was news of Bond sipping beer in the movie, I couldn't catch him having Heineken.
Overall i'd recommend this movie for it sheer entertainment and a different perspective. It's a must watch for all. Happy Viewing
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