This is a well-made if formulaic continuation of a franchise - one that cannot afford a disaster. It has all the elements of fast cars, exciting chases, a contemporary plot intended to strike terror, some attractive ladies and a nice sprinkling of hi-tech.
Daniel Craig does an admirable job with the material given him - the ageing Bond pulled out of retirement - and although it just about covers his physical appearance it falls short elsewhere. What it doesn't have is the original character of Bond as created by Ian Fleming. Bond in his retirement, it seems, has suffered a woke makeover.
Daniel Craig does an admirable job with the material given him - the ageing Bond pulled out of retirement - and although it just about covers his physical appearance it falls short elsewhere. What it doesn't have is the original character of Bond as created by Ian Fleming. Bond in his retirement, it seems, has suffered a woke makeover.