Let me start by saying I have been a long time fan of James Bond since Dr. No. That cast with Sean Connery, Jack Lord, Lois Maxwell, and Ursula Andress was what made the books come to life as Bond, Felix, Moneypenny, and Honey. From the time on I was hooked. While I did enjoy Roger Moore's run as Bond, Sean Connery will always be THE James Bond for me.
When Daniel Craig took over I was not impressed. His character was unlike any of the previous incarnations. He was stiff, dark, and the humor that was previously used was gone. He was not necessarily a "bad" James Bond, but I felt the role of 007 did not really fit him. That said, by the time this new movie came out, I started to like him in the role. Of course now he has ended his run as 007.
My specific issues with "No Time to Die" are as follows: it was way too long at 163 minutes! The opening was weak and not as exciting as Bond films of the past. The plot was just another rip off of other stories that kill off enemies using their unique DNA. The woke narrative of "diversity and inclusion" is crammed down the viewers throat from the opening credits! The opening titles make it a point not to show women, naked "or otherwise" for fear of offending God knows who. They kill off Felix! Moneypenny is now black! And the real slap in the face to all previous fans of James Bond is a new 007 is cast as a black woman and Bond is killed off!!
The movie clearly is saying the past Bond(s) are bad misogynistic dinosaurs that are no longer relevant and should be forgotten. After watching this long train wreck I wish I could get my money and 163 minutes back, BUT I will never pay a penny in the future to support this disgusting display. The current political atmosphere in the Entertainment industry has ruined TV and movies. This garbage is just another ruined franchise like Ghostbusters 2016, Star Trek Discovery, or Doctor Who. At least we still have the original James Bond books and pre-Craig movies. Until Hollywood pulls their heads out of their assets, their will likely be no more James Bond.
When Daniel Craig took over I was not impressed. His character was unlike any of the previous incarnations. He was stiff, dark, and the humor that was previously used was gone. He was not necessarily a "bad" James Bond, but I felt the role of 007 did not really fit him. That said, by the time this new movie came out, I started to like him in the role. Of course now he has ended his run as 007.
My specific issues with "No Time to Die" are as follows: it was way too long at 163 minutes! The opening was weak and not as exciting as Bond films of the past. The plot was just another rip off of other stories that kill off enemies using their unique DNA. The woke narrative of "diversity and inclusion" is crammed down the viewers throat from the opening credits! The opening titles make it a point not to show women, naked "or otherwise" for fear of offending God knows who. They kill off Felix! Moneypenny is now black! And the real slap in the face to all previous fans of James Bond is a new 007 is cast as a black woman and Bond is killed off!!
The movie clearly is saying the past Bond(s) are bad misogynistic dinosaurs that are no longer relevant and should be forgotten. After watching this long train wreck I wish I could get my money and 163 minutes back, BUT I will never pay a penny in the future to support this disgusting display. The current political atmosphere in the Entertainment industry has ruined TV and movies. This garbage is just another ruined franchise like Ghostbusters 2016, Star Trek Discovery, or Doctor Who. At least we still have the original James Bond books and pre-Craig movies. Until Hollywood pulls their heads out of their assets, their will likely be no more James Bond.