Comments on: Review: Sam Mendes’ ‘Spectre’ Starring Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Lea Seydoux & Ralph Fiennes

By: droop

droop — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

im actually kind of glad to hear that its closer to qos than skyfall, enjoyed qos way more, completely underrated, great set pieces, something skyfall sorely missed. agree with timothy dalton on this one.

By: TIMOTHY DALTON

TIMOTHY DALTON — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

\’ "Quantum Of Solace" disappointing all but the most undemanding Bond fans\’ — Watch QOS again; it is a much better film than the initial bandwagon critical response would have you believe. Skyfall on the other hand was completely overrated. How disappointing that Spectre looks like another dud – not really surprising though, all the marketing has felt very flat and uninspired.

By: swell

swell — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

So far at least, this is the outlier review on the web… al the other reviews have been glowing.

By: swell

swell — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Which is, admittedly, rare for Lyttelton… according to Metacritic, he\’s usually pretty close to the critical consensus.

By: fred

fred — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

enjoy your 15 minutes

By: AA Hill

AA Hill — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Interesting review. I\’m not the hugest Bond fan. I liked Casino Royale well enough(I didn\’t think it was brilliant though) and QoS got some unnecessary hate. Skyfall was atrocious. The acclaim that movie got is laughable. As for Spectre, I\’m cautiously optimistic, this review not really changing my mind on seeing it. Probably because of a few dud statements, the QoS stands out but I think the implication that Christoph Waltz is the same in every movie is about as ridiculous as it gets though. That\’s what happens when people don\’t watch Carnage or The Zero Theorem. I mean, even his two performances in those Tarantino movies are starkly different.

By: LOLOLOLOLOLOLO

LOLOLOLOLOLOLO — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

"enjoy your 15 minutes" LOLOLOLOLOLOLO

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Always appreciate the thorough reviews, but what\’s with the Briticisms? Ropier? Duff? I suppose they\’re fitting for a Bond review, but they\’re ubiquitous on The Playlist.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Yeah just as I thought, Spectre is pish!

By: Simon

Simon — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Props to the reviewer for giving his honest thoughts. It\’s hard to imagine that some of the more reverential sites and publications would dare to derail the gravy train and their future exclusives with a critical review.

Casino Royale was a good film and a fresh start. QoS a frenzied lamentable mess. Skyfall was a laughably over rated piece of hokum that was a great example of how the Bond franchise has become – all sizzle and little sausage.

By: JDR100

JDR100 — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Compared to the two most recent Bond outings Spectre really captured the essence of Bond for me. Also, the inclusion of Dave Bautista is great casting. He is really becoming a real Hollywood star since Guardians of the Galaxy.

By: Harry Caul

Harry Caul — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Reviews have been warm – but very far from glowing. There appears to be unanimous praise for the action sequences – which is a bit wasteful given that action is a key ingredient in an action film. A bit like applauding a chef for bothering to put a couple of eggs in your omelette. I thought the whole point of Casino Royale (2006) was to re-invigorate the franchise and put James Bond toe to toe with Jason Bourne. And it succeeded – great tune, great opening titles, fantastic casting, effective storyline, proper love intertest, lean and free of wanton gadgetry. It’s no coincidence that once the Jason Bourne franchise reached its zenith and disappeared a year after Casino Royale that the rot began to set back in over in Pinewood. Having torn up the Bond rule book with CR, you began to sense that the producers got a little panicked and hastily reached for the glue and have been busily pasting the pages back together. The music and titles have gone from poor to wretched, the women have been put back in their place, story lines, like the women, shafted, and bad guys are now a film away from getting their Persian moggy back. This is what happens when your competition takes a hiatus and focus groups are allowed to return to their comfort zone. Mads Mikkelsen, Mathieu Amalric, Javier Bardem, Christoph Waltz – if ever there was a very clear arc of great to smart to ham to glazed ham villain casting this should tell you everything. In Jason Bourne’s lamented absence, the focus groups have voted and all the toys are back in the pram along with the tongue back in the cheek. Now, where is that Persian cat.

By: Cuchillo

Cuchillo — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Have not seen it yet, but you are right
about Waltz.
Most boring one trick pony on the planet.

By: major smythe

major smythe — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

This review is spot on.The film just does not make any sense!Far too many knowing nods to films gone before rather than developing any sort of coherent plot coupled with a woeful misuse of some excellent cast members- shame.

By: RW

RW — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Spot on review I think. Overlong, and really dull in places. Waltz is a great actor, terribly underused and doesn\’t feel menacing enough. I think the writers made a mess of it frankly. Skyfall was overrated, but had great set pieces and moved along at such a pace one couldn\’t stop to think about the plotholes. Spectre is just dull in comparison. The best lines are reserved for M & Q, Belluci is barely involved and Lea Seydoux becomes the damsel in distress after 5 minutes of meeting 007. First 20 minutes are brilliant, then the plot kicks in.

By: Nasty Kenny Catman

Nasty Kenny Catman — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Best review I\’ve read of Spectre so far. I rewatched Casino & Quantum just recently and I have to stay Casino is still pretty high up there, Quantum is perfectly fine, although as bit of a spin off more than a proper Bond-movie. Skyfall on the other hand I didn\’t like and Spectre has that same patchwork feel to it. Like there\’s too many Bond-movies on top of each other. Can Waltz play any other role? Graig was amazing though but especially Seydoux. Batista was awesome too!

By: Daniel Southwould

Daniel Southwould — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

He\’s right, it\’s repetitive, soulless rubbish. Don\’t worry about spoilers, people. I guarantee you\’ve seen it all before.

By: Bash

Bash — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Watched it earlier today (I am based in the UK). This review doesn\’t do this movie justice. Although not perfect, it\’s still an excellent movie.

By: Silence Dogood

Silence Dogood — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:53:49 +0000

Glad to finally read a review that actually manages to point out what this movie is.
Spectre. The most nefarious antagonist in the Bond-franchise. The promise is so big, that it can only fail. The film itself sets up leads that go nowhere. Ideas, characters and backstory that is glossed over, which makes the film seem hollow and rushed. A good rewrite or three might\’ve made this one of the greatest films in the franchise. Perhaps that\’s what\’s so frustrating. What should be an epic match of thrilling suspense is only half that. Plot twists that can be spotted within the first few minutes of the film (or even in the trailer), making it so obvious a two-year old can predict every major event. For the dark, gritty, narrative and character-driven Bond, this is not. Despite its fantastic visual (although foggy) look, despite its great stunts, great performance by Craig and others, despite that, it feels like Snapchat-filmmaking.
It does lay the groundwork for something bigger to come in the sequel. Something enormous. If they play their cards right, that is.