Films worth a watch.

[Kingy]

(01-05-2016, 10:50 PM)Yogi Wrote: Anybody recommend spectre, I'm planning a rare visit to the flicks for this, is it worth it ?

Yes. I think it is. I enjoyed it at the cinema and was watching it again at home the other night with the boy. If thats enough info for you, then don't read on! 



I've left a gap so you don't read my review by accident  ....




Spectre

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2379713/

Quote:A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia, the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE. Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh, the new head of the Centre of National Security, questions Bond's actions and challenges the relevance of MI6 led by M. Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny and Q to help him seek out Madeleine Swann, the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White, who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of the assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks.

I've changed the IMDb plot info ^^ to white so not to spoil it for Yogi. If you want to see the details, just highlight the area and you can read it. 

I've enjoyed Craigs Bond films because they are Bond films, but not taken to his 'thug in a suit' portrayal of James Bond. I've felt he is more like a Jason Bourne character, searching for his identity through violence. I've missed the 'gadgets and iconic villains' and thought the finale to Skyfall was ridiculous. (James Bond does Home Alone anyone). 

I went to the pictures not expecting too much from Spectre, but came away very pleased. For me it's Craigs best Bond film and doffed it's cap to past film plots and characters throughout. It 'felt' like a proper Bond film with all the old ingredients. Pure escapism and daft scenarios any sane person would run a mile from. Won't say too much as I don't want to spoil it, but I really enjoyed the film and it puts the franchise back into wonderful, typical Bond territory for the next installment. 
I loved it and will be watching it again and again just like I always do with 'proper' Bond films.