All About Magazine - Issue 17

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ALL ABOUT MAGAZINE | REVIEW 13
The name’s Craig. Daniel Craig. Yes, Bond is back and he
is still reeling from the death of Judy Dench’s M at the
end of his most lucrative on-screen adventure, Skyfall.
Spectre’s action opens in Mexico, with 007 pursuing
a hit man. Many have said that this is one of the most
thrilling opening sequences of all Bond’s movies.
Our hero returns to England and his boss M - now
played by Ralph Feinnes - is not a happy man. He
informs Bond that a government man known as C is
trying to shut down the 00 network and replace it with
a new surveillance system, putting an end to privacy.
Directed again by Sam Mendes, Spectre is not
as engaging as previous Bond flick Skyfall, yet is
nonetheless a great addition to the 007 stable. It is less
‘gadgety’ than other outings and the lack of a ‘Bond
girl’ might be lamented. however it does continue to
flesh out Craig’s more complex version of James the
secret agent.
If rumours are true, this could be Craig’s curtain call as
007. That being the case, he’ll be remembered as the
man who revitalised Ian Fleming’s hero.
Spectre (12A)
DVD: RRP £10
At the very least, the credits at the end of Spectre
promise James Bond will return, as to who will be in
the dinner jacket, well that is up for debate.
View the Official trailer
in the Tablet Edition