In my mind, James Bond is supposed to be a larger than life figure that is more fun than not. He’ll have a shaken martini in one hand and a playboy model in the other. But things are so serious now in these films. M is mired in the game of politics and James doesn’t look like he enjoys his work at all.
There’s suppose to be a particular kind of romance in being a spy because it’s actually not very exciting in real life (unless you’re Anna Chapman). Even worse is the description in which he “uncovers a sinister organization,” because he is always doing that. Despite the dour attitude, I look forward to seeing performances by Christoph Waltz and Ralph Fiennes. C’mon Bond, be fun again!
Spectre is directed by Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig in addition to the above. It comes to the U.K October 23rd 2015 and the U.S November 6th 2015. For full release dates, click here.
Tell us what you think! We don’t have mind probes…yet.
(top image source: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
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