It's been less than 24 hours, so let's keep this one fresh in my head...
The Good
* Strong action set-pieces deliver in a big way, as you'd hope for in a Bond Film.
* Solid, realistic Acting makes you feel for the Characters throughout their dangers.
* Bond himself has alot of personal stuff to go through, really fleshing out a guy who can easily be 'fun quipping, gun-shoot guy.'
* This definitely feels like the climax to a big-time Series of Films.
* The Plot builds upon all of the Craig Films, benefitting those that saw them all.
The Bad
* That said, if you don't remember key stuff- like who Madeline's Dad was or who Vesper was-, you might be a bit lost in regards to a key Plot Points.
* The tone is often very somber, so it's not quite the 'rollicking good time' that some people think of from James Bond Films (even if the Craig Films have been more serious).
* The balance of 'the new people need to shine' vs. 'It's still Bond's Film' is a bit uneven, although I don't pretend that it's an easy thing to manage.
* Making the reveal of Q being Gay so minor (to make it easy for China, Russia and the UAE to cut out) is kind of a shame. Again- I get the reason.
A big, bombastic Film that also manages to be quiet and somber when the Scene calls for it. It's a fitting finale for this Bond, but the Tone won't be everyone's 'cup of tea.'
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