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It is definitely not an old formula Bond flick
It opened with a great chase scene like many others prior... and then shifted gears a few times, which really is consistent with the plot and characters
The lack of an over-the-top megalomaniacal evil guy bent on controlling the universe/planet/weather/gold/oceans/etc was exactly why it was a good movie. There was the evil guy, but his motives were quite simple.
It wasn't a comic book superhero vs super bad guy movie.
Bond is not Spiderman/Superman/etc.
They had a truly good cinematographer and there are numerous scenes where that expert eye really sets this film apart from many others.
I really liked this one and some may not like a flawed Bond, the human Bond, or a Bond with a history (first time that has been explored). These dimensions add a sorely needed authentic touch to our favorite fictional bad ass.
There is some good subtle stuff in the film to amuse die hard fans
I think the only major flaw in the movie was the casting of Q... they could have done much better
And to whoever said the women in the movie weren't hot, ARE YOU BLIND ???
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