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JONATHAN OLLEY/COLUMBIA PICTURES In this image released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures/EON Productions, Daniel Craig appears in a scene from the James Bond film, "Spectre." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Nov. 6, 2015.
James Bond's license to kill sure wows with glorious spectacle in "Spectre", astounding with its ambitious scale, action and technical craft from the very first shot
The world's favorite secret agent throws caution to the wind more than ever before with the latest swath of thrilling destruction he causes in stunning locales across the globe.
vers over the crowd.
The 24th Bond film shakes up the franchise formula by serving as a full-fledged sequel and less of a stand-alone outing, connecting the previous three Daniel Craig entries with narrative threadlines that retroactively make those films even better. But there's also a little too much old-school, lighter and conventionally written flavor of the series stirred in, which doesn't always go down as smoothly with the more serious and realistic tone this new era of Bond has been known for.
The opening sequence in Mexico City begins with an awesome tracking shot that shows off the lively Day of the Dead parade in full force, with thousands in the streets dressed in ornate skeletal outfits. This may be the best set piece in the history of the series, quickly kicking off with a bang then leading into a chase that culminates in entharralling close-quarters combat in a small helicopter, enhanced by the intense gravitational force of barrel rolls and other wild maneuvers over the crowd. Back in London, the 00-agent program is in danger of being shut down in a plotline that keeps the series timely in the face of evolving technology. M (Ralph Fiennes) struggles against the head of the Joint Intelligence Service, C (Andrew Scott), to stop an NSA-like huo of information between global powers, which will spy on everyone, from going online.
ever you, from going online.
Bond goes off on his own,
disobeying orders, to uncover
and stop the mysterious,
evil organization Spectre.
This group plans to infiltrate
the new intelligence center,
led by a cunning figure from
Bond's past, Franz Oberhauser
(Christoph Waltz).
The backstory between these two and the way the last three films are tied in become the most interesting elements of "Spectre." They also mystify Oberhauser in a way that makes him a great villain despite limited screentime, which Waltz makes chilling, effective use of.
The reckless lack of forethought and planning in Bond's actions as he travels through Italy, snowy Austria and the Moroccan desert, and the incredible luck he has while improvising, comes off as lazy writing at times, pushing suspension of disbelief a little too far. How Bond shoots down numerous enemies from a mostly open position during a compound escape seems more like a video game, but
the gigantic explosion payoff of the scene is cool enough to forget about the lack of realism.
But for the most part, Sam Mendes directs the action beautifully, with tight pacing, editing and funny character moments here and there, while Hoyte van Hoytema's cinematography showcases everything dynamically. A high-speed chase through Rome in sleek, multi-million dollar vehicles pumps the adrenaline while a down-and-dirty fight on a train lands every hit with raw power and exciting desperation. Mr. Hinx (Dave Bautista), a hulking heavy in the vein of classic baddies Oddjob and Jaws, serves as a formidable toe to Bond during these sequences and an inventive chase down a mountain between Humvees and a cargo plane.
With each recent Bond entry, the humanity of the iconic character comes out more and more, and Craig brings new depth to the role in here. The chemistry between him and Bond girl Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux) doesn't quite capture the emotional weight the story gives to them, so their romance feels somewhat forced. But Craig makes the overarching growth of Bond resonate in "Spectre" in a unique, highly satisfying way that's a pleasant surprise for this series and a fulfilling expansion to the character's mythos.
THE DOLE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS
KU STUDENT TOWN HALL MEETING 2015 Civic Engagement and KU Leadership
HARVARD INSTITUTE OF POLITICS POLLING DIRECTOR JOHN DELLAVOLPE
Thursday, Nov. 12 - 7:30 p.m.
at Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics
Make your voice heard and discuss the issues that matter most John Della Volpe will lead this Town Hall meeting with KU students, who will share their views on challenges and opportunities to increasing civic engagement, politics and the 2016 Presidential election He is one of the world's leading authorities on understanding global sentiment, opinion and influence--especially among young Americans and in the age of digital and social media.
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