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  • JCRendleJCRendle
    Posts: 1,552
    Four Star review - https://t.co/cylXHrO0Eq
  • ZekidkZekidk
    edited October 2015 Posts: 3,278
    "Sam Goodman ‏@ Very impressed with #SPECTRE. A blend of old and new that didn't feel forced like Skyfall did. Full review tomorrow on BBC's Free Thinking."
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    just came out of the screening. All I will say, it's rather disappointed. After the depth of Skyfall it's a shame they made such a lightweight and empty film.

    Oh good then it's great escapts fun ;)

    "Clare Patterson ‏@ClarePatterson2
    Fantastic escapism watching #spectre this evening. Classic Bond!"
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,437
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    just came out of the screening. All I will say, it's rather disappointed. After the depth of Skyfall it's a shame they made such a lightweight and empty film.

    Oh good then it's great escapts fun ;)

    exactly my thoughts. :))
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    edited October 2015 Posts: 4,043
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  • antovolkantovolk
    Posts: 3,164
    Lots of people saying the opening shot of this is the best of any Bond.
    and the Barrel is back
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    just came out of the screening. All I will say, it's rather disappointed. After the depth of Skyfall it's a shame they made such a lightweight and empty film.

    Oh good then it's great escapts fun ;)

    exactly my thoughts. :))

    My first thought, too.

  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,437
    If SPECTRE is not deep, but funny and light hearted, then as far as I'm concerned it's a far better outcome than I could have hoped. ;))
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,437
    If SPECTRE is not deep, but funny and light hearted, then as far as I'm concerned it's a far better outcome than I could have hoped. ;))
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    just came out of the screening. All I will say, it's rather disappointed. After the depth of Skyfall it's a shame they made such a lightweight and empty film.

    I just want to know one thing, what were the fist fights like and were there enough of them?
  • mcdonbbmcdonbb deep in the Heart of Texas
    Posts: 4,116
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    mcdonbb wrote: »
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    just came out of the screening. All I will say, it's rather disappointed. After the depth of Skyfall it's a shame they made such a lightweight and empty film.

    Oh good then it's great escapts fun ;)

    exactly my thoughts. :))

    Lol ... sorry on my phone ..meant escapist

  • Gustav_GravesGustav_Graves
    Posts: 11,119
    RC7 wrote: »
    Gustav_Graves wrote: »
    Gustav_Graves wrote: »
    Pierce2Daniel wrote: »
    I'll be seeing the film TONIGHT, so depending on what the embargo is, I'll be sure to post my opinions and answer some questions. Getting rather excited now!

    I have an idea. To avoid spoilers I beg you to pick one of the following random words down below to describe your feeling about the film....to review it :-):

    The random words:

    "WOW" --- "WHY" --- "GOOD" --- "BAD" --- " ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ "--- "MASTERPIECE" --- "AVERAGE" --- "STUNNED" --- "UNIQUE" --- " ♦ " --- "OK" -- "FUNNY!' --- "PLEASANT" --- "TENSE" --- "OVERCROWDED" --- " ♦ ♦ ♦ " --- "GROCE" --- "...BUT" --- "SLIGHTLY" --- "ATMOSPHERIC" --- "COOL" --- " ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ " --- "INFERIOR" --- "TERRIBLE" --- "SURPRISED" --- "NICE" --- " ♦ ♦ " --- "CONFUSED" --- "BETTER" --- "BEST" --- "EVERGREEN" --- "CLASSIC" --- "DISAPPOINTED"

    Ooowh, and regarding the gunbarrel back at the start? Please only mention this @Pierce2Daniel:

    --- "YES" ---or--- "NO" ---
    No details about Daniel Kleinman's design for the gunbarrel, Thomas Newman's music for the gunbarrel nor the way it zooms out. Ok ;-)?

    Please @Pierce2Daniel ;-)? Will you do the above for me?

    Yes. My challenge to you @Pierce2Daniel is to post the three words (only three) you would choose to describe the movie, in the 'Production Timeline' thread. I don't want to come in here until Monday. Enjoy!

    Sadly...he didn't listen :-).
  • ZekidkZekidk
    edited October 2015 Posts: 3,278
    "Spectre review, first impressions: 'Perhaps even better than Skyfall'"
    standard.co.uk/goingout/spectre-first-review-perhaps-even-better-than-skyfall-a3096316.html
    "Right from a bravura opening sequence set in the Mexican Day of The Day parade, which features the greatest tracking shot we'll see this year until Innaritu's The Revenant comes out, Spectre shrugs off the weight of Skyfall's success and sets upon out-doing it."
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    edited October 2015 Posts: 11,139
    Just saw #SPECTRE - Daniel Craig at his absolute best. Brilliant opening sequence. This Bond is going to be huge!

    James Bond is back with a brutal blast as SPECTRE is the best EVER', says David Edwardswww.mirror.co.uk/tv/…

    SPECTRE. Spectacular and essentially a greatest hits come megamix of all previous Bond films thrown into one.

    #Spectre: Shags: 2 (offscreen). Slayings (by Bond): 20? I lost count. Zingy one-liners: Yes, and Ralph Fiennes has the best one.

    Just seen #Spectre. It's brilliant. Funny & thrilling with a wonderful mix of classic bond with contemporary relevance. Fantastic stuff.
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    Although a fan of the Craig era I didn't want Bond to turn into too sombre and dark and I wanted some fun injected back into the proceedings.

    I loved Skyfall but I didn't want another film like that and didn't think Mendes would repeat the same trick again.

    He did keep saying in interviews that at the end of SF they were setting things up for it to revert more back to classic Bond but with a contemporary twist and these reviews seem to be pointing towards that and for me that can only be a good thing.

    Can't wait till November 2nd when I'll be seeing it and then on the 7th, a holiday got in the way of catching it release day, I'll just have to console myself with Northern Italy while my fellow Brits catch it on the 26th.
  • dinovelvetdinovelvet
    Posts: 709
    I must say I am surprised at the many mentions of it being "light" and "escapist". That seems to be at odds with the trailers which have suggested a dark and psychological tone. Not saying this is bad, as I like fun Bond as well as serious Bond, just...unexpected.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,514
    I'm excited at the idea of it being a bit lighter. I know it won't be too silly because it's Craig, but it'll probably be a good change-up from the darkness of Craig's earlier days.
  • ZekidkZekidk
    edited October 2015 Posts: 3,278
    http://www.timeout.com/london/film/spectre
    Only 3 out of 5 stars
    "The 'Skyfall' team of director Sam Mendes and star Daniel Craig take James Bond for another spin, with messy but enjoyable results"
    According to the reviewer: Bond is "speeding off to Rome, Austria and Tunisia"
  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    CR wasn't actually that dark. I'm fact, I'd say it's the lightest of all the released Bond films he's done.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2015/10/21/positive-reactions-from-u-k-press-showing-of-spectre/
  • FourDotFourDot
    Posts: 250
    Shouldn't be surprising to those who read the script that it's being hailed as lighter - there are portions that are positively Gilbertian (Lewis, not & Sullivan)
  • aaron819aaron819 Switzerland
    Posts: 1,208
    Dublo ‏@dublonothing 33m33 minutes ago
    #SPECTRE exceeded expectations. A beautifully shot film with a lightness of touch, humour & confidence. Best Bond in years. 5⭐️ #JamesBond
  • 00Agent00Agent Any man who drinks Dom Perignon '52 can't be all bad.
    Posts: 5,185
    doubleoego wrote: »
    CR wasn't actually that dark. I'm fact, I'd say it's the lightest of all the released Bond films he's done.

    It is definitly Craigs funniest movie, sounds like Spectre is going back to that sense of humor, and i can only appreciate that.

  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    James Bond ‏@jamesbondlive 54m54 minutes ago
    #SPECTRE instant verdict: Solid 9/10
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,437
    Yes, hearing it is 'escapist fun' and 'hilarious' is about the most encouraging news I could think of. FUN BOND IS BACK!! B-)
  • RC7RC7
    Posts: 10,512
    doubleoego wrote: »
    CR wasn't actually that dark. I'm fact, I'd say it's the lightest of all the released Bond films he's done.

    Totally agree. A massive common misconception. It just does everything so well.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    Mendes4Lyfe wrote: »
    Yes, hearing it is 'escapist fun' and 'hilarious' is about the most encouraging news I could think of. FUN BOND IS BACK!! B-)

    Seems like they managed to combine the dark and the lighter. Love it.

  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
    Posts: 11,139
    Hey you guys' video reaction

  • FitzochrisFitzochris
    Posts: 102
    Okay. Let's talk the gunbarrel. Those who have seen it, what's it like in terms of visual design, Craig's walk and Bond theme score?
  • smittysmitty
    Posts: 725
    FoxRox wrote: »
    I'm excited at the idea of it being a bit lighter. I know it won't be too silly because it's Craig, but it'll probably be a good change-up from the darkness of Craig's earlier days.

    My exact same thought too. I was afraid we'd get another dark SF2. I'm very relieved with some major paper critics like the Times loving it. No Bond is going to get 100% love, but so far the reaction looks better than just good, it looks pretty terrific.

  • MansfieldMansfield Where the hell have you been?
    Posts: 1,263
    It sounds like it is still in the cards to be Craig's Thunderball.
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