“Spectre” advances the James Bond franchise, while also offering nods to the past and resurrecting an iconic adversary. Ironically, looking backward becomes the movie’s major flaw. After the success of “Skyfall,” which seemed to break the requisite Bond mold, “Spectre” plays like a throwback with all the standard ingredients — spectacular stunts and chases, explosions and beautiful women.
ReelBob: Spectre
ReelBob: Spectre
ReelBob: Spectre
“Spectre” advances the James Bond franchise, while also offering nods to the past and resurrecting an iconic adversary. Ironically, looking backward becomes the movie’s major flaw. After the success of “Skyfall,” which seemed to break the requisite Bond mold, “Spectre” plays like a throwback with all the standard ingredients — spectacular stunts and chases, explosions and beautiful women.