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I saw it last week. A few random musings:
Title sequence - weak. The Adele song was so-so, and the title design was lacking. While Quantum of Solace was a bad film, the title sequence was brilliant, and the Jack White/Alicia Keyes song was inspired.
Yes, there were tons of plot holes. But all Bond movies have them. Part of the genre requires a healthy suspension of disbelief. I loved Bardem as the villain. He's a brilliant actor and while he was borrowing a little too heavily from other film bad guys (Hanibal Lector anyone?), he's good enough that I'll give him a pass. The relationships with the women paled in comparison to the story in Casino Royale.
The movie in general was highly referential and I like that sort of thing. Many quotes of other Bond films as well as other cultural aspects. While it was slower paced I think that was part of the whole story. I went in with really high hopes and came out a little disappointed, but think it still was money well spent. Maybe I identified with Craig's Bond in this. At some point you reach the "I'm too old for this" moment.
So, solid effort. Not as good as Casino Royale, which may be the best Bond film ever imho. But worth the price of admission.
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