The theme is the worst theme yet- there are no elements of the original theme in it and it's so waily. Sam Smith was always going to be a terrible choice for it but i can see why they chose him- he's a rising star in the pop world and that would attract people. If you actually love Bond films as a work of art then this theme is disgusting!
The opening sequence is the worst opening sequence yet. Normally opening sequences are giving you a hint of what the film is about- if that is the case with this one then just stop watching the film there.
When you watch this film you have to think of it as the fourth in the series (Casino, Quantum, Skyfall and this) because trying to think of it as 24 in the series just doesn't work at all. They attempted too much with this film. SPECTRE attempts to link this film with DR. NO but anyone that has read the books knows that Casino Royale is the first book and SMERSH are bonds enemies for the most part. Dr. No introduces SPECTRE to the attention of James Bond. If you remember, Sean Connery has no idea what SPECTRE is until Julian No informs him.
By making this film they have almost tried to get rid of Dr. No, an act that just irritates bond fans that love the books. There was no real point in making this film, except that they had given him a history in skyfall so they felt the need to keep going with it.
It is good to see that after almost 40 years of films, the bond women are all the same. The wardrobe for them has not changed one bit and that really says something. Although I loved what was worn all the time, it really hasn't moved with the times and that is almost disrespectful of women. Gadgets update and chases become more expensive and classier but the women all get to dress from the 50's.
Saying that, there were some great lines and the female characters have become a lot stronger since their pathetic role in Dr. No. Christoph Waltz is fantastic as the villain but i was a little let down that he didn't have a horse that bowed every time. I also believe that he should keep a beard at all times- it makes him look much better.
Ralph Fiennes has done a remarkable job as M since taking over from Judi Dench and was thoroughly impressive. Mr, Moriarty (who will always be known as Moriarty), unfortunately it was slightly obvious because he is Moriarty, you expect him to be evil.
As a film of 4 it was very good but as part of the franchise it was another like quantum- don't mention it again.
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