coombsstephen

I watched this, as part of the 60 years of bond, on the big screen and it showed a bit how bond has evolved but sadly the plot and screenplay didnt quite have the weight needed for a normal blockbuster ending.

The film was good at showing Bond as a person, with frailties and also built on his relationship with M. It was almost like they wanted to get away from the normal Bond formula as guaranteed characters and scenes do not feature, which was not a bad thing in a way.

The issue with the film is that the ending is weak and, apart from some token cgi, really does not tie the film together in a way other bond films do.

I found this a really novel and almost throwback film with loads of great laughs and twists but never takes itself too seriously.

There is a really good cast with great characters, all bringing different things to the film. Having real life characters add something to the film as well.

I laughed a lot during the film with some of the characters and some of the jokes being very well done.

Its a reminder that there can be a great film made without the need for huge amounts of cgi, huge budgets and massive casts. This is just well written, well portrayed and with brilliant camera work, and just works really well.

I saw this on the big screen as a 40th anniversary showing and it has not lost any of its appeal. The story and the characters are still magic.

A timeless classic that deserves to be remembered as one of best films of the 80s.

Some of the CGI now shows is age but that does not detract from the film.

I think this is one of Steven Spielberg's best films with an amazing show as well as great characters.

Some of the action is very of its time which adds to the film. The BMX action is a time capsule of the 80s and very iconic.

Also things like the mum leaving an infant drew Barrymore on her own while she collects her brother made me laugh, that would never make a film now.