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Postponements, file changes, several twists and turns.
After 2 years, this highly anticipated Hollywood blockbuster has finally met the audience on the big screen.
It's it --
007: No time to die
As we all know, this film is the finale of Daniel Craig.
Starting with Casino Royale, he starred in five 007 films.
Finally, there is a farewell moment.
As a secret agent film with the mark of the Cold War, the 007 series is difficult to escape in terms of plot.
However, in the past 15 years, thanks to the efforts of many filmmakers, this old IP has been played with new tricks.
There is no doubt that Daniel Craig's rendition injects soul into this version of Mr. Bond.
From the first time he participated in the media group ridicule, to become one of the most successful 007 in history.
Craig used his gorgeous and elegant turn to leave a character that could be engraved in the history of film.
(Spoilers included below)
"No Time to Die" continues the plot of "Ghost Party", telling the story of Bond and Madeleine roaming Italy after retiring.
Learning that her predecessor was important in Bond's heart, Madeleine persuaded Bond to let go of the past.
Just as Vespa's tomb was nearby, Bond understood and went to pay homage.
But the next second, Bond was blown up directly in front of the cemetery.
After that, he was chased and killed by the ghost party all the way.
The suspicious Bond, thinking that he had once again suffered "betrayal", turned his face in an instant and left Madeleine.
Five years later, a long-planned terrorist incident brought Bond, who was on vacation in Jamaica, out of the mountains again.
The villains steal the biological weapon led by M: "Hercules".
In order to investigate the truth of the incident, mi6 sent a new 007 agent -
Felix of the CIA also approached Bond at this time, hoping that he would take over the task.
The new and old 007 narrow roads meet and collide with sparks.
Bond originally thought that the murderer behind the scenes was the imprisoned Ghost Party leader Broffield.
But with the solution of the mystery, the real villain Safin gradually surfaced.
The entanglement of past grievances has made him murderous and unscrupulous.
Not only did he annihilate the "Ghost Party" in one fell swoop, but he also led the war to Bond and his lover Madeleine...
In terms of plot, the movie is slightly cheesy and lacks surprises.
James Bond's image and style are as steady and old-school as ever.
Although there is a visible fatigue to the naked eye, once it appears, it is still full of familiar taste.
In order to save the world, he is once again in danger.
In order to complete the task, Bond once again took individual heroism to the extreme.
Unlike before, perhaps for the first time Bond had a "family".
When he introduces Madeleine and her daughter to the new 007, the "family" mouth shape is instantly broken.
In addition, as the final chapter of a series, the story of the film has no highlights to speak of.
The bigger slot, of course, there is also the ultimate villain of this film.
The character, played by Oscar-winning actress Rami Marek, is full of aura at first.
The eerie appearance of the scarred face and the hoarse voice undoubtedly cover the mystery of this character.
But obviously, the screenwriter's mind seems to be only on the creation of a sense of ceremony.
Under the oriental elements of the Japanese kaftan and the lonely wind, in his bones is a cheesy villain that is most common in Hollywood movies.
There are many highlights of the film's action scenes, and many scenes and passages are very eye-catching.
From the opening, Bond shows his skills as a top agent.
Gunfights, extreme sports.
Cool black technology.
Scene after scene, completely dizzying.
While on missions in Cuba, Bond fought alongside the new State girls.
A whole hormonal action scene was staged.
Thanks to the excellent control of director Kerry Fuyong, the narrative rhythm of the film is extremely smooth.
The duration of 163 minutes did not make people feel procrastinating.
As a director who has produced high-quality dramas such as "True Detective" and "Madman", Kerry Fukunaga has obviously compromised slightly in his art this time.
The idea of pioneering, adventurous is gone, replaced by a more secure commercial routine.
But even so, he still handed over a good answer sheet.
On the image, the scene scheduling is smooth and the exquisite design of the picture composition is impressive.
In terms of literary drama, this film is in the same vein as the previous ones, and continues to dig deep into the spiritual core of James Bond.
Starting with Casino Royale, Bond began to become more human.
Vespa's death left him at one point.
So much so that in "Quantum of Solitaire", he did not hesitate to disobey orders and risk revenge.
In this film, the intertwining of many new and old characters makes Bond's character image more full.
Bond and mi6 supervisor M are sword-wrenching, but they feel sorry for each other.
He regarded Broffield as an enemy, and at the same time, he was jealous of him.
The relationship with the new State girl, Paloma, is lighthearted and just right.
With the new 007, in the "no fight, no acquaintance", they have become partners in suffering and sharing.
As a pre-known farewell, the film seems to be intent on finding the ultimate "home" for Bond's emotional line.
As a result, Agent Felix of CIA died in front of Bond after being posed by a hairy boy.
Her lover Madeleine leaves after being "misunderstood" and gives birth to a child without Bond.
Bond, on the other hand, ushered in a tragic ending at the last moment for the safety of his family.
I have to say that this arrangement is somewhat deliberate.
But because of this, it was able to draw a satisfactory end to Craig's version of Bond.
Spanning 59 years, 007 of the 25-film series, thanks to the era that produced it.
Eastern Europe during the Cold War, terrorists, etc., were once the enemies that Bond urgently needed to face.
But at a time when the world political situation is stable, these problems seem to have long been impossible to talk about.
What's more, in recent years, the mee too movement has been rampant, and James Bond iron is bound to be labeled "politically incorrect".
Therefore, the casting of the new 007 is more in line with the trend of the times.
At the end of the film, the departure of Craig's version of Bond is certainly lamentable.
But thankfully, he has gone through the best of his own.
It lasted 15 years and created an important role that carries the significance of film history.
Constantly honing, breaking the inherent framework of the character again and again.
It also completes the difficult challenges inside and outside the film again and again.
In the final scene of the film, Mr. Bond disappears into the foggy night.
Daniel Craig, who was later killed, hugged the staff eagerly and bid a tearful farewell.
"I know I've said it many times, what do I think of these films. But I really love every second I go through when I make every film. ...... It is the greatest honor of my life to have the privilege of working with you. ”
In the future, how will 007 continue to write chapters?
Let's wait and see.