The reviews of 'Spectre' are out, and most of them have given five-star ratings to the film. Of the many I read, I thought the review by Hollywood Reporter gave a pretty rounded view of the movie, picking out the high-points and pitfalls in good measure.
According to the magazine, "while its commercial prospects seem bulletproof, Spectre ultimately feels like a lesser film than Skyfall, falling back on cliche and convention."
It further adds: "Spectre is the most expensive 007 movie to date, with a budget rumored to be well north of $250 million. At 148 minutes, it is also the longest, which becomes evident in the bloated second half. But Mendes kicks off in the same impressive mode as Skyfall, deepening Bond's back story while self-consciously borrowing from the franchise's classic Sixties heritage. The first act is great, full of dark portent and bravura film-making flourishes. However, the final hour disappoints, with too many off-the-peg plot twists and too many characters conforming to type."
Read the full review: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/spectre-film-review-833833
However, Hollywood Reporter might seem as an exception to the general consensus among critics that Spectre's cast and crew shakes and stirs the Bond brew well enough to deliver a top-notch, glued-to-the-seat entertainer.
Here is a roundup of the reviews by leading papers and magazines across the globe. Click on the links inside for the full reviews.
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