If No Time to Die is good enough for my Dad, it is good enough for me.

Story

After leaving active service, Janes Bond is brought back into the fold by an old acquaintance who leads him to a new enemy with a dangerous new weapon

The interesting thing about the story is that it feels old and new at the same time. Given that this is not the first time this kind of story has been told, you the viewer are already familiar with some of the story beats. However,

the writers have crafted a story that has a lot of heart and takes Bond in a direction we are not used to with this character.

Acting

At this point, we know what Daniel Craig is bringing to this character. After 5 movies and 15 years of playing this character, we know that he is going to be charming while also being cold-hearted.

However, he is an aged character. He is someone who has seen it all, and as a result of that, he is jaded and distrusting. And that informs all of his movements.

While Léa Seydoux is a Bond girl, she doesn’t feel like a plot device as much as previous Bond girls do. Now that is not to say that she isn’t a plot device. but she adds more to the story than someone for James Bond to sleep with. Her performance is an emotional one closely linked to Daniel Craig’s…