14/10/2021
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for No Time To Die!
No Time To Die breaks plenty of James Bond rules and traditions and manages some firsts for the franchise for good measure. Despite a few missteps with Quantum of Solace and Spectre, the Daniel Craig era of James Bond has been a resounding success. Rejuvenating the franchise with a grittier tone and a more realistic approach to espionage, 007 has enjoyed a resurgence of relevancy, and those changes have been reflected by each film's impressive box office. No Time To Die marks Craig's final mission for MI6, finally released after suffering repeated delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread closure of movie theaters.
No Time To Die has all the elements Bond fans have come to expect from Britain's favorite spy - high-octane action, exotic locations, deadly duels, and ambitious stunts. But while No Time To Die offers much in the way of familiarity, Bond's next escapade is clearly his biggest stylistic departure since Casino Royale. The film breaks, bends, and blasts a litany of long-held franchise rules and traditions.