Review of No Time to Die (2021) by Compi24 — 09 Oct 2021

So, it's come to this. The end of not just any era, but arguably the finest in franchise history. Daniel Craig finally hangs up the shoulder holster and bow tie with "No Time To Die," a bittersweet send-off to Craig's 15-year tenure as 007 and -- in many ways -- the character as a whole.

Elevated primarily by Cary Joji Fukunaga's borderline faultless vision for the film on an aesthetic level and Craig's palpable affection and tenderness for the character, "No Time To Die" abates the audience's occasional frustrations with the narrative by filling the screen with stunning production design, vibrant cinematography and some franchise-best set pieces.

The final act is also truly special. Without giving anything away, I'll say it really was the right ending to go with, but, man, oh, man is it an emotional ride. More than just sad to say this is the last time we'll see Craig playing a character he was truly born to play.