‘Spectre’ Falls Short of ‘Skyfall’
Let’s face it, Skyfall is a tough act to follow. The most recent James Bond movie got everything right and ranks as one of the best entries in the long history of 007. Spectre has many enjoyable scenes and all the requisite ingredients for a Bond adventure, but it goes on too long, drags in the middle, and offers a bizarre backstory for our hero—and villain—at the very end. Things seem off-kilter right at the outset. During a Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico City, James starts making love to a beautiful woman in a hotel room. He’s forced to interrupt the tryst and tells the woman he’ll be right back—but never returns. Yes, he gets involved in more crucial matters, as he’s drawn…
