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[@megaunderflow4076]

This dude's attitude just makes my day. Love this channel. "Because liking things is more fun than not liking them" is honestly something a lot of people could take with them these days

[@NastyHudson]

Not affiliated with him. But he does sell a shirt that says almost that.

[@maxpalazzotto4468]

Can you do the Iron giant

[@Braga_Rcb]

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[@megaunderflow4076]

@@Braga_Rcb Nnnope! Been subscribed since 2016! Just reaffirming my love haha. Thanks for the welcome none the less ✊

[@timshottakes4673]

A lot of Star Wars fans could use hearing this nowadays🤦🏼‍♂️ the constant nitpicking is just so toxic. Enjoy the awesomeness that we are getting!!

[@astraldirectrix]

This movie was the first Bond film to seriously break my heart, and consider Bond in a more philosophical light. If he is a symbol that represents who men wish they could be (strong, tough, suave, romantic), then his finale in NTTD is emblematic of what a man really is - one who is strong, and uses his strength to protect that which he loves most from harm. And yet, because man cannot conquer death, those who he loves become his legacy, for it is in memory that he becomes immortal.

[@vincentdsouza8711]

Well said ✨

[@astraldirectrix]

@@vincentdsouza8711 thank you!

[@JustGrowingUp84]

"the first Bond film to seriously break my heart" This movie has issues, just like all Bond movies really. But goddamn, I cried my eyes out at the end. Having seen the character through so many films, I grew attached to him and his struggles. It's not a dissimilar situation to Logan.

[@madisonholtze7344]

Beautifully said.

[@Eggy79]

This movie really solidified him as the best Bond in my eyes. Sean Connery is of course just, a legend but for me, Craig's Bond is a more flawed and real character who completes a journey with what I feel is the only ending that truly fits.

[@feelingReckless13]

cannot believe there was no win for Nomi taking off her wig and Bond saying "that's not the first thing I expected you to take off"! that was hilarious!

[@ahlethescout8404]

The only real fatal flaw of this movie that keeps it from being legit one of the best is the fact that they underused rami malek as the villain. Like you said he had really good potential and he was a pretty good Bond villain but he didn’t have a chance to really prove himself to be menacing

[@jasonsabbath6996]

YES!!! He is barely in the movie!

[@needamuffin]

I think its main flaw was the whole Heracles contrivance. Part of that, I admit, is having seen it all play out as FOXDIE in the Metal Gear franchise over the past 20 years, but in general I would say it doesn't fit the tone of the Craig Bond era, it feels more like classic Bond camp. Le Chiffre's motivation in Casino Royale was completely believable, he was a war profiteer that was put in a bad place financially due to Bond's interference and as a result was backed into a corner by truly frightening men. He acted out of self defence, in a sense. Greene's plot in Quantum of Solace was even more grounded because not only did *it really happen*, *the real life version was so much worse*. Skyfall and Spectre were similar in broad strokes, a man created a massive intelligence network to monitor and control the world, both being updates of Elliot Carver's plan in Tomorrow Never Dies, then, as a side endeavor, uses said network to enact targeted revenge on someone (M in the case of Silva and Bond in the case of Blofeld). All of those are, at most, exaggerations of real world concerns/events (or *under*statements in the case of Quantum of Solace). Compare those to this movie where the British government creates a biological weapon capable of targeting an individual person through their DNA. It's a *bit* less grounded in reality.

[@Blub_blubby]

When I saw he was in it, I was excited since he has good range, but I was disappointed when he only showed up towards the end and barely think of anything memorable he said. Except for “oh look, I have your child” lines. They had an opportunity to do more but it was a bit flopped

[@christianfarren1179]

Completely agree. Whether the tone is campy or serious, being a “good” Bond villain (however you want to measure that is up to you), isn’t enough. They have to be distinctive and memorable. I don’t have anything personal against Malek, and I admit the deck was stacked against him after Waltz did his thing as Blofeld for the last time. Having said that, for me, at the end of the day, he’s the one thing a Bond villain-or villains in general-should never be: forgettable.

[@PeglegSailor]

The opening scene is one of several fatal flaws. Safin should be dead. Period.

[@Kaipyro67ALT]

Ana de Armas is quickly becoming a powerhouse of an actor. She's been around for quite a few years already but man after Blade Runner 2049, I'm really happy she's getting these big roles. (Also, I'm glad she finally got to play a badass because her last name literally means "of arms" or "of weapons")

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

After Blade Runner I was really thinking she has a bright future, and then she went and did Knives Out and I'm so glad to see her career skyrocket since then, she seems like a wonderful human being.

[@j3RicK24]

One thing to note is that Q mentions that the missiles will take 9 minutes to hit the island and it actually took 9 minutes from the moment we saw them launched to when we see it hit

[@Composureman]

When I watched the movie the first time, I justified Bonds quick turn away from Madeleine as a simple "This is the last time I'll be betrayed". Rather than taking the chance that she was honest and that it was a misunderstanding between them, he "cut off all ties", even though it doesn't work like that. Basically pushing Madeleine to the back of his mind and categorizing her as just another fling to protect himself from heartbreak. And then it all comes crashing down as soon as he locks eyes with her again, having all the memories and unprocessed emotions rushing back like they've only been apart for 5 minutes instead of 5 years.

[@DannyMakesVideosIGuess]

great explanation

[@beethockmtee8565]

yep. It's not presented as a rational or logical decision in the film, so I don't feel the need to defend Bond's choice. It is foolish, but only in the sense that it's a character flaw for Bond, not a flaw with the movie. This is a man who has been betrayed more times than he can count - betrayal is his profession, and it's just how his life is now. Not only does he push her away because it brings up trauma from Vesper and he acts impulsively on emotion, but also because that's just who his character is. This is a man who has realised time and again that the easiest thing to do is to switch off and not even entertain the emotion and the trouble. He's so incapable of facing his emotions that he finds it easier to just cut Madeleine off and walk away than to put himself through the pain of finding out the truth, working it out, and testing his love and faith again. It's not that he cuts her off because of his trauma around betrayal, he cuts her off because of his inability to be vulnerable and open with her. It's easier just to not go there. That's why his death is so impactful; he's overcome those barriers, and has the most heartfelt, real, raw conversation he has probably ever had.

[@jamesc8968]

On top of that he has to send her away because he knows that she will never be safe with him.

[@Bad_At_Parties]

It always made sense to me why Bond did what he did and left Madeleine behind. He was already a man who gave his heart up and got it torn to shreds with Vesper, through a betrayal he never saw coming. This time around he isn't going to think that Madeleine is innocent and that he should just trust her and work it out. In his brain, it's Vesper's betrayal happening all over again and he refuses to put himself through that pain and loss again. Blofeld was brilliant because he knew exactly what kind of mind game he could play on Bond to ruin his life, by making him miserable and loveless and allowing Bond himself to do all that hard work for him. He preyed on Bond's trust issues, and like an abuse victim, the second a hand was raised against him, Bond flinched.

[@Lia-uf1ir]

7:19 In the German dub, he says "Er hat ein Auge auf mich geworfen" which literally means "He threw an eye at me." The expression "to throw an eye at someone" means "to fancy someone".

[@MforMovesets]

Which means a German dub nailed a pun. ONCE.

[@frenchrry]

In French "to throw an eye at something" => "y jeter un coup d'œil" means to check something/investigate or go look at something

[@Swimmer218]

She actually told the cast and crew that she had only "done three weeks training", and they included it in the movie. I love when that happens.

[@NotAJollyPotato]

For me this movie is all about not just ending Craig's era but the throwback to previous Bonds. The music hints to previous Bond themes, the end driving scene being reminiscent of On Her Majesties Secret Srvice, all the comments and sarcastic quips, mandatory carribean sub-plot etc. The whole thing is a homage to the past Bonds and the film does benefit from having watched them.

[@Callon4968]

To me, that all serves a purpose in the story as well. Think about it. This was Craig's final film as Bond. In the story, it shows that CraigBond has become the ultimate version of his character. He has literally become James Bond. The film had been teasing his death from the very beginning by showing us how he had become this version of him. The film used teases and callbacks to other films to emphasize how far James has come in his journey. For example, note how the video itself calls out that this is the first time he actually orders his drink "shaken not stirred". Its all to show CraigBond has finally come into his own as a true James Bond and now that he's fulfilled that desire, there is nothing left for him to do.

[@jckauffman6004]

I wish CinemaWins had talked more about the “We Have All the Time in the World” music hint at the beginning, that song appeared when Bond was most in love and had that ripped away from him in death, so having it flip this time was incredible. Seeing the movie blind and hearing the song and words at the beginning was how I knew it would be a true Bond ending.

[@leyellowladybug4924]

There's a ton of callbacks to previous Bond movies (especially on her majesty's) and I wish cinemawins talked more about them

[@leyellowladybug4924]

Same with all the greek mythological symbolism : Heracles, Athena in the opening, Bond's symbol on Q's radar looking like a trident, Cyclop, the Safin's god complex or even the 3 men carrying Blofeld's eye being pretty similar to the Graeae (3 people of different ages sharing one eye)

[@timyuusis3372]

Sounds like its time to binge watch all the movies, ive still never seen Dr. No

[@scoobers90]

I love Bond and the Craig arc along with NTTD means a lot to me. He's "my" Bond. This movie is very divisive among the Bond community, and the some of the vitriol online has made me feel less than in love with the community. But once again, CinemaWins swoops in to remind me that I can enjoy things because I enjoy them. Thank you for being a positive, optimistic force on the interwebs!

[@Richard_Nickerson]

Despite growing up on the Brosnan ones, Craig is my Bond too. Quantum of Solace is the only bad one, and that happened during the strikes in Hollywood, so it has an excuse.

[@scoobers90]

@@Richard_Nickerson Same! I'll defend QoS for that very reason. They did the best they could.

[@HishamA.N_Comicbroe]

Man I couldn't agree more with your comment. He's definitely my Bond too. And yeah some of the weird hate this film got made me stay away from it. But great videos like these make me appreciate it a lot more.

[@kindairish2562]

Craig is my bond 100%. No Time to Die was a fantastic send off. Ignore the white noise out there and love what you love

[@grumpyoldman3458]

I'm showing my age here, but my Bond is Roger Moore. I do think Daniel Craig Is objectively the best Bond though, and NTTD is the best movie.

[@bendavenport6748]

As someone who is usually critical about the nature of Bond as a character, this film replaced his fake machismo and backwards "masculinity" and gave him possibly the most manly death scene I've seen in a movie. Bullet-holes, suspenders, with his little girl's stuffy proudly displayed, facing a missile barrage? Come on.

[@emmarichardson965]

Seriously. No Time To Die is what convinced me to give CraigBond a chance, since I've never been a fan of the older James Bond and his very concerning views on women.

[@ziondanny7081]

"Manly"? What century you living in, bro?

[@HishamA.N_Comicbroe]

@@ziondanny7081 He's saying from the perspective of the Bond films wherein Bond's masculinity is a major aspect of his character. Basically that Bond died like a chad.

[@azulineamphisbaena9997]

I hated Bond movies for years because he always just seemed like a shallow womanizer to me, but I have a lot of respect for CraigBond; he's actually a complex, interesting character. I hope, if we see more Bond movies in the future, that they create such a character in him again.

[@joshuanishanthchristian5217]

@@azulineamphisbaena9997 I kinda felt Timothy Dalton's short-lived Bond was a pretty sympathetic character. I've only seen the first of his two films, but I quite enjoyed it. Being a Bond movie from the 80s it's still got some of those old-fashioned 'Bondisms', and some bits haven't aged too well, but it's better than a lot of the others. Apparently when Pierce Brosnan became Bond, he was explicitly supposed to be more old-fashioned and more womanizing in order to 'reset' the franchise after Dalton.

[@LisaRummel83]

I haven't actually watched this film, but one of the things I really liked about Craig as Bond was that he made it seem actually possible for Bond to do all the physical stunts and killing. The others were more.... traditionally pretty boys. Just too clean and smooth. Craig brought a craiginess to the role that actually made the stunts and fighting and killing look like they fit.

[@BogartSlap]

Sean Connery - who was a bodybuilder before he took up acting - also did that.

[@WriterZeye]

The direction they took with Craig Bond was in response to Matt Damon's Bourne. Bourne was just a killing machine, no philandering, tuxedos or Martinis. I kinda liked Brosnan Bond better.

[@nikpalagaming8610]

​@@WriterZeye I liked Golden Eye, still one of my favorite bond movies, but I didn't like any of the other Brosnan movies. Daniel Craig reinvented Bond, he is the definitive James Bond for me. Casino Royale redeemed a franchise that was out of date.

[@samuelchristopher7957]

Bond blowing up on Madeline was out of left field for me as well until I talked about the movie with my girlfriend afterwards. She brought up the fact that he is absolutely traumatized from being betrayed by Vesper still, so of course he wouldn't be able to think clearly. The last time someone he loved betrayed him he ended up watching them drown.

[@ApollodoraTheExplora]

(Spoilers) One of the things I love about this film is the two times Bond takes his warm sweater/jumper off. Once with Felix after he gets shot, and once with his daughter. On the surface, it’s an act of kindness to someone (either a friend in pain, or to his child in a traumatic moment), but I also love how it symbolises him fully letting his emotional guard down and being emotional ally vulnerable at last. Bond’s face when he loses Felix is kind of heartbreaking. Like, that’s what really sets this film apart from every other Bond film for me; he’s lost so much and he’s still an emotional wreck because of it all.

[@davidboivin7996]

It was also his "brother" and daughter.

[@sollato0293]

To add more on M’s quote at the end, it’s actually taken from the novel version of We Only Live Twice which is not only completely different from the film of the same name but also the novel which No Time to Die take the most inspiration from, to the point that it’s almost a loose adaptation. It marks the end of the Blofeld storyline, Bond says « Die Blofeld, Die » while strangling him, the island has a very similar aesthetic than Blofeld’s manor, Bond gets a kid, and of course Bond « dies ». I say « dies » because in the book he gets amnesia and live happily after though we could see it as Bond symbolically dying while in NTtD he literally dies. It is a great homage to Fleming’s last complete Bond novel while also a great end for CraigBond.

[@thejamesbondshow9754]

I agree. I think you'd appreciate my reviews of this fantastic film.

[@GranTruismo4head]

The final piece when Madelyn was talking to his daughter about Bond with Louis Armstrongs song playing… I cried, and applauded a lot… especially with the OHMSS music cues as well, it was just a special moment.

[@thejamesbondshow9754]

Totally agree, I've seen it 8 times and cried every time.

[@elhopper3735]

I absolutely need Paloma to have her own movie or least more time in another Bond film. I totally loved her character and if anything it’s more Ana de Armas, which is always a good thing

[@thejamesbondshow9754]

Agree, she needs her own film.

[@MrHenry84]

I would even love an "Alias"-style Paloma tv-series.

[@HishamA.N_Comicbroe]

I love the conclusion they gave to Bond in this film & it couldn't have been better for me. And the imagery of just him standing there talking to his loved ones looking at the sea.. Was pretty cool.

[@DanteYewToob]

GIVE PALOMA HER OWN MOVIE! 00P! She was absolutely adorable and hilarious while also being a serious badass! I’m curious how much of her personality is an act and how much is just natural talent from a newbie. Is it beginners luck, or is she an expert who is full of shit and much more experienced than she says…. I MUST KNOW!

[@MforMovesets]

I agree. She killed it.

[@astraldirectrix]

✨ PALOMA IS BEST GIRL ✨

[@Mikepun51]

Her and Nomi.

[@panoshanos1]

She would be boring seeing as she would be double O P

[@MostLikelyMortal]

Will be following Ana de Armas’ career with GREAT interest

[@callummartin4697]

I wasn't a massive fan of Spectre but i loved No time to die. It was a very fitting end for Craigbond. A couple of interesting facts related to No time to die. - HMS dragon (the ship which launched the missiles) is an actual warship in the Royal Navy, the clips of Dragon was the actual ship too. - Daniel craig has also been made an honorary commander in the Royal Navy (which is also Bonds rank) not just because Craig is famous for playing bond but also because he does alot of charity work towards the British armed forces.

[@q-tek8349]

I really like the ending shot with the car mimicking the classic barrel shot. While Bond may not be separable from guns and violence, he left behind something peaceful.

[@ewanmartel9797]

Considering Spectre, I thought this was a pretty great way to end Craig's tenure. It's a good sign when most of your film's flaws are the previous film's fault

[@thejamesbondshow9754]

Hi Ewan, go back and watch Spectre again, then NTTD. Spectre is fantastic, so much mote Bond, bigger and better than Skyfall, which was not even a real Bond film.

[@awesomness36]

@@thejamesbondshow9754 umm no? Skyfall is a Bond film. Get over it

[@milespenucevski2190]

My dad passed last December, and this was the last movie I was able to see in theaters with him. God this ending is so hard to watch. I don't care what anyone says about how much this movie bends the formula (let's be honest, it breaks it), I adore this film.

[@anthonylewis2080]

I am sorry for your loss: no doubt that Craig's final performance and I'm so glad Danny Boyle wasn't director (Trainspotting 2 was awful) and Cary Joji Fukunaga was. What I'm blown away by is the creativity with various aspects of the movie and has elements of "You Only Live Twice" (novel and 1967 feature, of course, Fukunaga has Japanese Heritage) yes, it has faults, however, I say this is the best of five 007 movies where the lead actor has stood down.

[@colincrawford9208]

One thing I love about the scene with Bond and Blofeld is the deliberateness of Bonds hand placement. Obviously he doesn’t know how deadly his hand has become but we do and it adds that extra layer of suspense without being the focus *chefs kiss*

[@the_ur3an_myth]

We definitely need CinemaWins to do Atlantis: The Lost Empire. A true disney underrated gem like Treasure Planet

[@L1701]

Same with Great Mouse Detective.

[@micah4029]

I saw Atlantis in theaters when I was a kid and have loved it ever since. I re-watch it every few years and it still holds up. In fact, I'm going to watch it right now.

[@juliagoodwin9510]

Agreed. Love this film and think it deserved better, critics be damned.

[@IdoDekel-do7hh]

Hi CinemaWins, I think that Christoph Waltz deserves "always a win" status so please make it happen. We both know he's that phenomenal.

[@bretsheeley4034]

Christoph Waltz is always several wins. More than several. Enough to start the pre-season with a playoff spot secured.

[@wattsnottaken1]

He’s great. it’s amazing how much range his acting skills have. Prime example: hating him when he is Hans Landa and Loving him when he is Dr. King Shultz. He’s good as Blofeld too

[@Black0raz0r]

I say it once and I gonna say it always.... I grew up in the 90's (born 1990) and watched of coruse every Bond movie, they are all fun to watch but for me, my Bond was Brosnan until Craig became Bond. I like that Craig's Bond is grounded in reality and is dark, gritty brutal and emotional and feels real. Craig is the best Bond actor for me. Thank you Craig for 15 awesome years of Bond

[@bookreaderman6715]

as someone a decade younger the things I enjoyed most in bond (Brosnan and Craig) were three things: the absurd villain plans, the ridiculous gadgets and the unrealistic amount of wit, so I didn't majorly care for the Craig ones until the last one which not only checked those boxed but was also just a great movie

[@Ieremos]

Week 10 of petitioning CinemaWins to cover both of RDJ's Sherlock Holmes movies! They are amazing and underrated!

[@Ieremos]

Likes and comments will help ensure CinemaWins sees this!

[@deleteddeleted821]

The fact that a Bond movie managed to make me cry says everything there is to be said. The (almost) perfect ending to an era that none of us saw coming. Amazing stuff.

[@WaelAKamel]

Craig defined Bond for me, even though I got first introduced to Bond through Brosnan, Craig made me so emotionally invested in the character, plus he was always so well dressed that he practically inspired my wardrobe.

[@lumisherbert5682]

This was the wrooong movie for my parents to use as a "feel-good-family-movie-night", especially considering I have the emotional restraint of a soggy paper towel. It was still good tho, but the final scene made me sob so much that there was a puddle on the couch.

[@TychoCelchu]

It only got a mention for the use of the line, not the song. Several times during No Time To Die they used the Louis Armstrong song “We have all the time in the world” from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, which is the film where Bond also says the line after his wife has just been killed, and he is holding her dead body. There’s also another bit of a throwback to old Bond. At the beginning of For Your Eyes Only, we see Bond visit the grave of his dead wife. In No Time To Die we see him visit Vesper’s grave Louis Armstrong is always a win. As is the great throwback to longtime fans of the franchise.

[@destinedtofail6518]

So, I had the same feeling when all of the vehicles emerged from the woods. On one hand, I had to laugh at how absurd it was. On the other, it was an awesome moment of spectacle and it got me excited, and when all is said and done, that’s what truly matters to me about movies!

[@chitoryu12]

This movie takes a number of features from the original "You Only Live Twice" novel. Along with Bond's eulogy being from his obituary at the end, the scene of Bond strangling Blofeld is taken directly from his canonical final murder of Blofeld in that book and Safin's garden of poisonous plants is what Blofeld has set up in Japan.

[@karelpgbr]

The Bond directory should turn the “Young Bond” books into a few movies, that would be SO good

[@blazing163]

SILVER 👏FIN

[@karelpgbr]

@@blazing163 YES YES YES

[@baseballjustin5]

Man I need to go back and read those, they were great

[@samschellhase8831]

18:07 deserved more than one win count

[@hollandfray4521]

That ending still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth, and I like to believe that he got off that island, Q made an antidote, and Bond was free to go back to Madeleine and Mathilde and you know actually be happy.

[@PeglegSailor]

An EMP should’ve been an antidote. And he had one in his watch.

[@juliagoodwin9510]

I get why Bond had to die - theme and everything - I just think he and his family deserved better. What can I say? I'm a romantic sap...

[@elijahstubbs4354]

YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS CRAIG BOND GOES SO HARD. I was actually genuinely surprised that they decided to actually kill bond for once, just like how I would be genuinely surprised if you did Everything Great About Rango! ;) but god seriously I live for your content, please keep up the good work. (Also you can never spend too much time talking about something :))

[@bbmikej]

This movie emotionally wrecked me for a few days after I saw it. I had no idea a Bond movie could make me feel as intense emotions as this one did. I also REALLY want Nomi and Paloma to get their own movies. Their characters are SO good and leave a ton of room to make good movies out of them.

[@q-tek8349]

12:47 Something I like here is that, even when preparing food, Bond is using a knife

[@SFisher1993]

That’s probably the first time he’s used a knife for its proper use. 😂

[@SillyPom]

So much of this movie was a win for me. As soon as I came home from watching it on the big screen, I had to stop by a favorite night spot and experienced one of those magical little moments in life. ~ The bartender greeted me, and I told him how I'd just come from 'the final Bond film.' With one of the most understanding smiles on his face, he poured two nice measures of Scotch and clinked glasses with me. Daniel Craig will first and foremost always be the Bond I read of in the books by Ian Fleming, which my dad so lovingly gave to me to read after enjoying some of the early Connery movies together and watching the first Brosnan Bond films in theaters. Sure, those iterations are a lot of fun, but Craig fully embodied and brought the literary iteration of the character to life on-screen. Yes, Craig Bond is absolutely a hard, serrated-edged gangster employed by crown n' country because they know sometimes that's just the kind of instrument needed to get the job done. Spot on summation of the Craig era Bond series as always. Screw the haters and god speed ye blue-eyed blonde Bond. I was going to make a daddy Bond comment there but why bother? You were already thinking it.

[@jimmydaamen]

I wish I could retweet KZbin comments. You hit the nail on the head.

[@vespermartinis]

12:24 “kinda thought after Mads scratched that itch for him, it was off the table.” IM CRYING

[@DanteYewToob]

Does anyone know how old Safyn was? I was under the impression that he was a teen when he attacked, not an adult… I thought it was young infatuation that he had for Madeleine.. I never got the impression he was “kid creepy” beyond being an asshole willing to use the kid, but some people can be heartless towards kids if jealousy is involved, such as the girl being the child of another man… etc. I thought he was only a few years older than her, he didn’t seem much bigger when she was dragging his body… but I’m not sure. Maybe I just like Rami Malek too much, idk… I just never got that vibe. Unhinged, crazy, and obsessed… yes. P-Bear? No. I thought he saw her as another victim of her father like him and needed saving, and he was young and driven insane by pain and illness and built up this fantasy in his mind.

[@johnthemangood8700]

I thought he was gonna take her as his own and raise her to be a monster to do his killings

[@DanteYewToob]

@@johnthemangood8700 That’s what I thought too.. I assumed when it cut away that he saved her, and raised her and that’s how she ended up in that world with Blofeld and stuff. It feels a bit odd that he was so disconnected from the rest of the story, but this was kinda Madeleines story and her villain … so when I look at it that way, it works fine for me.

[@jamesamick9151]

He's supposed to be significantly older than Madeline, even though rami is younger. So in the film's chronology I'd say Safin would probably be late 40s early 50s, because he's supposed to probably be 10 or so years older than Madeline at least that's how I took it from the opening scene.

[@LeonardoKlotz]

Hans Zimmer knows how to set the right tone I just wish they had brought him on board from the get-go instead of being a last minute addition

[@alecflood8261]

I'm an ardent James Bond fan. I've watched every film multiple times and love each actor for what they brought to the role (even Lazenby), but I honestly think that aside from Casino Royale this is the best Bond "film" ((Octopussy of course being the actual best Bond film, fight me)).

[@ryanedwards7487]

The ending. I mean seriously, making the "James Bond is just the code name for designation 007" theory essentially canon, and proving Lazenby's (and one of the most unappreciated Bond Movies EVER "On Her Majesty's Secret Service") Bond line about the "other guy" canon, is perfect. Why are there so many different Bonds over the decades? Because one either retires, dies, goes Rogue (Dalton in "License to Kill"), quits due to job-related catastrophes (Lazenby)...it works SO WELL.

[@KareemHarper]

First time in theater to a recent 6th viewing at home, this movie makes the man tears flow. Such frrelling farking feels. All the feels. The most emotionally compelling Bond film ever.

[@jakeybaby2438]

I think this movie is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. The perfect end to CraigBond. Also first movie I’ve ever seen my stepdad cry during and clap at

[@beninmalgaard9836]

I just finished No Time to Die half a hour ago and I never felt so much emotions in a Bond film, the ending broke my heart. Plenty of tears were shed. But it was a beautiful ending to the CraigBond Arc.

[@needamuffin]

There are two Bond villain quotes I think I will remember for for the rest of my life for being so genuinely relevatory. The first, "The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success", is from Elliot Carver in Tomorrow Never Dies and the second is Sapin here with "The thing that no one wants to admit is that people want things to happen *to* them. We tell each other lies about the fight for free will and independence. We don't really want that. We want to be told how to live then die while we are not looking. People want oblivion."

[@psifla99]

Vesper’s theme - those four notes - are wonderful. I told David Arnold so, and he thanked me.

[@adzapi2625]

This movie really meant a lot to me, my best friend (who passed away 1 year ago) made me a promise that we would watch it at the premiere and seeing the end on theaters at the premier (all by myself and with the seat of my best friend next to me) really brought me to tears, it’s not the best but all the flaws got a past for me for all the emotional attachment I got with the film. Also, in the final battle Hans Zimmer used pieces of Molossus from Batman Begins and really blend it so well with all that was going on in the scene, it was a nice touch.

[@Captain_Coleslaw]

Im so damn sad Paloma didnt get more screen time. She was the best charecter i the whole movie if you ask me!

[@chaihill1837]

12:24 "Kinda thought after Mads scratched that itch for him, it was off the table." Jeez, that got me good. Love a good call-back.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Great movie. Daniel Craig's best since Casino Royale. The first Bond movie that made me cry. 😢 So sad when Craig's Bond died at the end. I believe Logan was a major influence behind the movie.

[@ChR0nos_7734]

6:17 that line also reflects that Ana De Armas only had 3 weeks to prepare for this movie

[@Flashback007]

I know this movie is incredibly decisive, but I loved it. Especially with the many references to older Bond-movies and then mostly the parallels and homages to On Her Majesty's Secret Service. When Louis Armstrong's We Have All The Time In The World began it made me tear up a bit

[@Nick94956]

Paloma was honestly one of my favorite parts of this movie. Such a perfect casting and one that I'm a little disappointed we didn't see more of

[@Halexx76]

I have loved the CraigBond films, Craig is my Bond the way Brosnan is my husband's. This video made me emotional about NTTD all over again. It was a wonderful send-off to this version of the character. And, as always, thanks for showing people that it's fun to just enjoy movies, even if they're divisive or not for everyone.

[@nevanoconnell3356]

Gotta say I loved everything about this film, expect for the villain, he has a base level of good from being played by Rami Malek but sadly they weren't able to build off that. Still had a great time watching it so...

[@mg19cal]

The best thing about this movie is that it proved right a tweet I made years ago that said ain't no way James Bond hits all these women raw-dog and doesn't have any kids or STD's

[@Vladyyy]

His pull-out game falls in line with his double O status

[@generalilbis]

Even Fleming recognized it...the finale of the novel "You Only Live Twice" had Kissy Suzuki think on her pregnancy as Bond was leaving her to return to the UK. Later Bond novelist Raymond Benson kills off that now-grown child as part of a short story plot.

[@DavidHutchinson0713]

@@generalilbis I always did think that Fleming most likely would have followed through with that child plotline had he lived longer than he did; if I have to take guess, maybe he could've done a new story arc involving Kissy and the chold sometime after completing The Man with the Golden Gun (like after one standalone novel or two)?

[@generalilbis]

@@DavidHutchinson0713 Possibly. Or it would have been a "completed" plot line where the kid is never talked about again because of reasons like misogyny or cultural beliefs about acknowledging a bastard hapa kid.

[@izzy1221]

The best relationship in the CraigBond era is him and Q. I smile every time they share screen time.

[@carterslade8771]

There are lots of things I love about this film. For one, I love that despite how down and dirty the life of Bond and his partners in the service are, they still agree that "it's a good life. The best". I also love that perhaps in some sense, it is his death that awakens him to that fact, gives it all meaning. As others have said, this film takes a lot of influence from the novel You Only Live Twice, which is, itself, a reference to a three hundred year old haiku that says You only live twice: Once when you are born And once when you look death in the face In the end, Bond does just that. And he smiles.

[@dinofacedindividual9462]

I just watched the movie today. I really enjoyed it, though I did have some issues. Namely, Safin being an undercooked villain, and the really bland and forced romance between Bond and Madeleine in Specter making it harder for me to be invested in the romance in this movie. I still enjoyed it greatly though! I would kill for a buddy-spy spin-off with Craig and De Armas. Both the characters and actors have amazing chemistry, and I need more Paloma in my life. Also, my favorite Bond movie is On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. So the multiple callbacks were awesome

[@carlcunningham7750]

I really loved the links to On Her Majesties Secret Service in this one- as my favorate bond movie, it was nice to see the links, even if it was a one off Bond in it

[@q-tek8349]

4:29 "or CraigBond will throw your butt into the trash" ... Mathis would like a word

[@HDGamerofficial]

This movie was incredible, I saw it with my parents and afterwards we were all emotional, Daniel Craig has been my Bond and I’m curious to see how the franchise will continue especially since Craig’s series of movies are so interconnected! I’m definitely gonna have to go watch many other Bond films tho too just because the character is so iconic! Amazing video, I even got emotional at the end of this just remembering how I felt during the movie, great job

[@joe3019772008]

i'm not crying you're crying. seriously, i actually cried over this one Daniel Craig was a really great bond and now that his arc is over with and his character is dead. it breaks my heart as a bond fan. but, that is how it is in life. where one life ends, another begins and then, cycle begins anew once more.

[@ob1slam]

This was 100% my favourite Daniel Craig Bond movie.

[@zg4525]

"The function of man is to live, not to exist" is what i say when I'm about to destroy a large pizza all by myself

[@stephenconroy5908]

Last act on the island oozed Metal Gear Solid vibes, and I loved it.

[@mil0_259]

This film is far from perfect, but the ‘Bond can’t die’ criticism is such complete and utter bullshit.

[@dont-hurt-me2519]

Knew you would eventually get to this film & I think next week is going to be Toy Story 4? Here's a list of suggestions to consider for future EGA videos: -Jurassic Park -Chicken Run -Instant Family -James & the Giant Peach -The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey -The Rugrats Movie -Night at the Museum -Encanto -The Mandalorian -The Land Before Time

[@rocketraccoon2729]

I have one more "Eternals"😁.

[@andrewheaney4874]

The Batman and the other Jurassic and other Hobbit movies would also be great suggestions.

[@master-of-mind5881]

I loved the ending I thought it was a fitting end to the Daniel Craig era of bond films. What distinguishes these films from the others is the narrative. From quantum to NTTD, each film serves as a sequel, a direct continuation of the previous chapter hence why we have reoccurring characters, themes and subplots making the series it’s own distinctive universe, separate from any other iteration of the character. It’s within this context that the death of bond is justified. Daniel Craig’s bond made the character more tangible, adding emotional complexities and nuanced motifs to the role not quite seen before. The character of bond is renowned for his misogyny, detached demeanour, dry sense of humour, and abrasive tactics however we’ve seen this countless times over the decades. Craig’s bond was conceived to subvert the boundaries in narrative and character development. Each film puts the titular hero in a predicament, forcing him to constantly adjust his morals and principals. Each film helped elevate the character to new heights, replenishing any flaws in his armour. This was a thinking man’s bond, a man who was born to kill hearts but spends his whole life missing his own. His death is foreshadowed throughout the film so it doesn’t come off as a radical tactic made to provoke shock value. It comes off as earnest, Craig has played the role with much finesse over his 15 year tenure, at first he was just another actor playing bond. Now bond is embedded in his DNA. He is bond. He plays the character so well ageing like fine wine, exuding much maturity in such an iconic role, that has been played many times before. A good story requires a finite conclusion where everything is wrapped up with a bow, leaving no stone unturned. Bond fell in love again, he discovers he is a father and after a life of endless missions resulting in countless kills, he realises the beauty in preserving life, even at the cost of his own. Like safin said -“the whole point of life is to leave soemthing behind.” The set up for this was sufficient in that he had this history with Madeline, who was the catalyst for his poignant death. Only in death do we learn the true value of life. If they were ever going to kill off bond this was the best way to do it. With a build up, over several movies that developed the character, making him more relatable, more palatable, so that when the big moment comes, you actually really feel it. Daniel Craig has worked his ass off to entertain and deliver a unique take on the role, maintaining an opinion is fine, but just be grateful for all the hard work that he put in just for us. It’s not the conclusion we deserved but the one we needed…

[@4thpeverell142]

The movie was my first Bond film. Yes, this was my first. I'd admit that all of these references to past movies and novels were confusing but after watching this, I fell in love with this movie and Bond in general (heck, I even binged all of the other films after watching this). His death in this film was one of the most manliest deaths I have seen. As another guy aptly put it in these comments, "Bullet-holes, suspenders, with his little girl's stuffy proudly displayed, facing a missile barrage? Come on."

[@j_oe6919]

I agree with you. As a bond fan not much of a die hard. The references to other bond films are cherry on top

[@confusionandcreation6036]

Great stuff! I actually really enjoyed this movie, although I wasn't too impressed by the villain and the way he was written. As a suggestion: maybe you can do a Johnny Depp movie next, eh? Would be fitting if you ask me, and I don't think you've done a 'everything great about Sweeney Todd', maybe that could be fun!

[@luckylooch9696]

Was so excited for this release since I saw the movie in theaters. Thank you for everything you do, man. Here's to many more years and always wishing you the best.

[@SolCresta3405]

13:31 - Funny you should say that, that whole fight scene in the forest reminded me so much of the bird cage from Jurassic Park III as well as First Blood.

[@SFisher1993]

I thought of equal parts First Blood and the Home Mart fight in The Equalizer!

[@SolCresta3405]

@@SFisher1993 Well, the way the forest was covered in fog made me think of the bird cage from Jurassic Park III...

[@archieaburden]

you missed the part were madeleine holds her stomach after "you'll never see me again"

[@bens2952]

The “Adagio in D Minor” comparison is amazing. Wonderful music knowledge!

[@azulineamphisbaena9997]

I love that song too!

[@thomasyoung6230]

I just want to write a quick thank you for this video-I loved this film, something about it just made me so nostalgic. Genuinely had a wee tear thinking about growing up watching bond and how this film nails the feeling for me. From the Dr no inspired opening credits it felt like it was a trip down memory road. I hear negative reviews all the time from films (most notably star wars or the bond franchise) stating it is just fan service, but that is why I tune in for these films, I am a fan and they are showing me what I want to see in the films, I don't get how that can be a bad. Anyway, thanks, loved this film and your analysis of it too.

[@thebastard212]

I was searching this channel for this video like 2 months ago, great to see it’s finally out!

[@Luka2000_]

No time to die was the best thing that I've seen in theaters in October of 2021

[@camfifer4911]

I cried at the end of this movie. I was 9 when Craig bond started and he was my bond.

[@camfifer4911]

Not like sobbing but shed a couple tears for sure lol

[@BezKier]

Love the content, keep it up

[@neon_lavander]

I honestly just wish that skyfall played over the missiles raining and the first set of credits played over a funeral with an empty coffin (perhaps next to his parents of you want to get the tears really going) and then cut to the memorial in M's office succeeded by the final Madeline scene

[@BanilyaGorilya]

Zimmer’s “Final Ascent” also reminded me of Sunshine by John Murphy like you can probably swap it in during the last few minutes and it’d be good.

[@EvieRawlings]

5:16 Oh don't worry. I'm LDS and I typically don't like jokes like that but I found that HILARIOUS. So funny I was kinda sad when he was revealed that he was the traitor.

[@thedarkknight9153]

Same. I laughed at that one too. It's healthy to laugh at yourself sometimes.

[@DanteYewToob]

That’s an example of a good joke that doesn’t have to be offensive. It’s not mean spirited or meant to insult Mormons or Ash based on appearance or anything… just to lightly mock his overly cheerful disposition and dress style. I have a rule, one simple rule that makes the difference between a joke, and bullying. For me, any joke is acceptable so long as it’s not something the person had no control over. Skin color, religion, being poor, etc. it’s fine to pick on someone in good fun about a style choice or their actions or something so long as it isn’t meant to be cruel. I’m not Mormon or religious in any way, but I liked that joke as an example of how to make a good joke that connected well but wasn’t at anyones expense in particular.. besides, many of us have seen the play Book of Mormon and that’s how I took it, not as a joke at actual Mormons.. I was very curious if any actual Mormons would be upset by that and I’m glad to see that it can be taken in fun. When you can’t take a joke about yourself or your community, you risk becoming like Scientologists or something, aggressively attacking anyone who even lightly jokes about you.. I feel like jokes can be a good mirror for people to recognize faults or make changes. You can either take the joke in good fun, take it as a message and learn from it, or take it as an insult and dwell on it and be miserable. So long as a joke follows my rule and isn’t bullying I think everyone should try to accept humor and maybe try to learn something from it, whether it’s leaning how you’re perceived by others, or whatever else you can glean. Sorry for the long comment, I just really hate how aggressive people are these days and how small jokes turn into huge flame wars or cancel culture. It’s just refreshing to see people accept a joke for what it is… a joke. But I’m not surprised, I had a good Mormon friend growing up and his family was very kind and open and had a good sense of humor about everything. I should probably see how he’s doing these days.. lol

[@EvieRawlings]

@@DanteYewToob Aww, thank you for the support and I love your rules. I've always been taught that humor is one of the best ways to solve problems and keep a positive manner in life and I'm glad to see other people follow in that philosophy.

[@NekoHibaCosplay]

I wish for the next James Bond to be like Craig was, people making a fuss about his casting and then take back their words and worship him as the best ever. 15 years ago I would have killed to see Idris Elba being Bond, I hope that they will choose well the successor.

[@PearlJam2k6]

He never was my favorite bond due to the whole "gritty grimdark" way they made the Craig serie, but this one changed my mind. They really give him the proper send off and a *lot* of the film is simply gorgeous to look at.

[@nyxuehara]

This is actually the first Bond movie I've ever seen completely, and I loved it! Did watch it with my dad though, who hated it, being a huge Bond fan and all, saying that ''this is not how James Bond would act'' or something like that, mainly using the fact that he Actually Settled Down as part of that

[@theofficialterencefletcher6358]

Did you also notice as Bond shot down the barrel at the beginning, there was no muzzel flash from *his* gun, and coupled with the no blood and fading away, foreshadowed his death?

[@silva352]

Despite the fact that they underused Rami Malek in this film, it is my favorite of all the bonds. It had it all it had action, it had heart, it had Bond being Bond and geniuine heart shattering moments. I remember walking out of the theater with tears in my eyes that they had the balls to actually kill off Bond and that is why Safin is easily top 5, if not the greatest Bond villain. Safin was able to do what no other villain in Bond history has ever been able to accomplish, kill James Bond.

[@michaelcubed]

Everything Great About The Prince of Egypt would be most appreciated.

[@DGenerationX1311]

I have mixed feelings about this Bond film but those scenes when Daniel Craig is professing his love to Madeline by the staircase is dang special.

[@MorganTC]

Finally! I've waited for this since this movie released also could you win other Bond movies from Sean Connery, Roger Moore etc.

[@louisberry4403]

This is one of the best bond films. A satisfying farewell to the best bond. Ana is incredible, Hope we see her back in future films.

[@jordinagel1184]

What you said about the Craigbond films and how they are perceived honestly blew my mind with how much sense it makes. With Sean Connery’s passing a year and a half ago, many Bond movies were running on TV again, exposing me to the older ones for the first time. Most of them were pretty fun, but so many also had a good amount of plotholes, odd character decisions, inconsequential characters (especially female ones), and straight-up insane plans, yet no one ever complains about them (anymore) because they’re not really taken seriously. Though the Craigbonds weren’t the first to go for a throughly serious tone, they were, I think, some of the first of the franchise to be viewed in a more critical light than the previous ones, which means they transitioned from being campy spy flics to movies worth critiquing by themselves.

[@johnmckay9120]

Sooo happy you mentioned the music @ 3:31