The name James Bond is one that is cemented in pop culture. The Ian Fleming character has played a crucial role in film for decades, and even with his lengthy movie history: it seems that 007 will only continue to grace the silver screen. The latest incarnation has not only enlist actor Daniel Craig to take up the role, but the newest Bond films have rebooted the famous spy series. Since
Casino Royale hit theaters in 2006, the tales of James Bond have been told in a new, and refreshing, light. Now the 24th installment has hit theaters and it brings a familiar element to the series. Once directed by Sam Mendes, this film is known as
Spectre. As Bond fans will note Spectre brings the villainous organization into the new world of James Bond; undoubtedly raising the stakes in this new chapter of 007. However does
Spectre live up to the 007 name or has the new Bond films' licence to kill expired?
Following the events of
Skyfall,
Spectre throws James Bond (Daniel Craig) in a new and thrilling adventure. By request of the former M (Judi Dench), Bond goes off the radar to track down a mysterious organization known as Spectre. Once infiltrating the group, Bond discovers that Spectre is run by a ghost from his past: Franz Oberhauser (Christoph Waltz). In order to stop Oberhauser, Bond must protect the daughter of Mr. White (Jesper Christense): Madeline Snow (Lea Seydoux). As the two go off to thwart Spectre, the world of espionage hangs in the balance as MI-6 finds itself in trouble when government agent C (Andrew Scott) seeks to disband the 00 program.
