No Time to Die
No Time to Die
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
Manuel Frangis reviewedApril 11, 2025
I just watched No Time to Die, and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie hit every note I wanted it to. It is emotional, intense, stylish, and packed with everything that makes a great Bond film, but it also does something a little deeper. It gives James Bond a real sense of closure. It is not just another mission. It is personal, it is heavy, and it is one of the best send-offs I have seen in a long time.
Daniel Craig delivers one of his best performances in the role. You can tell from the start that this Bond is tired. He is not just the smooth secret agent we are used to. There is a weight to him. He feels more real, more human. There are still the big stunts, the gadgets, and the fights, but there is also this layer of vulnerability that gives the movie so much more heart. You really feel like you are watching the end of a chapter.
The action is incredible. There are shootouts, car chases, hand to hand fights, and it is all done with so much style. Every action scene feels intense without ever becoming hard to follow. The pacing is great, and the movie knows when to slow down and give space to the characters. That balance between action and emotion is what makes it work so well. You are not just watching explosions. You are watching characters trying to hold onto something in the middle of chaos.
The supporting cast is also strong. Léa Seydoux returns as Madeleine, and her connection with Bond feels even more developed and complicated this time. Rami Malek plays the villain, and while his character is a little more mysterious and quiet, he brings this calm intensity that keeps you on edge. Lashana Lynch and Ana de Armas both steal their scenes in different ways. One is tough and grounded, the other brings high energy and style in just a few short moments. Every character has a purpose.
The visuals are stunning. The movie takes you all over the world, from quiet countryside hideouts to high-tech labs and old European cities. Every location feels big and cinematic. The cinematography is sharp, the colors are rich, and the way the camera moves through some of the action scenes is just beautiful. You can pause it at any point and get a frame that looks like a poster.
The music is also great. Hans Zimmer did the score this time, and he brings in a mix of classic Bond sounds with new emotional themes that really stand out. Billie Eilish’s opening song fits the tone perfectly. The title sequence is stylish and moody, setting up the film’s atmosphere right from the beginning.
I give No Time to Die 5 out of 5 stars because it is bold, emotional, and full of unforgettable moments. It gives Bond the kind of ending that actually means something, and that is not something you see often in these kinds of movies. Overall No Time to Die is more than just another Bond movie. It is a farewell, a final chapter, and a story about sacrifice, legacy, and what it really means to care about something bigger than yourself. I loved every second of it.