Cue the classic theme song, it’s time to talk about Bond: James Bond.

Released Nov. 6th, Spectre has already reached revenues of nearly $550 million worldwide, according to TV Guide.

Charmed by Daniel Craig’s fourth reprisal of the Bond role, many fans continue to flock to theaters to catch the actor’s subtle innuendos and swift stunts, as he attempts to unravel details of his past while protecting the future of MI6. All the while, he exposes a coalition of terrorist organizations dubbed, you guessed it, “Spectre.”

The movie starts in the heart of Mexico City during Día De Los Muertos, or ‘Day of the Dead,’  a vibrant and overwhelming holiday that makes chases and stunts unavoidable. Following a five- minute fight scene, including broken helicopters and hundred-foot jumps, Bond escapes unscathed.

Yet, critics have voiced opposition to the portrayal of the new M, played by Ralph Fiennes. The new M watches Bond like a hawk, as his brash actions lead MI6 into the scrutiny of a larger organization under the head of Denbigh, played by Andrew Scott.

Bond is almost able to escape the executive eye until a nano-sized GPS tracker system is shoved through his veins. Nonetheless, Bond skillfully uses his smooth moves and silver tongue to talk 20-something year-old Q into keeping him off the grid for a few days.

In this time, Bond travels to Rome and invades the meeting of Spectre. Bond does some damage, to say the least, and the rest…  well, that’s for you to see.

Spectre was entertaining, yes, but it does not rise to the level of extraordinary. However, this film is able to use the successes of the past movies to its benefit – a culmination of Bond’s tricks, stunts and prior foes prove a crowd pleaser.

To someone who has wholeheartedly followed the Bond series, this is a pleasant shift from the varying story lines of each movie. To someone who has not, some moments of confusion while watching the film are likely inevitable.  

Overall, Spectre is entertaining for those who enjoy the Bond franchise. For those looking for a fun, upbeat action movie, I would suggest starting with Craig’s Bond debut film: Casino Royale.