Spectre

I wanted so much to see Spectre, the new James Bond film, and finally last night we managed to go and watch it.

Because James Bond goes after a villain in Mexico City exploding a whole building without MI6’s authorization or even knowledge, he gets suspended. But he does what he does for queen and country under secret orders. He flies around half the globe to catch the really bad guy who is the mastermind behind a secret and powerful organisation called Spectre.

I am tired of series or books or films that have no ending for the sole reason that they sell. Producers will do anything to make a second, third, fourth, sequel out of a story that sells. I don’t know if this James Bond has come to an end (I consider each different Bond as a different chapter and there are rumours for another one, Bond 25) but I believe he should; and they can start afresh with a new, younger actor. In this latest story the film writers combined the previous Bond films, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, to an ending that brings closure to our hero. It is a fascinating film that gives us fast cars, beautiful women, the evilest of villains and a Bond as fabulous as ever.

Although Casino Royale still remains my all time favourite, Spectre is definitely worth watching.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

On a quiet Saturday evening I watched The Grand Budapest Hotel and I have to say it is not what I expected.

It is the story of Gustave H the concierge of the Grand Budapest Hotel, a very luxurious and famous hotel that was visited by the rich and mighty of this world . We see the rise and fall of the hotel through the history of the 20th century. It is narrated by the Lobby Boy, Zero Mustafa, that was trained by Gustave H, was very close to him and after various adventures came to be the final owner of the Grand Hotel.

It is a very creative and colourful film with an army of talented actors parading through it. Each scene and picture is a story by itself. It is fresh and new and unlike anything I have seen so far. It seems like a parody I-know-not-what-of but it makes a statement and makes you think at the same time.

It is great entertainment; interesting, inspiring and fun to watch!