Na de wereldpremière in Londen zijn de eerste recensies van No Time to Die verschenen. De laatste James Bond met Daniel Craig in de hoofdrol haalt op 30 september de Belgische zalen.

The Guardian beschrijft No Time to Die als verrassend, zelfbewust, grappig en zelfzeker.

The Wrap prijst de emotionele impact van de film en voegt eraan toe dat Craig mogelijk de meest complexe en gelaagde Bond-vertolking ooit neerzet.

Total Film vindt het ondanks de teleurstellende slechterik Savin (Rami Malek) een gewaagde en geslaagde climax van Craigs Bond-films.

Ook Empire en The Playlist spreken over een toepasselijk einde van het Craig-tijdperk en schrijven dat No Time to Die zowel vertrouwd als anders aanvoelt.

Volgens ScreenRant zijn de actiescènes fantastisch en heeft de film een sterke emotionele kern, maar schiet de finale tekort.

Wat ScreenDaily betreft, is de film niet leuk of scherp genoeg.

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NO TIME TO DIE: Need more time to process, but I really liked it a lot — def better than Quantum & Spectre. It’s #DanielCraig’s most grounded and — dare I say it? — most intimate take on #JamesBond with a powerful, unexpected & very emotional payoff. Def worth the wait! pic.twitter.com/q5ladwndg0

— Scott Mantz 🖖 (@MovieMantz) September 28, 2021

No Time To Die is everything I wanted & more! A great farewell to Daniel Craig but honestly I wanted more Rami Malek! Yes it's long but whenever it felt like it was about to drag, it jumped right back in with adrenaline! Action packed from the start! Classic Bond! 🔥 #NoTimeToDie pic.twitter.com/Swuoh2o8Sd

— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) September 28, 2021

So #NoTimeToDie is AWESOME! Classic Bond, classic villain, classic gadgets & a story that seems to question how much we still need James Bond to save the day. Terrific writing & stunning direction from Cary Joji Fukunaga. Loved every second! A perfect finale for Daniel Craig pic.twitter.com/tZr1JRMhqh

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) September 28, 2021

The final entry of Daniel Craig's time as James Bond is the finest of his tenure. #NoTimeToDie is effective in action, emotional beats and once again, an artisan mastery helmed by Linus Sandgren, Tom Cross and the sound team. Highly enjoyable & I'm NOT a typical Bond enthusiast. pic.twitter.com/rgRy423hKV

— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) September 28, 2021

Ana de Armas hands down best part of #NoTimeToDie . Tragically is only in one sequence. Funny and sexy and she gets to blow up stuff. pic.twitter.com/GB2xW08wyo

— Matt Donnelly (@MattDonnelly) September 28, 2021

NO TIME TO DIE is great but, like all movies, could always use more Ana de Armas.

— Jenelle Riley (@jenelleriley) September 28, 2021

NO TIME TO DIE ends this era of James Bond with a grand & spectacular finale. Wraps up the plots from previous films while pushing the boundaries of what the character can deliver. Rami Malek is one creepy Bond villain. Exciting, well-crafted & emotional. A toast to Daniel Craig! pic.twitter.com/80hLbNaGPQ

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) September 28, 2021

No Time to Die ends Daniel Craig’s time as James Bond in epic style. It’s everything you want out of 007, including a bit of emotion. It’s long, but it earns your time. Well worth the wait!@007 #NoTimeToDie #NoTimetoDiepremiere #DanielCraig #JamesBond #BondPremiere #Bond pic.twitter.com/eBJmhhPXKx

— Joey Magidson (@JoeyMagidson) September 28, 2021

NO TIME TO DIE is a pretty enthralling Bond adventure with entertaining set pieces and flavors of classic moments in the franchise that will make diehards happy. Surprisingly emotional at times too. It’s an ambitious entry that gives Craig’s tenure a well-earned sendoff. pic.twitter.com/McAkn76zDy

— Josh Parham (@JRParham) September 28, 2021

No Time To Die is the big screen spectacle the world has been waiting for. A beautifully directed and emotional goodbye to Daniel Craig’s Bond. #NoTimeToDie is filled to the brim with spectacular action sequences, stunning set pieces, and jaw-dropping cinematography. A must-see. pic.twitter.com/fdyZ6oFOTx

— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) September 28, 2021

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NO TIME TO DIE is very good. I’m more relieved than anything else. I was worried going in.

It’s somehow the silliest and most serious Daniel Craig outing. Mostly the former.

— Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) September 28, 2021

NO TIME TO DIE is mostly nonsense, Roger Moore-level absurd plot. But I love Roger Moore and was in the mood for a ridiculous plot. Craig is great. (Though the ending tries to go for something poignant and heavy and I wasn’t into that part.)

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) September 28, 2021

Very much enjoyed #NoTimeToDie . Amazing stunts/car chases and really fun dialogue (you can spot Waller-Bridges' additions), but it definitely needed more Ana de Armas. Her and Lashana Lynch are both great, but Armas' bit is just too short. It's also at least 30 mins too long.

— Alex Ritman (@alexritman) September 28, 2021

Everyone’s going to be talking about that #NoTimeToDie ending but it’s the opening minutes – which reminded me of Joe Wright’s HANNA – that stand out as its best, and make it clear that there is life beyond the franchise’s most familiar beats.

— erickohn (@erickohn) September 28, 2021

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No Time to Die was worth the wait. Beautiful visuals, killer action, and probably the most emotional Bond film to date. It's needlessly complex, which makes it feel very long, but that extra time & story gives its final act the added gravitas needed to set it apart from the rest. pic.twitter.com/tqQnYe3Aht

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) September 28, 2021

Wow – #NoTimeToDie is BIG. A relentless dash of action that manages to be both playful and contemplative. Like the hero himself, there are flaws and mistakes. But the film fully belongs to Daniel Craig, whose building narrative over five films comes full circle. pic.twitter.com/cwkjbGRJll

— Brandon Katz (@Great_Katzby) September 28, 2021

#NoTimeToDie was a really enjoyable 8/10 for me.

— Brandon Katz (@Great_Katzby) September 28, 2021

#NoTimeToDie might not be the Bond you are expecting but it’s the Bond that we need to round out the Craig era. It delivers what you want and packs a genuine emotional punch. It delivers the trademark beats with some bold, brave, and fresh creative choices. AVOID ALL SPOILERS! pic.twitter.com/pvUcoVmVU6

— Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) September 28, 2021

Walking out of @007 NO TIME TO DIE screening, man…what a fitting farewell to a brilliant James Bond. Humor, Action, Romance, High Stakes. Excellent direction by Fukunaga. Tip of the cap to Daniel Craig, thank you for your service. #NoTimeToDie

— Charles Thorp ⚔️ NEXT ➡️ #UFC300 (@charlesthorp) September 28, 2021

No Time To Die is absolutely wild, with joyously epic action, excellent supporting characters and an emotionally gripping story that caps off Daniel Craig's time as James Bond magnificently. I can't wait to hear what people think!

— Sean Keane (@SpectacularSean) September 28, 2021

NO TIME TO DIE: The Craig era ends with a whimper. There’s no reason for this to be as long as it is, Rami Malek’s bad guy is a total snooze, and the movie itself just feels oddly inert. Oh well. We’ll always have CASINO ROYALE.

— Chris Evangelista (@cevangelista413) September 28, 2021

#NoTimeToDie: Plot follows hard on "Spectre," but elaboration risks spoilers. Suffice to say it confirms 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴's greatness as an actor, one who has elevated franchise material that hasn't always been his equal. A magnificent performance. #JamesBond pic.twitter.com/XAN2VoZOso

— Peter Howell 🖊 (@peterhowellfilm) September 28, 2021

Dug #NoTimeToDie for the most part. Some beats lost me/lost momentum but those set pieces are exceptional – and beautifully photographed. Daniel Craig is great (again). Gives every ounce of himself to the role & you can feel it. BUT Ana de Armas was the fav. More of that, please! pic.twitter.com/BbhIv1s4UB

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) September 28, 2021

It’s almost impressive to make a three-hour end of an era movie that still feels like it has no real stakes.

— Brian Tallerico (@Brian_Tallerico) September 28, 2021

Sad to say #notimetodie didn’t work for me.

It’s def the end of an era; I only wish Daniel Craig’s run finished stronger.

Full review to come… pic.twitter.com/YH7WA61rgO

— Joe Lipsett (@bstolemyremote) September 28, 2021

The wait was worth it. Way to finish Daniel Craig’s #JamesBond run. It’s got a few interesting twists I can’t say I was expecting,but hey,after so many decades, gotta have some surprises left. Really enjoyed all the action and callbacks Cary Joji Fukunaga fit in. A fitting finale

— Monica Castillo (@mcastimovies) September 28, 2021

NO TIME TO DIE (2021) – Went into this one of the opinion that Craig's Bond films were a series of diminishing returns — I rank them in release order — but, uh, I guess I can't say that anymore. pic.twitter.com/kvUqo5L7Y4

— The Night of the FakeRobHunter (@FakeRobHunter) September 28, 2021

Quite satisfied with No Time To Die – a heavy "end of an era" movie in many ways. Finally a compelling, complex Bond movie again that plays with intriguing ideas. But still a classic Bond – big sets, big stakes, big action, Russians, scientists, cars galore, beautiful locations.

— Alex B. (@firstshowing) September 28, 2021

#NoTimeToDie is the BIGGEST & BEST Bond film yet! Impressively crafted with stunning visuals & a script that recovers from early stumbles to deliver a boldly riveting final act, Cary Fukunaga & co. have created a enthralling send-off that may be the BEST blockbuster of the year! pic.twitter.com/WLvmkkGbpH

— Diego Andaluz (@thediegoandaluz) September 28, 2021

#NoTimeToDie is LOADED with everything you expect in a Bond film but also has a lot of surprises. Was on the edge of my seat for like half the movie. You def want to have the events of #Spectre fresh in your mind before watching. Loved Daniel Craig as James Bond. Great sendoff. pic.twitter.com/0JAm9dyrFQ

— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) September 28, 2021

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#NoTimeToDie does a good enough job tying off loose threads to likely satisfy those binge-watching all five Craig Bonds. That said, it’s hard to figure why this thing needed to be nearly 3 hrs. And after 15 years, I’m definitely ready for more escapism and less “saga” in my 007.

— Zaki Hasan (@zakiscorner) September 28, 2021

Bron; Variety, THR, /Film