: Shot by Hoyte van Hoytema , the film features a distinctive, subdued color palette of beiges and browns. The opening four-minute tracking shot in Mexico City during the Day of the Dead is widely considered a high point of the franchise.
Spectre tried to reintroduce "Bond-isms" like gadgets (the explosive Omega watch) and a traditional henchman (Dave Bautista’s Hinx).
Despite narrative criticisms, Spectre is frequently cited as one of the most visually stunning films in the series.
: Critics and fans alike have often labeled this twist as unnecessary or even "goofy," suggesting it cheapened the character’s menace by turning global terrorism into a petty family grudge.
