Gary Garrison

In my humble opinion, "NoTime to Die" is a masterpiece of filmmaking. There are myriad reasons for making such a bold, sweeping statement. Every individual who watches this film will form their own opinion. As a tour de force capstone to the Daniel Craig 007 era, I give the film a highly favorable, "must see" rating. I have been a loyal fan of the James Bond 007 Franchise since its inception. It remains to be seen whether my loyalty will continue in the post-Daniel Craig 007 era. As they say "the jury is still out." I don't know whether I will enjoy the franchise in its new evolution, but I'm willing to give it a chance. In tribute to the late, great Sean Connery and Roger Moore, I'm willing to keep the light on for 007. But Barbara Broccoli needs to prove she is worthy of her "license to kill" the prototypical male 007 in favor of her choice of a radically new female assassin. I, for one, am not happy with the decision. Period. It's not fair to Lashana Lynch to be subjected to the harsh glare of the spotlight in such an iconic male-dominated role, nor do I feel she is the right choice to succeed Daniel Craig. Naomie Harris would have been a far more logical and worthy successor. I would have "warmed-up" to having Moneypenny back in the field chasing villains as the new 007. But the die has been cast. If the next film in the Bond Franchise disappoints, I most likely won't be back. As far as "No Time to Die" is concerned, I rate it 100 out of 100. I give Daniel Craig an A+ and based upon this latest addition to the 007 Film Franchise, I conclude, for the moment at least, it is indeed No Time to Die.