NO TIME TO DIE – Back in the day, I was a fan of James Bond books and films. Nowadays, not so much, especially the films. The non-stop action and gun violence gives me anxiety and a headache. However, I was recently on a flight where viewing options were limited and this film stood out as the best choice. Plus I had never seen Daniel Craig portraying Bond, and as this is his swan song in the role, I figured I might as well check it out. It’s typical James Bond fare. Daniel Craig isn’t my favorite Bond, but he does a good job. It’s also very long – almost 2.5 hours. That’s a lot of action and gun violence. But what I liked about it was the relationship between Bond and his lady love. This wasn’t typical of the sex kitten women and one-time flings most associated with 007. The little French girl who plays their 6-year-old daughter is darling and quite good. I was also surprised (and surprisingly sad) at the ending. Definitely not typical, but perhaps fitting. The family dynamic adds a new dimension to Bond who has always been such a one-dimensional character. This story of real love, sacrifice and redemption made the film worth seeing. But don’t despair diehard Bond fans. There’s plenty of action and violence. As for the peeps, Dana and Kelly liked it. Francine wasn’t impressed. Cheers! Boyfriends – 0; Girlfriends – 1.