Some are good to great (Casino Royale), others not so much (Quantum of Solace). Now I haven’t gone back and watched all the 007 films since becoming an acolyte of the Hero’s Journey (yes, a teacher actually called me that), but even with my hazy memory, I can say with complete certainty that none of the Bond films are perfect examples of the Journey. Daniel Craig’s final turn as the incomparable James Bond. This past weekend I watched No Time to Die in the theater. If you don’t set it up right, the story won’t feel right, and the payoff in the climax isn’t nearly as satisfying. We’re going to talk about the force of antagonism in this post, which features prominently in several key steps along the Hero’s Journey. ![]() In fact, I’m going to be spoiling stuff almost straight off the bat, so if you haven’t seen the movie and want to do so without knowing what’s coming, then perhaps wait to read any further until you’ve hit your local theater. For my inaugural posts on Building Worlds, I’m going to discuss the thoroughly entertaining, yet developmentally flawed film, No Time to Die, featuring everyone’s favorite British spy, James Bond.
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