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Spectre

MOVIE

Spectre

The Dead Are Alive.

2015148 min6.6/10
ActionAdventureThriller

A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

STORY RECAP

What happened before Spectre?

In Skyfall, James Bond and Eve Moneypenny pursue Patrice, who steals a hard drive containing NATO agent details, and Bond is presumed dead after being shot by Moneypenny. M is pressured to retire due to the stolen hard drive, but remains adamant she is still useful. Bond returns to service, ordered by M to identify Patrice's employer, recover the hard drive, and kill Patrice. He follows a trail that leads him to Raoul Silva, a former MI6 agent turned cyberterrorist, who is responsible for the hacking of MI6's servers and the explosion of the MI6 building. Bond captures Silva, but he escapes and attacks M at a Parliament inquiry. Bond takes M to Skyfall, his childhood home, where they prepare to face Silva's men. After a fierce battle, M is wounded and later dies in Bond's arms. Bond ultimately kills Silva and then meets the newly appointed M, Mallory, telling him he is ready to get back to work, with Moneypenny now serving as Mallory's secretary.
Adapted from WikipediaSkyfallCC BY-SA 4.0

KNOW BEFORE WATCHING

A few things worth knowing first

TERM

00 Agent

A specialized rank within the British Secret Intelligence Service. These agents are granted a license to kill to complete high-stakes missions. The designation signifies a level of autonomy and lethal capability unique to this elite group of operatives.

ORGANIZATION

MI5

The United Kingdom's domestic counter-intelligence and security agency. It is responsible for protecting national security against threats such as espionage, terrorism, and subversion within the country. It operates alongside MI6, which handles foreign intelligence.

ORGANIZATION

SPECTRE

A powerful and clandestine private intelligence agency. It operates globally, utilizing sophisticated networks and resources to influence international affairs and maintain control through shadow operations and high-level manipulation.

TERM

Thallium poisoning

A medical condition caused by exposure to thallium, a heavy metal. It is known for being colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect. Symptoms can vary widely but often involve neurological and gastrointestinal distress.