Until Daniel Craig took on the role of agent in the James Bond series, no part cost more than $150 million. After Casino Royale budgets exploded However, starting with Quantum of Solace, which broke the $200 million mark. After that, the numbers got even bigger, especially for the last two films.
Tonight you can watch the second most expensive Bond on TV. We’re talking about Specter, whose production cost at least $245 million. Only No Time to Die was even more expensive at $250 million. Depending on the source, both films are said to have even scratched the 300 million mark.
James Bond: What makes a film like Specter so expensive?
Specter was shot around the globe with a large crew in various locations. There are also elaborate action scenes as well as the Fees for the stars. Craig alone must have earned a considerable sum from the film. The money that flowed into pre- and post-production should also not be underestimated.
You can watch the trailer for Specter here:
Specter – Trailer (German) HD
No expense or effort was spared with Specter, as a dino park owner would say. Was the mega investment worth it? That’s a good question because Specter’s success is not so easy to quantify. The film grossed around $880 million worldwide, which sounds like a lot.
However, judging by the box office revenue of its predecessor (Skyfall had previously grossed $1.1 billion), Sony is likely to do better hoped for much more have. In addition, Specter was not particularly well received by audiences or critics. The pop culture footprint that the film left behind is manageable.
On Metacritic, Specter only gets an average of 60 out of 100 possible points. The score on Rotten Tomatoes is similar: 63 percent positive reviews. Specter is also on Moviepilot with a 6.6 out of 10 points far from the top valueswhich Craigs Bond achieved with Skyfall (7.4) and Casino Royale (7.1).
James Bond with Daniel Craig: When is Specter on TV?
James Bond 007 – Specter runs tonight, October 22, 2023, at 8:15 p.m. on Sat.1. The broadcast continues with commercial breaks until 11:20 p.m. In addition, the film can be seen on ProSieben on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10:20 p.m.
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