No Time to Die (2021)
The James Bond film 'No Time to Die' was finally released after much delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I did get a chance to watch the movie and was quite taken up by it. Being the swansong of Daniel Craig's James Bond, the movie would have definitely made some fans teary-eyed. But, what appealed to me is the level of emotions that came up at the climax. I could really feel one with James Bond towards the end when he cannot go back to be with his loved ones (in spite of him saving the day again!). After being poisoned by Safin, Bond cannot come close to his those whom he loved lest he kills them with a virus embedded in him. The whole plot itself feels very relatable and comes at a time when the world itself battles a deadly virus. The pandemic has indeed taught us how important is the need for physical company in our life. The border restrictions, isolation, and social distancing have put many at a distance seeing them as potential threats. I quite feel one with these ...