Because this is a new era. Criminals are smarter than enforcers, and darkness is stronger than light. A computer can turn the whole world upside down; a city can be destroyed in an instant without even pulling the trigger; maybe you're dead without even seeing the face of a criminal. On the other side of the world, it is so cruel and lifeless. You can defuse the crisis by dancing and drinking red wine, and you can defeat the enemy by having sex with a girl.
However, the spirit of those old times, loyalty, bravery, dedication, sacrifice, faith, enthusiasm, ideals... will never be outdated. It is precisely because in every era that there are always people with these great spirits, human society will eventually move towards the light instead of falling into darkness, and will eventually live and work in peace and contentment rather than sorrow.
Another: The most important thing about Sam Mendes's skills is that this time, he always used strong emotion and spirit to run through the whole play. Under his direction, 007 is no longer a symbol, but a real person. He'll fail, he'll be underwhelmed, he'll be out of breath on the test, and this time he'll win only because of -- faith and passion that never fades. Also this time, M is no longer a symbol of superiority, she is reduced to a real person, a person who adheres to the responsibility and loyalty to the country, and a person who will do anything for the country's interests. M initially gave up the Medal of Honor, and finally died in office, I think, this is the medal she cares about the most
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