Despite being one of this year’s most expensive films, as well as setting a new Guinness World Record for largest explosion in film history, the new James Bond movie, “Spectre,” is not as exciting as expected.

Three years after the release of the previous installment in the 007 series, “Skyfall,” Daniel Craig returned to the big screen for his fourth time playing the infamous British spy, James Bond. Released on November 6 in the U.S., the film utilized a total budget of over 30 million dollars, according to Business Insider.

The film’s fantastic opening scene takes place in Mexico City during the Day of the Dead, where Bond is on vacation celebrating. However, his relaxation is suddenly interrupted when he discovers and foils a terrorist plot. What ensues afterwards is a tense chase through the streets of Mexico City, chock full of explosions and a ride in a helicopter. However, after this scene the film’s excitement seems to lull, with only several scenes later on in the movie increasing the tension.

While the film can certainly be entertaining for those who enjoy action, it has many very evident flaws that slightly dampened my experience. It is quite slow, and many of the action scenes seem very slow paced and drawn out. While not entirely reliant upon the plot of the previous film, watching “Skyfall” is recommended before watching this movie, as some plot points expand on the last film.

The continuity of the plot is mostly stable apart from one large plot hole that really confused me. A character who is introduced in the first half of the film is made out like she’ll be an important character, however after her introduction she disappears for the rest of the film. Whether she’ll be reintroduced in a later movie or if the character just disappears forever beats me.

Although it has many flaws, it isn’t necessarily a bad movie. It has some good moments, and the many little easter eggs referencing previous James Bond films placed throughout will leave most fans relatively satisfied.