Sam Smith's Theme Song for James Bond 'Spectre' Met With Mixed Reviews

Sam Smith's much-awaited theme song for the upcoming James Bond movie "Spectre" is being met with mixed reviews online, although Rolling Stone called the tune "elegant."

"Writing's on the Wall" offers an excellent "showcase for Smith's gorgeous falsetto," the magazine said.

"Smith delivers a grand accomplishment by entertaining the romantic danger of the Bond character while staying true to his hallmark simplicity and elegance," RS reported. "His subtle orchestral cheer team is present, but augments his typical heartbroken persona with a confidence rising up to the level of the iconic secret agent."

However, that positive opinion didn't seem to resonate with many online. Some liked it, though, including the most famous Bond, Sir Roger Moore:

@samsmithworld has delivered a very haunting and wonderfully orchestrated #spectre theme song. Well done!

— Sir Roger Moore (@sirrogermoore) September 25, 2015

But the naysayers were more vocal about their opinions:

Sam Smith sings like a toddler coming into your room at 2 a.m. to tell you he's scared.

— Louis Virtel (@louisvirtel) September 25, 2015

I hope #SPECTRE is far more exciting than that Sam Smith snorefest I just listened to. #whereisadele

— Sam Nelson (@slnelson77) September 25, 2015

Just listened to the new @007 song, Writing on the Wall by Sam Smith. Orchestration is amazing, lyrics and vocals are just meh #bondtheme

— Zac (@ZacAtakke) September 25, 2015

An article in The Atlantic was even headlined, "Sam Smith's Radically Wimpy James Bond Theme."

Others online compared the song to cat's squealing:

So the music video for new #JamesBond #Spectre theme has just been released #samsmith http://t.co/VCf47759w4

— Andrew McAlpine (@Maritimegeek) September 25, 2015

"Spectre" hits theaters November 6.

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