What a great review ! to which I add about my own impressions : what you said. ;)
I loved this third film so, so much. Craig!Bond is simply perfect and my favourite , too.
I was unspoiled and watched the movie until the end with many deep feelings.
In total agreement here :Because it's the combination of this particular Bond with this particular M that's so infinitely compelling. Although I was sad to see Dench dying, it was beautifully, fairly done.
Also I really liked the way Q and Bond meet in the National Gallery and in front of one of Turner's most famous painting of an old ship at sundown..