I remember hearing whispers many years ago before Spectre that they wanted to make Mr Hinx (Bautista's character) the true mastermind behind SPECTRE. The actor was apparently not quite ready for the big time meatier role.
A guy who was bigger, smarter, faster, tougher than 007. I would have liked that movie with just a relentless badass bad guy that is better than James at everything. Have Waltz as the fake puppet leader.
I think they dropped the ball.
As far as the other ones meh. I liked Skyfall. Hopefully this new one is good. I hear they are going with a black chick for Bond now?