With "Spectre,"Daniel Craig will star in his fourth James Bond film, tying him with Pierce Brosnan for the third-most appearances as the lethal, lusty and liquor-loving super spy. Following the billion-dollar gross of "Skyfall," it's pretty much assured at this point that "Spectre" will be yet another global hit.

But how will fans and critics like the next installment? Reactions to a fourth Bond film in an actor's run can be a mixed bag, as previous examples show. By the time the fourth entry...