really good, in the end a bit too long

Rating: 8/10 (28 November 2006)

first of all: i am not a bond-fan. i have never been one, but that could change, if they keep Craig.
the script was good; i even would have given 9/10, if the ending had been shorter. the whole i-save-you-from-the-waters-of-venice-thing did not work at all. but each action-sequence before that one did: the chase, the airplane, etc.; all the violence was believable.
the girls were beautiful, and the product-placement wasn't as disturbing as in former bonds. as a poker-fan i loved the poker-scenes, they were well shot and thrilling to the max.
hopefully, the next bonds keep the style of casino royale...
great action-cinema, a must-see.