Bond reinvented in the Batman Begins of the Bond Series

Rating: 6/10 (24 November 2006)

This movie just didn't live up to my expectations, which are pretty high for such prestigious series. Too many changes were made, although Bond did need to be toughened up after Pierce Brosnon, this change was matched by other unneeded changes. Too much of the investigation part of the movie were removed, relying instead on a constant barrage of cell phone "clues." As well, a reference to 9/11 was ill founded and demonstrates how too many American influences have been allowed into this British icon (Bond driving a Ford in one scene, is yet another such example). I think the movie was definitely alright, maybe even good, and may lay the foundation for something really impressive to come. Bond has obviously been reinvented, however, part of me fears that they have ventured down a path that may lead to the loss of one of the best movie series ever created.