Seconded only by Dr. No (maybe)

Rating: 10/10 (22 November 2006)

Perhaps this is the best Bond film yet, perhaps not, but definitely a front runner. They portrayed Bond as capable, witty, and most importantly, somewhat distant and casually cruel and cold-blooded. Such a dark personality would have to be a prerequisite for the type of work which he volunteers for: killing people who compromise the free world. This film was executed very nicely, and I am earnestly anticipating the next film, which is a continuation of Casino Royale, I believe. Hopefully they will keep the same trend of leaving Q branch out of the films, or at least keeping its part to a minimum. It was nice to see Bond, rather than his gadgets, kicking asses. They also pulled off the villain nicely. Le Chiffre came off as a classic Bond villain, very cold and methodical, without the absurdly complicated revenge theme used.
Bond is back people!