You Know My Name - Bond, James Bond

Rating: 8/10 (23 November 2006)

James Bond finally moves to its root and origin and to do so we take a look back in time at James Bond first assignment - to stop the investor from winning the casino tournament and used that money to fund the terrorist.
This time around director Martin Campbell came back to make probably the most accurate of the Ian Fleming version of Bond and making it a bit darker and more gruesome than before making one of the most enjoyable version of Bond.
This is the most controversial James Bond ever as they decided to bring in Daniel Craig as the new 007 to replace Pierce Brosnan. People were trashing him like hell as a guy that has no James look and having blonde hair. But despite all that Daniel does have his charm and he seems to blew everyone away with it. To me, he's over qualifies for the job and now that I really see him as Bond he is even more suitable than ever.
Despite so much controversy the outcome of the movie is brilliant and everything seem to working out perfectly. The casting is stunning; Eva Green probably is the most beautiful Bond's girl ever. The writing is more evolved and is very satisfying to see Bond movie with thing more than spy flick with gadget and women. He has more feeling, he relies on his instinct, he is arrogant and more heart than ever before, and he can bleed!!! The story is much better even without trademark gadget and good-looking faces. Unlike most of previous movie I'm extremely excited to see some serious actor in each and every character. They make this movie much more believable.
If you're looking for some great action sequences then you will be please with the movie. Casino Royale consist of numerous actions from every angle and the best part is the movie doesn't need to rely on CGI, which make the scene even more authentic and fun to watch. The score of the film is fit in the movie really well though the original soundtrack might not seem at first but it is pretty catchy and after hearing it couple of time - I like it.
My only problem is that I feel the directing is that great and the editing is too sudden, but otherwise this is definitely the best-written James Bond movie ever. Though I feel with so much change in characteristic in the franchise some of the people who are so into the olden 007 movie might not like it that much.
Overall, it is one hell of a movie that will sure entertain you in every way. I can't wait for the DVD to be release.
Plus Point: Daniel Craig make debut as Bond, Most realistic Bond.
Negative Point: Editing and directing.
Recommendation: Worth Every Penny.
Rating: 8/10 (Grade: A-)