A fine James Bond movie.

Rating: Null/10 (11 April 2007)

I remember some of the turmoil when it was first announced that Daniel Craig would be the next James Bond. It seems that many fans were up in arms because they didn't think he would be good in the role. Well those apprehensions were sorely misplaced because he does a wonderful job as the latest Bond.
As has been written, this James Bond is a bit "darker" than former Bonds. He doesn't yet have the polish and more often strays from the rules. Here he has to thwart a plan by Le Chiffre to rig the stock market to his advantage and, after he does, also has to prevent Le Chiffre from winning a high stakes poker game where $110Million overall is at stake.
Good old reliable Judi Dench is perfect as M. The movie has a good mix of action and character development. Less reliance of CGI and more reliance on action stunts. In fact, the opening scenes where Bond chases down a wanted man is one of the best chase scenes I have ever viewed.
All in all, a very fine Bond movie.