Different,yet still enjoyable.

Rating: 7/10 (26 March 2007)

Forget the familiarities.What we have here is an interesting blend of old and new.Casino Royale was Ian Fleming's very first James Bond novel,yet had never been made into a movie.Not a serious one anyway.The setting is modern day,yet the story goes way back to James Bond's earliest days as a 00.If you are going to begin anew with the series,it would be smart to have a new face in place.Daniel Craig is that new face.While Craig is somewhat lacking the charm of his predecessors,he brings a fresh new perspective to the role.The action is much more raw,gritty,and violent,yet it is still enjoyable.Don't be looking around for Moneypenny and Q,their not around,which may disappoint long time fans of the series.In my opinion,our old friend has a fresh new look.Traditionalists may not like the idea,but if they give it a chance,they may just be pleasantly surprised.