Superb Action!

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2007)

I'm not Bonds biggest fan, even if I am British, and I've seen a few but this could quite easily convert me. This is all action, adrenalin pumping cinematography.
I'm going to make a bold statement maybe, and say Craig is the best bond to date, he may lack the swarve sophistication of Connery or Brosnan but he really delivers an all action performance. I was slightly sceptical at his appointment as the new Bond but then I couldn't think of a better option also. But any doubts were pushed aside after about 15 minutes, his acting is decent even for a Bond film!! and deserves a mention for this I think but on top of his decent acting he defines action.
Le Chiffre is a top villain, ice cold and clever and the Bond girls are top notch, not a big fan of Eva Green pre-Bond but I certainly am now.
The opening credits are stylish, and being a graphic designer I appreciate them and their artistic values, up there with Kiss Kiss Bang Bangs' for me.
The story was solid, and the cheesiness was limited and although it is a Bond trademark it was nice to see it reduced.
Being a part time poker player the poker scene was maybe the let down with the 10000000000000000-1 situation, but the cards aside the interaction between the characters at the table was intriguing.
Overall this is my favourite bond to date and Daniel Craig has arrived, although I personally have always enjoyed his films.
a big 9 for this one and thank you for getting this so so right