The Most Beautifully Made James Bond Film So Far

Rating: 10/10 (17 January 2007)

I loved it. I stopped watching James Bond movies after the first Brosnan one. Before that they were kitsch. But this movie is thrilling. It reminds me of the first Mission Impossible which I thought was really good (the second one was horrendous!). I really hope that DC will be in the next one and it'll be just as good, if not better. I loved everything about this movie. I loved the opening credits, I loved the story. It wasn't too long at all. It felt much shorter than it was, which I think is great. I think DC was perfect, so was the script writing. The one-liners were actually funny and original. James's character was more realistic yet still had that superhero-esquire mysteriousness. James seemed a bit immature, a bit hyper, very full of energy. He didn't have to be all suave like Pierce Brosnan. Pierce Brosnan reminds me of someone's dad, who, when you go over to their house, they're being friendly to you but really they're just wondering if you think they're still attractive. I'm quite a bit younger than DC but I totally would, if you know what I mean. I wouldn't touch PB with a 10 foot barge pole. DC definitely has sex appeal. I disagree with one viewer's opinion that the theme wasn't used enough. To be honest, I wasn't looking out for it, but I think the repeated use of a theme tune is tacky.
I loved the way that JB was fairly new to the job and I certainly don't think he was too old. Look at Roger Moore, PB, Sean Connery! Not only did they not look like they could actually do the job, they seemed older than DC. DC had an air about him, like he's still immature in social situations and with other people sometimes. I think that's fitting, because of the type of work he does he wouldn't be able to socialise much in normal situations. Someone commented that he'd be too old to be a novice. Duh! He might be a new 00 but he's probably got a lot of experience under his belt, which would take years to build up, as well as additional training. They don't just chuck you in, I'm sure. I'm sure he has a rather long and impressive Résumé.
I love how James tried to guess about Eva Green's character's upbringing and she suspected the same of his upbringing/childhood. It was never revealed if either were true. I loved that because maybe James DOESN"T know everything. I loved that vulnerability. Some people may thing he was cold. I don't think so at all. Not one bit.
If there isn't another DC/James Bond movie, I won't be disappointed because this one was so good I know I'll be able to watch it again and again.
I could rave about a million more things but...
oh, yes, and it wasn't vulgar. I love it how he got his hands on the Aston Martin, too. This movie allows well-known features of James Bond movies to emerge or be explained very naturally.
Also, the range of foreign actors was astounding. Barely an American in sight! I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!