The end of a long tradition

Rating: 2/10 (9 December 2007)

The selection of Craig as the English gentleman that Ian Flemming created a few dozen years ago was the first sign. The killing of an old myth, built along 45 years was about to succeed. Being 41 years old, I grew up following Bond stories. Naturally some changes had to be implemented, to follow world politics trends and cinema evolution. Which was OK. Then, came the end. After destroying the basics of a hero concepts nothing remains... but a whole new concept.
When the hero looks (and partially acts) as the villain something is wrong. "Evolution", some may say. "A Great action movie", some other will add. For me it's just another movie. Like the Mission Impossible or the Bourne trilogies (so far). So, if we call it something else I could accept Casino Royale as a valid movie.
But never a Bond. Because there is no Bond in this movie except in the name. Is he a ghost? An impostor? Whatever he is, it certainly means the end. Now I know for sure that the Bond series is over, and that some guys created a new concept, designed for easily sell accordingly to the modern audience demands. Probably there was no space anymore in this world for the gallant hero who survived for four decades. I'm sorry for that.