Maker or Breaker ?

Rating: 6/10 (27 November 2006)

I have always been a big Bond fan. Contrary to most critics Brosnan next to Connery was my favorite Bond. I just thought he had all the dimensions it took to make a good bond. After seeing Casino Royale this weekend I was left on the unfulfilled side but not sure why. Part of the problem is the plot is so layered or for lack of a better word confusing, I will have to see it again to be sure of who the bad guy actually was. I think the writers were so concerned with telling the story of how and why Bond became the cold hearted assassin that we all know and love that they lost the actual Bond vs. the villain that wants to rule the world story. I know the creators wanted to get away from the "cartoon" Bond films of the past but I for one thought they overcompensated. Where was Q ? And not one neat gadget to be seen. OK we have had our dose of serious Bond bring back fun Bond, but please no invisible cars. Thank you.