Best Bond Since the 60s

Rating: 10/10 (28 November 2006)

Most of the reviews here are good, but some seem not to get it. The Bond franchise had grown tired, predictable, and stale. Too many gadgets, too many super villains, too many explosions. And Bond - the most famous spy in the world. How could the man do anything when everyone knew him on sight? He practically announced himself whenever he walked into a room. This new Bond is visceral, exciting - he's raw, hard-edged (perhaps even a bit psychotic), and sexy. There's a real sense of danger in this Bond that hasn't existed since the very first films. This is a guy who could really kill you, and might, without batting an eye. The action is intense, but more realistic this time - not dependent on fancy gadgets. The women are beautiful, but like the new Bond, in a more realistic and believable way. This is really a great new start for the franchise, and I hope they run with it by really starting the series over from scratch. This is Bond as he was meant to be, not a cartoon caricature, but a skilled government assassin.