Smart, well written, and worth watching

Rating: 8/10 (20 December 2006)

Finally, a Bond film that is worth going to!!!
Casino Royale, the latest in the James Bond film series, introduces Daniel Craig as the licensed to kill MI-6 agent. Craig, along with Judi Dench reprising her role as M, lead a well put together cast of interesting and multifaceted characters. The best things are what is not in Casino Royale - no Q, no Moneypenney, no gadgets, and no never-ending puns about sex. This movie gives our generation what we want in a film - realistic high-tech toys, smart writing, a plot line that keeps you wondering, and a Bond that is mysterious, sexy, and NOT superhuman. Watching Craig's version of Bond is a realistic journey into the makings of a killer, a journey filled with mistakes and lessons learned. By far, it the best ending to a Bond movie I have ever seen. Hopefully, the writers and producers will keep it