Good, but lacking...

Rating: 6/10 (25 November 2006)

Before I start I would like to make clear that although I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, I just felt that something lacked from it.
The film had everything that a James Bond film should have. Action, drama, humour and a James Bond who can act the part properly. Daniel Craig is without any doubt the best James Bond role model since Sean Connery, but in terms of portrayal, is even better.
The only criticism I feel this film should get is about the music. The title music I felt was terrible. Previous James Bond scores have always somehow suited the film, but for some reason this time it didn't. The second criticism is summed up in three words; 'James Bond Theme'. Nowhere throughout the movie (apart from the credits) is the famous John Barry film score used. There are numerous scenes (which I will leave anonymous to prevent spoilers) where this music would have heightened the excitement and improved the scene to such an extent where the film becomes better too.
I remember reading somewhere that Quentin Tarintino had originally shown interest in directing the film and I wonder whether the film would have been better had he been selected. Although I have nothing against Martin Campbell, who I thought did a superb job with the film, I feel that Tarintino would have used his visionary talents well and created the perfect Bond universe.