Neo-Bond

Rating: 8/10 (27 February 2015)

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After a brief pause , much discussion and the impact of both September 11 and the receipt of rights granting filming of such , Eon drafted newcomer Daniel Craig. The franchise then took the bold risk of updating the context to a more mature aspect of life , for the 21st outing of James Bond in , what was the first novel by Ian Fleming , Casino Royale (2006).
We meet SAS serviceman James Bond who is tasked with the elimination of his section chief for selling information. After this Introduction Bond is inserted into field operations as 007. He quickly uncovers a terrorist network.
The movie script writers (Neal Purvis,Robert Wade and Paul Haggis)create a modernization of Fleming's work , and are spot on. Subtle changes such as setting and location enhance the cinema experience correctly for an audience half a century removed from its roots. Controversial first time Bond (Daniel Craig) brings us a secret agent we have not seen the likes of since the days of Sean Connery. Correctly cast is Eva green (Dark Shadows),Playing the character defining role of treasury girl Vesper Lynd.
Martin Campbell (Goldeneye) , Takes another crack at launching a new James Bond and does it with deft skill , almost immune to the dramatic shift of the character's universe. Many supporters enhance the storyline well in character. Of note , Felix Lighter (Jeffrey Wright) is portrayed more accurately as the global officer needed for this type of environment , Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkleson) is more sinister in this script than in Fleming's work and the movie is that much better for them both.
This was a clear Re-Boot, and as Die another Day (2002) proved , Long overdue. Adaptation is the key to long life in all things , film is no exception. This decision has reset this franchise , made it relevant to its consumers political and entertainment tastes , and has made it a certain success that may continue for decades to come.
One of the Best.
Four Stars(of 5.)