Daniel Craig is the John McClaine of Bond!!

Rating: 10/10 (15 February 2007)

To tell everyone here the truth, I was never really a fan of the James Bond franchise. To me, they were basically just science fiction films set in modern times. An unbelievable secret agent, who has more lives than Fritz the Cat, and even more invincible than Rambo. But with Casino Royale, and the addition of Daniel Craig, I am very happy to jump on the Bond bandwagon. This film absolutely blew my mind!
In Casino Royale, we follow the story of James Bond, who has just received his double-0 promotion. For his first mission, Bond is sent to Casino Royale in Montenegro, to win a high stakes poker tournament. If he doesn't win, the money will help fund various terrorist organizations around the world.
As with Batman Begins, the series received a much needed retelling for the modern age. Gone are 99% of the unbelievable gadgets that Bond has relied on over the last 40 years. Now, in Craig, we have a tough, macho guy, who uses his fists as well as he uses his gun. A guy who isn't afraid to bleed. That's right everyone! Not since John McClane has a lead actor bled so much! It's very refreshing to see James Bond portrayed as a human. Not only is he great in the action department, but Craig has all, if not more, charisma and sex appeal than all of his predecessors. They have definitely made the right choice in the Bond for a new generation.
The story is great, and the action is non-stop, and most importantly....believable! Gone are all the crazy outrageous stunts from the previous Bond flicks. An added plus in my books! Plus, we do get to see a gorgeous collection of Bond girls, most notably Eva Green.
If you are a Bond fan, you will definitely not be disappointed. Those of you, who were like me and were never real "fans" of the series, definitely must check it out! I am definitely sure you will not be disappointed! The action film of the year. 10/10