James Bond is back!

Rating: 9/10 (23 November 2006)

I really liked this movie, unlike the the previous one. They cut back on the gadgetry--compared to the last one--making the whole story more believable without missing out on any of the sleek stunts, cars and other high-tech toys. Of course, you will find incredible twists and tricks, as well as a few inconsistencies and extremely improbable events (for example in a medical aspect, in poker, etc.) The storyline related to current events. It was somewhat challenging to follow. I (and my girl friend) had a hard time following some of the dialogue at times--we missed 3-4 crucial expressions (but which we could more or less fill in afterwards; the movie theater's audio system could have been partly responsible for this.) The film had a good balance of action, trickery, and romance. It was even spiked with some comedy. I found the acting and the cinematography very satisfactory. I am looking forward to the next one!!