Finally a Tough James Bond

Rating: 10/10 (23 December 2006)

I really liked this movie because this portrayal of James Bond made him out as a real tough guy. There is a lot of one on one fight scenes in this move. Real violence. In the past James Bond only though a punch (which was visibly a mile away from the opponent) or two. Or better yet a karate chop. Plus, in the past James bond was never hurt. He always got away perfectly dressed and neat. We there was none of that in this film. The new James Bond is a much better representation of what kind of person a "Man with a License to Kill" would be like. He would have to be tough as nails and be able to kill his mark anyway he could. It helped that this James Bond was not a pretty boy like some others in the past but look like a guy that has been if a number of fights in his life. But I'm glad they kept the suave, cool and witty James Bond traits. I do not miss all the gadgets. I mean when in the past you have an invisible car, how can you top that silliness. I think this was a great move by the studio to do a film like this one. They have reinvigorated the franchise.