A New James Bond

Rating: 9/10 (24 November 2006)

Let's face it. The James Bond franchise was getting old and this was largely seen in the last movie "Die Another Day", which in my opinion failed to deliver an entertaining yet believable plot. The Bond formula that had worked so wonderfully in the past, was suffering from overuse and clichés, therefore losing its impact on its viewers. This changed when Casino Royale hit our movie theaters last week. It gave the audience worldwide just what it needed, a fresh and different approach to Ian Fleming's world of spies, gadgets and gorgeous girls. I spent two and a half hours glued to my couch enjoying an action-packed film, filled with intense scenes and unexpected twists. I have to say it blew me away. I'm specially impressed by Daniel Craig's performance, who has proved himself worthy of pulling the "My name is Bond, James Bond" line. The movie also excels in other areas such as post production and photography, and is superb script wise. Casino Royale is already getting ratings of 8-9 on IMDb. Highly recommended