The ultimate Bond

Rating: 8/10 (16 November 2006)

Caught this on the opening night in Kuala Lumpur. Some movies bomb following the hype generated months before. This however did not disappoint. Craig was good as I was equally impressed with his showing in Munich. Excellent dialog and acting. It was Bond without the gadgets, silly one liners etc. Product endorsements were "in your face" throughout the movie though. Not a bad thing however, in my view.
The scenes two thirds through the movie seemed a little slow but it had its relevance. I am sure the producers and scrip writers thought long and hard about it to keep viewers second guessing. It finished with a bang though and one would leave the cinema with a feel good factor.
Oh yes, watch out for the cameo of a certain Knight of the British Empire being frisked by airport security.