THE Bond Film.

Rating: Null/10 (17 November 2006)

This latest addition to the Bond franchise is definitely the darkest Bond film yet, hence, a more realistic and serious version of Bond, and definitely my favourite Bond film.
Like what Christopher Nolan did with the Batman Franchise by creating Batman Begins, which was an absolute cracker, this is what the Bond producers have come up with. This is supposedly the prequel to all the other Bond films (altho time/generation is not altered), being Ian Fleming's first novel in the Bond series, and it shows what kind of character Bond was before his full transition into the smooth, classy secret agent he is known to be.
This movie has moved on from relying on out-of-this-world gadgets for the 'wow-factor' and instead depended on the musculinity of a true out-and-out secret agent with more down-to-earth outfield action for an agent, making it more surreal and believable for the audience
Its goodbye to the typical superspy action sequences which are very clichÃ© and "comical" to a certain extent. For instance, no more master villains who wants total world domination (seems more suitable in super-hero movies, don't you think?) whereas this Bond film deals with the harsh realities of life - terrorists and so on.
The action sequences are much bolder, bloodier, and much more realistic, depicting Bond getting his fair share of punches instead of him beating his enemy with ease all the time and sustaining minimal injuries whereas this Bond really does get beaten up, very well indeed.
This edition also has a sentimental touch to it, focusing on Bond's love interest, showing depth in the drama section and a couple of these scenes are very emotionally moving, especially for a Bond film.
Last but not least, the ultimate winning formula of this Bond edition is most definitely Craig, Daniel Craig. He is indeed the new definitive Bond. Musculine, sophisticated in a different way, altho not particularly the best looking of Bonds but he offers a very manly appeal, and with his piercing blue eyes - tantalizing and he simply has a touch of class. Definitely the perfect Bond.