More like the old Bond films

Rating: 9/10 (20 November 2006)

I have found all the Dalton and Brosnan Bond movies to be pretty poor compared to the earlier films, mainly due to over-emphasis on gadgets, action and special effects left the plots and character development by the wayside. I can't actually name or describe any bond baddies from these films, even though I have watched many of them a number of times. They just don't really stand out.
The new film kept an element of excitement going, with some good action, but there was a lot more depth, and the characters were far better developed. I found the film most comparable with the older Sean Connery films. Like the older Connery films, and I think one of the key reasons for its similarity, Ian Flemmings book has had a strong influence on the script, unlike many of the later films where the only similarity with the book was the name, and the name of the villain.
Daniel Craig makes a very good Bond, capturing the personality perfectly, and other roles in the film are all well cast.
As a big fan of the Bond genre this film has re-captivated my interest, which was waning after the Dalton and Brosnan films.