Most Impressive Debutant.

Rating: 9/10 (18 March 2016)

He was a real trump in the 007 history, the good Daniel Craig. Not too many people had high hopes when revealed who was the next in line to be transfigured to one James Bond.
Neither did I. Mostly because of my lack of experience according to Craig; saw him in "Munich" and some other stuff, but never studied him closely. (Common people was skeptical about a blond Bond too; all right....)
This is maybe my all time favorite 007 movie. I was delighted when leaving the cinemas after the premiere; some decade later I still watch it as Daniel Craig's sensational debut, and (so far) best performance. Nowadays, this movie has the taste of a fine, tasty and well matured wine. (You might reference to Pierce B's "Goldeneye", from which I got the same feeling.)
The new-thinking freshness - who was necessary after Brosnans way too flashy exit - of digging up the "old" Royale story and make something decent of it, was ingenious. James Bond Mk. VI. But from the so called beginning. Confusing? During the Craig years, occasionally I've had hard times not to refer to the Bond movies past, and it's time lines.
A "Back To The Future" state of mind not needed here, that's for sure!!
Formidable casting and a script that hardly sleeps. We got action from the very beginning - true classic opening scene! - and a very good chemistry between newcomer Craig and since long M of Dame Judy Dench. The catchy, smart and suggestive theme song who has great gravity, is a nice take-off for what to come during the show.
Double-crossing, love, betrayal and greed. All the well needed ingredients for a James Bond movie is there. For many fans of the series, Eva Green stands out as the all time favorite female act. (Maybe not mine, but there's always split sentences about everything.)
Otherwise, the cars is there. The charismatic villain. The supporting act from one Felix Leiter. Elements just all right - and enjoyable - for completion.
When the curtain fell after the final scene, Daniel Craig now really was Bond. James Bond.