Best Bond film since Gold finger and The Living Daylights

Rating: 10/10 (21 November 2006)

Before I begin my personal review let me just say that I've been a James Bond fan for many years and I have grew up watching James Bond before I could even read. That being said, let me also say that I was one of many fans that was against Daniel Craig being James Bond because of his facial qualities and the fact that I got used to Mr. Pierce Brosman as James Bond, and I strongly felt the old chap needed one more film under his belt to give a proper farewell to the role. Anyway, I sucked things up because a pretty face doesn't make a great James Bond film - it is the actor,the script, and the cinematography.
James Bond fans please set your fears aside; don't boycott the film, don't pick up a pathetic bootleg copy off the streets, and do yourself a tremendous favor to see this well crafted masterpiece because Casino Royale worth every penny of admission. The minute one sees Daniel Craig in action as James Bond then you'll understand why they made such a drastic decision because he's a damn good actor and a fantastic James Bond that rivals Sir Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton. Pierce Brosman, I love you and years have been good, but this a new era and we need a whole new take to keep the James Bond franchise rolling, and Mr. Craig has what it takes to make it happen with maximum effect.
As many of you have read before in countless websites; this film focuses more on James Bond as a character than the conflict at hand. It is all about bond and how he's molded to the confident, sophisticated, smooth talking killer we are known him to be and love. Through out the whole film we'll see a rougher side of him( or as M say it best, a "blunt instrument), but eventually as the movie progresses the character becomes Bond, James Bond.
Daniel Craig, I doubted you because of my ignorance but I put my pessimism aside; I watched few of your films that made me acknowledge your quality as an actor, which helped eased my doubts about not going to see the movie. He did a fantastic job; through out the whole film he reminded me of Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton, but with his he own unique style. I embrace you Daniel Craig, you're Bond, James Bond for this era and I can't wait to see more of your works. to see you in action as James bond....