A James Bond without Romantic Demeanor

Rating: 7/10 (30 May 2008)

Casino Royale is yet to be published as a novel, because, it was never fully composed/written into a published book by Ian Fleming. Ian Fleming supervised the making of only Dr. No and Goldfinger, which carry the marks of the creator.
Daniel Craig has rendered a rough, crude and bloody image to Ian Fleming's character. On the contrary, Sean Connery as the ideal James Bond was dashing in his manly, robust and flamboyant appeal while portraying exact physiognomy for the Fleming Bond. Subsequently, Roger Moore with his characteristic raised eyebrows and romantic appeal won the title role in a record 7 James Bond flicks. The directors of those times kept a subtle balance of drama, adventure, action, romance and suspense while keeping the legend alive.
However, Casino Royale's Bond is too truculent rather exhibits a stony aura of an otherwise suave spy. He is a fatalist in the sense, that his actions and body language speak of cold blooded murders, although himself getting injured on numerous occasions.... a sign of the times. Astonishingly, the patriarchal character of "Q" has been abolished in this film. Nearly all novels written by Fleming mention Q with his innovative show of detective gadgetry and a roadster to facilitate Bond from rescuing dangerous situations.
There are a lot of audience who prefer to watch a soft image Bond like Moore, or an aquiline featured Bond like Connery; those who love to watch good cinematography as well entertaining suspense and thrill coupled by romantic charms. Daniel Craig matches to Timothy Dalton, however, he exceeds in truculence and ferocity of his purpose.
Lastly, the James Bond theme music (which has always been a hallmark and source to boast the Bond image during his heroic scenes) is regretfully absent throughout the film, only played at the end while detailing the cast.
Not Bad, Not so Good .... in between.. O.K.