fish tanks are more fun

Rating: 1/10 (25 November 2006)

Wow, I can't believe the good reviews this thing is getting. If you watch a fish tank, you'll find it more exciting and unpredictable then Casino Royale. First off, I'm not a James Bond "fan". I've seen all of the movies, and I own about half. So, before I hear, "Well your not a true Bond fan!" let me explain how this movie didn't work. The studio obviously thought that with the huge success of Batman Begins, maybe re-inventing James Bond would blow everyone away. Huge, over-extended, dark action scenes. A new meaner and (not so much leaner) James Bond. And a couple good-guy turns bad-guy scenes. First off, you can't create action scenes to fill in plot time. In Casino, that's exactly what happens. The action scenes are drawn out and pointless. There is a 20 minute foot chase near the beginning of the movie that drags out so long, that you actually get bored watching. It has to have the most predictable and uninteresting plot of all the Bonds I've seen. Yes, even worse then Living Day Lights. And it ends about four times. Return of the King wrapped up quicker. The ONLY good thing I have to say about this mess of a movie. Daniel Craig is a great James Bond. He had all the elements to make 007 a more bad- ass and grittier hero. Hopefully they'll give him a better script next time. He is the only reason why I might give the next Bond movie a chance. Casino Royale really disappointed me to the point where I almost don't care if there is another Bond. Seriously, watch a fish tank instead.