Daniel Craig is no Bond

Rating: 6/10 (18 March 2007)

The actual movie is alright. The storyline, dialogue, the cast, acting, locations etc is alright. It's just that Daniel Craig is no Bond. He had no charisma, style, flair, he seemed rather dull and stale throughout the movie and showed no signs to make even think this is Bond and I've seen all the Bond movies. There wasn't much chemistry with the women. It really seems like he had no interest in playing Bond but only did it because Bond has become a legendary status in the film world and if somebody remembers you, it will be from a Bond film.
The other problem with this film is that it does not feel like a Bond film. There is a pure distinction between Bond films and general action film. Casino Royale is a general action film and if they changed the name "James Bond" in this film to say Scott Becker or something, you wouldn't even have the slightest clue or idea that this film can be a Bond film.
A lot of people who are praising this movie are saying that this film goes back to the 60s Bond. I disagree, the 60s Bond are likable and lovable.
I like Daniel Craig and I do think he's a decent actor however, I have a hard time time seeing him as Bond. Daniel Craig had 2 hours and a half of my time to convince me that he is Bond. That did not happen. He will be in the next 2 Bond movies so he'll have his chance to convince me then.
I do like the dark and gritty style of this film but I think I would have liked the movie way more than I do now if they had somebody else play Bond. I have so many other things to say but then this would get too long.