They finally got it EXACTLY right!

Rating: 9/10 (12 January 2012)

Reading some of the negative reviews here, it breaks my heart plenty of the supposed Bond fans here who say Bond lacks charm and wit, and that this doesn't feel like a Bond movie.
If you've read the books, then you'd know that Bond, in the books, really was a nihilistic, cold hearted punk who constantly got into trouble left and right, screwed up nearly plan he had, risked his- and his allies'- lives for no reason and furthermore, asked carelessly and constantly annoyed MI6 with his careless actions. He isn't the suave playboy the movies make him out to be. Then again though, I guess it's no surprise considering there are more people familiar with the books. But if you say that Bond should be like the films, then you have no business really saying that you're a true Bond fan.
Alright, now I got that off my chest, this is an amazing movie.
Sure Bond being blonde was a bit of a bafflement. But he did indeed have blue eyes like the book said he did. Before this the closest we got to a REAL Bond was Timothy Dalton, who looked exactly like Bond, and was very tough too. But no, Craig IS Bond. Craig plays Bond exactly how he should be played. He brings out the toughness in Bond, as well as the naivety and the slight idiocy. If Fleming were still alive, he'd cry tears of joy knowing his wish for a TRUE Bond had come true.
Anyways. The plot is almost exactly like the book. Sure there are a few Changes, particularly in the poker subplot, but all around this is exactly like the book. As for the other things... Well, the opening theme is just AWESOME. I love Chris Cornell's theme. He achieves what many didn't do with their themes. He doesn't try to be too much like the old themes, but he gives it his own spin, a reserved and natural approach, and it works. I love the opening titles too, its like an animated story of how James became Bond.
In short, excellent movie. One you CANNOT miss.