The Immortal Mr. Bond

Rating: 8/10 (18 March 2007)

Any fan of Ian Flemming who takes a liking to the immortal Mr. Bond, will certainly like the latest film called Casino Royale. From the beginning to end, this film will not disappoint fans of OO7. I was most impressed with the new actor who plays James Bond who in this film is portrayed by Daniel Craig {is it me, or does he resemble a mature Steve McQueen?}. Although, appearing ever-ready to hang up his Berretta, Craig leaves nothing to be desired in the agent's persona with an immortal legacy. In this story, Bond is up against a most sinister and certainly worthy adversary called Le Chiffre, who's aim is to provide an almost limitless bank account with which to supply international terrorism worldwide. In order to establish the world account, he must defeat Bond in among other challenges a multi-million dollar high stakes poker game. To be sure, Bond is ever accompanied by C.I.A. agent Felix Leiter (Jeffery Write) and of course " M " (Judi Dench). Anyone fearing that Bond has lost his physical ability to confront the modern heavy, will be disappointed as Bond adequately displays an abundance of action, drama, and of course his suave debonair self with the leading lady. All in all, a marvelous vehicle to continue the legacy of the most popular Secret Agent of them all. ****