Daniel Craig brings Bond into the 21st Century

Rating: 9/10 (19 November 2006)

I went to see this movie the day after its general release. Having read all the controversial news about the choice of actor for the role of James Bond, I was a skeptic at first. But I am glad that I have been proved wrong... because this film really is the best James Bond movie I have seen!!
This film brings a little more edge to the suave super spy, and in all of the right places. All of the acting is superb, and Daniel Craig gives Bond back something that has been missing from the previous films - Character! The main villain is portrayed brilliantly by danish actor Mads Mikkelsen and I thought that Eva Green did a really good job as Bond's first love, Vesper Lynd.
This Bond is a little more rough around the edges compared to the other movies, which I think is a refreshing take. Gone are the familiar sites of gadgets, Moneypenny and Q, but it is safe to say that the story does not require them.
Overall, this is a more realistic interpretation of the very first Ian Fleming novel. This is a film which cannot be ignored and I am happy that Daniel Craig has finally silenced his critics. He has brought Bond into the 21st century, with a style and wit not seen since Sean Connery!
Definitely worth a look