Vintage entry in the Bond series.

Rating: 8/10 (25 November 2006)

There was only one way for Daniel Craig to respond to the wave of criticism that came his way after he was unveiled as the latest incarceration of perhaps the most popular and enduring character in movie history. In Casino Royale, he turns in one of the greatest performances as Bond, right up there at the top tier. It is difficult to compare the performances of the actors who have played the screen legend that is James Bond as each actor has had their own personal style but Craig gives an air of believability to the role, perhaps not seen since the first two entries in the series: Dr. No and From Russia With Love. This really is a superb piece of film-making that provides a real treat to the audience. The pre-titles sequence is shorter in duration than the norm, but certainly delivers on impact. The theme song struck me as being solid rather than spectacular, i would certainly be reluctant to place it up there with Live and Let Die and Dance into the fire. Sit back and enjoy the most entertaining film to be released this year and one that is right up there with the best films of the series.