Craig, Daniel Craig

Rating: 8/10 (18 November 2006)

I would start by saying that this isn't really a conventional "Bond" film, despite it being the closest interpretation of Ian Fleming's fictional character. This will re invent the man we once knew as Bond, James Bond, and as of now it's Craig, Daniel Craig. Money penny, Q and his gadgets are nowhere to be seen. But is that a bad thing? In a world where realism is "hot" a more accessible Bond is required. With all accessories he has available to the everyday person, audiences can now feel capable of relating to bond. However if you are already attached to the Bond of old this film is not for you. Scrapping all of the conventions assigned to the typical Bond film, from his near death experience, to the death of a Bond girl, Casino Royale has paved the way for a new breed of Bond and a new breed of audience. For his first performance as Bond, Daniel Craig's effort was admirable. Casino Royale was an interesting journey and he was up to it, it wasn't just his delivery, it's his body language and even his fighting styles change as he adapted to his role of 007. Doing almost all of his own stunts and transforming his body, he gave all his effort into creating a new image for future films. I have to say I'm glad, as much as Bond was Bond, the decline in film quality and lazy "ass" approach to his missions, due to unrealistic gadgets. Craig gave Bond an injection of life and a new "tough as nails" (pardon the pun) exterior that will be enjoyed by a new generation of audience for years to come. A revolution in its own right, congratulations Daniel Craig you have successfully brought Bond back from the dead (pardon the pun), kudos.