Bourne-again Bond

Rating: 8/10 (28 February 2020)

I'm a big James Bond fan. I remember leaving the theater (Westbury, NY) after watching "Casino Royale" and being very excited about the future of Bond films. I had a great time watching this movie. Over the years and after many viewings the bloom has come off the rose a little bit. I am a Bond purist but I do recognize that the movies need to evolve some in order to remain fresh and inviting to new audiences. They can't be making new 007 adventures only for 56 year old men (like me). I understand all of that. It's just that producer Barbara Broccoli should have more confidence in her property. She shouldn't try to imitate Bond's imitators. That said, "Casino Royale" is a very exciting movie. It does skip a beat here and there but overall it is quite an enjoyable ride. Dishonorable mention: the always annoying Judi Dench.