A New Look for Bond

Rating: 8/10 (20 November 2006)

Going to the theater tonight I did not expect much. For me, Bond movies have always been a novelty thing not to be taken seriously and lately they have become so ridiculous that I stopped watching all together. So needless to say, I was quite surprised that I wanted more when it ended. The movie kept me entertained with nere a dull moment. It seemed all I heard pre-movie were people complaining about the "blond bond" and how Craig wouldn't be able to pull it off. Well, they were all wrong. With "Casino Royale" they are reinventing Bond, refreshing him for a more modern audience. Hence the new look and attitude of the movie and its title character. We also get to see more of the personal side of Bond and what exactly it is that makes him the way he is. That, and during it all, Craig is pretty easy on the eyes ;-)
I definitely recommend going to see this one in the theater. Fantastical fun yet with a human touch. Huzzah for the new Bond!