new grading code

Rating: 9/10 (11 August 2009)

casino royale just another bond film that has perverted the name of the ian fleming franchise, not so. this film has a new owner. the director took the reigns and steered it on a different modern approach. So the following is what i felt after watching this film. Note each category is based between 0 being bad, 10 being excellent.
Presentation: (How bad i wanted to see it, review scores)8 Got good reviews, not enough to go to the theatres, just rented it.
Pace: (mood, lenght/energy, make sense, where some scenes neccessary?)9 Good watchable pace, all make sense, no boring parts.
Visual: (color, angle, wide/close ups, bright/dark)8 Dark professional is the visual theme, focus on glamour, mostly closeup shots not bad since Daniel Craig (James Bond) has a magnetic piercing look.
Sound: (background music, clarity, match with theme? music score)6 Nostolgic 007 theme tune but not as apparent as previous film, will appreciate effects with surround sound.
Story: (beg, mid, end, depth, twists, surprises, originality)9 Gone is the saving the world from a madman theme, more realistic on taking down one wealthy international terrorist. Gone is the Sean Connery lucky playboy swagger. More about focusing on the mission without pleasant distractions.
Character: (development, acting, attraction/repeling)10 Daniel Craig (Bond) steals the show accompanied by a solid cast. Lead female character Vesper is somber almost glares at you, tries hard to "act" as if she is hiding a trouble past. The attraction between Bond and Vesper is not believable bond:martini barman:shaken or stirred? bond:does it look like i give a damn! don't you see the woman i have to work with? horrendous!
Improvements: Sexier lead female even my GF would do. Better musics score, with all the money invested in a movie at least...something! Previos title "Die Another Day" had hit modanna soundtrack...
Lasting Appeal: 9 Strong lead role, superb pace, charming British accent, modern realistic theme, surprise end.