Breaking out of the pattern

Rating: 8/10 (22 April 2007)

Some people criticize Casino Royale for not being the typical James Bond. No gadgets, no stereotyped Bond-babes, no Q, no comic book villains... Well, in my opinion, that's why this film is so good.
Over the past years I've grew tired of the James Bond series. For each new film I've hoped that this time it will offer something new, but every time it's just the same old routine. The last one with Pierce Brosnan I didn't even bother to watch.
Now, finally James Bond has managed to renew itself, and it's a long awaited fresh breath. He's become more human (but not too much), he's more vulnerable, thus giving the action scenes a stronger edge Â– it actually makes him thougher than ever.
If you've felt that James Bond needs a little refurbishing, I think you'll like this one. If not, brace yourself...