One Of The Best Bond Films Since 'Licence To Kill'

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2006)

After the appalling 'Die Another Day' in which every bond film with Pierce Brosnan in was starting to get worse and worse, I was not sure at first what I was going to make of Casino Royale. After watching it on the Big Screen, I can honestly say that this has got to be one of the best bond films since Timothy Dalton's 'Licence To Kill'.
Daniel Craig portrays a dark, hard, ruthless and very human James Bond (i.e. he is not perfect and get seriously injured etc)and gives off a fantastic performance. Daniel Craig and Timothy Dalton have got to be the best James Bonds so far in the series.
Daniel Craig's portrayal of James Bond has elements of Golgo 13 The Professional in him. In case you do not know, Golgo 13 is a very popular and world wide successful Japanese Manga Comic Book/Anime/Live Action character which was originally inspired by James Bond and Golgo 13 has been around since the 1960's (the same as James Bond).
The story in Casino Royale takes itself very seriously and has a gripping, dark and believable storyline. This is basically James Bond - The Beginning, but set in present day 21st century. The baddies in this film are also very believable and very well acted. The film is very well directed and has some fantastic, gripping and breathtaking scenes and superb performances.
Before, my only ever favourite bond films were 'The Living Daylights' and 'Licence To Kill', but I can be very proud to say that this is also my 3rd favourite Bond film.
An excellent and highly recommended 007 film I have seen in a long time. Excellent!