Bond is back...but with a difference.

Rating: 9/10 (20 November 2006)

Like many Bond fans I asked myself the question would Daniel Craig fall in to the category of Lazenby and to a lesser extent Dalton's Bonds and fail in many opinions to make the grade? (To Messer's Lazenby and Dalton, I am not among those who throw criticism at your efforts) In a word no...And here's why, Daniel Craig plays James Bond, he does not play Sean Connery Playing James bond or any other fine actor who has carried the mantle before. This is my epiphany, there is no best Bond that opinion should remain reserved for Bond's Creator Ian Fleming and sadly that will elude us all.
Casino Royale is an exceptionally entertaining film, from the opening scenes which will leave some viewers in need of a calming cup of green tea and others craving for more, this film is everything a Bond movie should be, it's decadent, exaggerated and even in some cases vulgar but always Bond! I close with this fellow movie goers, don't concern yourself with how well Daniel Craig will portray Bond because the Myriad of actors who have worn the Hallowed dinner jacket before are so varied that I could not tell you who Bond is, watch this movie to enjoy Daniel Craig's performance in another role which he fulfils with seeming ease. My only criticism is that the film may be a little over long, but if asked, would I add my name to the waiting list for tickets to the next movie? The answer is a resounding yes!