Thuggery at it's sharp-dressed best!

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2008)

My sincere thanks to all those responsible for restoring my faith in my favourite Secret Agent.
Daniel Craig is by far the best Bond, in my opinion. He portrayed JB the way I felt Ian Fleming had actually wanted - cheeky, ruthless and vulnerable.
Casino Royale is a thoroughly welcome departure from the campy renderings of old.
The script was crisp and droll. There were so many memorable lines. Among my favourites were :-
M: You've got a bloody cheek! James Bond: Sorry. I'll shoot the camera first next time. M: Or yourself.
and
James Bond: Vodka-martini. Bartender: Shaken or stirred? James Bond: Do I look like I give a damn?
But the very best line of the movie was:-
Bond: I've got a little itch, down there. Would you mind? (Le Chiffre swings knotted rope into Bond's genitals again) Bond: No! No! No, no, no, to the right. To the right, to the right!
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
The great news is, the Haggis-Purvis-Wade writing team has been retained for Quantum of Solace!