Not back to best form as such,more setting new standards of it's own

Rating: 9/10 (20 November 2006)

Like many here i should say i'm a fan & someone who's also read the books. Also like many i was losing interest as it all got too campy/flashy & indistinguishable from other big budget action heroes.
I wasn't worried when DC was announced,just curious to see how the choice would pan out.
I for one believe it's a triumph. It's true to the books & re-injects some much needed gritty realism to the franchise. DC has the ice cool demeanour of someone who could charm the pants off you whilst at the same time have no hesitation in disembowelling you with a toothpick if the need arises.
He has the physical presence,the versatility & the sense of humour to pull it off,although it should be said the jokes are less frequent & more 'arch',even to the point of having a dig at previous scripts. This only added to what was a rebirth of a great character rather than trying to do the same thing again.
Good supporting cast,good locations & storyline & great action - again much grittier & hard edged. You really wouldn't fancy taking him on,which surely is how it should be for 007?