Bond reborn

Rating: 10/10 (5 August 2011)

Daniel Craig's career got a jump start due to this movie and it is no wonder why. Craig who is the latest Bond in the enormous franchise since the great Pierce Brosnan dons the name and kicks into action in this superb adaptation of Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel. Martin Campbell who previously worked on Goldeneye gives us the fans one of the best Bond movies ever produced. Craig brings to the screen a dark, gritty and more violent Bond than we have seen before. Despite all the skeptics, Craig is in my opinion of one the best Bonds in the franchise. He is third best next to the second best Pierce Brosnan and the best of all Sean Connery. The script proves ruthless in dynamic dialogue and never enters the cheese zone. There is a great action along with plenty of beautiful woman and a twist that may or may not come as a shock. Casino Royale reinvents Bond the way that Batman Begins reinvented Batman. New faces, same story different eye behind the camera. Though the film is lengthy, the movie uses the time to truly delve deep into the characters of James and his partner Vesper. The chemistry between them is one of the best ever captured on camera and the time they spend together through thick and thin doesn't make you question their next moves. From the opening scene that tells us how James Bond became a 00, to the last scene where Daniel Craig speaks the ever famous line setting up the first ever Bond sequel, the movie remains a fast paced fast talking suave, witty and overall outstanding addition to the already successful franchise that doesn't intend to die anytime soon.