I chalk it up to birth pains

Rating: 5/10 (5 January 2007)

I can agree with many of opinions and points raised by the angry/disappointed fans. I have loved James since I was a kid and he was missing from this film until the very end. (Things might have been different if the introduction had been made around minute 85 instead of around minute 140)
I must say however that I could see, with a bit of effort, the intentions and desires of the Broccoli's and the emergence of the character I have known and loved for years.
I believe, they are trying to reinvent/reinvigorate the franchise (although it seemed at a high with Pierce and Halle) while offering some congruence to the concept of JAMES BOND.
I must say they did not do a great job.
I am looking forward to the next film with great anticipation and faith that the birthing process is behind us.