I want my Bond back ...

Rating: 3/10 (23 June 2011)

James Bond seems to be on a serious decline, and this movie made it feel like more of a free-fall experience. Bond is supposed to casually and smoothly hook up with the most amazing women, and be unapologetic about it. He is supposed to have impressive gadgets and cool cars (he does show off the Martin Aston in the first scene, but then it's gone). He is supposed to have witty banter with Q, his Quartermaster. He is just supposed to be cool. I saw this in the theatre and felt horribly let down. Saw it again on cable and was reminded why I have seen every other Bond movie several times, but this one only twice. Someone neutered James Bond. Please please PLEASE find the jar with his balls and give them back. Sir Ian Flemming would be mortified if he knew what Barbara Broccoli had done to this franchise. ...