Superb Bond movie

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2008)

In some ways, this movie is better than Casino Royale.
If you like Bond because of the movies. If you really enjoy the Roger Moore Bond, than you probably won't like this Bond.
If you like Bond because of the books, I think you will enjoy this Bond very much.
This is a spy movie, not just a thriller. There are clues and misdirection. If you don't pay attention, you won't get the subtleties. If you do, the subtleties can make the movie very interesting. Very interesting indeed.
Every character is essential and has a role, information that you can gather from them. And the game isn't over when the movie ends (if you think it through, you'll know that it can't be).
The bad guys aren't threatening. They are worse. If you really pay attention and figure out their goals, they are a lot worse.
This is a movie that will be worth seeing more than once... and as people see it again, how they value it will grow. It's not for mindless entertainment (although there is plenty of that too). To get the most out of it, you have to think and not be deterred by the misdirection.