Darker and darker

Rating: 7/10 (7 November 2008)

Not a bad film, but not brilliant either - far from it. Rather than compare it to Casino Royale which was different, and, in my opinion, weaker than many of the previous Bond films over the years, it does act as a logical sequel. The darkness that was portrayed in Casino was deepened in this film.
Daniel Craig lacks the class, charm, wit and, on screen intelligence, of previous Bonds. He is very good but would be more suited in the role of a modern Harry Palmer than a true-blood Bond. The film is too dark for a Bond film. Too much needless running around, violence and killing without any intrigue, mystery, humour or other assets that previous Bond films had that made them so entertaining. The supporting cast seemed in a second division from other Bond classics, the plot weak at best.
One comes away from the theatre thinking that it was a way to pass two hours of one's time but without any experiencing actual joy, thrills or memories.