Well, lots of people might not like it, but ...

Rating: 7/10 (19 December 2008)

I thought it was great. I am happy it is not a typical Bond. I see a director who is fleshing out a character, hence the quiet bits, with great music. I like the fact that the villain is different; who said they have to confirm to the usual mad hats that are in previous bonds? Yes, Greene is not like the genius ruse in Casino Royale, but it is in context with the how appallingly we are treating this world, and all the short-sighted people going along with it.
I like the fact that Bond did not destroy an Aston Martin to oblivion after driving it for 30 seconds, and that the rest of the cars are beat up or electric, and that a great car does not make a character.
Fields is great (fantastic voice), but what I love the most, after all that, is how Matthis and his girlfriend/wife speak Italian. It is because it can be spoken in such a tone and yet with strength that makes it one of the best languages in the world, and why women love it so much. :)