James Bond will lose out to the Bournes and Transporters

Rating: 6/10 (17 November 2008)

I didn't have high expectations watching this movie since I already saw a few reviews before watching and I was not disappointed - by the the reviewers :-)
To start with the story itself was a bit of a let down. While 'Water' is indeed a big issue in the real world, somehow I couldn't feel the 'thirst' leading to the climax. The story seemed to waver in many directions before suddenly focusing Water and caring about the people of Bolivia.
The villain was the other let down. That actor just couldn't build up to someone that needs a Bond to bring him down. His personality too didn't suit a villain.
And lastly about Bond himself. To me Bond is about Charm, Girls and most importantly Gadgets. Somehow I don't think Daniel Craig could replicate a Pierce Brosnan with Charisma or Girls. Whatever happened to the Gadgets? Although watching Pierce Brosnan single handedly take down an entire army base of Russians didn't look realistic but it did look like Bond. Thats what I love about him. Its not to say that Daniel Craig doesn't make a Good 007. I think Casino Royale proved that he has it in him to make a great Bond. But I think its time we saw Bond do a more sophisticated and swashbuckling action. For the rest we have Bourne and Transporter!!