Bond & Craig delivers again

Rating: 7/10 (1 November 2008)

For a film franchise that's been going for as long as 'Bond' has it's amazing that anything 007 still manages to polarise opinions. I think that there are lots of people that really need to get over themselves in regards as to who is best bond, should there be one liners, not enough gadgets, etc etc. And just accept the film for what it is and accept that the franchise has had to reinvent itself many times and if it continues many times again in the future. Some you'll like some you won't.
Anyways....I went to see QOS without much expectation and was pleasantly surprised to find that Craig as Bond delivers again on his benchmark performance in CS. The relationship between M and Bond is further enhanced, the dialogue is sharp (although some lines can be lost due to the action going on around), the sets are as realistic (and destroyed with gay abandon), the lack of wanton bedroom scenes is minimised, the action scenes are as wild as to be expected - although I was left after a couple thinking exactly what happened there.
The film almost reverts to type though although this isn't the classic madman trying to rule the world from his subterranean cavern and certainly isn't going to win any Oscars anytime soon, not as classy as CS but upon reflection I can't wait for Craig to reprise his role as only now do you feel that Craig 'is' Bond and that his 'real' missions are about to begin.
And remember this isn't Bourne it's Bond and we all know deep down that nobody does it better.