Stunning action and characterization

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2008)

This movie took me for an unexpected ride. I was absolutely stunned to see some new and very innovative cinema. A lot of the action sequences are actually fist/gun fights, cut almost in "cloverfield" style, taking you right into the action in a very captivating way. Then on top of this most action sequences are cut alternately with another scene creating a stunning orchestration or ballet-like feeling I have only seen previously in very good movies (directors like Martin Scorsese comes into mind).
The plot is difficult and keeps you guessing. Or rather, you meet different characters and you are not sure how their connection are to the main plot. The main plot itself is easy to follow. Again a very interesting feature that put you right in the shoes of of James Bond, who will, in a chase, not know exactly what is going on. He will be acting on a hunch.
Overall, like in Canino Royale, very interesting characterization.
As a side note we also actually get to see how Bond is introduced to the semi dry martini with lemon peel :-)
I had Casino Royale as the best Bond movie so far. This might be the best - I am certainly going to watch it more times after I buy the collectors edition DVD.