Not Your Typical James Bond Film

Rating: 8/10 (17 February 2015)

Without question, this Bond film is the most complex, dramatic and heartfelt in the entire series. There's still some of the great action sequences characteristic of any JB film, but they're really more of an integral part to the story rather than just spectacular. I really like Daniel Craig's take on Bond...he's tough, physical and confident, but also shows a more humane side of the character. Dame Judi Dench is simply superb...as she's been in just about everything I've ever seen her in. The scenes at the end were very powerful and emotional, not something you typically see in a Bond film. All in all, this was an excellent departure from the Bond movies we've seen over the years. I'm really looking forward to the next one...and thrilled Daniel Craig's still playing the leading role.