Not your run-of-the-mill 007.

Rating: 8/10 (11 November 2012)

This movie may not go well with those who'd like to have Bond movie cling on to a very specific formula. Cars with "tricks" up its sleeves, futuristic gadgets, and of course, bond fornicating with a slew of femme fatale before taking care of the bad guy. While this movie retains some of that, it is also a noticeable departure from the past 007 movies. Especially the last hour or so, which feels more like a western rather than a bond movie. For my taste, this was one of the better Bond movies in a couple of decades. Even better than QoS and CR, which are both quite good as well. I hope Craig continues to play 007 for the foreseeable future, he is the best bond since Connery. Too bad M had to be replaced, she will be missed. It is not a surprise that this will be the highest grossing Bond movie ever.