While the rest of the western world was evidently shopping, some friends and I visited the local cineplex and saw the latest 007 offering, Casino Royale.
Gone is the Bond of Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan; the Bond who never gets dirty or damaged, the Bond who doesn't raise a sweat during a chase or fight (and won't run more than a few yards,) and the Bond who relies almost ridiculously on the creations from Q's basement. This Bond has balls.
The franchise, over the last thirty or so years, turned 007 into a cartoon. This film brings him back to the smooth character with roughened edges that Ian Fleming intended: a tough, dedicated, clear thinking agent not afraid to take a challenge head-on and bare-fisted, and who doesn't at all mind getting dirty.
Definitely a winner, worthy of a visit to your local big screen.
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Yes Yes Yes! This Bond kicks so much ass. I went and saw it the night it came out. Being a Bond fanantic from waaaaaay back, I am a ardent supporter of the blue eyed blond Bond. If you follow the The da da files you will know that I have commented on Bond in the here and here.
ReplyDeleteThe new look Bond is going to be one of the, if not the biggest grossing Bond film ever. I love how Daniel Craig has made Bond the blunt instrument that Flemming thought him to be. Connery was great back in the 60's, but the new age Bond has to be someone who can kick ass like the character Craig created. Casino Royale will resurrect what many of us Bond fanatics had given up on- a franchise that was boardering on ineptitude.
Aside from the fact that the movie could have been like 15-20 minutes shorter and the plot was kinda confusing at first, this is one of the best movies that was made about Bond. GO SEE IT! You shall not be disappointed!
And for you women out there, my wife tells me Craig is by far the hottie Bond. And she has been about Bond as long as I have.
Bond, Bond, Bond, Bond, Bond!
ReplyDeleteThat's ALL I hear about any more. Oh, he's a hottie!
Well damnit, We're good looking men as well, damnit!
OK, used to be, anyway.
LMAO!
thats what I am told...used to be.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, Daniel Craig is dreamy. Not such a pretty-boy, you know?
ReplyDelete