I saw Casino Royale last night, and really enjoyed it, which was a pleasant surprise. It was miles better than the other Bond films I’ve seen, which seemed almost to be caricatures of themselves. And Daniel Craig makes Pierce Brosnan’s 007 (I’ve not seen any of the pre-Brosnan Bond movies) seem like a one-dimensional cardboard cutout of a secret agent (albeit a really good-looking cardboard cutout). Craig’s Bond reminds me more of the Bond from the books: hard-edged, tough, ruthless, as well as self-assured to the point of arrogance. Craig’s Bond feels dangerous. Brosnan’s Bond was dapper, debonair, dashing, a real dish, but dangerous? Not really. I like this new Bond, and I’m looking forward to the next installment in the franchise.

1387 days ago