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Reviewed by: ZS
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Better than average Bond, but too deliberately twisty.
Daniel Craig doesn't meet the typical expectation of a Bond character. Instead of a slick, smooth operator, we have a slightly rougher character, with a kind of sadism more true to the novels than that shown in earlier films.
The film includes many standard Bond-film features, but cleverly uses these as a starting point to develop the Bond theme somewhat from previous films.
As to be expected, some first-rate action sequences and wit. Overall, definitely a welcome addition to the franchise.
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Reviewed by: FE
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casino royale
craig bond??? no way rubbish..
how wrong can one be,avid bond fan from day 1 and this guys definatly a sean connery replacement,the first,yes the others where ok?| but now hes back, great film,not a bond in manyway but a bourne?
but still a great film,shame they keept m as judy dench,shes a great actress,but if they are to start again it doesnt fir well,old m and a young 007??but hey thats nitpickin,well worth the wait and expect the next one with excitement ...
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Reviewed by: Rubber Ducky
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Superb addition to the Bond stable
OK I admit I was one of those who thought Daniel Craig wouldn't be a convincing Bond. I now have to eat my words as he is utterly superb and without doubt the best Bond, in my opinion. He gives the role credulity as he is totally believable in every way, from the opening sequence where he is not prepared to lose his man, through the love scenes, to the outsmarting of the opposition. Plus, for the ladies, THOSE swimming shorts! A great story with stunning action sequences and some good special effects. There is humour too, and it has less of the 'groan factor'. Judi Dench continues to be brilliant as the doyenne of secret service bosses, 'M'. A must see and, hopefully, the new mould for future Bonds.
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Reviewed by: Chris Callard
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Bond Year Zero
With the introduction of Daniel Craig as a new Bond, this doesn't just add more to the familiar formula – it creates a whole new mould. When did Connery, Moore, Dalton et al ever get believable plot, actual scars from fighting, or, dare it be said, emotional depth? Craig as Bond spends the film ridiculing the past conventions that we have known and loved, the Martinis, the dapper dressing, the sheer invincibility. Why couldn't every Bond in the franchise have been like this?
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