James Bond has apparently met his match in this new Bond film. I'll admit that I am a self-proclaimed Roger Moore fan, with A View to a Kill being my favorite Bond film (I know, I know, everyone hates that film).Daniel Craig steps into the shoes of Bond quite nicely in this sort of relaunch of the popular series, now in its 21st installment. The key to this film is the rawness of everything. There are very few gadgets to upstage the acting. Furthermore, we find out just how Bond attains his double-o status.
The film works well in spots, and the action scenes are the most beautifully choreographed shots I've seen in a long time. Craig's performance is quite good as he balances the suaveness of Bond with the cold-hearted murderer aspect.
There were a few things I missed in this film. First, I believe that the opening must be and should always be the gun barrel. They stray from this a bit, but they do give the gun barrel later on. Second, the final action sequence lacks some of the power that was shown earlier on in the film. The lack of action hurts the ending of the film a bit. However, the key to this film is not necessarily about action, but about the story.
I have always believed that James Bond films are simply a sign of the times (along with the music that goes with the films). Just where this Bond fits into our world today is not yet known, but for me, Craig can keep on as Bond for a few more outings. A-.
