Sarah and I went to Casino Royale, yesterday and we are both on record as saying this is without question the best James Bond movie ever. 
Are you a Bond movie fan? I am, but have to admit I've always kind of wished they were a little less hokey. I thought they were headed the right way with the Pierce Brosnan installments but this one is way better.
There are a few nods to the traditional elements, but usually with a twist. For instance, standing in the bar of the casino after a particularly emotional moment for him (emotions...see?...that's new) he says to the bartender, "Give me a Vodka martini." The bartender says, "Would you like that shaken or stirred." As a devotee, you're ready for the usual, "Shaken, please," line. Instead, he says, "Who the hell cares?" Trivial, I know, but indicative of the whole.
This movie was gritty with action that reminded me more of The Bourne Identity than Thunderball. Daniel Craig is great. Less of a playboy, more of an agent. And, if I may say so, what a body that man has.
Leaving the movie, Sarah, who rarely gets very worked up about movies, kept saying, "That was great! That was great!" We highly recommend it.
1. Mitch01/24/2007 02:53:35 PM
According to http://www.rankopedia.com, Casino Royale is the best Bond ever, slightly ahead of Goldfinger.

























