Review by Dick_Starky

The first roar of the MGM lion resonates like the jolt of a defibrillator bringing the Bond franchise back to life.

For years, the Bond films had been bogged down with outrageous plots, ridiculous villains, and cringe worthy banter. Yet with this installment we get a gritty, refreshingly new kind of movie. Like a Dr. No for the 21st Century, it relies more on sharp dialogue, solid performances, and exotic locales as opposed to over the top gadgets, special effects and stunt- men (Daniel Craig did almost all his own stunts.)

Craig is the best Bond since Connery: rough around the edges, yet still with a gentleman's taste and sly wit.

This sets the bar for things to come, and reinvigorates the Bond series.