While I've loved all the gentlemen who have played James Bond through the years, and loved the camp and the over-the-top, debonair attitude of the spy in Her Majesty's Secret Service... I must admit my total and utter adoration of Daniel Craig. This is a new Bond and a better Bond...I thought the "Nike" chase scene in the last Bond was cool and couldn't be topped, but the car chase scene at the beginning of Solace was unforgettable. There were so many twists and unexpected turns. And he is so utterly cool and calm, different from the "Remington-steelness" of Pierce Brosnan.
I was a bit concerned since I heard this Bond was a bit shorter in running time. But it was not too long, not too short, just perfect. I was never bored, kept breathless enough times but still left wanting another one. But the new crew that is putting together these scripts and the new list of director's (I think this one was the one who did Monster's Ball) is really going for quality.
The bad guys are badder (thank goodness). The girls are still pretty but not the focus, just cool set dressing (then again, it wouldn't be the same without them). [I must admit that one girl was a bit annoying and kinda wish the ending had gone the other way... then again it wouldn't be Bond-like enough.] The locations are gorgeous and perfectly used for maximum effect. And it's still tongue in cheek.... no speedo though... too bad. :)
On a more personal note, I still really liked the first movie, but the physical environment left a bit of a bad taste due to the company I was with... but this time... watching it in London, with a notable US audience, the last show, was incredibly fun and a great memory.
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