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Finally, Bond is back. A small group, of which I am a member, attended a private screening of Casino Royale last night. Years of faithful patience have paid off. This film is the best since Goldfinger.
The character's just-below-the-surface menace is there in abundance. Gone is the over-the-top campiness. Special effects are better than ever. This is especially true of the early scene at a construction site. I almost needed a seat belt for that one.
I don't wish to trash any icons. However, Daniel Craig is (to me) more believable than Sean Connery in the role. I am in a distinct minority to utter this, but if Timothy Dalton had the benefit of this writing and directing, he and Craig would vie in my mind for the most believable of the Bonds. I always felt that the twinkle in Connery's eye was the give away that he was playing a comedic role rather than the subtle satire. Look into Craig's eyes and maybe you will notice what I mean.
Just go see the film. Forget about cinematic art, I went to be entertained. Mission accomplished! Likely, you will enjoy it also.
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The character's just-below-the-surface menace is there in abundance. Gone is the over-the-top campiness. Special effects are better than ever. This is especially true of the early scene at a construction site. I almost needed a seat belt for that one.
I don't wish to trash any icons. However, Daniel Craig is (to me) more believable than Sean Connery in the role. I am in a distinct minority to utter this, but if Timothy Dalton had the benefit of this writing and directing, he and Craig would vie in my mind for the most believable of the Bonds. I always felt that the twinkle in Connery's eye was the give away that he was playing a comedic role rather than the subtle satire. Look into Craig's eyes and maybe you will notice what I mean.
Just go see the film. Forget about cinematic art, I went to be entertained. Mission accomplished! Likely, you will enjoy it also.
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