With this film it seemed that they wanted to take it even more into the real world; less gadgets, less fanciful world dominating schemes, no spectacular villainous hideout, no henchmen with unique personalities, and no vixens with a double entendre name. Is a Bond movie without these elements a real Bond movie or just another spy/action thriller? I would say they are trying to get as far from the Austin Powers films and in doing so they are losing what makes Bond movies unique. I know it is a difficult balance to have this be believable but this movie didn't even try. If you want a bare bones Bond then this is it, I was caught off guard by it.
Daniel Craig reprises the James Bond role for the 3rd time and he wears the suit well. He carries himself admirably in this series, he carries the cool, cold hearted mode that one needs to make himself a believable Bond. He continues his work that has reinvigorated the franchise. Javier Bardem really shows his talents why he is usually the most interesting character in what ever film he is in, a great performance be it all too brief. There are no weak actors or performances in the film.
Overall the hype from the film just ruined it for me, best Bond film ever is what I heard. Instead I got the most different of the Bond films. Not a bad movie, I felt the pacing in the 3rd act a little slow, it was a competent action film but I wanted more. Better than Quantum of Solace but not quite as invigorating as Casino Royal was for me.
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