The Balcony is Open
To know me is to know Bond, James Bond. I went and saw Casino Royale finally and all I can say is, hmmm. My parents are big Bond fans and I grew up having them all at my fingertips. So I consider myself very well informed when comes to the movies. I'm the one that thinks Roger Moore was the best Bond and not Sean Connery. My favorite character was Jaws. As a little girl, my favorite movie was Moonraker. So here goes, for what it's worth, my first movie review.
Let's start with the new actor, Daniel Craig. I can describe him in one word, Yum! Rumor has it that he's not as suave and debonair as the previous actors, true. When you look into those eyes, you don't give a damn. One scene in particular I will dream about forever. Then there is another scene where you can't help but wonder who edited the shot and made sure the outfits fit. Sorry Daniel, but there was serious camel toe, really it was bad. With that one scene aside, I give Daniel two thumbs up. He's a fine actor and does Bond more than justice. I won't give away which scenes had what in case you haven't seen it yet.
Now the movie. The movie on it's own merit is good. For me it's one of those when you think it's over and you're ready to go, and there's another scene, and then another. Kinda like the last Lords of the Rings. Anyway. I have issues with the fact that it's supposed to be the first Bond and at that point there are certain inconsistencies in the movie. The opening scene he doesn't even have his license yet. So this is truely the beginning of 007. Tell me how Judy Dench plays the M that gives Bond his license and with Pierce Brosnan in Tommorow Never Dies has just taken office as M? Thank for not using Q in this movie. Once again it would have been wrong. You can't introduce a new character in a movie that is supposed to be older than the one your making with same character. Confusing yet? I really wish that they would quit introducing Felix as a new guy to Bond when he's been in how many of them. That is an inconsistency in many of the Bond movies though. My other issue was the technology used. I understand that Bond has always been ahead of the times with technology, but. Keep in mind how far ahead the first Bond movie was and try not to out do it in what is the first Bond story. Am I making any sense? I had heard that there was more character development and less action. Very true, you learn what it takes to get the license, how he comes up with the vodka martini, and that M actually stands for something. Still, he didn't have his quick wit and he was a bit too emotional. If I hear one more movie review that says this is the only one where Bond falls in love I will deck someone! Bond actaully gets married in one of them people! Anyone remember On Her Majesty's Secret Service?!
For me the movie as a whole is good, but it's not Bond. That said really, go see it, it's a good movie. It's just not Bond. I can't wait to see more of Daniel on the big screen though, so bring it on. How long is his contract with Bond?
Let's start with the new actor, Daniel Craig. I can describe him in one word, Yum! Rumor has it that he's not as suave and debonair as the previous actors, true. When you look into those eyes, you don't give a damn. One scene in particular I will dream about forever. Then there is another scene where you can't help but wonder who edited the shot and made sure the outfits fit. Sorry Daniel, but there was serious camel toe, really it was bad. With that one scene aside, I give Daniel two thumbs up. He's a fine actor and does Bond more than justice. I won't give away which scenes had what in case you haven't seen it yet.
Now the movie. The movie on it's own merit is good. For me it's one of those when you think it's over and you're ready to go, and there's another scene, and then another. Kinda like the last Lords of the Rings. Anyway. I have issues with the fact that it's supposed to be the first Bond and at that point there are certain inconsistencies in the movie. The opening scene he doesn't even have his license yet. So this is truely the beginning of 007. Tell me how Judy Dench plays the M that gives Bond his license and with Pierce Brosnan in Tommorow Never Dies has just taken office as M? Thank for not using Q in this movie. Once again it would have been wrong. You can't introduce a new character in a movie that is supposed to be older than the one your making with same character. Confusing yet? I really wish that they would quit introducing Felix as a new guy to Bond when he's been in how many of them. That is an inconsistency in many of the Bond movies though. My other issue was the technology used. I understand that Bond has always been ahead of the times with technology, but. Keep in mind how far ahead the first Bond movie was and try not to out do it in what is the first Bond story. Am I making any sense? I had heard that there was more character development and less action. Very true, you learn what it takes to get the license, how he comes up with the vodka martini, and that M actually stands for something. Still, he didn't have his quick wit and he was a bit too emotional. If I hear one more movie review that says this is the only one where Bond falls in love I will deck someone! Bond actaully gets married in one of them people! Anyone remember On Her Majesty's Secret Service?!
For me the movie as a whole is good, but it's not Bond. That said really, go see it, it's a good movie. It's just not Bond. I can't wait to see more of Daniel on the big screen though, so bring it on. How long is his contract with Bond?
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