I agree. I’m impressed–I have yet to see a negative review of this film.

Eric

We saw it last night, and were very impressed. Craig brings a grittiness to the role I haven’t seen since early Connery, although Dalton showed glimpses of it. I’ll admit the “Bond in love” sequence dragged on too long, but the initial chase scene and the poison sequence more than made up for it. I liked the subtle acknowldgements to earlier films too.

Ken

Dalton didn’t formally get the axe. He had scheduling conflicts, and then when Brosnan–whom they had wanted over Dalton in the first place–came available, they jumped on it.

Eric

JFE

We haven’t seen it yet, but I think that Sacha Baron Cohen is a comic genius, and I hear that this film is incredibly funny.

As for Moore–nodoby did suave and debonaire better. Of that, there can be no doubt. His problem is that he hung on way too long. He was far too old to play the part credibly for the last couple of movies. Having said that, his first–Live and Let Die–remains one of my favorites of the series. I still think that movie contains the greatest chase scene ever filmed.

Eric

He was not at all a popular choice in this country, but has since won over many of his critics. Many are now claiming that he is the best Bond since Connery, showing the harder edge that Fleming had in his books. Personally, my favourite was Roger Moore as he brought a sense of dark humour to the role.

Glad you enjoyed the film, and awaiting your review of Borat!

Best wishes,

Mark