Casino Royale- A

I’m not a Bond fan. I’ve never liked a Bond movie. I’ve never even liked a Bond song. Casino Royale is a whole different story. I planned to steer clear, but the reviews were too much. Plus, I love Daniel Craig. So I went. Big mistake. Now do I have to say that I’m a Bond fan? Am I required to rent all the previous Bond movies and reevaluate? I sat there thinking to myself "I like this! I really like this!". The big difference that I see here, compared to the other Bonds I’ve seen, is that Bond is human. He’s still super-human, but he’s also vulnerable, loving, and full of rage and fear. Making Craig Bond was the best decision the Bond series has ever made. The minimal use of gadgets is nice also, which eliminates all camp (which I am so thankful for). With stellar effects, and brilliant action sequences, I’m naming Casino Royale the best action movie of the year.