However I would stop short of describing the movie as excellent, more a promising start to the new direction of the franchise.

I liked Craig in it, but Im not yet convinced he’s bond.

However I will say that faithfullness to a novel is not always wise (look at the Harry Potter series).

What we needed to see transferred to the screen was some attempt at intrigue, a homogenous story and most importantly a central character who despite his harshness and isolation is still compelling and engaging to the viewer. This I felt was not achieved and I felt Craig was given the part of a thug more akin to the monotone henchmen of previous Bond films.

If this reimagining if to focus more on Bond as an assassin or killer than a spy then it is essential he have some tangible appeal or at least be caught up in compelling events and circumstances where he proves his ability and earns his credentials in the audiences eyes, surely this is what taking us back to a new beginning is all about?- I was not impressed and just don’t feel a seed of potential was set.

This is Bond as Fleming imagined him - a cold hearted, sexist killer. Not the cartoon action hero that he had become.

The series was well overdue for reimagining. To anyone that argues I have two words - “Invisible Car”

I loved this one and will gladly pay to see the next one.

I hate changing Bonds. I hope they keep Craig on for a good long time.