To show how bond rises from being a police officer to a secret agent is what this movie is all about. Some people without understanding the plot and seeing that this doesn’t have the panache as other
Bond movies have rated this low, I feel sorry for their lack of understanding on the plot. The initial scene in which Daniel craig struggles to chase the bomber is awesome as it shows how he is not upto the mark yet and still hasnt the level of the best agent in BSS (british secret service).
The way he learns to control his emotions as a secret service agent and plays around with gals as if they were just some play things and toys and flirts with them easily without being emotionally attached to them is actually defined in this movie. People who watch this movie should understand this is not a sequel of bond movies it is "prequel". Same as batman begins is a prequel to all the batman movies made till date. As "batman begins" shows how bruce wayne turns into batman, same way here they show how inspector james bond becomes 007 james bond.
The action is thrilling and the way they set up the plot for the next movie is awesome. The villain being just a part of a bigger group is defined in here. Quantum solace would be a great addendum to the plot of casino royale.
Please people dont expect panache in this movie but expect a great plot and a wonderful acting according to the plot. These movies are not made by dumb people with lot of money but with smart people with lot of money. So please understand why the plot is this way before jumping into conclusions. As matrix was quite a mis understood movie in india same way this may have also turned up. But believe me either read the book or be patient for the next movies to understand the full intent of the plot.....
This is a 5 starer. And I expect the next one to be also a great one