Looking Out My Back Door

Eating Crow Regarding Earlier Post, "James Blonde?"

Every now and then I like to do something out of the box. Last Thursday, I went with friends Sharon and Gary to a 10:20pm showing of "Casino Royale," as it was literally our last chance to see it unless we wanted to schlep into Manhattan. Neither Sharon nor Gary had to work on Friday, and I scheduled a client appointment for lunchtime, giving me a couple of extra hours of sleep. We three were slightly dubious about the movie's potential and more so about the casting of Daniel Craig as Bond.

Well, we three were blown away. Non-stop excitement (well, except for the card games, which never do anything for me) and action. Craig was masterful as Bond. He looked great in and out of a tuxedo (especially out), and was probably the most feral Bond ever. As for the movie, I rank it in the top three of all Bond films, and quite possibly number one. Now I can't wait for the DVD, but am glad I made the extra effort to see it in the theater. It was worth the late evening.

Mr. Craig, I apologize for my initial apprehension, and hope that you make many, many more Bond films. (After all, you're only 38, the youngest actor ever to play Bond!) At the risk of offending Sean Connery fans, you ARE Bond.

Now, would someone please get me a bowl of crow?

posted by Hopster @ 8:40 AM