TO BOND OR NOT TO BOND
The initial reaction that my body gives to a James Bond book or movie is pumping of that extra adrenaline and oozing of testosterone. Additional masculinity and machismo is the result of the gadgets and gizmos, created by M16.Though never experienced one while stay in Great Britain. The body is geared up to kick and shoot and beat the hell out of recent genre of terrorists proclaiming themselves messengers of God and be Bond James Bond myself.
The genre of metrosexual man was born in my teens hence willingly or unwillingly, I fall into category of universal work and experience. My happiness found no bound on learning James Bond is going to shoot up and fire the cine screen. On leaving London after glorious learning and British accent, I just prayed and hoped I would hear the sweet lingo and magnificent sights of London. Being an avid reader and great fan of British authors, I never miss James Bond novel. The birth of James Bond by Ian Fleming is boon to metrosexual readers like me who want the macho chauvinist image back in gear. Well reading Casino Royale had reinforced my faith in saying “Man and macho are synonyms.” The page turner had increased the nostalgia which was taking waves in my already stimulated fast pacing heart. Well, the moment had come to unveil the cinematic adaptation of this over paced thriller novel and to do honors was none other than super visionary Martin Campbell (entertained us by his par excellence in” The Mask of Zorro” in 1998 and then in 2000 hiked us to tallest snow capped peaks and steepest valleys in”Vertical Limit”).
Sat in seat of newly formed PVR cinema, I was waiting for the movie most eagerly anticipated by world over and munching popcorn without chomping noises though. The credits began and I don know why but was imagining famous scene of Dr.No where sultry ever sexy Ursula Andrews emerges out of blue sea water and steps on beach in vogue sexy enough to seduce Sean Connery.The word I am searching is dismay, surprise or disgust on seeing same scene but Daniel Craig stepping out in knickers with well toned firm body. The gasps and kisses even admiral stares by the women in crowd were quite audible.being on edge to compare our new solitaire to old tiffany like Sean Connery whom I consider “The Bond” or one movie wonder Roger Moore or new trend Brit Pierce Brosnan and not even considering some exes who failed to ignite M16 in their roles.
My joy met no bounds on seeing the Madam M again played by an actress whom I respect more than my grandparents, Judi Dench, Who after promoting our Bond is bit hesitant to send him on any mission. The reason being his goof up in his initial start.The queen s owns agent is shown to be very egoistic and throwing more than attitude than Queen itself. Daniel Craig makes us navigate from deepest part of jungles of Uganda to Madagascar then a resort in Bahamas (where I am planning my next holiday ) and a quick trip to Miami and finally landing to Montenegro to play a high staked poker in “Casino Royale” This journey is embarked upon to by Bond James Bond to synonymies the word “ELLIPSIS” and prove us and Madam M that he is the one designed and designated to put kibosh on bad and evil of world.
Craig is at his best for first path breaking movie.Though he murmurs throughout the film. Yes he murmurs even when seducing Caterina Murino and treasure gal Eva Green. The vestibulococchlear nerve had to be overstretched to hear him introduce and flirt with Jeanne Moreau like Vesper Lynd portrayed by mascara applying Eva Green, who is much less bimbo and more sexy than other Bond Babes, Ursula Andrew being all time sole exception. Craig traverses to catch Le Chiffre played by Mads Mikkelsen who supposedly is financial banker and stock breaker who sponsors terrorist’s organization. Bond is challenged to play against him with money sponsored by treasury who sent curvy Eva Green to guard money, but then there was dilemma as she was busy challenging herself to protect herself from Bond who says sorry murmurs “Do I give a damn”. Finally game of poker is played upon and guesses who else is joining no not the dragon but an agent for CIA. How long can You stay away from perfectly toned British accent Queen s guy, much to dismay of our ladies Eva Green is finally in boxers of Craig and taking him for Honeymoon cruise and then it’s a SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Summary: Craig was at his peak while fitting in others Shoes even by murmuring. Eva Green managed to ignite our hearts through the screen and Judi proved she is the ultimate irreplaceable Madam M. Cinematography was quite dull and lack the actions and gadgets that Bond fans stalk theaters for. In all, a one time see for cinegoers