bondosan

Went to see the latest Bond film, Casino Royale, recently. Very much in keeping with what i recall of the books, a much harder, tougher edge to the character. Of all the Bonds even Connery, Daniel Craig seems closest to that almost psychopathic character in the books but also mixed with vulnerability. I wonder if Ian Fleming would recognise this portrayal as being closest to the written character if he were still alive. However, the theme song was quite possibly the worst and most anonymous Bond song ever. I wonder where the franchise goes from here. Non-book scripts again or remakes of earlier books. There is a real problem in a non-cold war environment of coming up with plots/stories. Similar problem to that faced by John Le Carre who has endeavoured to site his more recent novels in current scenarios like 'multi-nationals and environmental/human rights abuses'. Similar problems are faced by tv versions of the spy genre like 'Spooks' which is in danger of going ott on 'muslim/middle east related stories'. It was interesting to see the most recent series finished with an 'environmental story' and one in the current world perfectly believeable of a uk government.