Despite the fact that it drags – seriously drags – at times, Casino Royale is exactly what I was hoping for: a complete reimagining of the MI6 double-nought agent as a cold, ruthless bastard.

He borders on the psychopathic at times.

Daniel Craig is excellent, and actually humanizes the character in an honest and candid manner in a way that none of the other Bonds were able to.

Like I said, the movie has its flaws, notably far too much time showing us Texas Hold ‘Em (am I the only one ready for that craze to fade away, please?) and the developing relationship between James and Vesper, but overall, what a great time.

More Dame Judi in this one, too. And that’s never a bad thing.