Starring Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber
Directed by Edward Zwick
Rated R for violence and language
2 hours 17 minutes
This movie is based on the true story of four brothers that lead hundreds of Jews into the forest to escape from the Nazis. There they encountered many hardships but were able to build a primitive village and many survived World War II. Daniel Craig plays the leader of the group and though he gives it his best shot, it’s hard to believe James Bond in such a primitive role. Liev Schreiber is more believable (and much better than in Wolverine) as Craig’s competitive and vengeful brother, but the supporting cast and their somewhat corny lines are not impressive. This is an interesting story, but I think I would have rather watched a 30 minute special on the History Channel.
Starring Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Almalric, and Judi Dench
Directed by Marc Forster
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sexual content
1 hour 46 minutes
Daniel Craig is back as the tough, gritty, and revenge-minded James Bond. This time, he’s out to stop the evil and secret Quantum organization while attempting to put his personal demons to rest. Like Casino Royale before it, this James Bond film features amazing (and dizzying) action sequences, exotic locations, and a predictable plot. Almalric (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) aptly plays the Dominic Green, the villain who wants to control a precious natural resource, while Kurylenko is just adequate as 007′s newest love (?) interest. The film has tons of visual appeal (including a great sequence at an Italian opera) but is a little light on the story. Overall, it’s a fun movie, but I still wish they gave the new Bond those crazy spy gadgets….
Starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, and Judi Dench
Directed by Martin Campbell
Rated PG-13 for Violence and Sexual Content
The newest Bond movie, this one started out great with fantastic stunts and some wicked extreme running. It stayed at a fever pitch until Bond started playing poker about halfway through. After that point it got confusing and seemed to end several times. This isn’t the James Bond you’re used to – no gadgets, one-liners, or one-night stands – but it’s the most realistic. Not great, but still entertaining.