Quantum of Solace

Due out one week before my birthday, I know what I'm going to see when I turn 39 (that makes me one year younger than Daniel Craig by the way, I wish I had his energy!). I've never before felt any desire to see an upcoming Bond film, so I guess that means either the new Bond films are superior to the old ones, or I've just changed in my tastes.

It could be the latter actually, since I've all but lost interest in science fiction novels, which is odd as I've been hooked on sci fi since I was 13 and I still love to see good sci fi TV and films. The books I've read of recent years however have not held my interest and I've found myself bored with their formulaic plot devices and predictable bad guys.

'Casino Royale' was a good film though. Far superior to just about any Bond film since Sean Connery packed in the game. I think it may be because the tiresome gadgetry is gone, replaced with the 'style' of Bond. It seems to work better when Bond relies on himself rather than a laser in his shoe or a chainsaw in his sunglasses.