Then came the Saul Bassian opening credits. That’s what they said when they introduced Pierce Brosnan too.Ĭasino Royale started with a terrific opening sequence, more like Harry Palmer via John Le Carré than the Bonds we’ve seen so far. I had heard that this time, Bond was going to be gritty. Even my favourite Bond films - From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service - are flawed. I also hate them for their cheesiness and escapism. I like them for their cheesiness and sheer escapism. I have a love/hate relationship with James Bond films.
