Fifty years and twenty-two (official) films after the release of Dr. No, the James Bond franchise is still running strong. The series has defined the modern spy genre, and though many competitors have arisen over the years, none seem to generate anticipation as much as the latest exploits of 007, even if they sometimes seem as worn and comfortable as a pair of old slippers. Skyfall, the third film starring Daniel Craig, will give Bond purists much to love and to quibble over, but it’s a top-notch action film, well worth the anticipation.
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