WhenCasino Royalewas released in 2006,James Bondwas something of a joke.
The director, Lee Tamahori, reestablishes the series' ominous pop sensuality.")
In 2004,Paul Greengrassentered the Bourne franchise and turned the style up to 11 withThe Bourne Supremacy.
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From that moment forward, action cinema has never quite been the same.
First to go was the reliance on CGI that hobbled the Brosnan entries.
Their next step was to find a Bond unlike any that preceded him.
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Critics were just as dubious as the fanboys leading up to the release ofCasino Royaleon Nov. 17, 2006.
In an astonishing show of how far the brand had fallen Stateside,Royalelost the No.
Mendes' follow-up,Spectre, would come close, grossing $879 million during its theatrical run.
Daniel Craig in ‘No Time to Die’.Nicola Dove/MGM
In honor of Craig’s celebrated tenure, EW ranks his Bond pictures from worst to best.
The Theme Song:“Another Way to Die” byAlicia KeysandJack White.
This is the first musical duet to score a Bond title sequence.
Daniel Craig in ‘Casino Royale.'.Jay Maidment/Sony Pictures
It was nominated at the 2008 Critics Choice Awards and won a 2008 Satellite award.
Spaghetti Bond, anyone?
In either case, what’s the point?
Daniel Craig as James Bond in ‘Skyfall’.Everett Collection
Coming afterCasino Royale,Quantum of Solacewas a stinging disappointment for fans and critics alike.
Perhaps better-looking pants, but pants it would remain.
Former 007Roger Moorehimselfweighed in, saying that “It was just like a commercial of the action.
There didn’t seem to be any geography and you were wondering what the hell was going on…
There you are, call me old fashioned and an old fuddy-duddy.”
Where to watchQuantum of Solace: Max
4.
1 on the U.K. Singles Chart.
Now it’s time to do my fun 007 movie."
The fact that it cannot measure up toSkyfallshouldn’t be blamed on the film itself.
After all, Orson Welles never made anotherCitizen Kaneafter the first one.
But compared with 2012’s stellarSkyfall, it feels both overstuffed and undercooked.
The stakes are surprisingly low considering how high we’re told they are.
It’s possible thatSkyfallcreated expectations that were too high forSpectreto match."
Where to rentSpectre: Amazon Prime Video
3.
The Theme Song:“No Time to Die” byBillie EilishandFinneas.
The siblings won an Oscar for their eponymous track, in addition to a Grammy and a Golden Globe.
“Lashana Lynchhits an absolute grace note as 007’s replacement within MI6.
Where to watchNo Time to Die: Amazon Prime Video
2.
The Theme Song:“You Know My Name” byChris Cornelland David Arnold.
Where to watchCasino Royale: Max
1.
The Theme Song:“Skyfall” by Adele, Paul Epworth, and J.A.C.
A great James Bond theme.”
Where to watchSkyfall: Netflix
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