The film essentially carries on from where the last film left off, in which Bond has captured Le Chiffre's employer, known only as Mr White. And no, he's not played by Harvey Keitel, but by Jesper Christensen. Anyway, he soon escapes from MI6 custody with the aid of a traitor who is promptly killed by Bond. He soon identifies the traitor's contact as environmentalist Dominic Greene, played by Mathieu Amalric, who is plotting to aid an exiled Bolivian general stage a coup. Oh, and there's a girl of the week who wants to kill the general to avenge her parents. That's on top of Bond being motivated by revenge for the death of Vesper.
The overall story is very similar to Licence to Kill, with a predominately South American setting and Bond seeking revenge. However, I think it does work a little better thanks to Bond being on official business this time. Then again, that scenario still might have more potential, but I'm fine with it. Although I'm not too sure about Dominic Greene's motives. It seems a little contrived.
Odd plots aside, the action is still great. There's a great gadget-free car chase at the beginning, along with a pulley-fight not long afterwards. So, why wouldn't people like this film? Perhaps it's Daniel Craig. He gets some of the coldest moments in the history of the character in this film. That's fair enough, as he's supposed to be closer to the Bond of the books. But the Bond of the books would be wincing at some of his actions.
That's about it. I'll just say "It's good. Not Great."
Hang on, the environmentalist villain certainly does recycle elements and imagery from the older films.
Sorry, I'll go now. I've only got one film left to do.
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