12 Things You Learn Rewatching Casino Royale

2. Craig Outshines Sean Connery In His First Outing

Casino Royale
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There's no real consensus among Bond fans over who is the best James Bond ever, but 21 movies into our rewatch, Craig's first time up to bat as 007 gives audiences their most cerebral, intense and well-rounded Bond ever.

That's right, even better than Sean Connery.

It helps that Craig's blessed with the best material of the franchise, of course, and though mileage is far more variable on his three later movies, Casino Royale pretty much gives fans a note-perfect interpretation of the character.

Bond has never been this virile, complex or interesting, and it may well be a long time before he is again.

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