25 Best Reviewed Franchise Films Of The 21st Century (According To Metacritic)

Rebooting and retooling 007 for a new generation amid the height and popularity of the Bourne franchise seemed a tall order for James Bond on paper - but in practice, he silenced the naysayers with ice-cold precision to deliver a redefinition of the series amid renewed critical acclaim.

New man Daniel Craig shrugged off the doubters to slip into Pierce Brosnan's tux with an enviable ease, bringing the character back in line with Ian Fleming's original creation; both shaken and stirred, it proved that he could function in the modern world while staying faithful to his roots.