I Wanna Be A Bond Girl

Ok.

So.

I’m standing in a line, in what is probably the most crowded, poorly planned space in the movie theatre. I am dressed as May Day, from A View To A Kill, so needless to say, I look…how do you say…ridiculous? But do I care? NOPE! Why? Cuz I’m about to see Quantum of Solace. And I’m totally excited.

The theatre was packed, and after being in a claustrophobic hallway for thirty minutes, the entire audience is buzzing with anticipation.

Then the screen darkens. (I am skipping over the unbelievable trailer of the new Star Trek movie on purpose- that deserves its own rant!) The movie begins with a heart pounding car chase- typical Bond stylee. And I know from the word go, this movie is going to be AWESOME!

And it is!!!

But I’m not going to give you a synopsis of the film- the good Dr. did a great job of that. Instead, here’s what I thought of the movie- as a girl.

Am I the only one who was totally psyched that the bond girl was totally kick ass? Finally a chick who can kick A and take names just like Bond. True- she had a bit of a breakdown in the hotel, but that’s ok. Totally understandable. And Bond needs to do a bit of saving or it wouldn’t be Bond right?! So yeay for that.

Yes, Bond does get a girl- Ms. Fields- but M totally calls him on the carpet for it. Love IT!

And speaking of M- Yeay for Judy Dench. Gone are the days of Ms. Moneypenny, who would just wink of Bond’s sexual exploits. Here we have a strong woman, who isn’t afraid to tell Bond what is what. Such a relief from the wussy aforementioned Moneypenny.

The only complaint I have is the serious lack of Daniel Craig’s amazing physique. Us gals want the eye candy too, and Mr. Craig is probably the most fit Bond we’ve ever had. So more please!

All in all, I was totally pleased with the movie. I loved the way the director integrated the place titles into the scene. I thought the way the ‘real life’ action was mirrored in the race and on the stage, was absolute genius. And I completely appreciate the fact that Bond has developed into a real life person, a character with depth and substance, something the franchise has lacked thus far.

So if you haven’t gone- go. Even if you’re a chick. I promise you won’t be disappointed.