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Mr. Bond “Are you Bond?” “Yes I am Bond, James Bond.” “Hey where are your gadgets? I don’t see any of them.” He smiled and passed by me. “Wait Mr. Bond. What can I expect out of you this time?” I shouted. He turned back and smiled. His eyes had certain mix of intensity and vulnerability which was different from all other 007. I followed him to his entire journey of Mission “Casino Royale”. Welcome to the new Bond. This one is less suave and charming but somehow he manages to hold your attention. I love Pierce Brosnon so I’m not going to fall into the debate that how does this Bond fares against his characterization. That is not required at all. Believe me. So let me explore the boundaries which I’ve till now avoided for my own convenience. Here is what I think of this much hyped cinematic extravaganza. Each Bond movie has certain expectations. This one hasn’t had any. The selection of Daniel Craig had fumed perhaps the entire Bond fan fraternity. Even though I am no one I would like