Bond, James Bond, no more!

When you think Bond, you think cars, contraptions, chicks and martinis. Agent 007 has been very woman’s dream and every guy’s envy. Being the quintessential playboy, he drives fancy cars, gets out of every inextricable situation using Q’s latest inventions, makes out with the hottest of the hot babes without promising her the C-word and knows how to dress and act smart to be the cynosure of all eyes!

Ever since Ian Fleming’s spy character made his first celluloid appearance, James Bond has been the most coveted role sought after by the English actors. Starting with Sean Connery to the latest Daniel Craig, the hunt followed by the hype of these Bonds have graced the headlines of many a tabloid!

But the latest Bond—Daniel Craig—is breaking from the Bond mould. The once playboy Bond is shown to be to more humane in the latest flick, “Quantum of Solace”. Hungry to avenge the death of his girlfriend, Vesper, Bond sets off on a mission disobeying M’s orders and killing everyone who comes in his way. The metamorphosis of Bond from a no-strings-attached-type to a faithful boyfriend comes as a welcome surprise to the fans! A man who uses his charm only to seek favors does not even fake a smile in this movie. All he wants is his revenge, inspite of believing that Vesper betrayed him, and he is out to exact it. On the way he helps Olga exact her revenge, but unlike Bond does not use her.

Gone are the corny dialogues “I am Bond, James Bond” and ordering for a martini “shaken not stirred”. This Bond is refreshing and a treat to the fans!

The latest Bond girl also breaks from her stereotype. Of course she is sexy and smart, but she does not reveal her oomph in low-cut evening gowns and instead sports a don’t-give-shit-to-appearances kind of look. Bearing an uncanny resemblance to Catherine Zeta Jones, Olga Kurylenko, sets the screen on fire with her sultriness and stunts. Bond’s women have previously been used only arm candies, but this lady dares without baring!