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s Bond over? So the EW cover asks, citing MGM's troubles and the possibility for a multi-year hiatus for the property. Well, it could be done, but one could argue it's been over for years. I liked Craig, although reading in an interview that he admitted he didn't know how to drive a stick somehow spoiled everything - almost. "Casino Royale" was a fine reboot - dare we say gritty and edgy - but at this point Bond means, exactly, what?
When first created as a fairly amoral Cold War spy, Bond was a product of his time: he drank, smoked (200 cigarettes, an entire carton, unfiltered, in the marathon gaming scene of "Royale"), wore a tux when required, slept around, and had a Scottish accent. He could also smile without making it seem as though he'd temporarily managed to forget the Weight of the World. We can argue about post-Connery Bonds - I have no interest in defending Roger Moore's characterization, but go ahead if you like, and yes, I will defend Timothy Dalton - but the basic question remains.
Is Bond done? Will you miss him if he is?
