The franchise is redeemed for that awful tongue-in-cheek version of "Casino Royale" back around 1967.
To say nothing of the US tv version from the 1950s where "Jimmy" Bond was transformed into an American.
Absolutely redeemed; NO Peter Sellers, no stupid plot or acid trip fantasies, but one heck of a story with one heck of an actor playing Bond.
I saw the movie last night. It was outstanding. Finally a Bond who really can kick some a$$! Daniel Craig was incredible and terribly sexy. The supporting cast was great.