The flamboyant Roger Moore was every bit the right James Bond for the 1970s and early '80s as Sean Connery was for the '60s.

And yet, to put things into perspective, any long-time fan will recognize that the Bond movies have always progressed in cycles, with each new actor causing their own reboot to bring the styles and tastes of their respective eras to this ever-evolving character.

It's really quite an effective rejuvenation for a series that last tortured viewers with the abhorrent Die Another Day. The movie takes a back-to-basics approach, stripping away a lot of the silly gadgets, diabolical madmen, and far-fetched world domination plots that have long been the hallmarks of the Bond formula. Daniel Craig steps in as the sixth star to officially play the role, and brings a decidedly grittier, rough and tumble interpretation to the character, in stark contrast to the suave pomposity of the Pierce Brosnan years.

Much fuss has been made about the latest James Bond action extravaganza Casino Royale 'rebooting' the franchise. 'I understand Double-0s have a very short life expectancy.'

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