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James Bond, flawed as he is, still has an enormous grip on pop culture.
But who was Bond?
What makes us some of us, anyway yearn for his presence?
What gives him power, one decade after another?
In other words, Bond is a reflection of the collective unconscious idea of badassery, personified.
Speaking of unforgettable, theres also Joseph Wisemans sinister performance as the titular villain.
And the whole movie is blissfully tight at 109 minutes.
