A hoot from start to finish

I expected the worst but apart from a few lapses, this was a treat with more than a few laugh out loud scenes. Atkinson was at his best - a far cry from his unwatchable performance in RAT RACE or underused one in LOVE ACTUALLY - and the special effects were almost on a par with their counterparts in real Bond films.

Malkovich goes way over the top with French accent but still makes a watchable villain. Nevertheless its Atkinson showcase and well worth it.