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Okay, I don't remember him winning the Aston Martin. But that is still Casino Royale. That's two scenes in one movie and no scenes in the following three movies.

When they introduce Bond in the old movies, he's usually having fun. He's either exploring a unique part of the globe, in bed with a beautiful woman, or enjoying the nightlife. This Bond doesn't have that. He's always brooding or angry or else he'll occasionally gives a slight smile. That works for most action heroes, but Bond is unique. He's not a standard gritty-tough-guy-with-a-gun. That's why he's outlasted the others. Characters who stand out from the pack usually do.

This would be like replacing Superman's iconic cape with the standard generic black leather suit that most superhero characters seem to be wearing.