I just watched it twice yesterday, and I have to say it's one of the best Bond movies ever. Here are some thoughts:
PROS:
Craig- He just delivered the greatest Bond performance in history. He does it all in this film: spy, flirt, seduce, deliver corny one-liners, show disdain for authority, cry, fight, shoot guns, drive, etc. And he did it all very well. He is the most layered, nuanced, complex, and complete Bond ever. He is now tied with Connery as my favorite Bond.
Cinematography- lots of the shots in this movie could be a wallpaper or something. Some of the long takes rock (I would have liked more).
Characterization/acting/supporting characters- everyone's got depth in this movie, it's a very character driven film.
Bardem- best (creepiest and most disturbing) Bond villain ever. I can imagine Ledger's Joker getting creeped out by this guy.
CONS:
Bond girls: underused and non-existent during the 3rd act (I'm not counting M).
Music: sometimes it's great, sometimes it's generic. Could have used the Bond theme more frequently, but it's a step up from QOS music.
3rd act: Silva was underused, some plot holes, and lots of suspension of disbelief (I know it's a Bond film, but still).
Grade: 9/10
New Bond movie ranking (this changes a lot):
GOLDFINGER
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
SKYFALL
DR. NO
GOLDENEYE
CASINO ROYALE
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
THUNDERBALL
THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS
ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY
LIVE AND LET DIE
OCTOPUSSY
QUANTUM OF SOLACE
THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH
TOMORROW NEVER DIES
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN
MOONRAKER
LICENSE TO KILL
DIE ANOTHER DAY
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
A VIEW TO A KILL