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The 5 Reasons We Still Love James Bond

James Bond, the suave British intelligence agent who first debuted as a film character 50 years ago, is back for a new installment today (Nov. 9) called "Skyfall," which earned a sterling 93 percent approval rate from critics, according to RottenTomatoes.com.Few characters, perhaps none, have withstood the passage of time as well. According to film critic Bill Desowitz, author of the book "James Bond Unmasked," the James Bond film franchise is the longest-running continuous franchise ever.After all these years, why are we just as in love with Bond as we were decades ago? Here are the top five reasons:He's a badassJames Bond is a hero through and through, and that includes not being afraid of danger."He embodies a certain mythic heroism that's quite appealing — the sense of freedom and power," Desowitz told LiveScience. [ Gallery: Highlights from 50 Years of Bond ]He's self-assured, confident, and unapologetic."Unlike Jason Bourne, James Bond knows exactly who he is," said Bond expert J...

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