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ShadowUApr 24, 2023

This might sound controversial, but if you take your fan goggles off, Bond movies have always been either pretty bad or just alright. Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a Bond film: a spy thriller starring a suave agent, who uses wit toThis might sound controversial, but if you take your fan goggles off, Bond movies have always been either pretty bad or just alright. Don't get me wrong, I like the idea of a Bond film: a spy thriller starring a suave agent, who uses wit to get out of difficult situations. But the films themselves never really delivered on that idea.

First off, James Bond is not suave at all. He's a bit of an **** and a raging misogynist. He's also a complete moron, unbefittingly so for a spy. His signature move is heading into the villain's lair with no plan whatsoever, relying solely on dumb luck and the sheer improbability that thousands of bullets will all miss him during the inevitable shoot-out.

Fans have labelled the films "campy", but I'd call them "unintentionally really stupid". The villains are cartoonish and under-developed. The plot tends to meander wildly. The humour often conflicts with the movie's tone. Worse yet, the movies are all highly formulaic, adhering to rigid traditions like they're the ten commandments. They must all feature over the top gadgets, a fancy car, a dumb Bond girl, etc -- a whole checklist of Bond tropes, which ultimately makes them feel tired and uninspired.

The team behind Casino Royale were clearly aware of those issues, and they had a genius idea: strip it all away. Take the essence of James Bond and spy movies, and trim all the fat, keeping only what makes them fun, interesting, unique. Set the film in reality, not the ridiculous parallel universe that the Bond series has always existed in. In doing so, they succeeded in creating what might be the best film franchise reboot of all time.

The silly gadgets are replaced by a practical utility kit in Bond's car. The villains now have actual human motivations and act like the genius criminals they're supposed to be, rather than petty thugs and raving lunatics. The Bond girl isn't just eye candy, but an accomplice to Bond, with vital importance to the plot. The film's tone matches its content, with humour peppered in as appropriate. Bond uses his wit rather than his luck - shocking, I know. And when he has to kill someone, their deaths have appropriate impact, instead of feeling comical.

The biggest changes in the formula pertain to the character of Bond himself, unsurprisingly. Right from the get-go, he's clearly established as the reckless womanizer his character has always been. However, as Casino Royale is an origin story, we finally get to see why Bond is the way he is, which makes a world of difference. Daniel Craig's stellar performance allows us to finally see Bond in a human light. His character develops over time: he starts off as a hard-ass, but when a loved one dies near the end, we the audience can intensely feel how badly this affects him in Craig's performance.

Craig isn't the only actor to deliver a superb performance, however. Mads Mikkelsen is timeless as Le Chiffre, the primary antagonist. He masterfully portrays a brilliant villain in a complicated, desperate situation. Eva Green plays Vesper Lynd, the "Bond girl", to perfection. A scene of hers in the shower near the mid point was a master class in character development. Really, every actor playing a named character in this film, no matter how minor, delivered an amazing performance that truly helped set up the world and its stakes.

The screen writers did an amazing job of taking the first ever Bond novel and bringing it into the 21st century. But director Martin Campbell's role in bringing it all together cannot be understated. Every scene was superbly designed and shot. The pacing in particular stands out. The movie spends a modest amount of time at the start setting up the world of James Bond & his character, but dialogue / story scenes (which are the main focus) and action scenes flow off each other in perfect harmony. Neither moves too fast or drags on for too long, which is a common flaw of many action films, including the Bond series.

By the time the film's titular casino sequence begins at the mid point, all of the characters have rational goals & motivations clearly established, and the plot proceeds in a coherent direction. As you'd expect of a spy movie, there are lots of twists, but none of them feel cheap or implausible. You don't have to completely suspend your disbelief and forget the main character is supposed to be a spy in order to enjoy Casino Royale -- a sin that's all too common among Bond films.

Everything about this movie is executed masterfully, simply put. To me, it represents the gold standard for both Bond movies and spy films in general -- what they can be, and should aim to be. It set the bar so high that subsequent Craig films couldn't even reach it, unfortunately. It transformed a long-exhausted, goofy (sorry, "campy") series that was was about spies only nominally, into a realistic, gritty masterpiece, which thrills you from start to finish.

Kudos to the entire Casino Royale team for this absolute gem.… Expand

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AlanoSilvaPBFeb 24, 2023

Reabilitou o prestígio da franquia e deu vida a um novo James Bond, menos elegante, é verdade, mais complexo e mais durão. Filmaço!

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DawidJohnsonFeb 6, 2023

I think my friend Joseph Sawyer (zip code 20105) should watch this movie so he can learn from James Bond and get some play.

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liamexeDec 15, 2022

After Pierce Brosnan's largely unimpressive stint, Casino Royale preserved the franchise's history. It was a necessary relaunch that allowed the writers and directors to create a new narrative arc with a younger, less jovial bond and moveAfter Pierce Brosnan's largely unimpressive stint, Casino Royale preserved the franchise's history. It was a necessary relaunch that allowed the writers and directors to create a new narrative arc with a younger, less jovial bond and move away from the ludicrous gadgetry of the previous movies.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 7, 2022

) This is the best bond film of the last 20 years; 2) Daniel Craig is the best bond since Connery; 3) The pacing is absolutely perfect. 120 mins is just about right. Those reviewers complaining that 120 mins is too long either have ADD or I) This is the best bond film of the last 20 years; 2) Daniel Craig is the best bond since Connery; 3) The pacing is absolutely perfect. 120 mins is just about right. Those reviewers complaining that 120 mins is too long either have ADD or I suspect are very young/immature and do not have… Expand

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Richard552Aug 16, 2022

First bond movie with a longest poker game in the movie.$1 to buy a Netflix account, Google search: vtvshare

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elviejoyorsJun 23, 2022

Best Bond movie I've seen so far. Exciting, intriguing, and has a great ending.

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TheGreatNikakisAug 4, 2022

The movie that changed Bond forever. Casino Royale features the best Bond (Craig should have won the BAFTA) and the best bond girl in the franchise's history, while also adding a gritty, realistic tone to an otherwise campy movie franchise.The movie that changed Bond forever. Casino Royale features the best Bond (Craig should have won the BAFTA) and the best bond girl in the franchise's history, while also adding a gritty, realistic tone to an otherwise campy movie franchise. The great dialogues and Bourne inspired action sequences also add to this films charm. An undeniable masterpiece.… Expand

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GDsReviewsJun 7, 2022

Daniel Craig's debut as James Bond in Casino Royale here is a dark, gritty, and well executed movie that is easily one the best Bond movies of all time.

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alejandro970Apr 23, 2022

A 007 for a new generation; what makes it interesting and believable is that now he is more human, and vulnerable. What follows instead are those elements that are essential to the James Bond saga: the women, the villains, and all theA 007 for a new generation; what makes it interesting and believable is that now he is more human, and vulnerable. What follows instead are those elements that are essential to the James Bond saga: the women, the villains, and all the intrigue and action. Not in vain Daniel Craig has endorsed why he was the best option for that role.… Expand

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yellowtailJan 22, 2022

Perfect!!
Daniel Craig is wonderful as the inexperienced spy. Mads Mikkelsen is also great.

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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021

For being a new start for this generation, gets all the parameters of a great action film, when you feel that it's getting common, has a great plot twist which gift more development to James Bond and getting so enveloping and interesting.

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hammbone18Nov 23, 2021

Not only is it a great Bond film, but it’s just a great movie in general. Really set the tone for this era of Bond films.

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VidyaBumOct 27, 2021

Having watched 25 Bonds from Dr.No to Spectre, I place Casino Royale at 5/25.

5th best movie in the franchise is a very high score, and it is based chiefly on one thing: this movie is good. It's well-acted, well-shot, with some great scenesHaving watched 25 Bonds from Dr.No to Spectre, I place Casino Royale at 5/25.

5th best movie in the franchise is a very high score, and it is based chiefly on one thing: this movie is good. It's well-acted, well-shot, with some great scenes and moments and is an all around excellent reboot to the franchise.

I do have one problem and a few quibbles about it:

The reboot is, unlike with the half hearted attempts with the other Bonds, a proper and real reboot. The actor has changed sure, but more importantly the style has changed. The Jason Bourne/24Hrs influence is very visible, the action is far more bloody and physical, the characters act in a much more menacing way, death is always around the corner. This is a good thing in several ways, because after Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, and Brosnan, the series was pretty much extinguished stylistically.

For the record, Connery's 5th movie (You Only Live Twice) is arguably the first that just follows the Bond formula without adding anything new. Moore had the time to melt James Bond into a 90% comedy series. Dalton did good and revived it as a spy series, but Brosnan was a terrible actor that was given movies where he essentially followed the general style laid out by his predecessors. Bond, by Brosnan's time, was dead. The style was absolutely overdone, the wit gone, the charm absent.

So having a reboot where you abandon all of that extremely tired heritage and you move on to something more modern, is certainly a necessary thing.

But I still feel like the old Bond style was a properly unique thing, and that I liked it. Now by Brosnan's time it was dead and gone, don't think I'm saying they should have kept it going. But the new style is essentially "Daniel Craig is a tough guy with a tough guy face and a tough (dad) body". And he's looking for Love. Love from a girlfriend, love from his "mommy" boss M, love from friends...

This sort of tough guy hiding his need for love and stability in his life isn't terrible, but it's far from unique. Bond was always a series that pilfered away the fads of its time, Moonraker from Star Wars, Golden Gun with kung-fu movies, etc. It kept to its core style however, and only peppered in those bits. With Casino Royale, that is gone, and the new style is just nothing to write home about.

Thus, while it is a good movie, fans of Bond may find it to just be a Jason Bourne copy, as I do. It's the first actual not-Bond of the series, which makes me a bit sad, but honestly, anything to change the horrors of boredom Brosnan had given us. As for the quibbles, Casino Royale has few amazing scenes, but a lot of what is going on is extremely action-driven. Despite being a movie about playing poker in a Casino, the wit and mind games are mostly secondary, it's action, action, action.

And the action draaaaaaaags. For almost every action scene, they punch each other, chase each other, shoot at each other, for twice as long as necessary. A clean punch to the face will down most people, moviemakers, you don't need to have them wrestle down an entire staircase punching one another. For example, the first chase scene lasts 8:30 minutes! That's 8:30 minutes of continuous parkour and shooting!

As a last good point, I want to mention that Mads Mikkelsen did an excellent job as Le Chiffre. He was a really good villain, although underused since a little too "intelligent" and mind-games man for such an action-oriented flick.

Overall, Casino Royale is a great action movie in a typical action-oriented, very american style. Not my cup of tea, and still got 5th place, that's saying a lot.… Expand

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HeroicAge616Oct 26, 2021

Easily the best Bond film to date, Casino Royale is impressive in its ability to excite from start to finish while giving Bond a relatable edge.

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AJ_13Oct 5, 2021

This really was a great way to introduce Daniel Craig. Action scenes and performances are remarkable. Nice script.

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LumdogOct 10, 2021

The best Bond movie ever made in my opinion. Everything here just works so well - Daniel Craig's introduction as James Bond is just so badass; Mads Mikkelsen's villain is desperate, complex and terrifying, the action is well-shot and heartThe best Bond movie ever made in my opinion. Everything here just works so well - Daniel Craig's introduction as James Bond is just so badass; Mads Mikkelsen's villain is desperate, complex and terrifying, the action is well-shot and heart pumping; and Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name" is a fantastic Bond song.… Expand

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ItsmayaOct 4, 2021

This film is for most of the time boring as hell, time does not move, the characters are not interesting, and you really do not care about the story...
Yeah, sometimes it's interesting but for most of the time it's not... I can not recommendThis film is for most of the time boring as hell, time does not move, the characters are not interesting, and you really do not care about the story...
Yeah, sometimes it's interesting but for most of the time it's not... I can not recommend this film and I do think it's a waste of time.
Maybe I think that way because I watch the film in 2021 and the film is no longer stand up today, I really don't know, all I know is that I can't recommend it.… Expand

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arostislavnaSep 12, 2020

The definitive, and perfect bond outing.

The entire opening sequence is brutal, gritty, and essentially one of the most captivating openings to any james bond film to date, not to mention filmed superbly. Throughout the film it exceeds atThe definitive, and perfect bond outing.

The entire opening sequence is brutal, gritty, and essentially one of the most captivating openings to any james bond film to date, not to mention filmed superbly.

Throughout the film it exceeds at telling a spy story without the need of excessive mindless violence, it is - after all, a film about a poker tournament.

Yes there are twists, and calls for action when they are absolutely crucial. Less is more and done really effectively here.… Expand

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gracjanskiSep 29, 2021

Almost a perfect Bond movie. Daniel Craig is excellent. The action scenes are not over the top.
Only the long poker part was a bit boring.

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realjaytheboomSep 15, 2021

Fantasic score on top of great acting from Craig and Mads Mikkelsen, Martin Campbell does a great job coming back to the James Bond franchise in one of my favorite films of all time

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SoapNuggetMay 14, 2021

Exciting, tense, edge of your seat spy film. Overall Casino Royale is a great film, I only had one complaint and that was the final 30 minutes but other than that a very good film

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MrPajamasFeb 21, 2021

Casino Royale is a reboot of the Bond series, so it's a damn good reboot. Daniel Craig comes on the scene, who is perfect as Bond, and although I tend to lean towards Brosnan, Craig is just great. The story is great, mainly because of theCasino Royale is a reboot of the Bond series, so it's a damn good reboot. Daniel Craig comes on the scene, who is perfect as Bond, and although I tend to lean towards Brosnan, Craig is just great. The story is great, mainly because of the name itself, which can come from a casino, which is really great here. The scenes in it are among the best in the whole film. Of course, there will also be other crack scenes. Overall, this is one of the best Bonds ever and a great film that I can recommend.… Expand

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511andahalfFeb 7, 2021

The film is a breath of fresh air for the series, and it works so well. Daniel Craig takes on a new interesting version of Bond. This Bond get emotional, more human, and makes mistakes, which is why he works so well. Le Chiffre and VesperThe film is a breath of fresh air for the series, and it works so well. Daniel Craig takes on a new interesting version of Bond. This Bond get emotional, more human, and makes mistakes, which is why he works so well. Le Chiffre and Vesper Green are really memorable characters too, their connections to Bond really propels the film forward. The poker scenes are well done and captivating too, same with the action scenes. Definitely one of the top tier bond films.… Expand

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Kai82Jan 6, 2021

The twenty-first James Bond movie and awesome debut of Daniel Craig. Today it seems unbelievable but there were huge resentments for Daniel Craig and even a petition to remove him. Then came the movie and he silenced all critics. He plays aThe twenty-first James Bond movie and awesome debut of Daniel Craig. Today it seems unbelievable but there were huge resentments for Daniel Craig and even a petition to remove him. Then came the movie and he silenced all critics. He plays a younger, rougher and more unpolished James Bond that even sometimes shows emotions behind his facade. It is canonically the first movie in the timeline shortly after he received his license to kill and became a 00 agent. There is also the theory that James Bond is not one person and it is just the code name of whoever becomes 007 (Plausible but debunked in later movies. Still an interesting idea and fun topic to discuss). It is actually the third adaptation of Casino Royal the first James Bond book by Ian Fleming. There is a parody staring David Niven from1967 that is a bit of obscure James Bond trivia and a nearly unknown TV adaptation from 1954 that barely is recognizable. This is however easily the best movie and a good adaptation. They actually improved the book or modernized it. After the intense and well filmed intro (that I wont spoil) James Bond is send on an errant to stop Le Chiffre who can be described as banker of villains. He is currently vulnerable as he made some bad investments and sets up a poker tournament to get money as soon as possible before his clients target him. James Bond is accompanied by Vesper Lynd from the HM Treasury. The story works amazingly in combination with the characters. It has intense moments, character development and twist that will get you immediately immersed. It has a strong cast and I think I start with Daniel Craig. He was just amazing. He plays a new and different kind of James Bond. He is younger and a bit rougher on the edges but also shows more emotions and becomes more relatable because of it. He silenced all critics and is now a valid choice for best James Bond actor. Then there is Eva Green as Vesper Lynd. Forget all tropes about Bond girls. She is smart and no damsel in distress. She even counters James Bond attacks in conversations (I think she won). I think she equally delivers and impressed me too. There is the statement that a hero is only as interesting as his villains and here we get one of the best in recent years. Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre delivers an awesome performance. He nails the role of villain and being driven into a corner. From the rest I always praise Judi Dench as M who has smaller roles but always nails it and Jeffrey Wright as Felix Leiter who became a favorite side character. Again both deliver with excellence. Then there are the action scenes. All are intense, immersive and you feel the impact. The choreography was amazing and set a standard for the franchise. After “Die another Day” they wanted a more grounded approach so there are no gadgets or huge effect scenes. It works well and I think they revitalized the franchise. For the soundtrack I think they did a good job even if I am in the minority. You know my name delivers to the movie and theme of a new era. Overall this was an amazing experience and it is one of the best movies in the franchise. A must see that I would even recommend to non James Bond fans.… Expand

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lofu_agfyNov 11, 2020

I saw this at a cast and crew screening in London last weekend: I'm not a huge Bond fan, but I do enjoy them on a purely popcorn level and this was definitely one of the best in recent memory. The tone is much edgier and nastier than theI saw this at a cast and crew screening in London last weekend: I'm not a huge Bond fan, but I do enjoy them on a purely popcorn level and this was definitely one of the best in recent memory. The tone is much edgier and nastier than the Brosnan movies, harking back more to Dr. No or For Your Eyes Only. The action sequences are brilliantly shot and edited for maximum impact and are some of the best out of any Bond movie. Martin Campbell, who also made 'Goldeneye', was an excellent choice and, for me, is one of the best Bond directors. What gives this the lead over recent Bonds is the more realistic feel: the exotic locales, fast cars, spectacular action, beautiful women and many other Bond hallmarks are all here but gone is the campy tone that marred, say, Die Another Day. Yes, the whole franchise is based on an entirely ridiculous and cartoonish notion but the more serious and harder-edged tone works really well here. In this context, Daniel Craig gives an excellent performance as Bond. I'll be the first to admit that I raised an eyebrow when I heard he was cast but he really makes it his own. It's hard to say whether he's better than any of the other Bonds: Connery and Brosnan felt right for the style of Bond movies they were in. Here, as suits the overall tone of the film, Bond is much more of a sadist, a cold-hearted killer with very little sense of empathy and Craig, with his piercing eyes, suits the role very well. He's charming and funny when required and totally convincing in the action sequences. The violence is less cartoon-like and flippant, too, with every punch, kick and shooting looking like they really hurt. Also, the story is just much more engaging than many a Bond film; the script's not going to win awards but it's consistently inventive and intriguing. Whilst the film has enough of it's fair share of action, the emphasis is equally on character and storyline and less on gadgets and sheer implausibility. When there isn't a huge action sequence happening, you don't miss it: the film's longest set-piece, the poker game at the Casino Royale, is as (or not more) gripping and entertaining than any of the chases and shoot-outs. The only minor gripes that I have are a slightly too long running time: the film drags a wee bit towards the end and, although it helps the tone of the film, we don't hear enough of the Bond theme tune! However, great directing and performances from everyone involved, along with Phil Meheux's excellent cinematography, Peter Lamont's as ever superb production design and all the other top-notch craft and technical departments make 'Casino Royale' a classy and very enjoyable night out at the movies.… Expand

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arrivistOct 26, 2020

Le Cinema de Papa is alive and well in this Bond incarnation. Lavish sets and costumes cover for clumsy dialogue acting. The producers wanted a more realistic bond and opted for Craig, looking like a smashed up Rugby player on a heavy steroidLe Cinema de Papa is alive and well in this Bond incarnation. Lavish sets and costumes cover for clumsy dialogue acting. The producers wanted a more realistic bond and opted for Craig, looking like a smashed up Rugby player on a heavy steroid cycle, grunting and dragging his knuckles along the floor as he goes. There are some strong moments but they are quickly replaced by generic B.S.… Expand

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DudesofThoughtOct 20, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Transitions happened at the drop of a hat and the "subtleties" are f***ing obvious.… Expand

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Gamepro3093Aug 19, 2020

A fantastic movie! Hard to believe it was preceded by that vile Die Another Day. Everything is on point, from the action, to the magnificent direction by Martin Campbell, to the much improved score by David Arnold, to the acting, the dialogueA fantastic movie! Hard to believe it was preceded by that vile Die Another Day. Everything is on point, from the action, to the magnificent direction by Martin Campbell, to the much improved score by David Arnold, to the acting, the dialogue is great and Daniel Craig is a much more believable Bond compared to Pierce Brosnan. If you haven’t seen it yet then i strongly suggest seeing it today.… Expand

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JordanLaytonApr 28, 2020

I think all of my favorite Daniel Craig bond moments/quotes are from this movie. The construction chase, the Vesper origin, "It appears someone here knows something I don't", "Get the girl out", rope chair, the "smile and little finger"I think all of my favorite Daniel Craig bond moments/quotes are from this movie. The construction chase, the Vesper origin, "It appears someone here knows something I don't", "Get the girl out", rope chair, the "smile and little finger" quote, the fake-out ending, etc. the list goes on. I don't just love these moments because they're cool or for (purely) nostalgic reasons. They all inform the character of this new Bond we're being introduced to. LFTS has a great video on how the construction chase scene in particular does this. Worth a watch. This film introduced us to a reckless, ego-driven Bond whose greatest strength and greatest weakness is his refusal to accept defeat. That in mind, the concept of structuring this movie around a poker game is incredibly conducive to this character. What type of people most often ruin their lives because of their refusal to accept defeat? Gamblers. This connection between character, setting, and plot create an incredibly tight theme for this film. (spoilers for a 14 year old film) The other main element this film gets right is the complex romance between Bond and Vesper. It feels earned. Yes, we do get the classic short life expectancy Bond girl at the start of the film, but Vesper subverts this trope by bonding with Bond la through shared trauma, creating a seemingly genuine relationship with him, and ultimately betraying Bond whilst simultaneously protecting him. It's a complex relationship that made the fake-out ending worthwhile and amounted in yet another memorable action set piece: the sinking building in Venice. The memorable set pieces, quotable lines, classic score, and twisting plot of Casino Royale make it a film I love and will definitely come back to. Its on Hulu and HBO if you feel like giving it a watch.… Expand

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eva3si0nApr 27, 2020

The first film in the restart of the series about Agent 007 turned out not to be bad, but definitely not one of the best in the series. The action is too stretched yes and the plot is rolling slowly. The double ending certainly does not lookThe first film in the restart of the series about Agent 007 turned out not to be bad, but definitely not one of the best in the series. The action is too stretched yes and the plot is rolling slowly. The double ending certainly does not look bad, though here the film showed a little creativity. Cast really not bad, yes Mads Mikkelsen… Expand

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Ryo91Apr 17, 2020

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1/10 * Schwacher Film.

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marshallonfilm_Mar 19, 2020

“Now the whole world's gonna know that you died scratching my balls!”

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HotelCentralFeb 15, 2020

If you want 144 minutes of utter nonsense then this is the film for you. Daniel Craig spends so much screen time running, fighting, shooting, driving, beating and getting beaten, throwing people down stairs, etc, etc, etc, that I'm reallyIf you want 144 minutes of utter nonsense then this is the film for you. Daniel Craig spends so much screen time running, fighting, shooting, driving, beating and getting beaten, throwing people down stairs, etc, etc, etc, that I'm really unable to say if the guy can act. I mean the main bit of acting is James Bond staring with steely eyes at his enemies and then it's back to running, fighting, shooting, and so on.

I was bored well inside of 60 minutes. I find it difficult to believe that anyone might view the plot as even remotely plausible. I only wonder why they bothered to throw in love scenes at the end. I guess that was supposed to set us up for the "big reveal", ho-hum. The scenes must have been written by twelve-year olds. They were laughable. And they left the "big reveal" lying on a breakfast plate like a soggy pancake.

And this concludes my recent marathon of Bond films. I wanted to see how all the old films held up. Casino Royale makes it plain that they were never really worth watching to begin with, for in the end they're all simply farces.… Expand

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YesterFeb 1, 2020

A breath of fresh air for the James Bond franchise, something that was sorely needed.

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MeritCobaDec 9, 2019

I gave this movie a try, but I couldn't get past the murders of innocent bystanders. There is this scene I can't forget where a blue collar worker is pushed of a building under construction to fall to his death. His gas welder plummets to theI gave this movie a try, but I couldn't get past the murders of innocent bystanders. There is this scene I can't forget where a blue collar worker is pushed of a building under construction to fall to his death. His gas welder plummets to the ground and explodes to kill of another group of workers. Add this to two scene were Bond escapes with his life because a windscreen of a bulldozer stops bullets and his opponent ran out of bullets when he has Bond cornered and he comes over as a murderous skill-less thug who got lucky. I prefer another kind of bond.… Expand

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DominArsenOct 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie with are impressive street scene prosecution on Grus. In 2019 I still remember .. In college and everywhere we discuss the renewal of James Bond. Darker, more raw and not gadget. Without gadget no dream. No dream, no dream. It's a shame to see "Q" disappear ... The means are bigger, the ambitions too!

Le film avec sont impressionnante scène de street poursuite sur les Grus. En 2019 je m'en souviens encore.. Au collège et partout on discuter du renouveau de James bond. Plus sombre, plus brute et pas gadget. Sans gadget pas de rêve. Pas de rêve, pas de rêve. Il est dommage de voir "Q" disparaitre.. Les moyens sont plus grands, les ambitions aussi !… Expand

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amheretojudgeMay 13, 2019

Campbell and Craig had an easy job to do, just not to make the same mistakes, and scoffing off the limitations, it is a clear qualifier.

Casino Royale Campbell has evolved. A lot. And keeping toe to toe with the ever-changing show business,Campbell and Craig had an easy job to do, just not to make the same mistakes, and scoffing off the limitations, it is a clear qualifier.

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Campbell has evolved. A lot. And keeping toe to toe with the ever-changing show business, he has quickly managed to grasp the essence of the crisp that this generation craves for. But mind you, it still doesn't make Martin Campbell, the director, the finest of all. In fact, looking at the 1-0-1 criteria of filmmaking, he may be able to JUST qualify as one. Let's take the Airport chase sequence, for instance. First of all it's one smooth ride, with all the elements of the scene mapped out neatly on the screen where its fast and gritty choreography makes the best of the run. Now as far as this was concerned, it is actually Campbell informing us with news, dry news.

What it fails to capture majorly, is the momentum of all the action. It's not that we don't get it, we are just asked to reach out for it, it isn't served us up front on the table. If these are its cons, then pros have to be the performances and the cast. But quickly before we sink into Daniel Craig's thunderous blue eyes, another thing Campbell places elegantly in the film, is how the time has passed in any circumstances, the selected highlights in both the narration and execution are subtle and exhilarating.

So now, Craig.. should we just gaze at him or appreciate his exceptionally powerful scene with Mads Mikkelsen as he tortures him brutally. The humor that has been questioned many a times is twisted and turned so beautifully in here that even a worthy one-liner doesn't make us laugh but leaves a jarring dramatic impression on us. Eva Green with her love track doesn't have that amount of electricity in her romance as that poker table does which ironically is negatively motivated, something that the theme of Casino Royale shares.… Expand

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TyranianApr 11, 2019

A high quality Bond film with good action and Craig does a pretty good job.

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etoppJan 1, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really can't understand the love for this movie. Daniel Craig is boring. Why do we care what a tortured soul he is? Only one movie into the franchise, he barely qualifies as a "00" agent since he has only just started killing but he has had enough as a character and as an actor as well. The plot is nonsensical. This is supposed to be a "gritty reboot" but it is totally unrealistic. At least with previous Bond movies, they were never pretending to be anything but mindless escapism. Apparently, Ericsson phones (so much product placement) allow you to find anyone on the planet. The first third of the movie is just a tedious setup for the main plot: Bond is sent to Montenegro (I suppose France was too expensive) to gamble British Treasury millions vs the baddie. Bond loses all the UK money so Felix Leiter gives him some CIA money. The baddie (an international criminal presumably wanted by Interpol) is supposed to be handed over to the CIA but no! The baddie grabs the girl so that Bond will follow and be tortured. Bond has just been brought back from the brink of death because his supercar has a defibrillator. Does M send someone to Montenegro to find Bond? No - he is rescued by unknown persons and goes to a private health clinic to recover. Then he goes off cruising on a yacht. Then the girl steals the money and gives it to an unknown baddie in a suitcase to set up a pointless chase/final battle. M then tells Bond the girl's background - maybe she shouldn't have been given all that money in the first place. Not to worry - Ericsson to the rescue again! Bond goes back to the health clinic to shoot another unknown baddie in the leg. THE END What a farrago of drivel!… Expand

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OnaskNov 19, 2018

La primera película que veo del famoso personaje creado por Fleming y qué decir: Casino Royale es de las mejores películas de espías, acción y carisma que he visto recientemente. Tiene un reparto increíble y Craig como el agente 007 no soloLa primera película que veo del famoso personaje creado por Fleming y qué decir: Casino Royale es de las mejores películas de espías, acción y carisma que he visto recientemente. Tiene un reparto increíble y Craig como el agente 007 no solo cumple sino que desborda energía y carisma y va un paso más allá. Muy buena trama, muy buenas escenas de acción, diálogos muy bien escritos y personajes más que interesantes. Quizás eso sí, las más de 2h y 20min de metraje se hacen un poco largas.

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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018

A great Bond movie. "Casino Royale" is well-acted, suspenseful and gripping. Daniel Craig was perfect as James Bond, Eva Green did great; Bond fans will have much to talk about.

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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A long, well paced, story with great storytelling and action scenes. 007 feels like 007 again.

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FilipeNetoFeb 19, 2018

Dirigido por Martin Campbell e produzido por Barbara Broccoli e Michael G. Wilson, tem roteiro de Robert Wade, Neal Purvis e Paul Haggis. Este é o vigésimo primeiro filme da franquia e o primeiro filme na nova era de James Bond, encarnadoDirigido por Martin Campbell e produzido por Barbara Broccoli e Michael G. Wilson, tem roteiro de Robert Wade, Neal Purvis e Paul Haggis. Este é o vigésimo primeiro filme da franquia e o primeiro filme na nova era de James Bond, encarnado pela participação de Daniel Craig, que sucede a Pierce Brosnan no papel do famoso 007. Judi Dench permaneceu no papel de M Jeffrey Wright ressuscita o espião americano Felix Leiter, Giancarlo Giannini dá vida a Rene Mathis, Eva Green jogou a boneca Vesper e Mads Mikkelsen deu vida ao vilão, Le Chiffre.

Neste filme, um novo James Bond, recentemente elevado ao status de 00 agente, tentará pegar um banqueiro de gangland que ajuda a financiar traficantes de armas e terroristas em todo o mundo. Para isso, ele precisará participar de um jogo de poker arriscado, onde o vilão procurará multiplicar seu dinheiro.

Este é um dos melhores filmes do Bond até à data e marca o relançamento da franquia, após o rotundo fracasso de "Die Another Day". Daniel Craig é bastante diferente de qualquer outro ator que tenha desempenhado o papel: duro, extremamente violento, mais assassino do que um cavalheiro, ele consegue atualizar seu personagem para o novo milênio. Mas essa nova abordagem não apenas a atualiza, mas também lhe deu mais credibilidade e plausibilidade. Na opinião do público, é realmente possível que, se houver espiões, eles são semelhantes ao que Craig mostra como Bond. E, como qualquer humano, Craig's Bond também falha, comete erros e é falível. Está longe de ser um herói ou um bom cara. Por outro lado, o vilão, interpretado por Mads Mikkelsen, também é credível e não é exagerado por estereótipos de outros vilões. Discreto, silencioso e, ao mesmo tempo, cruel e implacável, Le Chiffre é jogado brilhantemente por Mikkelsen, conseguindo arrancar alguns arrepios da nossa espinha. Eva Green também foi impecável no papel da Vesper, uma menina de ligação difícil e misteriosa, que combina perfeitamente beleza, sedução e mistério, tornando-se uma das mais belas e misteriosas garotas da franquia. Foi também a segunda mulher a fazer Bond se apaixonar por real. O roteiro também tem aspectos bastante bons: o tema principal, o financiamento do terrorismo, que está muito presente hoje, ou a retomada cronológica da história, o que permitiu uma abordagem mais precisa do livro de Fleming e um novo olhar para o personagem principal (em um romper com filmes anteriores, particularmente Brosnan's, que colocou Fleming aparte e criou novos scripts a partir do zero). Algumas cenas deste filme também se tornaram memoráveis, como a cena climática, na qual Bond tenta salvar o amado de um palácio veneziano que afunda sob seus pés. A sequência de abertura deste filme é, talvez, uma das mais impressionantes. Foi criado por Daniel Kleinman e se destaca pelo uso de imagens de cartas, a falta de silhuetas femininas (justificadas pela Bond sentem verdadeiro amor por Vesper) e "You Know My Name", composta e interpretada por Chris Cornell.… Expand

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NBFCJan 9, 2018

After the embarrassing fiasco of Brosnan’s final entry Die Another Day, Bond was thankfully given a much deserved reboot that went back to the Ian Fleming source material. In this case, it was adapting the first novel to feature theAfter the embarrassing fiasco of Brosnan’s final entry Die Another Day, Bond was thankfully given a much deserved reboot that went back to the Ian Fleming source material. In this case, it was adapting the first novel to feature the character, Casino Royale.

Moving the character into the post-9/11 era and taking notes from the Bourne franchise, CR follows a younger, more vulnerable, and less experienced Bond as we see him develop into the badass spy we know and love. Previous unknown and blonde Daniel Craig proved to be the right person to portray a much more gritty and hitman-like interpretation of the character.

It also helps that the narrative adds unique twists and subversions to the typical “Bond formula” (having most of the second act be taken up by a slow-burn poker game was a gutsy move on the part of the filmmakers) while also having some refreshing emotional weight.

It should also be mentioned how great the cinematography and action are, provided by none other than Goldeneye’s Martin Campell. From the parkour chase in Africa to the chase sequence in Venice, Italy, the action has just the right amount of over-the-top escapism and realism. The fact that Bond sweats and gets hurt multiple times throughout was also a much needed change of pace after Brosnan’s Bond was made out to be too much of an untouchable Superman.… Expand

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spacebear1Dec 7, 2017

Martin Campell's Casino Royale is a fantastic film with amazing acting performances and really intense fights. The story isn't a mess and the villain, Le Chiffre, is amazing. This film is easily one of the best films I have ever seen.

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mouseypoo13Jun 11, 2017

Best Craig Bond movie. It is also one of the best Bond films of all time. Brilliant. It's great for a Bond movie. Also, Bond is a Borderline stalker. Yes!

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EpsilonSigmaMuMay 14, 2017

A refocusing away from the campy, gadget-ridden past and more on characters, tension and class, Casino Royale thrives in it's set pieces, varying from as big as the island of Madagascar to as simple as a poker table in Montenegro. CasinoA refocusing away from the campy, gadget-ridden past and more on characters, tension and class, Casino Royale thrives in it's set pieces, varying from as big as the island of Madagascar to as simple as a poker table in Montenegro. Casino Royale turns Bond from silly to suave in one swift stroke.… Expand

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AbeMCOct 16, 2016

Plenty of action, beautiful locations, beautiful people, great direction, great cinematography - and great acting. If there is a drawback, it's that the pauses between the action are too long; if you're a fan of classic poker movies (like ThePlenty of action, beautiful locations, beautiful people, great direction, great cinematography - and great acting. If there is a drawback, it's that the pauses between the action are too long; if you're a fan of classic poker movies (like The Cincinnati Kid), you probably won't mind the extended poker sequences. And the traditional Bond flippancy / repartee is present, but usually half-mumbled and understated. Whether a fan of Craig's Bond or not, this is easily his best turn as the MI6 agent. And for Vesper to break Bond's heart, Eva Green as Vesper had to break OUR hearts. And she does. A solid supporting cast (includes Judi Dench, Mads Mikkelson, and Giancarlo Giannini) and the assured direction of Martin Campbell (Goldeneye) add even more panache. The icing on the cake is the quality of the writing, which is far superior to many other films these days (not just other Bond films).

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MasterRileyJul 20, 2016

Casino Royale is one bad ass Bond film. It is Daniel Craig's introduction as Bond, and what an introduction it is. With great villains, an epic opening chase scene, great action, great performances, and beautiful locales Casino Royale is a fun ride.

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EpicLadySpongeMay 7, 2016

Isn't it sad that I never reviewed all of the James Bond films? I did review some of it, but that's just plain it. Casino Royale just proves that the modern James Bond films can be as excellent as the classic James Bond films.

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

Easily one of the best, is not the best, Bond films since the days of Connery. The dark and gritty tones are a welcome change of pace, and the story still manages to infuse humour in the right places, and in my opinion also in the rightEasily one of the best, is not the best, Bond films since the days of Connery. The dark and gritty tones are a welcome change of pace, and the story still manages to infuse humour in the right places, and in my opinion also in the right quantity. Easy 10.… Expand

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horcrux2007Apr 16, 2016

I'm not a huge James Bond fan, but I like a good spy thriller, and Daniel Craig's Bond movies have been some of the best in the past few years. I went back to his first Bond outing, Casino Royale, which is arguably Craig's best. In CasinoI'm not a huge James Bond fan, but I like a good spy thriller, and Daniel Craig's Bond movies have been some of the best in the past few years. I went back to his first Bond outing, Casino Royale, which is arguably Craig's best. In Casino Royale, James Bond has been armed with a license to kill and goes out on his first mission as 007 where he must defeat a weapons dealer in a high stakes game of poker. This movie serves as a reboot of the Bond franchise and shows a new story arc for Craig's Bond, so we see a more vulnerable and less experienced James Bond. There are still some ridiculously fantastic action sequences to behold, but it's obvious that he's not nearly as sharp as he will come to be. The action scenes aren't even the best part of the movie though. The second act takes place almost entirely around a poker table, changing from a spy movie to a more contained thriller. It's suspenseful and incredibly well acted. Casino Royale gives one of the more memorable Bond movies that I've ever seen and set up Craig for a great run in the role.… Expand

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MovieMasterEddyApr 7, 2016

Daniel Craig as "Ian Fleming's James Bond 007," and Craig comes closer to the author's original conception of this exceptionally long-lived male fantasy figure than anyone since early Sean Connery. "Casino Royale" sees Bond recharged withDaniel Craig as "Ian Fleming's James Bond 007," and Craig comes closer to the author's original conception of this exceptionally long-lived male fantasy figure than anyone since early Sean Connery. "Casino Royale" sees Bond recharged with fresh toughness and arrogance, along with balancing hints of sadism and humanity, just as the fabled series is reinvigorated by going back to basics.

Bond made his debut in “Casino Royale” when it was published in 1953, and while the novel was adapted the following year for American television (Barry Nelson played Bond) and in 1967 became a lame all-star spy send-up featuring Peter Sellers, David Niven and Woody Allen, it remained unavailable to the Eon producers until now.

As refashioned for this 21st series installment, the novel’s focus on a high-stakes cards showdown doesn’t kick in for an hour. But Craig’s taking over as the sixth actor to officially portray the secret agent on the bigscreen (not including that first “Casino”) provides a plausible opportunity to examine the character’s promotion to double-0 status, which is neatly done in a brutal black-and-white prologue in which he notches his first two kills.

After the pic bleeds into color, Bond pursues a would-be suicide bomber in a madly acrobatic chase through an African construction site, at the end of which he happens to be filmed killing an apparently, if not in fact, unarmed man in images instantly disseminated on the Internet, to the enormous embarrassment of MI6. Welcome to the 21st century, Mr. Bond.

Doubling the displeasure of his boss M (Judi Dench happily back for her fifth turn) by surreptitiously entering her flat, Bond ignores her reprimand by high-tailing it to the Bahamas, itself a nice throwback to the film series’ origins in “Dr. No.” Following a cell phone trail of potential terrorist bombers, Bond tracks one, then another in Miami, where an evening that begins at a “Bodyworks” exhibition ends with a high-speed tarmac battle in which the fate of the world’s biggest new jetliner hangs in the balance.

Even by this early juncture, the pic has emphatically announced its own personality. It’s comparatively low-tech, with the intense fights mostly conducted up close and personally, the killings accomplished by hand or gun, and without an invisible car in evidence; Bond is more of a lone wolf, Craig’s upper-body hunkiness and mildly squashed facial features giving him the air of a boxer; 007’s got a frequently remarked upon ego, which can cause him to recklessly overreach and botch things, and the limited witticisms function naturally within the characters’ interchanges.

As matters advance to the Continent, elements even more unusual in the Bond world of late, comprehensible plotting and palpable male-female frissons, move to the fore. Bond’s enemy is not a Mr. Evil type plotting world domination, but a financier of international terrorism, Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), who needs to make financial amends by winning a big-pot poker game at the casino in fictional Montenegro. Bond plans to break Le Chiffre for good at the gambling table, and to this end he is fronted $10 million delivered by a most alluring messenger, Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), assigned to keep tabs on the coin.

Their initial meeting on board a Euro fast train fairly crackles with a sexual undercurrent as they perceptively size one another up. But Vesper intends to maintain a professional distance from her temporary colleague, whose contest of wills and luck with Le Chiffre in the hushed confines of a private gaming room is repeatedly interrupted during breaks by spasms of violence and attempts on Bond’s life.

Yarn does tend to go on a bit once it sails past the two-hour mark, but final stretch contains two indelible interludes crucial to defining this new incarnation of Bond. Constrained nude to a bottomed-out chair, Bond is tortured by Le Chiffre who repeatedly launches a hard-tipped rope upon his nemesis’ most sensitive area, and Craig once and for all claims the character as his own by virtue of the supreme defiance with which he taunts Le Chiffre even in vulnerable extremis. Later, the startling, tragic turn in Bond’s relationship with Vesper provides a measure of understanding for his rake-like tendencies down the line.

Script by series vets Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, along with Paul Haggis, hangs together reasonably well and is rewarded for its unaccustomed preoccupation with character by the attentiveness to same by director Martin Campbell, back after having helmed the first Brosnan entry, “GoldenEye,” 11 years ago.

“Casino Royale” is the first Bond in a while that’s not over-produced, and while the score by David Arnold, in his fourth Bond outing, is very good, the title song, “You Know My Name,” sung by Chris Cornell over disappointingly designed opening credits, is a dud.… Expand

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TheFilmBuffApr 2, 2016

By all rights, 2002's Die Another Day should have and could have been the final James Bond film. It was packaged like a cynical, weary best-of concert coughed up by an aging dinosaur, offering copious nods to the franchise's past withoutBy all rights, 2002's Die Another Day should have and could have been the final James Bond film. It was packaged like a cynical, weary best-of concert coughed up by an aging dinosaur, offering copious nods to the franchise's past without bothering to offer any new material of consequence. Yet here we are, not only prolonging the franchise but at its very beginning: the third attempt to perfect Casino Royale, the very first book in Ian Fleming's series, which began in 1953.

Set in the present day, this kinetic, character-driven take is nonetheless intended to serve as the origin story of 007—an introduction to the "mal-adjusted young man," as one love interest refers to him, who grows up to inherit a license to kill from Her Royal Highness.

And of course, Royale is intended to kick-start a moribund big-screen series that's had more low points than high. Yet to say Casino Royale ranks among the best Bond offerings is not intended as backhanded praise.

Absolutely it goes on too long, clocking in at 144 minutes, and absolutely half of the damned thing makes no sense at all, but beneath all the gimmicks and gadgets—chief among them a collection of cell phones capable of doing things of which Catherine Zeta-Jones never dreamed—is an actor who brings to Bond all the things he's lacked since Sean Connery fought the Cold War in a toupee.

Those who sweated and fretted Daniel Craig's casting in the role clearly never saw Layer Cake, a sort of gangster-fried warm-up to Bond. Craig, excellent in both art house endeavors (The Mother, Enduring Love) and blockbuster think pieces (Munich), has both a nasty streak and a soft side never before seen in the series; Fleming would recognize him as most like his literary creation: damaged goods in a tailored tux.

This Bond, unlike his smug, self-conscious predecessors, is a deadpan executioner with a penchant for letting his guard down too quickly. "I have no armor left," he tells this installment's love interest, British-treasury purse keeper Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), with whom Bond actually falls in love rather than merely into bed. This Bond's a rookie who makes mistakes that nearly lead to his death on several occasions—and to a torture sequence so simple yet so devious (and deviant) it makes Goldfinger's crotch laser seem tame. And this Bond has little interest in living up to the legend: When a bartender asks him if he'd like his martini shaken or stirred, Bond shoots back, "Do I look like I care?" In that instant, it's as if the part had never been anyone else's.

Adhering faithfully to the novel, writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (now on their third Bond movie) and Crash's Paul Haggis offer the quintessential Bond plot. There's the oily Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) with the slight disfigurement, in this case a scarred left eye that weeps blood. There's the story line, involving the funding of baddies trying to take over the world (terrorists, in this case, as opposed to yesteryear's Russians). And there's M (Judi Dench), the scolding boss always one moment away from revoking Bond's license.

There's also the bullet-gray Aston Martin, the high-stakes card game (Texas hold-'em, to appeal to the dorm room audience), the champagne-and-caviar romp with a villain's wife, the travel mag settings (the Bahamas, Miami, Prague), and all the other accoutrements that decorate the doings. We are starting over, but not from scratch. Bond fans don't want reinvention; they'll settle for rejuvenation.

Director Martin Campbell, who resurrected the franchise with GoldenEye upon the hiring of Pierce Brosnan 11 years ago, accomplishes the same thing again— tenfold. No Bond film has ever offered a chase sequence on par with the opening one here, during which Bond and a bomb maker scurry on foot all over Madagascar. It blends the raw materials of such free-running films as Ong-bak and District B13, in which characters gallop and soar through cityscapes like everyday supermen, with the archaic conventions of the franchise and refines the whole lot into something crisp, thrilling, and brand-new. And that is great praise to heap upon a 53-year-old character who you were just sure should have retired a long, long time ago.… Expand

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MovieGeeksApr 1, 2016

Renewing a License to Kill and a Huge Movie Franchise

The latest James Bond vehicle — call him Bond, Bond 6.0 — finds the British spy leaner, meaner and a whole lot darker. Now played by an attractive bit of blond rough named Daniel Craig,Renewing a License to Kill and a Huge Movie Franchise

The latest James Bond vehicle — call him Bond, Bond 6.0 — finds the British spy leaner, meaner and a whole lot darker. Now played by an attractive bit of blond rough named Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan having been permanently kicked to the kerb, Her Majesty’s favorite bad boy arrives on screens with the usual complement of cool toys, smooth rides, bosomy women and high expectations. He shoots, he scores, in bed and out, taking down the bad and the beautiful as he strides purposefully into the 21st century.

It’s about time. The likable Mr. Brosnan was always more persuasive playing Bond as a metaphoric rather than an actual lady-killer, with the sort of polished affect and blow-dried good looks that these days tend to work better either on television or against the grain. Two of his best performances have been almost aggressively anti-Bond turns, first in John Boorman’s adaptation of the John le Carré novel “The Tailor of Panama,” in which he played a dissolute spy, and, more recently, in “The Matador,” a comedy in which he played a hit man with a sizable gut and alarmingly tight bikini underwear. Mr. Brosnan did not demolish the memory of his Bond years with that pot, but he came admirably close.

very generation gets the Bond it deserves if not necessarily desires, and with his creased face and uneasy smile, Mr. Craig fits these grim times well. As if to underscore the idea that this new Bond marks a decisive break with the contemporary iterations, “Casino Royale” opens with a black-and-white sequence that finds the spy making his first government-sanctioned kills. The inky blood soon gives way to full-blown color, but not until Bond has killed one man with his hands after a violent struggle and fatally shot a second. “Made you feel it, did he?” someone asks Bond of his first victim. Bond doesn’t answer. From the way the director, Martin Campbell, stages the action though, it’s clear that he wants to make sure we do feel it.

“Casino Royale” introduced Bond to the world in 1953. A year later it was made into a television drama with the American actor Barry Nelson as Jimmy Bond; the following decade, it was a ham-fisted spoof with David Niven as the spy and a very funny Peter Sellers as a card shark. For reasons that are too boring to repeat, when Ian Fleming sold the film rights to Bond, “Casino Royale” was not part of the deal. As a consequence the producers who held most of the rights decided to take their cue from news reports about misfired missiles, placing their bets on “Dr. No” and its missile-mad villain. The first big-screen Bond, it hit in October 1962, the same month that Fleming’s fan John F. Kennedy took the Cuban missile crisis public.

The Vatican later condemned “Dr. No” as a dangerous mixture of violence, vulgarity, sadism and sex.

Ka-ching! The film was a success, as was its relatively unknown star, Sean Connery, who balanced those descriptive notes beautifully, particularly in the first film and its even better follow-up, “From Russia With Love.”

In time Mr. Connery’s conception of the character softened, as did the series itself, and both Roger Moore and Mr. Brosnan portrayed the spy as something of a gentleman playboy. That probably helps explain why some Bond fanatics have objected so violently to Mr. Craig, who fits Fleming’s description of the character as appearing “ironical, brutal and cold” better than any actor since Mr. Connery. Mr. Craig’s Bond looks as if he has renewed his license to kill.

Like a lot of action films, the Bond franchise has always used comedy to blunt the violence and bring in big audiences. And, much like the franchise’s increasingly bloated action sequences, which always seem to involve thousands of uniformed extras scurrying around sets the size of Rhode Island, the humor eventually leached the series of its excitement, its sense of risk. Mr. Brosnan certainly looked the part when he suited up for “GoldenEye” in 1995, but by then John Woo and Quentin Tarantino had so thoroughly rearranged the DNA of the modern action film as to knock 007 back to zero. By the time the last Bond landed in 2002, Matt Damon was rearranging the genre’s elementary particles anew in “The Bourne Identity.”

“Casino Royale” doesn’t play as dirty as the Bourne films, but the whole thing moves far lower to the ground than any of the newer Bond flicks. If Mr. Campbell and his team haven’t reinvented the Bond film with this 21st edition, they have shaken (and stirred) it a little, chipping away some of the ritualized gentility that turned it into a waxworks.

Mr. Mikkelsen, who makes weeping blood into a fine spectator sport, Ms. Green brings conviction to the film, as do Jeffrey Wright and Isaach de Bankolé. Judi Dench is back as M, of course, with her stiff lip and cunning. But even she can’t steal the show from Mr. Craig.… Expand

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SpangleFeb 28, 2016

Casino Royale was the first James Bond film I have ever seen and it really makes me excited to continue exploring this film franchise. The first film starring Daniel Craig as Bond, he knocks the role out of the park with a cool, calculatedCasino Royale was the first James Bond film I have ever seen and it really makes me excited to continue exploring this film franchise. The first film starring Daniel Craig as Bond, he knocks the role out of the park with a cool, calculated performance in which he oozes control and being, well, cool. The direction from Martin Campbell is assured and he sets the pace perfectly and really is in control of this film. The action sequences are thrilling and thoroughly exciting, as well as being well choreographed and adventurous. Additionally, the film is really well shot and soaks up the beauty of its exotic locations. The acting, as with Craig, is good and believable across the board. For my first Bond movie, I do not think I could have done much better than Casino Royale, as it left me not only entertained, but itching for more Bond.… Expand

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AgentVenom117Feb 22, 2016

Easily my favorite Bond film as Daniel Craig gives his best performance yet,and gives us our most intense and character driven James Bond film to date. I don't want to go into to much detail all i can say is it's a must watch to anyoneEasily my favorite Bond film as Daniel Craig gives his best performance yet,and gives us our most intense and character driven James Bond film to date. I don't want to go into to much detail all i can say is it's a must watch to anyone interested in James Bond or wanting to watch a awesome action film.… Expand

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CineAutoctonoJan 14, 2016

Once I could dare to see the first James Bond film with Daniel Craig, and at first he did very well in terms of heroic and romantic tone player . Daniel Craig all the chips and juice make it, now I can only wait and Spectre Quantum of SolaceOnce I could dare to see the first James Bond film with Daniel Craig, and at first he did very well in terms of heroic and romantic tone player . Daniel Craig all the chips and juice make it, now I can only wait and Spectre Quantum of Solace , the first James Bond was excellent, the action, and thriling scenes and especially opening credits you are incredible.… Expand

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FilmMasterEdJan 5, 2016

There's one whopper of a reason why Casino Royale is the hippest, highest-octane Bond film in ages, and his name is Daniel Craig. This rugged, jug-eared Brit, whose irregular features improbably radiate a megawatt star charisma, gets the lastThere's one whopper of a reason why Casino Royale is the hippest, highest-octane Bond film in ages, and his name is Daniel Craig. This rugged, jug-eared Brit, whose irregular features improbably radiate a megawatt star charisma, gets the last laugh on the Internet buzz killers who've been ragging on him at craignotbond.com for being blond and blue-eyed and too short (five-eleven) for Bond duty. Not only is Craig, 38, the best Bond since Sean Connery, he's the first of the Bonds (great Scot Connery, one-shot George Lazenby, charmer Roger Moore, stuff-shirt Timothy Dalton and smoothie Pierce Brosnan) to lose the condescension and take the role seriously.

Craig reinvigorates a **** franchise that's been laying on bigger stunts and sillier gadgets to disguise the fact that it's run out of ideas. And he does it with an actor's skill, an athlete's grace and a dangerous glint that puts you on notice that Bond, James Bond, is back in business.

Sad to say, Casino Royale is also weighed down by action-business-as-usual. Craig's a live wire, closer to the blunt instrument Ian Fleming imagined when he created the character in 1953, but he can't mess too much with the winning formula begun with 1962's Dr. No. Bond producer Albert "Cubby" Broccoli, who died in 1996, left the golden goose in the care of his daughter Barbara Broccoli and his stepson Michael Wilson, who fully grasp that the four stunt-loaded Bond flicks with Brosnan are the most lucrative in the twenty-film series and that they can't spend $150 million to produce a 007 art film.

Still, the producers deserve credit for busting Bond at least partly out of the box. The film opens promisingly with a scene - strikingly shot in black-and-white - that sets up Bond as an MI6 agent who may be too much of a hothead to earn double-0 status and a license to kill. Then come the familiar credits, and the typical song ("You Know My Name," by Chris Cornell), followed by a full-bore, full-color foot chase across rooftops in Africa. Though efficiently directed by GoldenEye's Martin Campbell, the chase stalls the movie and, worse, delays getting us up close and personal with Craig. Seeing him run and sweat isn't half as much fun as seeing him act.

After that, everything gets better. Casino Royale, heavier on character than action, was the first book in Fleming's Bond series, making it the ideal place to start the wheel spinning anew. That's right, Casino Royale acts like the other Bond movies never existed. We're back at square one, only the time is now, the fantasy is limited and the story is anchored in reality. Q, with his gadgets and invisible cars, is nowhere to be seen. The tone is set when Bond orders a martini. "Shaken or stirred?" asks the bartender. Craig delivers the answer straight-up and bone-dry: "Do I look like I give a damn?">And we're off, with even the stock elements getting a fresh twist. Take the villain: He's Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a banker who launders money for terrorists. It's a bit of a Dr. Evil parody that Le Chiffre cries tears of blood, but Mikkelsen, a star in his native Denmark, gives off a genuine eww vibe, especially when he tortures Bond with a testicle squeeze and pauses to leer at his naked body. Hero and villain go at it most excitingly over a poker table at Montenegro's Casino Royale, where a test of character, not strength, will determine the eventual winner.

What about the Bond girls? The gorgeous Caterina Murino sizzles as Solange, a babe he takes back to his hotel room for a roll on the floor that causes serious rug burns. But it's Eva Green as Vesper Lynd, a British treasury operative sent to stake Bond at the poker tables, who lifts her role to class-act status. Oscar winner Paul Haggis (Crash) contributes sly dialogue to a script that goes far beyond kiss-kiss/bang-bang. A scene in which Bond and Vesper attempt to guess each other's past histories trumps its comic zing with romantic gravity.

It also helps that Craig is mixing it up with a first-rate cast, including Jeffrey Wright as CIA agent Felix Leiter, Giancarlo Giannini as MI6 contact Mathis, and most especially Judi Dench, back in the game as M, Bond's boss. Dame Judi put her power on hold in the lightweight Brosnan films, but with Craig she comes out blazing, knowing she's found an actor who can give as good as he gets.

As the plot globe-trots from Prague, London, Miami and the Bahamas to an overblown climax in the canals of Venice, Casino Royale uncovers something unique in the 007 dossier: an unformed secret-agent man, lacking polish, vulnerable to violence and helplessly lost in love. Craig gives us James Bond in the fascinating act of inventing himself. This you do not want to miss.… Expand

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oDjentoDec 18, 2015

Gritty, realistic and a superb mixture of action and suspense, this is perhaps one of the best Bond films. True, the best parts are the start and the casino portion of the film onward, but Daniel Craig's engaging performance as the blondeGritty, realistic and a superb mixture of action and suspense, this is perhaps one of the best Bond films. True, the best parts are the start and the casino portion of the film onward, but Daniel Craig's engaging performance as the blonde Bond is truly breathtaking. Excellently cast villain as well.… Expand

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papeadojhonNov 29, 2015

Casino Royale is a thrilling action-Bond movie that gave a new fresh air of life to the franchise. Casino Royale made for Bond what no other Bond Film had made in a very long time, it gives a suspenseful, intriguing, breathless action picCasino Royale is a thrilling action-Bond movie that gave a new fresh air of life to the franchise. Casino Royale made for Bond what no other Bond Film had made in a very long time, it gives a suspenseful, intriguing, breathless action pic that succeeds not only as a Bond Movie, but as a Movie itself. And let's not forget about Craig, his interpretation as the new serious, caustic Bond is pure gold, not a doubt, best Bond in years (If not the best Bond).… Expand

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Deadly_TravelerNov 7, 2015

Well, in 2015 this web-site told me that this movie is 'new or notable' so I decided to write a review. It's not OK but there're so many movies about 007 (LOTS) that I'd rather call it cliche than something new. But I believe it's not thatWell, in 2015 this web-site told me that this movie is 'new or notable' so I decided to write a review. It's not OK but there're so many movies about 007 (LOTS) that I'd rather call it cliche than something new. But I believe it's not that bad, I'd say it's kinda good but only for once, watching again won't satisfy you that much.… Expand

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ryan_gozNov 2, 2015

Without a doubt the most compelling, action packed, emotional and convincing bond movie out of the entire franchise. Finally a bond girl that judges and challenges bond on an emotional level he can't control. Mads Mikkelsen truely sets aWithout a doubt the most compelling, action packed, emotional and convincing bond movie out of the entire franchise. Finally a bond girl that judges and challenges bond on an emotional level he can't control. Mads Mikkelsen truely sets a precedent as the perfect bond villain (he actually has a reason). The perfect example of a three act movie with amazing character development and a stunning ending.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffOct 29, 2015

I remember when this movie was first released and that Daniel Craig was going to play Bond, there was controversy and backlash due to the fact that Craig did not meet everybody's needs as he looked nothing like the Bond we all imagined.

II remember when this movie was first released and that Daniel Craig was going to play Bond, there was controversy and backlash due to the fact that Craig did not meet everybody's needs as he looked nothing like the Bond we all imagined.

I had very low expectations with this movie, thinking that it was just going to be a routine Bond film with dumb action, endless gadgets and gimmicks, just like the Pierce Brosnan Bonds were becoming shortly after his debut in 'Goldeneye' (1995).

It seems my disappointment was non-existent, 'Casino Royale' is easily the best Bond movie since 'Goldeneye' (1995), which was also directed by Martin Campbell. This is a much grittier movie with a more vulnerable and human Bond. A character who was once two-dimensional, a character who had nothing but a fancy car, gadgets and women now has personality. This is thanks to Craig's performance mixed with a smart screenplay written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Paul Haggis.

Mads Mikkelsen plays LeChiffre, the main villain in the movie who also has a slice of vulnerability unlike most Bond villains. He is sadistic, but he is also hurt. You have Eva Green as Vesper, James' associate throughout the movie, as a Bond girl, she is one of the best. There is also some vulnerability there as well. All of these characters are human, they are not stereotypes, they are not weighed down by cliches, this movie and the characters are all fresh.

'Casino Royale' is also the first Bond novel written by Ian Fleming and the movie is seen as a reboot for the character and franchise. It makes sense to go back to the drawing board and use the first ever book to re-invent the franchise. The only thing missing in this movie are the characters Q and Moneypenny, but it seems that you can make a Bond movie without them, as long as you add some more depth and dimension to the characters you are focusing on.

'Casino Royale' is great, one of the best Bonds ever. Darker, more personal and more tense than previous outings. The only movie after this that lived up to expectations is 'Skyfall' (2012) which I already reviewed. 'Casino Royale' deserves its 10/10 score.… Expand

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E_blissOct 28, 2015

Easily the best Bond film of all time, but will not be fully appreciated for at least another 20 years. Daniel Craig offers a gritty performance with plenty of emotion and direction, while Eva Green as Vesper Lynd is terrific and someone theEasily the best Bond film of all time, but will not be fully appreciated for at least another 20 years. Daniel Craig offers a gritty performance with plenty of emotion and direction, while Eva Green as Vesper Lynd is terrific and someone the audience cares about. Faultless.… Expand

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Duke_NukemOct 13, 2015

Connery is the ultimate Bond, Moore is the funny Bond, Dalton is the cool Bond, Brosnan is the suave Bond and Craig is... the ugly Bond?

I have no idea why they came up with the ludicrous idea to pick Craig as the new Bond and why theyConnery is the ultimate Bond, Moore is the funny Bond, Dalton is the cool Bond, Brosnan is the suave Bond and Craig is... the ugly Bond?

I have no idea why they came up with the ludicrous idea to pick Craig as the new Bond and why they decided to make Bond movies so dark and boring.

The scene in the casino should be a return to the old Bond, remember the first scene in the first Bond movie was featuring Sean Connery in a casino. But in this movie they succeed in making the scene so slow and boring it hurts. It even makes the villain's eye bleed, can you blame him? Watching this movie made me wanna poke my eyes with a pencil too.… Expand

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ThatCooperGuySep 18, 2015

Non-stop action with amazing stunts mixed with some great & often funny performances by the cast. This being my first Bond film, I loved it. Great way to introduce Daniel Craig to the series.

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diogomendesAug 6, 2015

Pretty great restart to one of the most iconic characters, "Casino Royale" ranks among one of the strongest James Bond's outings, mostly because of entertaining action and talented performances.

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manofthemoonJan 25, 2015

The Pierce Brosnan era was over, the actor still good as Bond, but weighed down by poor scripts, he never really got the kudos he deserved. EON felt it was time to reboot and they did so perfectly with "Casino Royale", Fleming's first book.The Pierce Brosnan era was over, the actor still good as Bond, but weighed down by poor scripts, he never really got the kudos he deserved. EON felt it was time to reboot and they did so perfectly with "Casino Royale", Fleming's first book. The mood is dark and gritty, physical, returning to the darker tone of the Dalton era, and setting Bond up for the modern age. The cast, especially Daniel Craig as Bond, are first rate and the results make this one of the best Bond films ever. Excellent.… Expand

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LoRevisorJan 16, 2015

É um Bom filme mas é um pouco superestimado,não é as mil maravilhas mas tem a capacidade de prender o telespectador,tem boas cenas de ação se bem que metade do filme é Bond num cassino. Com certeza não é as mil maravilhas. Um filme bom masÉ um Bom filme mas é um pouco superestimado,não é as mil maravilhas mas tem a capacidade de prender o telespectador,tem boas cenas de ação se bem que metade do filme é Bond num cassino. Com certeza não é as mil maravilhas. Um filme bom mas muito superestimado.… Expand

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root_Dec 13, 2014

It is dark ,cold ,classy& edgy all the things you need from 007 agent .
"Even James Bond, in other words, wants to be 007.
This movie is a serious business to depict the real bond from the novel. David Arnold what a genius score. Also itIt is dark ,cold ,classy& edgy all the things you need from 007 agent .
"Even James Bond, in other words, wants to be 007.
This movie is a serious business to depict the real bond from the novel.

David Arnold what a genius score. Also it has some of the classiest cinematography I have ever came across in my life

The Best bond and bond movie ever for me,… Expand

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vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014

Casino Royale rejuvenates the Bond franchise with a beautifully crafted film complete with wit, emotion, plot and of course, enthralling action sequences.

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beingryanjudeAug 31, 2014

Daniel Craig is a refreshing and exhilarating take on James Bond. Casino Royale proves that James Bond will continue to be a part of our lives for years to come.

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IMAX500May 22, 2014

OK Better than Sky fall. You can see this movie. this is one of my first movies with torture. First bond movie with a longest poker game in the movie.

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JorjiCostavaApr 20, 2014

Perhaps the best Bond film ever, and one of the best action films I've ever seen. It's grittier and more violent than the previous films, but it is purely entertaining.

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eagleeyevikingDec 13, 2013

Casino Royale rejuvenates the Bond franchise with a beautifully crafted film complete with wit, emotion, plot and of course, enthralling action sequences.

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FranzHcriticNov 12, 2013

Not entirely faithful to the amazing, classic novel of Ian Fleming, 007 is saved by the blunt Daniel Craig, who adds an even tougher image to Bond then Connery had made. Gritty action while maintaining sophisticated dialogue and beautifulNot entirely faithful to the amazing, classic novel of Ian Fleming, 007 is saved by the blunt Daniel Craig, who adds an even tougher image to Bond then Connery had made. Gritty action while maintaining sophisticated dialogue and beautiful women, that's the type of Bond movie I like.… Expand

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MovieGuysSep 26, 2013

Casino Royale is by far the best of the newest Bonds, with an exciting premise, masterful execution, and an overall Bond feel to it that is mesmerizingly good.

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drlowdonAug 12, 2013

Over the years Bond movies had become a little cheesy and so director Martin Campbell reinvents the spy in a grittier and more realistic portrayal taking audiences right back to the start.

The opening chase sequence must rank amongst theOver the years Bond movies had become a little cheesy and so director Martin Campbell reinvents the spy in a grittier and more realistic portrayal taking audiences right back to the start.

The opening chase sequence must rank amongst the best movie openings in cinema history and will instantly grab the attention of most viewers. Fortunately the rest of the movie is almost as entertaining striking a good balance between developing Bond's character and including the car chases and explosions one would expect. Importantly Daniel Craig is also very good in his first Bond outing making Casino Royale a thrilling two hours of cinema.… Expand

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DibbHansenJul 16, 2013

A great restart to the classic character that is played out brilliantly by Daniel Craig. The film is another great classic Bond film (that is only missing a few elements, but those are overshadowed by other classic Bond elements), the actingA great restart to the classic character that is played out brilliantly by Daniel Craig. The film is another great classic Bond film (that is only missing a few elements, but those are overshadowed by other classic Bond elements), the acting in this film is great, the script is well written and witty that breaths freshness into the series, the action is jaw dropping, the music brings us back to John Barry's style with a modern twist. This film is high in style and is a very great and classical Bond film adaption!… Expand

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WalkingDead5640Jul 10, 2013

An outstanding piece of cinema and probably the best Bond movie. Daniel Craig gives us a more realistic, darker edge, vulnerable Bond and proves himself worthy of the role and will obviously be considered one of the best along with SeanAn outstanding piece of cinema and probably the best Bond movie. Daniel Craig gives us a more realistic, darker edge, vulnerable Bond and proves himself worthy of the role and will obviously be considered one of the best along with Sean Connery. The film delivers everything you want in a movie, a true spy story with twists and suspense, great action in between and plenty of character development including a group of sinister villains. It delivers what we want in a Bond film as well. It does just about everything right. I have no complaints.… Expand

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worleyjamersJun 2, 2013

One of the most surprising and satisfying films I've ever seen. Not only is this a great Bond movie, it may very well be the best Bond movie. Brilliant.

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b-radMay 19, 2013

Casino Royale is the best bond film since Goldfinger and Daniel Craig is the best bond since Sean Connery. The last four bond films starring Pierce Brosnan were all just 90 minute parades of badly choreographed car chases, way too manyCasino Royale is the best bond film since Goldfinger and Daniel Craig is the best bond since Sean Connery. The last four bond films starring Pierce Brosnan were all just 90 minute parades of badly choreographed car chases, way too many seemingly irrelevant gadgets and stuff blowing up. It was time for a change and Casino Royale effectively cleaned the slate.… Expand

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christhebeast42May 17, 2013

There is really nothing wrong with this movie. I just like it for a nine. The only thing I didn't like about this movie is the ending, which led into the awful Quantum of Solace. But that's mainly a complaint about that movie.

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Annoymous1May 3, 2013

A new bond is always good in the new refreshed 007 movies. 21st century James Bond is entertaining and has a leveled amount of violence. Excellent plot and you MUST see this. Really, anyone who gave it 5 or under did not actually see theA new bond is always good in the new refreshed 007 movies. 21st century James Bond is entertaining and has a leveled amount of violence. Excellent plot and you MUST see this. Really, anyone who gave it 5 or under did not actually see the movie or needed glasses, or they might have been watching clique Casino Spoof.… Expand

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SwatiMar 22, 2013

Certainly the best Bond movie I've seen. Craig's portrayal of 007 is refreshing. The action and suspense was plenty, and so was engaging dialogue. The sequence at the casino was riveting. The acting all around was quite good. I had a greatCertainly the best Bond movie I've seen. Craig's portrayal of 007 is refreshing. The action and suspense was plenty, and so was engaging dialogue. The sequence at the casino was riveting. The acting all around was quite good. I had a great time all the way. Bond came across as very human, and I found myself caring about his fate for the first time. He was upfront, brutal and effective as a true agent would be, not a pretentious snob like he was displayed to be by Brosnan. The balance between action, dialogue, plot and romance was well maintained.… Expand

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oliver1hMar 18, 2013

I am not a big fan of 007, but this "new" Bond, with it rather realistic portrayal was a nice addition to the series in my opinion. Casino Royale is a well made action movie, an though I do not like the genre, this movie was made has quality.I am not a big fan of 007, but this "new" Bond, with it rather realistic portrayal was a nice addition to the series in my opinion. Casino Royale is a well made action movie, an though I do not like the genre, this movie was made has quality. Overall an enjoyable action movie.… Expand

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CaestusMar 10, 2013

Like the direction that the filmmakers took with casino royale. Its darker than the previous bonds, its more brutal and it has a suprisingly good story in it

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Tss5078Feb 23, 2013

I've never been a fan of James Bond. Probably, because I grew up with Pierce Brosnan as 007 and he sucked. I decide to give the series another shot, not because of Bond, but rather Daniel Craig. I have been a fan of Craig's for some time,I've never been a fan of James Bond. Probably, because I grew up with Pierce Brosnan as 007 and he sucked. I decide to give the series another shot, not because of Bond, but rather Daniel Craig. I have been a fan of Craig's for some time, having seen several of the films from overseas. I knew then that he would be a huge action star and now he's 007. As for my first Bond movie, it was pretty good. Craig was fantastic and avoided much of the cliché Bond moments that most of us have come to loath. The film was entertaining, but also pretty predictable and much longer than it needed to be. I was also very unimpressed by the bad guys. I thought Bond villains were supposed to be classic, but these guys were rather forgettable. I'm not in love with the Bond character, but this film did open my eyes a little bit and I probably will check out Quantum of Solace in the near future.… Expand

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StevenFFeb 18, 2013

I bet the big wigs at MGM are laughing and making crude gestures to all the doubters who petitioned to have Daniel Craig removed as the new Bond, and they should be, because there was no mistake, and what has been crafted one of the mostI bet the big wigs at MGM are laughing and making crude gestures to all the doubters who petitioned to have Daniel Craig removed as the new Bond, and they should be, because there was no mistake, and what has been crafted one of the most flawless films in the past decade. This is not the Bond everybody knows, gone are the gadgets of Brosnan or the suave of Connery,not only does Casino Royale basically cancel out the rest, as Bond has yet to receive his '00' status, but it creates a whole new type of character that we have not yet seen. The opening black and white scene paints a very different agent to what we are accustomed to..fist fighting with a man in a toilet, beating each other senseless and slamming each other into sinks until Bond eventually drowns his victim, this is a new, dark and gritty direction that is brilliant in every way.
Judi Dench returns as a more centered and grounded M, who tasks Bond with infiltrating the terrorist operation of Le Chiffre (Mals Mikkelsen) who employs a bomb maker that Bond chases in a breathtaking parkour scene through a construction site.
After Bond foils Le Chiffre's terrorist attempt in a Miami airport, he is entered into a poker game involving Le Chiffre to attempt to bankrupt him to the end of MI6 using him to bring down a terrorist organisation.
With Eva Green taking the female lead as Vesper Lynd, this is a Bond film that is very much human, with touches of realism that paint a very different picture, he bleeds, he is reckless, and doesn't seem to give a damn about anything, and the writing team have taken on this leap to show Bonds complete disregard for what we are use to like the utter destruction of a brand new Aston Martin, ("Shaken or Stirred?" "Do I look like I give a damn?")
Daniel Craig portrays a man who has the skill set and aura of Jason Bourne, but with a vulnerable state of insecurity and isolation.There is enough action to rival the biggest of blockbusters, with carefully choreographed scenes and brilliant set pieces including an airport chase along the runway, it can't be stressed enough that Craig is portraying a very serious and realistic 'operative', and not a 'secret agent'.
Not only is this the best Bond movie in its long history, but also one of the best films to appear this decade.… Expand

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MonsieurEamesJan 23, 2013

The best Bond movie in the franchise, in my opinion. Casino Royale is filled with great action, great characters, and a great story line. It also features on of the best Bond girls, as she is actually given a character instead of just beingThe best Bond movie in the franchise, in my opinion. Casino Royale is filled with great action, great characters, and a great story line. It also features on of the best Bond girls, as she is actually given a character instead of just being there for her looks.… Expand

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WiesyJan 18, 2013

This is the best bond film i've seen so far. Well acting by Mad Mikkelsen and Daniël Craig.Everything is good on this movie. This is an awesome Bond movie

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imthenoobJan 2, 2013

Great action, Good story, and good acting by the cast. Daniel Craig is a great Bond and may even be the best Bond yet. Loved watching this movie and would highly recommend it.

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KimomarudotcomDec 29, 2012

I did not like this movie at all. The action scenes are waaaaaaaaaaaay too long, so long that you'll forget how and why they're even happening. Bond jumps all over the place, so much so that he reminds me more of Super Mario than anythingI did not like this movie at all. The action scenes are waaaaaaaaaaaay too long, so long that you'll forget how and why they're even happening. Bond jumps all over the place, so much so that he reminds me more of Super Mario than anything else. The plot is difficult to appreciate, there's just nothing the viewer is able to relate to in this movie. The only bright spot is Judy Dench, who is wonderful in any role she plays. Maybe this movie is worth watching just for her scenes. Daniel Craig is good, too, but the movie doesn't take advantage of his strong screen presence. Hopefully Skyfall will be better?… Expand

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DanteTheCynicDec 27, 2012

Craig's introduction the the Bond role is filled with action, suspense, and a dark new take on James Bond himself. Easily the closest movie adaptation of Bond to Ian Fleming's novels, it shows that Bond can be edgy and dark, even gritty andCraig's introduction the the Bond role is filled with action, suspense, and a dark new take on James Bond himself. Easily the closest movie adaptation of Bond to Ian Fleming's novels, it shows that Bond can be edgy and dark, even gritty and outright cringe-worthy at times. To put it into perspective, Daniel Craig is the ANTI Roger Moore. He's dark, serious, emotionless, and brutal. Just like Ian Fleming's original adaptation. So if you prefer a lighter bond, he may not be for you. But if you love Fleming's Bond, you'll probably adore Craig.… Expand

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