Advantages: A GREAT "REBOOT" OF THE BOND FRANCHISE!!! Disadvantages: SOME CONFUSING TIMELINE ISSUES - BUT THAT'S ALL!
I know that reviews of Casino Royale are popping up all over the place right now but I simply wouldn't have been able to forgive myself if I didn't put my own opinion of it forward.
From my childhood up to the present day, I have always been fascinated by James Bond. I always loved watching the Bond movies and through the years had every official Bond movie on video and then eventually on DVD.
I think it's just a guy thing… I'm sure there would ... ...THE NOVEL:
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Casino Royale was the first ever James Bond novel penned by Bond creator, Ian Fleming and was first published in a hard cover edition on April 13, 1953. This would be followed by another 11 Bond novels that Fleming would write - as well as two collections of short stories.
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The story of Casino ...
ultrafrosty 04.12.2006 (05.12.2006)
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Advantages: Gritty, modern, stylish, superb direction and look Disadvantages: Slow-ish bit in second third, villain not great.
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Casino Royale is the newest, latest Bond film, the one to reinvigorate the franchise, the one to bring Bond up to the levels of the major blockbusters of recent years. It is also the first one to star Daniel Craig (Munich, Layer Cake) as Bond, James Bond. Craig is unlike any previous actor to play Bond, for a start he is fair haired, secondly he doesn't have the same pretty boy looks that have been a staple of Bond for 3 decades. He ... ...action movie era.
Casino Royale takes Bond back to the basics, reintroducing and reinventing the character in the same way Christopher Nolan did with Batman in Batman Begins. It introduces a new generation to Britain's super spy by showing him at the beginning of his career. While not quite forgetting the previous films (Judi Dench is still 'M') you feel as if you are in at the beginning of something rather than jumping in 40+ years down the line. ...
Ailran 15.11.2006
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Advantages: All the usual James Bond gubbins with an edgier feel to it. Disadvantages: 'M' anachronism and the main villain is a bit light.
...were the main questions that Casino Royale would have to answer. Daniel Craig was always on a hiding to nothing with his casting, as following a popular Bond such as Pierce Brosnan was always going to mean that he was not really given a fair chance from the fans, if not the media.
Right from the start, in the black and white pre-credits sequence where we learn how Bond attained his Double-O licence, the pace is fast and unrelenting. Both the 'traditional' ... ...somewhat as we're taken to Casino Royale in Montenegro where the high stakes game of cards is to be played and Bond is introduced to Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), a beautiful, intelligent and sexy Treasury worker who has to keep her eye "on our government's money; and off your perfectly formed arse" as the H. M. Treasury is financing Bond's $10 million entrance into the game. Intriguingly, it's a few throwaway comments and actions from Vesper that does ...
TheDuke 21.11.2006
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...the novel by Ian Fleming. Casino Royale had previously been produced twice before, once in 1954 as a television programme and again in 1967 as a comedy version. The initial idea was to have Casino Royale released much earlier, but due to copyright of the name, they had to wait some time before they could make this film. The 21st Bond film also introduced a new member of the bond family and became the sixth James Bond.
I was quite spectacle about ... ...hold 'em tournament at the Casino Royale in Montenegro, to which Bond is invited. Who wins the game, does Le Chiffre get his money, what happens to Bond and who can he trust? Watch the film to find out.
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Daniel Craig as James Bond: I think most people must have read the news when Craig was cast as the new James Bond, their was a huge outcry, people felt he wasn't the appropriate choice and threaten to boycott the film, they though he ...
jaygami1986 14.02.2008
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Advantages: More realistic like the character in the book Disadvantages: At well over two hours it is a long film.
...watched the latest Bond film Casino Royale at the cinema yesterday I felt inspired to put finger to keyboard as at last we have a Bond who is actually portrayed like the character from the books I so loved to read in my early teens.
In new Bond Daniel Craig we can wave goodbye to the unconvincingly portly wise cracking Bond played by Moore or the characterless stunt performing drones that have followed. Instead we now have a cold blooded assassin ... ...begin to come to the surface during the film. Craig is ideal for the role and it is nice to see that those who criticised his appointment to the role are now eating their words, it does help that he has piercing cold blue eyes (could be real or the result of contacts I have no idea) and also a slightly craggy look which is far more realistic of what I would expect a secret agent to look like.
It is the greater degree of realism that I like about ...
atticusuk 22.12.2006
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Advantages: Daniel Craig, Decent direction, plot and action scenes Disadvantages: What a waste of a DB9
...made. The recent release of Casino Royale seen 007 make his 21st outing with a new star at the helm. In fact Daniel Craig becomes the 6th man to take up the mantle of James Bond. There was a lot of criticism and a slight media backlash when Daniel was named as Bond but having seen a few of his other films I thought he was an excellent choice. The proof though would certainly be in this, his first outing as the ultra sleek James Bond. The film sees ... ...and love. The plot of Casino Royale follows Bond's first mission to identify and stop the mastermind behind the funding of terrorist activities around the globe. When he finds out that Le Chiffre, a multi millionaire and the chief suspect is planning a game of cards at Casino Royale, bond is added to the list of participants in the poker tournament. With the help of a local MI6 agent and a member of the treasury, Bond has to try and stop Le Chiffre ...
Andy.mack 02.12.2006
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Advantages: Craig is excellent as Bond, feels fresh, more believable characters, great action sequences, support Disadvantages: ossibly too long, excessive product placement
...question on everyone's mind; is Casino Royale any good? This film was directed by Martin Campbell (GoldenEye (1995)). It was written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and Paul Haggis, and is based on Ian Fleming's 1953 novel. Casino Royale is a reinvention of the series, a great deal like Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins (2005). Much controversy has surrounded the casting of Daniel Craig as the sixth official James Bond. Comments included calling him ... ...--------The Storyline--------
Casino Royale starts off with a stylish black and white sequence. We witness how Bond secured his double-0 status with his first two vicious killings. Thereafter the picture reverts to colour and Bond chasing a terrorist bomber named Mollaka (Sebastien Foucan) through a construction site and streets of Madagascar. After the chase Bond finds a text message that reads 'Ellipsis' on Mollaka's phone. Things go wrong when ...
MrTink12 07.01.2007
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Advantages: Loads of action, outstanding special effects Disadvantages: I missed Moneypenny and Q
I’m a fan of James Bond films I have seen all of them. What I like most in these films are the gadgets. I like to see the beautiful cars that are extremely well equipped. My favourite James Bond was Pierce Brosnan but I like Daniel Craig as well. He is different character he uses more human power than gadgets. The story ------------ James Bond (Daniel Craig) has just received his 007 status. He kills two men in Prague then causes international incident ... ...what he did then he entered into M’s home and waited for her there. M instead of firing him decided to ask him to play a poker game in Montenegro. He has to take on Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) the banker of the arm dealers. As James Bond has to play high stakes poker the Treasury‘s beautiful accountant Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) accompanies him. They act as a couple. During the poker James Bond loses twice. Le Chiffre’s girlfriend puts poison in James ...
D_i_a_n_e 02.10.2009
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Advantages: Good action scenes Disadvantages: No trademark Bond-isms (music, gadgets, humour)
MI6 Agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) has recently earned his 00 status which in turn gives him a licence to kill however some people are a little worried that he may have been promoted too soon and isn’t yet mature enough to take on the huge responsibility of having this much power. His boss M (Judi Dench) wants to keep a close eye on him over the course of the next few months to see if Bond is up to the challenge. Bond’s first mission as a 00 Agent ... ...Madagascar, after the mission goes wrong M is furious with Bond and vows that he will not continue on with the mission however Bond has other ideas. From the bomb maker he has found a lead to follow up which takes him to Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) who, as well as being a terrorist is also an avid poker player and sets up a high stakes poker tournament in which Bond enters. With the help of Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) Bond must defeat Le Chiffre in the ...
Great_reviewer07 28.09.2009
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...the first ever Bond movie. Casino Royale has been freshened up from the 1960s version to the present day and it’s not going to be the last, judging by Craig’s edgy and physical performance, even though we have now used up all of Flemmings original books with Brosnans final Bond. Craig brings back a real macho edge to proceedings, a bit of Paul Newman about him with those piercing blue eyes, swigging his Martinis like pints down the Dog & Duck, grabbing ... ...film stops dead, the final casino sequence confusingly long, the three different endings frustrating. But at least there some spare time for dooyoo girls (and some of the boys) to see him in his very tight shorts. Roll credits Having a ‘chippy’ Bond is a smart move as we move away from the pansy public schoolboy stuff and back to the type of guy that is going to get women back in the cinemas to see him. Pierce Bronson just looked tiny on screen and ...
thedevilinme 09.11.2009
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Advantages: Great storyline, Great acting, Great Film! Disadvantages: Some people may not like that there is more 'killing' than 'spying'.
...is fair to say that Casino Royale breaks the 'Bond' mould. It is actually fair to say that Casino Royale breaks a LOT of Bond moulds! In this installment, gone are the gadgets. No more laser pens or exploding watches with built in speakerphones- oh no. Bond is more of a lean mean killing machine. At first I wasn't too keen- but the killing as been incorporated into the film fabulously. There is more violence, more blood, and it is a lot less boring ... ...ALL good!). Craig is a great actor. 007 still has his famous 'I know I'm good looking and a great spy' cockyness, and it doesn't feel out of place. The storyline is great too. The film is very fast paced, and you are never sitting in your seat waiting for the next good bit. Obviously the film has a lot to do with a casino, and it also has a lot to do with people... how can I put this? Not being who Bond thinks they are. Bond has his usual ladyfriend- ...
Leopardskinny 07.02.2007
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Advantages: Daniel Craig, some great action sequences, and Judi Dench Disadvantages: Plodding in the middle
...that earlier took place in Casino Royale. Daniel Craig is outstanding as Bond, lending a raw intensity to the character that the preening Mr Brosnan sadly lacked, and I'm sure many will derive pleasure from the lingering shots of him ascending from the waters in only his underwear. Judi Dench is also brilliant here, honing the wicked sarcasm that in the past has only been gentle banter with the previous Bonds. There is also a question of timelines ... ...are left to wonder how this takes place before any of the other films and yet Judi Dench is an older M than usual. There are some other elements of the film that leave us questioning where exactly it should fit in in the Bond legacy. There is a certain level of brutality throughout the film as well, where the violence gets very close to the knuckle, literally. But the main problem is genuinely that its just too long and doesn't have enough action ...
bilbob20 07.12.2006 (08.12.2006)
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Daniel Craig as the new Bond? Top choice on this evidence!
The film starts with an amazing aray of stunts in the first few scenes. My only gripe with the film is the lack of realism about these scenes but, hey, this is Bond and he does the unreal! This is a refreshing change to previous Bond movies as it is pure hard-hitting adventure. 007 is fresh from earning his Licence To Kill and 00-Status before being whisked away by the Government to deal ... ...live in. What follows is breathtaking stunt-work and the results are exceptional and exciting. Bond soon learns the lessons that make him the Secret Agent we know. Smooth, tough and ever ready. But for now we see him make mistakes, learn the hard way and take punches like never before. He's human, and that's what makes this Bond so much more special. Once he does attain a smooth charm he plays it very well and the role seems to suit Daniel Craig ...
antonio79 07.03.2007
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Advantages: Acting, stunts, story Disadvantages: Tad long at times
...a poker match at the Casino Royale in Montenegro in order to pay back the borrowed money. Once again Bond is there with the help of a certain Langley associate to ruin his plans... The one criticism is the final hand played at the casino. To a keen poker player the hand may seem quite improbable - however it does still make a very good watch.
In some parts the film does seem to stretch, especially nearing the end, however the final famous line is ...
generaljb 03.07.2007
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Advantages: Great opening scene, Very different to previous brosnan fims, lots of action and realism, darker film than others, and a good start to Craig's character Disadvantages: dissapointing theme song, FORD MONDEO!
...needed by the franchise and Casino royale delivers. One huge change is the lack of gadgets compared to previous films, and the absence of John cleese highlights this. Instead Bond uses skill and intelligence to outwit his opponents and this I feel was a welcome change, and exactly what the writers intended when they said they wanted a 'darker' Bond film. It is indeed less 'glossy' than others, but keeps many of the famous product placement lines, ... ...addition of some new products, including the shameful use of a Ford Mondeo as a Bond car! other than this placements are acceptable. The extended poker scenes may not be your cup of tea but they are broken up well considering much of the film is based around a casino. There are some confusing plot mistakes, and at times the story is a little hard to follow, but as a whole it is amusing, and a fantastic start to Daniel Craig's Bond career, a great ...
richtoyota 23.12.2006
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