drystyx
Depressingly predictably Hollywood. This is hardly a 007 movie, and can't be called a "film". It's just the same Hollywood formula of contriving a story to be as depressing as possible. The same formula Hollywood had prided itself on sinc...
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Casino Royale
2006
Movie
144 min
English
Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. With the help of Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter, Bond enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.
Insights
IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users86%
Director: Martin Campbell•Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Crime
Plot Summary
After receiving his license to kill, James Bond, Agent 007, embarks on his first mission as a 00. He must bankrupt a terrorist financier named Le Chiffre in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale. Bond navigates a treacherous world of espionage, betrayal, and seduction, facing deadly adversaries and a mysterious woman named Vesper Lynd.
Critical Reception
Casino Royale was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its grittier, more grounded approach to the James Bond franchise. Daniel Craig's debut as Bond was particularly lauded for its intensity and raw performance. The film's action sequences, realistic tone, and compelling storyline were highlighted as significant improvements over previous installments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Daniel Craig's intense and human portrayal of James Bond.
Commended for its realistic action and thrilling, suspenseful plot.
Noted for revitalizing the Bond franchise with a grittier, more mature tone.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly approved of Daniel Craig's fresh take on James Bond, appreciating the film's sophisticated plot and intense action sequences. Many viewers found the movie to be a thrilling and engaging reboot of the iconic spy series.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Sound, won a Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, and received nominations for numerous other awards.
Fun Fact
Daniel Craig initially had reservations about taking on the role of James Bond, reportedly being hesitant about the franchise's perceived, often campy, image. However, after reading the script for Casino Royale, he was convinced by its darker, more realistic tone.
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10 reviews
GenerationofSwin...
It honestly wasn't bad and I really hate Daniel Craig as James Bond, he seems to be the only person on earth that does NOT want to be James Bond. And it kind of sucks watching someone play Bond that doesn't look like he wants to be there. ...
CinemaSerf
As reboots go, this is probably the best I've seen. Daniel Craig takes up the mantle of Ian Fleming's "007" in this two-part thriller that starts off at break neck speed and rarely drops below third gear for almost 2½ hours. Having just att...
AstroNoud
From the breathtaking stunts in the opening chase to the suspenseful high-stakes poker game, ‘Casino Royale’ gets everything right, introducing Craig as a tougher, grittier and more realistic Bond. James Bond. 10/10
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/casino-royale-spoiler-free-review "Casino Royale is a near-perfect debut of Daniel Craig as the new James Bond. This brutal version of the famous protagonist is beautifu...
Wuchak
_**Daniel Craig debuts as Bond**_ Based on Ian Fleming’s novel, “Casino Royale” (2006) goes back to the beginning with James Bond (Daniel Craig) earning his 00 status with MI6. ‘M’ (Judi Dench) then sends Bond after a private banker who ...
JPV852
Great James Bond movie and perfect debut for Daniel Craig. He may, at least in the last couple outings, resent the role, he makes for a bruiser version of the character. Pierce Brosnan is still my favorite as his movies came out in the 90s ...
krismdb
i liked Daniel Craig more as the right bond with action, charm, cunning all in one
John Chard
Arrogance and self-awareness seldom go hand in hand. Casino Royale is directed by Martin Campbell and adapted by Neil Purvis, Robert Wade & Paul Haggis from a story written by Ian Fleming. It stars Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen...
Potential Kermod...
**2006 - the year they turned Bond into a common soccer hooligan.** In 2006, the film makers - no longer under the watchful eye of the late Cubby Broccoli decided to run away from making James Bond movies. They also cast a short blonde m...
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