CASINO ROYALE (Theatrical Release USA 2006)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

NOTE: This is not a critique of David Niven’s 1967 Casino Royale

Casino Royale has similar plot points to the 1967 Casino Royale. The best James Bond film since Pierce Brosnan’s Die Another Day, Casino Royale takes the audience on an unexpected journey that entertains with Daniel Craig’s grittier, less smooth, look. Be prepared for less special effects and fewer spy gadgets, but also get ready for a WOW! entertainment delivery. The movie delivers on target despite the obvious re-interpretations of the James Bond character.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Bond’s mission is to stop a banker from funding terrorists.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Martin Cambell for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Callum McDougall and Anthony Waye for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: James Bond (Daniel Craig), Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), M (Judi Dench), Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright), Rene Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini), Solange (Caterina Murino), Alex Dimitrios (Simon Abkarian), Steven Obanno (Isaach De Bankolé), Mr. White (Jesper Christensen), Valenka (Ivana Milicevic), Villiers (Tobias Menzies), Carlos (Claudio Santamaria), Mollaka (Sebastien Foucan), and Dryden (Malcolm Sinclair).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. Daniel Craig’s next 007 movie is Quantum of Solace. Casino Royale delivers. Bond fans will not be disappointed.

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Ben Meyers