James Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist Mollaka. Not everything goes as planned and Bond decides to investigate, independently of the MI6 agency, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations. Secret Service intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'M' places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together--and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. In Montenegro, Bond allies himself with Matthis, MI6's local field agent, and Felix Leiter, who is representing the interests of the CIA. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax.
Also Known As:Bond 21 Casino Royale Untitled (MGM/James Bond 21)
Production Status:Released
Logline:The story examines James Bond's formative years and how he developed his penchant for Aston Martins, martinis and beautiful women.
Genres:Action/Adventure, Thriller, Adaptation and Sequel
Running Time:144 min.
Release Date:November 17th, 2006 (wide)
MPAA Rating:PG-13 for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity.
Distributors:Sony Pictures Classics, Sony Pictures Releasing, Sony Pictures Releasing International
Production Co.:Danjaq Productions, EON Productions
Studios:Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM)
U.S. Box Office:$167,007,184
Filming Locations:Pinewood Studios, London Prague, Czech Republic Italy Bahamas
Produced in:United Kingdom
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Different bond but still a great film - Casino Royale Reviews
Daniel Craig pulls off a spectacular performance in Casino Royale that revitalizes the 007 franchise. Even though Daniel Craig might not be a well-known actor he has starred in films that he would be noticeable in such movies as The Road to Perdition, Layer Cake, and Munich. Casino Royale is a remake that depicts the origin of the British undercover agent, James Bond and his journey on becoming the Bond that we all recognize. I thought that this film was going to at least release in 2007 rather than this year.
Yet this time we get to observe a greatly gloomy and more merciless James Bond. With his fashionable appearance and his cunning attitude, 007 will not disappoint. Casino Royale is hands down superior to Die Another Day which was tremendously uninteresting and one of the worst 007 films in my standpoint.
Casino Royale is about the first James Bond (Daniel Craig) assignment as 007 which evidently directs to the composure of the technologically advanced British secret agent. The objective for James Bond is that he must disrupt the business deal of Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), the financier to the world?s terrorist organizations from playing a high stakes poker games in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. One of the terrorist that is being financed with the cash is Alex Dimitrios (Simon Abkarian) and with him his flirtatious girlfriend, Solonge (Caterina Murino).
To help James Bond with his mission is primary Bond girl, Vesper Lynd (Eva Green). Vesper accompanies James to construct an image for him and assist him with the poker games. But afterward things get dangerously complicated and Vesper is in danger. It is up to James Bond to drive some glamorous cars and gear up with a number of high-tech gadgets in order to stop the terrorists.
The action is exhilarating and the visuals are incredible but the plot doesn?t seem so original. I know that this film is a remake but mainly all the 007 films of the franchise are in reference with something about terrorism. The flying to incredible places like the Bahamas is great scenes to set the mood for the paradise and the scenery for the some of the girls. I really liked this James Bond film rather than the previous ones that have been made. This film has the explosions and the drama features that really bring out what a 007 film is suppose to be.
Even though I don?t really know all the cast members that performed on the film I think they did a great job. I really suggest this film if you?re interested in movies with secret agents. Also if you are also fans of the James Bond franchise but do not expect all of the Bond trademark characters to be in this film. I hopefully expect another Bond franchise film like this to comeback shortly. I wouldn?t be surprised if this Casino Royale does exceptionally well in the Box Office.
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