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
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
No q, no bond girl, no gadgets, very disappointing - Casino Royale Reviews
This movie is missing too many classic Bond elements. Forget Craig for a moment, he is the least of the problems. There is no Bond girl or tough villainess. The female lead is a frail damsel in distress. There is no "Q" or ultra-cool gadgets. The opening scene is so weak, I didn't realize the movie started. The graphics for the opening credits are retro, which is cool at first; but then it's the same thing over and over. There is a very long slow part in the middle, and the end is predictable. The signature theme music that normally resonates throughout a Bond movie to add that extra edge is not there, either.
The most disturbing part is the seemingly intentional attempt to separate this Bond from others. When a bartender asks Bond if he wants his martini shaken or stirred, he responds, "Do I look like I give a damn?" AGH! Can't we at least keep that classic line?
Daniel Craig is a fine actor, but he wasn't given the right story, wardrobe, or women to be James Bond; and honestly, he just doesn't look like 007. He is rugged, but we're used to a sleek, debonair, tough-yet-charming and painfully handsome James Bond. We don't get it here. This movie does not feel like a Bond flick. It is basically just another movie, but it happens to have a lead character named James Bond.
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