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| Movie Description After a great deal of discussion--on the part of fans and producers alike--over Daniel Craig's (THE MOTHER, MUNICH) suitability for the role of James Bond, he more than proves himself in this explosive revamping of the franchise. Under the direction of Martin Campbell (THE MASK OF ZORRO) and with Paul Haggis (CRASH) helping with the re-writes, this addition to the Bond canon manages to hold true to the essence of the stories--the villainous villains, the fabulous sets, the beautiful women, the fast-paced action--while updating the formula with subtlety and humanity. Trading in the Cold War era for a new, post-9-11 landscape, the tale unfolds in locations that span the globe, including the Bahamas, Venice, and the Czech Republic. It opens in Madagascar, where Bond pursues a guerilla bomb-maker in one of the most breathtaking chase scenes ever--and it all takes place on foot. Botching that assignment, Bond goes to Montenegro to square off against terrorist baddie Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelson), an international loan shark who gambles with the money of his equally dangerous clients. Beautiful British Treasury representative Vesper Lynd (Eva Green, THE DREAMERS) supplies Bond's own funds, appearing on his arm in Montenegro, while M (Dame Judi Dench, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) keeps a close watch on the action from headquarters. The extravagant poker game forms the center of the action, with Jeffrey Wright (SYRIANA, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE) putting in an intense appearance at the table; interrupting the game are assassination attempts, poisoning, and other dramatic events that keep the adrenaline pumping. The flirtation that unfolds between Bond and Vesper Lynd is only in keeping with the spy's M.O. as a ladies' man. What differs here, however, is what sets this Bond apart from the rest: the romance is taken seriously, and it exposes a vulnerability in Bond that he's never shown before. This, however, only makes him the tougher, as Craig's Bond is darker, less campy, more brooding and mysterious, than his past incarnations ever were.
Editorial Reviews New York Times - Manohla Dargis (11/17/2006) Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (11/24/2006) Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (11/30/2006) Total Film - Aubrey Day (01/01/2007) Ultimate DVD - Natalie Braine (12/01/2006) Sight and Sound - Roger Clarke (01/01/2007) Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (12/29/2006) Film Comment - Film Comment Staff (01/01/2007) | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||
Top Reviews  Wow....Review created: 03/16/07 by:  3 of 5 people found this review helpful. Casino Royale I'm not massive James Bond fan, I've actually only seen part of the other Bond films, but this movie was amazing... and now I'm going to have to go and rent all of the other Bond films to see what I was missing. Casino Royale is action packed, suspenseful, and full of beautiful ladies. This is a great action film that isn't too unrealistic. Casino Royale is full of twists and turns, laughs, action, and excitement. It is one of the best action films I have seen in the last 5... maybe 10 years. Final Verdict: 5/5 Worth buying?: I'm buying it and I'm not a James Bond fan... it's definitely worth buying Review ID: 10000000003209712 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews  Great Movie!!!Review created: 10/02/08 by: This is the best Bond film ever! It is action packed and the Bond character is believeable. It is different than the prior films which were silly. Review ID: 10000000008867594 Was this review helpful? Report this review UMD Casino Royale for PSPReview created: 09/30/08 by: This is a GREAT movie....right in the league of the James Bond 007 films-beautiful girls, handsome leading man, lots of action, intrigue and filming locations. Everything that you'd expect in a 007 film. I highly recommend this seller, too! Great communication, quick shipping and a real peach to work with! I'll be back for sure! Thanks again! Review ID: 10000000008850927 Was this review helpful? Report this review Casino RoyaleReview created: 09/29/08 by: GREAT DOING BUSINESS WITH YOU Attttttttttttt SORRY FOR TAKEING SO LONG BEEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY.HOPE TO DO BUSINESS AGAIN Review ID: 10000000008836616 Was this review helpful? Report this review Casino RoyaleReview created: 07/07/08 by: I bought it for my psp and am an avid James Bond fan. I also like its small size because it is compact and convenient. Review ID: 10000000007871265 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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