Casino Royale (Two-Disc Collector's Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray]
| Casino Royale (Two-Disc Collector's Edition + BD Live) [Blu-ray] |
For longtime fans of the franchise, Casino Royale offers some retro kicks. Bond wins his iconic Astin-Martin at the gaming table, and when a bartender asks if he wants his martini "shaken or stirred," he disdainfully replies, "Do I look like I give a damn?" There's no Moneypenny or "Q," but Dame Judi Dench is back as the exasperated M, who one senses, admires Bond's "bloody cheek." A Bond film is only as good as its villain, and Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre, who weeps blood, is a sinister dandy. From its punishing violence and virtuoso action sequences to its romance, Casino Royale is a Bond film that, in the words of one character, makes you feel it, particularly during an excruciating torture sequence. Double-0s, Bond observes early on, "have a short life expectancy." But with Craig, there is new life in the old franchise yet, as well as genuine anticipation for the next one when, at last, the signature James Bond theme kicks in following the best last line ever in any Bond film. To quote Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin, now I know what I've been faking all these years. --Donald Liebenson Stills from Casino Royale (click for larger image)
Average Rating:
 Rating: - Bond ReturnsBatman Begins was the movie that started the whole franchise reboot craze. Like The Pink Panther, James Bond was soon to follow. Daniel Craig is good but in my opinion he lacks the suave sophistication that Connery, Moore and Brosnan had. He's a fine actor though, able to handle the action (especially Le Chiffre's torture), dramatic and romance scenes. Eva Green was a brilliant choice as Vesper. Unlike previous Bond girls where they had to be a government agent or nuclear physicist in order to be an equal with Bond, Vesper is able to make jabs at Bond and hold her own against his sexist ways but her character is not action oriented and emotionally vulnerable, which makes her more feminine than some of her predecessors. The shower and final scenes are the best examples I can give on how, other than Tracy from OHMSS, Vesper is the only woman Bond has ever fallen in love with. Le Chiffre, while not one of the more memorable villains in the Bond canon, is big step up from the bratty Gustav Graves. He is cold, calculating and not afraid to cut Bond down to size if he doesn't tell him what he wants to know. Judi Dench, the only connection to the previous films, returns as M, who is shown more in this film but some of her scenes just seem unnecesary to the storyline. The plot is good, though the only parts that are adapted from the original novel are the casino and torture scenes. I do hate that they made it seem that Le Chiffre had a hand in 9/11. In this and the following Bond film, I hate how they're striving too hard for realism, in the past, the politcal points of the films were always subtle (the Cold War, detante and the fall of Communnism) and sometimes actually relevant to the story. The reference to 9/11, to me anyways, just seemed pointless as it adds nothing to Le Chiffre's character or the plot. There are too many action sequences in this film, which hurts it a little bit. They make Bond seem like Superman, jumping around on top of construction sites and bursting through walls (I could hear the George Reeves Superman theme in my head when he did that). And the way Bond heals from all of his wounds is so astounding, he'd put Wolverine to shame. David Arnold provides probably his best Bond score, though his music, especially for the action sequences, are loud and obnoxious. And I know that this is Bond's first mission, but that doesn't mean he should just barely use the Bond Theme. I think it was Arnold himself on a special feature on the Bond music who said "Don't be afraid to use the Bond Theme. If it's not in the film, its just a regular action film." Or something of that nature anyway (and I hope they stop making the Bond films look and feel like a regular action film. The Bonds have always been different from the rest and the direction the producers are going in are practically disgracing Broccoli's hard work). Chris Cornell, the first male singer on a Bond song since The Living Daylights, provides an excellent title song. Rating: - Casino RoyalThis is a great movie with good sound. However, I feel it does not stand up to The World is not Enough or Quantum of Solice when it comes to the surround sound effects. Hence I give it 4 stars. Still a very good movie while the others above I feel are GREAT Movies. Rating:  - I want the old Bond back.This movie is perferct for someone who likes poker and action. However, Daniel Craig is totally different from all previous James Bonds. That is exactly what I did not like about this movie. For example, when the bar tender asks him if he wants the martini shaken or stirred he just says "Do I look like I give a damn". He is definately not the traditional English gentlemen but a modern action hero. Rating:  - Awesomealthough Daniel Craig is no Sean Connery, he brings Bond to life in a way never seen before in Casino Royale. This Movie is very good. If you Liked this movie then check out all the other Bond Movies. List Of Bond Films. From Russia With Love Dr. No You Only Live Twice Thunderball Goldfinger Golden Eye On Her Majestiy's Secret Service The World Is Not Enough The Spy Who Loved Me Diamonds Are Forever The Living Daylights Tomorrow Never Dies The Man With The Giolden Gun For Your Eyes Only Live And Let Die Octupussy License To Kill Moonraker Die Another Day Quantum Of Solace Never Say Never Again A View To A Kill Casino Royale(A Spoof) Rating: - Beautiful movieI am reviewing the Blu Ray casino royale two disk collectors edition. I have to say that this is one of the most beautiful movies I have seen on eith blu ray or hd-dvd. The picture pops visually especially on the crane sequence and the ending. The movie moves along at a very well done pace, you never feel bored of what's screen even though they are sitting down for most of the movie in the later half. Action sequences are spaced out evenly and even when you might feel bored an action sequence brings you back into the movie, the characters are very well done and you got a sense of the betrayal bond felt close to the end of the movie. Personally I cant say bad things about this movie, and this blu-ray should be bought extremelly fast. Amazon gives you a good movie at a bargain price and you can not go wrong with that, buy it and you will be pleased for 2 hrs. 
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