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Rated 4.0 stars
Average rating
(76%)
 
Starring: Daniel Craig | Judi Dench | Jeffrey Wright | Eva Green | Mads Mikkelsen | Giancarlo Giannini | Ivana Milicevic | Simon Abkarian | Isaach De Bankole | Claudio Santamaria | Jesper Christensen
Director: Martin Campbell
Studio: SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time: 144 mins
Genres: Action/Adventure | Audio Descriptive | Thriller
Languages: English, English Audio Description
Released: March 19, 2007

CASINO ROYALE introduces JAMES BOND before he holds his license to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to "00" status.Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist, MOLLAKA (Sebastien Foucan). Not everything goes to plan and Bond decides to investigate, independently of MI6, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters DIMITRIOS (Simon Abkarian) and his girlfriend, SOLANGE (Caterina Murino). He learns that Dimitrios is involved with LE CHIFFRE (Mads Mikkelsen), 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' (Judi Dench) places Bond under the watchful eye of the beguiling VESPER LYND (Eva Green). 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 MATHIS (Giancarlo Giannini), MI6's local field agent, and FELIX LEITER (Jeffrey Wright), 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.

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114 out of 133 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 2.0 stars
The worst Bond

Lisa from N Wales, 13th June, 2007

Not a classic Bond..in fact in my opinion its the worst one i've ever seen (and i've seen em all). A lacklustre story, no drama, no plot, bitty, no memorable bad guy, no gadgets, no memorable bond girl. The action scenes were even less believable than previous bonds. I'm afraid the Bonds have taken a step backwards for me. However, Daniel Craig was good and well suited to action but not so good as a ladies man. (Roger Moore for that)

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53 out of 60 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 4.0 stars
A New Direction

Satine from , 30th November, 2006

A far cry from the days of Roger Moore's arched eyebrow and safari suit, Daniel Craig brings a depth and menace to Ian Fleming's vision. Casino Royale contains enough improbable gunfights and aerial stunts to satisfy the traditionalists but dispenses with the wisecracks and cheekiness in favour of a pared down and therefore more riveting story. Craig has stepped into the role of the fledgling 007 with style and confidence and has already made it his own. He suits the grittier, more violent story and has introduced a raw magnetism to the role that hasn't been seen for a long time. Absolutely fantastic.

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36 out of 49 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5.0 stars
SICKEST JAMES BOND MOVIE YET

HOT MALE from BURY ST EDMUNDS., 17th November, 2006

This movie is good, beyond good, even great. Theres no over the top Pierce Brosnan garbage, just straight old school espionage. I love the Bourne Identity but it's got nothing on Casino Royale. You get to see the beginnings of James, he was just a cold ruthless killer with no regard for human life starting out before he gained 007 status. You get to see the transformation into the hero we all love by the end of the movie. To top it off Daniel Craig is a far better actor than those playing Bond before him except for maybe Sean Connery, the other actors cant even make a descent movie without being Bond, take Pierce for example. Check it out, you'll love it, I did.

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27 out of 32 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 2.0 stars
A bit of a let down

A Customer from Blackpool, England, 13th April, 2007

I went into this film with high hopes, but sadly they were not met. Daniel Craig was a first class Bond but the rest of the film was a let down. Eva Green was not up to the job, neither looking as sensational as the part required, nor could she deliver the lines. There were some humourous lines that fell flat because of her lack of acting ability, and the viewer never got a chance to understand why Bond fell for her. The gambilng scenes lacked drama if you didn't understand the rules, which i don't, so the central part of the film became boring. Overall the film was too long by 30 minutes.

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Most recent reviews

Rated 4.0 stars
Bond for the 21st Century!

Muttley1959 from , 15th March, 2010

Much more gritty than the usual Bond offering. Still has some elements of humour, but aimed more for the adult audience. I wasn't convinced when they announced Daniel Craig as the new Bond, but having watched this film he has won me over. Bond for the 21st Century!

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Rated 5.0 stars
The Best Bond and here is why...

olliemyers from , 13th March, 2010

Lots of people have said that this is the worst bond so far. I can not understand that at all. This is the best bond film so far I think. Its a modern take on the old classics. Its actually more believable aswell rather than having a load of ridiculous gadgets. I love it because Bond actually gets hurt and bleeds unlike the so-called 'fairy' bonds like Pierce Brosnan and Roger Moore that are in a fight and then walk away with their hair in perfect shape etc. Daniel Craig is real hard man, not a fairy like the previous bonds, which is why I loved it. Its got everything a Bond film should have. A gorgeous stunning bond girl Eva Green, and believe me she is absolutely stunning in that purple dress at the casino. The very classic Bond villian. He looks like a classic bond villan with the weaping eye. And the brilliant Aston Martin. Its the best bond film so far.

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Rated 4.0 stars
casino royale

A Customer from merseyside, 8th March, 2010

got this film out for my hubbie as he loves all the james bobd films and i don't, but i did enjoy this one a lot, well worth a look. honest ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Rated 4.0 stars
great film

A Customer from south wales, 8th March, 2010

great action movie ...

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