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I have always liked this movie, and the theme song is the best Bond theme song ever. I think so, anyway. First foray of Daniel Craig, and what an impact (literally)! I had extra cases, so this deal without a case was right up my alley, and as a bonus it had the original artwork (that doesn't usually get included). I checked everything-the 2nd disk had a rough time starting up, but it plays fine now. I noticed that on all USA copies of this movie-DVD and Blu-Ray. I don't know why. The 2nd disc includes all of the extras, and there are plenty with this movie worth watching, so I was happy when I got it working! Very happy with purchase, price, and delivery time.
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10-12-2021(Tues.) James Bond DVD Movie “Casino Royale” was actually good: the acting, this action and suspense but sad to say that the DVD-disk has several bad skips on it which made viewing extra tricky … had to fast forward the bad spots that are on the DVD-disk in order to still try and view the rest of show :/
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Daniel Craig holds his own in this new updated version of Double 07, James Bond. He looks good,actually really good and his cold blue eyes (enhanced for the movie) tell a thousand stories. His Bond girls are below average and so forgettable. Where is Angelina Jolie when you need her? Regardless- this new twists and changes brings life back into a really tired series. Action packed and full of Bond cliches, Casino Royale is a hybrid of all those former Bond flicks. Judi Dench is wonderful in her role. She gives a new meaning to the phrase powerful woman. Check out this flick, you may love it or hate it but at least it's entertaining. And where was the great James Bond theme song? You would think some front and center artist would have gotten the honors- yet no Brittney or Jessica or 50 Cent.Read full review
Casino Royale introduces Daniel Craig as James Bond. He easily assumes the identity and in a quite believable manner. He has the cold, rugged look of what one would expect of a Bond character, along with a fit, hansom, and rather obscure appearance. As a recently promoted OO-agent, he coldly and uncaringly "makes his bones" with the assassination of a rogue government agent. He immediately demonstrates that he is goal orientated and cares little about what anyone else thinks about his methods. Judy Dench plays "M" and after a shaky start with Bond, realizes his worth when, in a rather unorthodox manner, he uncovers an underground terrorist banking network. When Bonds actions prevent the destruction of a billion dollar prototype aircraft at Miami International Airport, it becomes clear that someone has lost over $100M in the stock market betting that the aircraft would be destroyed. The terrorist banker and loanshark, La Chiffre, was the person on the losing end, and the lost funds belonged to his "investors", terrorists, warlords, rogue governments and hijackers. Instead of making a fortune betting the wrong way on the stock, he now must devise a plan to replace the money. This is done by setting up a high-stakes poker game, "winner take all", in Montenegro. The buy-in is $10M, with an additional $5M if needed. Ten players, meaning a potential $150M game. Le Chiffre is a chess and cards prodigy, and Bond is entered into the game. The idea is to financially break Le Chiffre and then offer him protection from his "investors" for information. In old Bond films, there was always some group like SPECTRE or SMERSH, or other arch-villan organization. In this movie we have the Mysterious Mr. White, who is head of the worldwide terrorist banking system. Le Chiffre will ultimately have to answer to him if unsuccessful at Montenegro. The pretty girl; there is always a pretty girl, Vesper Lind (Eva Green), is the British Govt. accountant in charge of Bond's funds for the tournament. She is very similar to Bond in personality, and the chemistry between them is obvious. Of course, during all of this banter, there are several unsuccessful attempts on Bond, each leading up to the eventual defeat of La Chiffre in spectacular fashion. In the typical Bond fashion, there is an action packed anit-climactical ending, where Bond, reveals a side never seen before. He has been truly hurt, emotionally, by Vesper's death, but now, another door is opened. . .Hello Mr. White. . .and the story goes on. . . I feel that Daniel Craig may just wind up being the best Bond since Sean Connery.Read full review
It's always difficult trying to imagine a new actor playing the James Bond role. I was skeptical of Daniel Craig, and I admit it took me some time to warm up to him. Past Bond actors have been a wide variety of personalities. Sean Connery is just about everyone's favorite. After that, it gets pretty subjective. Personally, I thought Roger Moore was pretty good, but a bit glib. Pierce Brosnin and Timothy Dalton were eye-candy for the ladies, but not much appeal for the male viewers. George Lazenby.....nevermind. Well, it took me a couple of viewings, but I finally accepted Craig as the "new" Bond. It also occurred to me that this is a disc I wanted to own. The story line works, Bond is action packed, and even shows a vulnerable side as he falls for a woman assigned to back him in a high-stakes poker game. Unfortunately, Ian Fleming has left us, and no more "Bond" novels will be written. The Broccoli family, who has produced most of the Bond films, hopefully will continue to rework and rewrite them. I think there will always be a place for these films, and the Bond character. If Craig wants to continue as Bond, he could have a long and happy future. Hope this review helps, and enjoy the movie.Read full review
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