; who wants to see Bond learn a lesson about ego, as if he were Greg Brady in his “Johnny Bravo” phase? In other words, “Casino Royale” means well but fails to bottle the old Bond magic or to reinvent 007 as a rival for a newer and better spy series, the “Bourne” films. “I…
In all seriousness, we don’t want our Bonds angsty and broody and dark. We want our Bonds making bad jokes and sleeping with tons of hot women and having no problem with violence. What made Sean Connery so badass was because he was the only Bond really to actually look like he was enjoying himself.…
Beyond a new lead actor, this “Bond” is different, and that mostly isn’t good. The Exponent Online PurdueExponent.org Bond flick leaves viewer shaken, not stirred By Tim O’Connor 11/21/06 Beyond a new lead actor, this “Bond” is different, and that mostly isn’t good. “Casino Royale” is a prequel to the other 21 “Bond” films. The…
Alternative007.co.uk Casino Royale review By Luke Quantrill For some reason Alternative 007 were not invited to the press screening of Casino Royale. We have no idea why. Our invitations, I can only presume, were lost in the post. Anyway, Casino Royale. The reviews for this film were so hysterical that even Craig naysayers must have…
Okay, I was willing to reserve judgment until I saw the film, but now it’s official —- I don’t like a blonde Bond! That may seem prejudiced, but hey —- I’m a blonde, so give me Pierce Brosnan, Sean Connery or Roger Moore any day over Daniel Craig. Casino Royale (2006) movie review by Jeanne…
This year, it is Casino Royale, surprise heir to the throne of Worst Bond Film Ever. ..this isn’t the film he was promised. This is James Bond as directed by a house-wife, with her 12 year-old son directing the action. Uninspired, unsuccessful and as much of a franchise-killing blow as this critic has witnessed. …
The newest edition of 007 movies, CASINO ROYALE, has turned out to be one of the most disappointing Bond flicks ever. Casino Royale, most disappointing Bond film ever Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz Friday, November 17, 2006 The newest edition of 007 movies, CASINO ROYALE, has turned out to be one of the most disappointing Bond flicks…
I’ve liked Craig as an actor since Our Friends in The North 10 years ago, and his brooding, troubled air has been the making of several decent movies since. But I remain unconvinced by his Bond, not least because “good acting” is wasted on such a fantasy role; what’s really required is a presence, an…
Does Casino Royale live up to the hype? In short it does not, Craig works as Bond but the movie has plenty of problems. I will be the first to admit that I have never been an avid fan of James Bond. I have seen most of the movies but I sure can’t name them…
As to values, he has none, except Vesper, and it’s easy to see what the writers (including Crash’s Paul Haggis) have in store for her. Other than Vesper, with whom he generates few sparks, Bond is more muscle than brains. He may be perfectly toned and able to withstand a ballbusting (literally), but he lies…
