| | Casino Royale DVD (2 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Action/Adventure Movies, Action Videos, Box Sets, Recommended, Live-Action, Terrorism, Secret Agents, Spy, Gambling, James Bond, 007 | | Starring | Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Jeffrey Wright, Isaach de Bankolé, Jesper Christensen, Mads Mikkelsen, Ivana Milicevic, Simon Abkarian, Claudio Santamaria | | Director | Martin Campbell | | Composer | David Arnold | | Executive Producer | Callum McDougall | | Producer | Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson | | Source Writer | Ian Fleming |
Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; English Subtitles 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. Theatrical Release: November 17, 2006 Casino Royale Reviews: "Mr. Craig's Bond looks as if he has renewed his license to kill....Ms. Green brings conviction to the film, as do Jeffrey Wright and Isaach de Bankole."-- Manohla Dargis, New York Times "CASINO ROYALE, the most exciting Bond film since ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, has everything you want in a pop entertainment: physical audacity, intrigue, romance, but also a charge of personality..." -- Grade: A-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "There's one whopper of a reason why CASINO ROYALE is the hippest, highest-octane Bond film in ages, and his name is Daniel Craig."-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]here's no disputing the icon is re-energised by Craig....Vibrant, vital and violent, when he utters the immortal final line, your neck hairs spike and your pulse pounds."-- Aubrey Day, Total Film 4 stars out of 5 -- "Full of witty dialogue and sly asides, CASINO ROYALE also knows how to have fun, and it does so with style and panache."-- Natalie Braine, Ultimate DVD "Craig is very good indeed: everything about his performance shows cunning and grace."-- Roger Clarke, Sight and Sound Included in Entertainment Weekly's "Top 10 Films Of The Year" -- "As 007, Daniel Craig floods the screen with personality the way the old stars did..."-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly Ranked #20 in Film Comment's "20 Best Films Of 2006."-- Film Comment Staff, Film Comment Casino Royale | List Price | $29.95 (You save $5.66) | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2006 | | All Time Sales Rank |  57325  | | CD Universe Part number | 7734986 | | Catalog number | 24924 | | Discs | 3 | | Release Date | Oct 21, 2008 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | for intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity | | Running Time | 144 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Collector's Edition; With Book | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Collector's Edition; With Book; Collector's Edition 3-Disc Set |
Casino Royale Movie Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   One of the greats.
This bond film was well done.The acting was excellent, Daniel Craig is the best James Bond since Sean Connery. The action sequences were captivating. This is a movie you can watch over and over.
Submitted by robzoog (rio rancho, NM, USA)
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 1 of the Best
I cannot believe what I am reading here. Hey: here's an idea- READ THE BOOKS FIRST. Craig is closest to Bond that Fleming envisioned. And the movie is magnificent. Less comedy, less gadgets, more character and everything that makes a great movie. What do these people want? "Casino Royale" is wonderful for the true Bond fan.
Submitted by Paul (Idaho)
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 Are you kidding?
This has got to be the worst James Bond film ever. I guess this was supposed to be the beginning of the 007 character. The only problem is that James Bond has been a movie icon since the 1960's. When I think of James Bond 007 I immediately think of action, special effects, toys, gadgets, cars and hot babes. Aside from the 10-15 minute chase scene at the beginning this movie lacks all of the above. It might have been a better movie if they gave the character a different name and not associated it with a James Bond film.
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One of the best Bond flicks ever!
Packed with non stop action that keeps you on the edge of your seat through out the whole movie!
Submitted by Bryce.Springsteel (Calgary,Ab,Canada) 
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This review is for a different format. Good movie, amazing picture quality
One of the bests picture quality in Blu-ray format.
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Casino Royale DVD 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. "M" (Judi Dench), head of the British Secret Service, sends the newly-promoted 007 on his first mission that takes him to Madagascar, the Bahamas and eventually leads him to Montenegro to face Le Chiffre, a ruthless financier under threat from his terrorist clientele, who is attempting to restore his funds in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale. "M" places Bond under the watchful eye of the Treasury official Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together. Le Chiffre's cunning and cruelty come to bear on them both in a way Bond could never imagine, and he learns his most important lesson: Trust no one.
Source: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
3-Disc Set
Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.39
Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Music Video: CHRIS CORNELL, Performer
Audio Commentary: Director / Producer/ Crew Commentary
Documentary: JAMES BOND: FOR REAL
Featurette:
1. BOND GIRLS ARE FOREVER - 2006
2. THE ROAD TO CASINO ROYALE
3. IAN FLEMING: THE SECRET ROAD TO PARADISE
4. JAMES BOND IN THE BAHAMAS
5. DEATH IN VENICE
6. THE ART OF THE FREERUN
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies: FILMMAKER PROFILES
Galleries:
1. STORYBOARD SEQUENCE: FREERUN CHASE
2. CATCHING A PLANE: FROM STORYBOARD TO SCREEN
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