Casino Royale

[Wiseman_2]

In case nobody knew, (and I don't think they did), but i'm a huge Bond fan. I've got all films on Video, an soon on DVD.

And i've just seen Casino Royale, with Daniel Craig as the new Bond. And he plays the role brilliantly. The film itself is just great. A chase scene near the start is brilliantly done. Bond crashes through walls and even scales a crane in pursuit of a suicide bomber. The drop from the top of the crane (100ft) to the bottom was done well, but I won't spoil any more of that for anyone who wants to see it for themselves.

A brilliant quote I can get from the film was:

Bond (While being tortured): "Oh, i've got a really bad itch. Just to the left." (Villian beats him with rope on Balls).

Bond: "Owwwww! NO! Owwww! I said to the left!"
(Villian beats him with rope)

Bond: "Owwwww! Yes! That's good! That's the spot!"
(Starts laughing)

Villian: "Why are you laughing?

Bond: "Because now the whole world's gonna know you died scratchin my balls!"

Craig brings a great sense of humour to the role that is nothing like i've seen in the other Bonds, and has a slight arrogance to him. For example, when he is just recovering from a situation in which he was poisoned and had to be resusitated in his car, he is instructed to go to a hospital. But he says: "Okay... after i've finished this game."

But the film would have been a hell of a lot better if it was set in Cold War Russia, as in the novel. The plot would probably have made a lot more sense.

And there's no Q! I'm in a state of shock!

 

[NoxMortus]

I haven't seen this yet, and I'm one of the people who has a problem with bond being blonde, and he doesn't give the impression of being James bond. He's too muscular and kung-fu instead of charming and quick-thinking like the other bond actors, Brosnan in particular.

I think I'm going to watch it as an action film, not as a bond film.

 

[Wiseman_2]

As an action film, it's awesome. As a Bond film, it's good, but not as good as some of the Classics like From Russia With Love.

 

[Halo_king116]

I too, have heard some amazing reviews about the moving. Reading your post though, reiforces the urge to see it. Though since none of my friends really want to see it, it will be a while until I do because I hate seeing movies alone

Anyways, I really do love the James Bond, all of their actors are great, actions amazing, stories interesting too.

I am getting into the habit of going out to (Don't laugh) garage/yard saling (sp?), to get all the cheap VHSs and DVDs I can find. So far I bought 100 VHSs for $0.25 to $0.50 each. Thats called saving money

The best part of that is, I am getting a tonne of great and classic movies, including some Bond films. Though I haven't seen most of the older ones, so that will be my goal for the next bit, besides getting SC : DA for taylor.

Anyways, all I have to say is:

BOND RULES, and have a great day

 

[Apostle O]

Alright, for all you huge Bond fans, don't hate me after reading my post, but...

This was the best Bond film, ever. I actually liked the fact that there was no Q. Without all the gadgets, it made the movie seem more like a plausible spy scenario. And let me say that Daniel Craig makes an awesome Bond. He is so much better than, say, Pierce Brosnan. This guy looks like someone who could actually kill. And, yet, they keep his killing to a minimum, like a real spy would.

This movie was about the storyline, not the action. In my book, that makes it better than any Bond movie I have ever seen.

-Apostle O

 

[DM Cross]

Did he get any girls in bed?

If he didn't, it's not a real Bond movie

 

[Apostle O]

Yes, he did. The movie even had some actual love. I won't say any more, for fear of ruining it.

-Apostle O