Casino Royale
2006
Adventure / Action
2h24
Tony Reynolds rated ★ 8/10
Mostly I remember that the interrogation scene was painfully faithful to the book
Synopsis
Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. With the help of Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter, Bond enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.
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Community Reviews
Casino Royale is widely praised for rejuvenating the James Bond series with a grittier, more realistic portrayal by Daniel Craig. Fans appreciate the intense action sequences, the strategic poker game, and the deeper emotional engagement of Bond's character. The film's dynamic direction and strong performances, especially by Craig and Mads Mikkelsen, are highlighted. However, some found the pacing uneven, particularly in the second half, and the romantic subplot received mixed reviews.
👍 Revitalized Bond with realism and depth.
👎 Some pacing issues in the second half.
