Trailers look great, story sounds great, and everything seems promising to me. I think I can make time for Casino Royale when it hits theatres as I've seen the last two in theatres as well. I agree that David Arnold's score for Die Another Day was rather disappointing, so I'm hoping he makes a comeback for this film. If the music is good enough, I may buy the score soundtrack (which doesn't include the title song, surprisingly).

Just got back from seeing the film and I must say it was really rather good. Daniel Craig did a top job as Bond and the film worked, it is exactly what the franchise needed in my opinion.

With regards to the music, as it has got some comments here, I thought it was good. I even thought the title theme worked within the context of the film, especially as an instrumental motif.

I saw it today too. Pretty solid film and is certainly a change from having the usual gadgets, one-liners, and one dimensional women.

I'll have to agree with others saying that this is easily the best Bond flick since Goldeneye. Not better though, as the two movies are very different.

I checked it out last night. I'm glad it doesn't disappoint, but paints a much more tougher, darker side of Bond with Daniel Craig having to fill in some big shoes. What I liked the most of Craig's Bond is he's the quick think-on-your-feet type that doesn't rely soley on gadgets to get by, but utilizes various environmental objects to his advantage, such as depicted in the opening chase sequence which was an absolute thrill to watch. Honestly when I first saw Mr. Craig's countenance, I couldn't see Bond at all. He didn't have that handsomeness as Brosnan or even Connery, but as the film progressed, I soon grew to like him, much like Christian Bale is to Batman. I found Brosnan more suave, but a bit too arrogant at times, but I can take Craig just as serious as the better Bonds.

I liked the movie for already mentioned reasons, but I wasn't as impressed with the girl this time round. She was very, for lack of a better coloquialism, "paper bag pretty". During the whole time she was talking to Bond on the that train, all I could think was "Sweet Jesus look at those teeth".

Pretty nice tits though.

I just saw this Friday night, and I'm quite satisfied. The intro was pretty fancy, and I liked the theme for it as well, I think it would have been better if it were sung by a female though.

Quite a few parts during the film made me laugh, I thoroughly enjoyed the little bits of comedy.


haha, I look forward to future bond movies.

Totally agree, non clicé, great character development no car chases, everything very down to earth but serious, action was intense but not over the top. Daniel Craig did an excellent job, and there were someone liners but they were clever! not the corny ones from the prior films. Only thing I didnt like was how they sped up the ending.

Greykin - You and me both, and the finale that was awesome!




Spoiler regarding car chases

I imagine anyone who know's who he is did. It certainly got a chuckle from the whole audience at the showing I saw it at.

I love the new Bond... much more like the books. I think that comparisons between Brosnan and Craig would be a little unfair since they are playing different types of Bonds.
Craig's is definately the unpolished precursor of the suave 007 we are used to.

Gotta say, this movie has put me back onto Bond movies. After the declining quality of the later Brosnan pictures (especially Die Another Day, o god, what were they thinking. Haley Barrey? What the fuck) this one really bolstered my appreciation for them.

I loved all the little jokes they threw in there. I'm liking Craig as the new Bond, and i expect great things from him.

Also, absolutly loved the opening sequence. Can't wait for new ones.

They must work on a new bond asap, I cant wait 2 or 3 years like the Bourne movies :aargh:

Much better than I expected. This is the kind of Bond movies we need for this day and age. Daniel Craig is great as 007, and criticism of him replacing Brosnan I think was way overblown and these people refused to accept change. Too bad, Daniel is the new Bond and I think alot of fans think he was great and already want to see more of him in future Bond films.

Finally we have a Bond film that is really solid, cleverness that felt natural and not forced, and a more down to Earth and darker James Bond. A Bond who feels emotion, not afraid to show off his ego, and makes mistakes. With previous films, you knew James was going to get the bad guy in the end, get the girl, and everything is going to end all happily. That's not entirely the case with this film at all. Casino Royale has depth, and is probably the best Bond film in who knows how many years.

My Casino Royale Review
 

I just wrote my extensive review which you can read HERE. Overall I have to say that this is a sure recommendation for pretty much everyone!

Yeah, here's a link to my blog which has a review as well, so I don't have to contribute anything unique or useful to the thread without linking you elsewhere and getting hits for my damn diary.

The movie fucking rocks. Best Bond since the last good Bond movie. I can't think of a good Bond movie off the top of my head, so let's just leave it at good.

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Live and Let Die!

I saw Casino Royale on Friday and it was awesome! Craig's a really good Bond in my opinion, and the movie itself was refreshing, not same old same old.

He was a natural. For this being his 1st Bond movie, he played the part damn well. The movie was well done as well, it had plenty of action, a great story and it was well acted.

It wasn't overdone w/ special effects and that's soemthing that I rather enjoyed.

Yep! GREAT movie. Different, but was still the great James Bond. I find this movie to give a complete overhaul of Bond, which is actually a good thing because after 20 movies, the same formula can get old.

Saw it just a few hours ago. Excellently done. Didn't have to suspend disbelief nearly as much as in previous Bond flicks, yet it was still just as much fun. Craig is lined up perfectly to become the "new favorite Bond."

I was talking w/ my friend about it and I just remembered the funniest part..

Just saw the movie. Craig was a great Bond.... and Casino Royale was a great movie. My only gripe.. is Sony.

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Little blurry, I know, so here's a shot to compare it to:
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It was almost as bad as I, Robot. Sony phone, Sony discs, Sony Laptop, Sony, Sony, Sony.

I just learned that Audioslave is on Sony records, too. Given, Chris Cornell's song is pretty nice... Sony can't own the world anymore, can they.

I know how you feel neothe0ne. I love the movie but Sony "whore" it.

From what I've been gathering, Daniel Craig's Bond is kicking all kinds of arse. But with this bond being flawed and more realistic, isn't he in danger of becoming more of a generic common modern day hollywood law-enforcer? Or does Craig manage to separate his Bond from all that?

This 007 is getting rave reviews. My curiousity is making me watch it once it comes out here.