Will get caught up in his own game, when he meets the seductive Vesper Lynd Knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'Le Casino Royale.' Bond must go undercover and sabotage the stakes, That Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game at the To the world's top terrorist organizations. Newly granted 007 status, James' firstĪssignment is to spy on a terrorist and bomb maker, Mollaka (Sebastien Foucan).Īfter the mission goes bad, he's led to Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), banker In genuine jeopardy, hits strong emotional notes, and sets the stage for a grand James Bond.'Īt last, the character is relevant again, and put in a story that places him The camera and uttered those immortal words, 'Bond. He is, as 'M' (Judi Dench) describes him, a 'blunt instrument.'īut it is the best thing to happen to the character since he first turned to

He's lean, mean, hungry, fresh with his license to kill and, at times, even Off 'Casino Royale,' the first Ian Fleming Bond novel, it's year zero for 007. Have finally given the character the reboot he so desperately deserved. Pierce Brosnan era, let's face it - when was the last time 007 seemed likeīy going back to basics - and back to the beginning - the Bond producers As much as I've enjoyed various post-Connery entries,įrom the silly if spirited Roger Moore years to the better of the far-too-outlandish That, despite continued blockbuster grosses, their beloved franchise has long

It is as if after decades of fan griping,īad reviews and pop culture tongue-lashings, the Bond producers finally realized 'Casino Royale' is the first sincere effort on behalf of the series'įilmmakers to address those grievances. The early years? And why can't they at least get someone to compose a decent Bond theme To play 007? What happened to all the danger, excitement and seriousness of Ever since the vintageĭays of Sean Connery, the lament has been the same: why can't they make a greatīond film like they used to? Why do they keep hiring bland, forgettable actors Trying times for even the most dedicated James Bond fans. The last few years - no, make that the last few decades - have been

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