Casino Royale -- Smart, Witty Bond Movie
I just saw "Casino Royale" and was quite impressed. A smart, witty, stylish Bond movie. What are the odds?
Daniel Craig is a welcome breath of fresh air. He brings a very different take on the Bond franchise, presenting a more angry, brooding bond rather than the happy-go-lucky, gag-me Bond of recent times. His physique lent itself quite nicely to a much more active Bond, a Bond who actually chases people, on foot.
The movie also introduced a mass audience to Parkour/Free Running, a rather impressive underground sport. If you haven't seen it, or want to see more, check it out. Amazing stuff.
The dialogue was fantastic. One of the better-written Bond movies, I would say. Bond is rather quiet, but when he speaks, it is intelligent, witty and humorous. Craig plays the part so well, and his delivery is excellent. Even the facial gestures were good, and entertaining. Not every actor can say as much non-verbally and verbally.
The story was okay. The plot was a bit rough around the edges, but it did integrate technology quite well and did keep things moving along. It was predictable in parts, but yes, this is a Bond movie so some predictability is expected, assumed or a given. Still, I was not checking my watch, wondering how much time was left. Rather, I was asking myself if this is really it because it can't end like this. I didn't want it to end.
So bravo to Craig, and the writer's of this Bond flick for steering the franchise in a new, much improved direction.
I am actually looking forward to the next Bond movie.
Rating: G$_G$_G$_G
Daniel Craig is a welcome breath of fresh air. He brings a very different take on the Bond franchise, presenting a more angry, brooding bond rather than the happy-go-lucky, gag-me Bond of recent times. His physique lent itself quite nicely to a much more active Bond, a Bond who actually chases people, on foot.
The movie also introduced a mass audience to Parkour/Free Running, a rather impressive underground sport. If you haven't seen it, or want to see more, check it out. Amazing stuff.
The dialogue was fantastic. One of the better-written Bond movies, I would say. Bond is rather quiet, but when he speaks, it is intelligent, witty and humorous. Craig plays the part so well, and his delivery is excellent. Even the facial gestures were good, and entertaining. Not every actor can say as much non-verbally and verbally.
The story was okay. The plot was a bit rough around the edges, but it did integrate technology quite well and did keep things moving along. It was predictable in parts, but yes, this is a Bond movie so some predictability is expected, assumed or a given. Still, I was not checking my watch, wondering how much time was left. Rather, I was asking myself if this is really it because it can't end like this. I didn't want it to end.
So bravo to Craig, and the writer's of this Bond flick for steering the franchise in a new, much improved direction.
I am actually looking forward to the next Bond movie.
Rating: G$_G$_G$_G
posted by Gwynne at 12:02 AM
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