Rent Casino Royale (2006)

3.8 of 5 from 963 ratings
2h 18min
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Synopsis:
Casino Royale introduces James Bond before he holds his license to kill. But Bond (Daniel Craig) is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to "00" status. "M" (Judi Dench), head of the British Secret Service, sends the newly promoted 007 on his first mission that takes him to Madagascar, the Bahamas and eventually leads him to Montenegro to face Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a ruthless financier under threat from his terrorist clientele, who is attempting to restore his funds in a high stakes poker game at the Casino Royale. "M" places Bond under the watchful eye of the Treasury official Vesper Lynd (Eva Green).
At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together. Le Chiffre's cunning and cruelty come to bear on them both in a way Bond could never imagine, and he learns his most important lesson: Trust no one.
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Directors:
Producers:
Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson
Writers:
Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Paul Haggis
Others:
Mark Taylor, Stuart Baird, Paul Haggis, Chris Munro, Chris Corbould, David Arnold, Phil Meheux, Peter Lamont, Mike Prestwood-Smith, Lee Sandales, Eddy Joseph, Steve Begg, John Paul Docherty, Ditch Doy, Simon Wakefield, Martin Cantwell
Aka:
James Bond: Casino Royale
Studio:
Sony
Genres:
Action & Adventure, Thrillers
Collections:
2007, A History of Cricket Films, Action & Adventure, CinemaParadiso.co.uk Through Time, Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Ewan Mcgregor, The Best of James Bond Films, A Brief History of Film..., The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Howard Hawks, The Instant Expert's Guide to Stephen Frears, Top 10 Films Set in Venice
Awards:

2007 BAFTA Best Sound

BBFC:
Release Date:
19/03/2007
Run Time:
138 minutes
Languages:
English Audio Description, English Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles:
English, English Hard of Hearing, Hindi
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.40:1
Colour:
Colour and B & W
BBFC:
Release Date:
01/10/2012
Run Time:
144 minutes
Languages:
English, French
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.35:1
Colour:
Colour and B & W
Bonus:
  • Becoming Bond
  • James Bond: For Real
  • Bond Girls Are Forever (2006)
  • Chris Cornell Music Video
BBFC:
Release Date:
11/11/2019
Run Time:
138 minutes
Languages:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 2.39:1
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B

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Reviews (9) of Casino Royale

Bond Year Zero - Casino Royale review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
18/03/2007

With the introduction of Daniel Craig as a new Bond, this doesn't just add more to the familiar formula – it creates a whole new mould. When did Connery, Moore, Dalton et al ever get believable plot, actual scars from fighting, or, dare it be said, emotional depth? Craig as Bond spends the film ridiculing the past conventions that we have known and loved, the Martinis, the dapper dressing, the sheer invincibility. Why couldn't every Bond in the franchise have been like this?

2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.

Better than average Bond, but too deliberately twisty. - Casino Royale review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
27/11/2008

Daniel Craig doesn't meet the typical expectation of a Bond character. Instead of a slick, smooth operator, we have a slightly rougher character, with a kind of sadism more true to the novels than that shown in earlier films.

The film includes many standard Bond-film features, but cleverly uses these as a starting point to develop the Bond theme somewhat from previous films.

As to be expected, some first-rate action sequences and wit. Overall, definitely a welcome addition to the franchise.

1 out of 3 members found this review helpful.

Return to form - Casino Royale review by CP Customer

Spoiler Alert
08/03/2009

My first blu ray and a real demo disk for the format. A return to form for Bond, receiving a new facelift in the shape of Daniel Craig. This film marks a new direction, taking onboard the lessons seen from the excellent Bourne series. A clear picture that really shows why blu ray is miles ahead of the standard DVD format. The only disappointment is the lack of extras, which was corrected in a recent special edition. Something that looks to be repeated in the latest Bond blu ray release. Shameful commercialism from the Bond producers! Just rent instead!

0 out of 1 members found this review helpful.

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