On Casino Royale
My dear Mr. Bond.
Oh how the times have changed. Last I knew you were driving your Aston Martin through an ice castle. Well, such flagrant acts of recklessness are allowed no longer. You must start over now. Back to your beginnings.
Casino Royale, the twenty-first James Bond movie is in fact the first. Ian Fleming started the James Bond series with this novel whose rights were then sold and turned into a show for Television. (The full story of Casino Royale and Never say Never Again) Casino Royale was also turned into a comedy during its somewhat checkered past. But the newest iteration of Casino Royale is no comedy. Bond is Back, for the first time.
Alright, with the introduction out of the way, we can get down to business. Casino Royale is not your typical Bond fare. We must keep in mind that Bond is fresh as a daisy in June here folks. Recently upgraded to “00″ (double-oh) status, his skills are not quite what they are in the last train wreck of a Bond film, Die Another Day. I digress, we shall return to that some other time perhaps.
It is my quite humble opinion that Daniel Craig did a stunning job as the new bond. Pierce Brosnan would NOT have played this role well. Like the “new” Bond, Craig has something to prove. Daniel mixes just the right amount of swagger with a handful of bad-ass and just a dash of wit. Remember, Bond is a newbie at this point. The Bond that Pierce plays is a much more experienced and settled character. He knows he’s the best, knows he can win, and has complete faith that he can get the girls. Craig’s character on the other hand has yet to prove how good he is at anything. His ego and faith in himself and his skills are what keeps him from failing. Especially in the eyes of his peers.
With that, keep an open mind through the movie. Also remember this, Life is a lesson that we learn on our own. It takes history to shape a man. And if everything always goes according to plan, how do you learn from your mistakes?
Enjoy and let me know what you think!
by Chris HP
On November 19, 2006 at 11:32 am
Know what I miss?
Bond. James Bond Jr. (wah nana waaaah). Nothing can stop him, the SCUMM always tries, but young Bond cuts through each web of spies! He learned the game from his uncles James, now he’s heeeeeeir to the name! Look out he’s coming through, he’s got a job to do, while he rescues the girl! Jame Bond Jr. chases SCUMM (Jame Bond Jr. chases SCUMM) around the world!