Parents of teens wanting to view this action/adventure should know there is both good and bad news. All the bullets and fistfights eventually lead to a high-stakes poker game in which the super sleuth, with the backing of the UK government and the watchful eye of their beautiful treasury officer Vesper (Eva Green), puts taxpayers’ money on the line in the hopes of breaking up Le Chiffre’s evil network. The story recounts the secret agent’s initial mission where he takes on Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a financier for freedom fighters and terrorists. Ironically, this film is based on the first book written by Bond’s creator Ian Fleming. But this time the tools of the trade are smart writing, astounding performances (Craig being the kingpin) and a polishing of that classic 007 style.
Yet even with less flippant humor, more blood and (gasp!) less sex, this episode will still capture viewers. This outing is serious business-in fact, it’s the most “down to business” Bond I can recall. It comes in the form of Daniel Craig and an innovative approach to the script, which makes this incarnation far more contemporary.įirst, don’t confuse the 2006 Casino Royale with the 1960s spoof of the same name. Although various actors have played the lead character of this aging franchise, and the mother studio of Bond (MGM) has been sold and revamped, there is still a breath of hope left in this spy’s game. Many have imitated, but there is only one Bond… James Bond.
