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Casino Royale [Blu-ray]  Rating: Rating:  - How To Make A SpyIntroducing a new James Bond: Daniel Craig. The story line is old and has even been spoofed by Woody Allen in a film of the same name. The question remains, How do you train a person to be a sanctioned assain? Watch this film and you will be surprised at what it takes to gain the double O designation. Judi Dench plays Bond's boss and portrays this position with her usual panacity to give a true performance. Rating:  - A welcome departure from the pastI was skeptical that anyone could surpass Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan as 007, but with the right script, Daniel Craig has brought depth to the character who had previously been seen as a miraculously lucky, womanizing, defender of the free world. He is still lucky, dodging machine gun fire, playing cards (Hold 'em instead of baccarat), etc., but not so over the top that it becomes ridiculous. The torture scene, while unique and interesting, did lack some credibility. Overall, though, this an excellent Bond who brings new legs (as well as a fresh face, body, and mind) to the long-running franchise. Rating: - Reboot is remarkable! I loved the first Blu-Ray edition. I have not seen the Collector's Edition yet, but they have added so much more to this. I got this from the BluRay.com website.... *Bonus View Picture-in-Picture visual commentary with Director Martin Campbell and Producer Michael G. Wilson (BD Exclusive) *"Know Your Double-O" - the Ultimate James Bond Trivia Quiz, a BD-Live enabled multi-skill level, multi-player trivia game (BD Exclusive) Documentaries *Ian Fleming's Incredible Creation - A remarkable look at the birth and continued success of James Bond, including never-before-revealed information about Bond's creator and the origins of 007. *The Road to Casino Royale - The story of why it took over 50 years for the Bond filmmakers to bring Ian Fleming's first 007 novel to the big screen, featuring the amazing behind-the-scenes stories of the many attempts to make the film. *James Bond in the Bahamas - A fascinating examination of the links between the the cinematic Bond and the Bahamas, with never-before-told behind-the-scenes stories from Casino Royale, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice, For Your Eyes Only and The World Is Not Enough. *Ian Fleming: The Secret Road to Paradise - A revealing exploration of the world of James Bond's creator. In this documentary, discover why Ian Fleming was drawn to the Bahamas, and learn the cinematic Casino Royale's unique link to an important chapter in 007's secret history. *Death in Venice - A break down of one of the key scenes in the film. *Becoming Bond - An intimate look at how Daniel Craig stepped into the role of James Bond. *James Bond: For Real - A behind-the-scenes look at the ground-breaking action and the stunts in Casino Royale. *Bond Girls Are Forever - An extended version of the 2002 AMC television special, with new footage and interviews of the new Bond Girls. ---Featurettes--- *The Art of Freerunning - An in-depth look at the freerunning chase and the freerunning technique with the sport's founder, Sebastien Foucan. ---Filmmaker Profiles: in-depth conversations with key creative forces behind Casino Royale, including never-before-seen behind-the-scenes footage: *Martin Campbell, Director *Chris Corbould, Special Effects *Phil Meheux, Director of Photography *Gary Powell, Stunt Coordinator *Alexander Witt, Second Unit Director *David Arnold, Composer ---Deleted/Extended Scenes--- "Rescue & Recovery" "Squandering Government Funds" "Cricket Pavilion" "Gettler Raises Bond's Suspicions" ---Storyboard Sequence--- Freerunning Chase -- Watch the storyboards presented in animatic form, or view them in comparison to the finished film sequence. ---Scene Deconstruction--- Catching a Plane: From Storyboard to Screen, featuring outtakes and never-before-seen footage. ---Music Video: Chris Cornell "You Know My Name" ---Crew Commentary: Audio Commentary with scene-specific comments and observations from many of Casino Royale's creative team. Rating: - Finally, a Bond movie that doesn't suckThere's a dirty secret when it comes to James Bond movies: they all suck. Every single one of them, and we're including the ones starring Sean Connery, who's made more out of less (his accent and bristly but cultured masculinity) than any actor I can think of. They all stank, like rot. Until this one. To begin with, it's not poorly lit, poorly shot, with lethargic "action" sequences involving cheap explosions and poorly choreographed fight scenes. The lovable institution of "Q" (always beware of "lovable institutions") has been dispatched entirely, as have cartoonish demonstrations of "cultured living" that would appeal only to those with no conception of what "cultured" and "high class" actually consist of. (Hint: it has nothing to do with ordering drinks shaken and not stirred, or enjoying Peruvian Blonde coffee from the first beans of the season.) James Bond movies have always appealed to a certain demographic. At least in the US, that was predominantly young, male, and incredibly dumb. Female characters--even the allegedly "strong" ones--were always soft in the head and punished for any semblance of mental fortitude with unapologetically mysogynistic names like Pussy Galore. (So much for "strong female characters", it's no wonder that being a "Bond Girl" is an insult to any serious working actor.) Daniel Craig is a wonder--physically compact and powerful, he's like watching a coiled spring move about the stage. Eva Green, however, is the real standout. Her Vesper Lynd falls for none of Bond's pat lines and surface charms, and is just as bright and quick as he is: his initial attempt to establish the alpha-male position in their relationship is quickly upended entirely, with a sharp riposte that set the tone for the rest of the movie. Given this latest turn in the franchise, and its rightful place as The Only Good Bond Movie Ever Made, I wait with no small anticipation for the latest release, Quantum Solace. |
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