Casino Royale

[jvelador]

I just came back from watching Casino Royale. What a Bond flick!! Plenty of Land Rover action

I had reservations about the actor's ability to pull it off as James Bond. But, pull it off, he did! He's funny as hell in some scenes. I won't give it away, but the crowd was rolling. IMO, he fit the part perfectly, the doubts I had were shed within minutes.

The story was somewhat predictable, yet still delivered. Bond in a post 9/11 world with 21st century humour. It also showed a side of Bond we have never seen before. No, not his ass, but of his personality, his psyche.

I was very pleased to see the 3 black '06 110s, they were not '07s because they had inward facing seats. Did you anyone catch a glimpse of the military 110 (or 109) just before the Defenders drove up?

Whatever his beliefs about guns off-camera, it didn't show on camera. He wasted so many bad guys, the fight scenes were excellent. Compared to all previous Bond movies I've seen, the action was waaaay better.

Cheers!

Javier

 

[Roverlady]

I CAN'T WAIT!! I've seen every Bond movie ever made!

I have to admit, I'll miss seeing Pierce (he is so yummy)...but this new chap looks like a good fit!

Yippee!

 

[Swa j-Ten]

yeah and didn't you hate how right at the end, everyone dies? And who knew it was the butler who did it?! with the pipe wrench, in the attic!

yeesh, How predictable

 

[jvelador]

Roverlady, curious to know your thoughts *after* seeing the movie.

Javier

 

[XtremeMarine]

I will vote as it was Okay. But he ain't no Pierce; and definitely NO Sean. He looks like a homosexual with that hair. No wonder the Bond girl count was so low in this one.

 

[Cadaver]

I just saw it and was impressed. Much better than Pierce in my opinion, but not close to Sir Sean.

 

[BaldEagle]

i thought it was freaking awsome. golden eye was ok, but i wasnt impressed enough to see the next 2. i'll definetly return to see any future releases.

 

[vabiro]

I saw it yesterday and thought it was a damn fine movie, let alone Bond flick.

The script was much better than some of the sophomoric crap that has been in many Bond movies. Don't get me wrong, I love Bond movies as a great escape from the daily grind.

This movie was in a different league. Even some of the extraordinary stunts (like the bad guy in the opening scene) seemed believable. Shorter on gadgets, and longer on trade-craft.

I did notice that there was a ridiculous number of Ford products throughout the movie. Parking lots in the Caribbean loaded with 10 year-old Lincolns, brand new Jags, and Range Rovers. Not a GM in sight.

I think I definitely got my money's worth.

Victor

 

[kennith]

I'll rent it when it comes out.

I haven't seen this guy before, and I haven't seen the movie, so I'll reserve any judgement on anything related to him personally.

I was just hoping to see Clive Owen snag the role. I think he has Bond written all over him.

Cheers,

Kennith

 

[vabiro]

I was just hoping to see Clive Owen snag the role. I think he has Bond written all over him.

Cheers,

Kennith

I couldn't agree more about Clive Owen. I have seen him in everything from action to drama and the guy is great. The guy was made for the role.

I would be willing to bet that he didn't want it. Too much bagage and difficult to be a serious dramatic actor afterwards.

Victor

 

[BaldEagle]

i didnt even make the ford=range rover connection until you said it. explains the jags too i guess. also the New Holland front loader he drove in the opening scene = ford. i wonder how much they paid to have all those products in there. ford owns aston marten also.

 

[vabiro]

i didnt even make the ford=range rover connection until you said it. explains the jags too i guess. also the New Holland front loader he drove in the opening scene = ford. i wonder how much they paid to have all those products in there. ford owns aston marten also.

Volvo and Mazda as well. I recall a couple of Mazda products poking around too.

 

[Timmy!!!!!!!]

I miss Q...... I loved it when he took the RR sport and hit all of those cars....

 

[Roverlady]

NO ONE can beat Sean. But Pierce was good. I haven't seen it yet (hoping to go Wednesday) so I don't know about Daniel.

The most recent two after GoldenEye were cheesy....this one sounds much better.

 

[Chris-St Louis]

Saw it this weekend..... I would argue this guy gives Sean a run for this money....

This bond is flawed, gitty, way less metrosexual..... I liked it.

 

[utahdog2003]

I CAN'T WAIT!! I've seen every Bond movie ever made!

I think everybody on the planet has seen them all. Even that shitty "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" shows on basic cable at least 3 times a week.

Lazenby...What a tool.

 

[cyoc62]

Sean Connery and Roger Moore are the only Bonds I like. This guy may be added, I've heard good things.

 

[Roverlady]

I can't wait...I think I'm going to see it tomorrow night!

 

[Chris-St Louis]

Go potty before you go... The thing is 3 hours long.

 

[Roverlady]

Thanks for the tip! LOL