My review of Casino Royale
apmc
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Okay, as a seasoned bond fan, when I got my invitation to attend the Casion Royale Premiere at Chester, I was overjoyed. Okay 'Bond' was not going to be there, but with a crowds awaiting the rich and famous to arrive outside Chester's Odeon, two beautiful Aston Martin DB9's in front of the main doors, the scene was set for a special evening - even if the Hollyoaks boys did think they were the best thing since sliced bread when they arrived...incidentally, there not! hehehe!
Anyway, I was excited for several reasons. Firstly, coming from the North West of England, I was very interested in how a Northerner, Daniel Craig, would fare as a Bond.
I was also delighted that I was going to see the film ahead of public release...and for free! Bargain.
So, without wanting to spoil it for anybody, I won't go into plot nor quotes.
It started very positively with a wonderfully filmed foot chase and shoot out...but then...well then...nothing happened much!
The lack of Q also made a big difference. No amazing gadgets or technology from the future which has engrossed Bond fan's for many many years...no amazing features bolted to a fantastic Aston Martin DBs. No absolutely nothing. The film was rapidly becoming just another spy film...and nothing like what would usually be expected from 007.
I really really wanted Daniel Craig to fit in as a perfect Bond, however, I dont think he does. Previous Bonds have been swarve, sophisicated, women-magnets, intelligent, calculating and powerful. Its not that Daniel Craig hasn't got these traits in the film, he just fails to deliver the goods 'enough' to be considered a real Bond.
Don't get me wrong though, the photography is amazing, the sound effects are awesome and the script is very very good. The directors deserve a real pat of the back. It is a very very good film, but that's it...its just another, slightly better than run of the mill film.
I hope that Daniel Craig gets another chance to grow into the roll though, as I think he will get better as time goes on.
My recommendation...don't go with preconcieved idea's of what the film is going to be...and dont expect your usual bond film.
Did I have an enjoyable evening...yes I think I did thanks, albeit, not as good as the bloke who won a Bond Omega watch before the screening. Nevermind, there will always be another Bond film...hopefully!
Enjoy it though...its not that bad!
apmc
Anyway, I was excited for several reasons. Firstly, coming from the North West of England, I was very interested in how a Northerner, Daniel Craig, would fare as a Bond.
I was also delighted that I was going to see the film ahead of public release...and for free! Bargain.
So, without wanting to spoil it for anybody, I won't go into plot nor quotes.
It started very positively with a wonderfully filmed foot chase and shoot out...but then...well then...nothing happened much!
The lack of Q also made a big difference. No amazing gadgets or technology from the future which has engrossed Bond fan's for many many years...no amazing features bolted to a fantastic Aston Martin DBs. No absolutely nothing. The film was rapidly becoming just another spy film...and nothing like what would usually be expected from 007.
I really really wanted Daniel Craig to fit in as a perfect Bond, however, I dont think he does. Previous Bonds have been swarve, sophisicated, women-magnets, intelligent, calculating and powerful. Its not that Daniel Craig hasn't got these traits in the film, he just fails to deliver the goods 'enough' to be considered a real Bond.
Don't get me wrong though, the photography is amazing, the sound effects are awesome and the script is very very good. The directors deserve a real pat of the back. It is a very very good film, but that's it...its just another, slightly better than run of the mill film.
I hope that Daniel Craig gets another chance to grow into the roll though, as I think he will get better as time goes on.
My recommendation...don't go with preconcieved idea's of what the film is going to be...and dont expect your usual bond film.
Did I have an enjoyable evening...yes I think I did thanks, albeit, not as good as the bloke who won a Bond Omega watch before the screening. Nevermind, there will always be another Bond film...hopefully!
Enjoy it though...its not that bad!
apmc
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