Watch again now after 10 years. Observe the brilliance.

Rating: 10/10 (9 January 2016)

What makes a great movie ?
-- A complex story plot which is made simple. A story plot where you see more dimensions every time you watch it.
-- A movie in which ever scene and dialogue are necessary. It makes you think and makes you emotional. You think there is an underlying message. But may be there isn't. It leaves a lot to your imagination, like art.
-- If its of 'action', 'thriller' genre, it should move you to the edge of you seat. But at the same time the action needs to directly contribute to the intensity of the plot.
-- The characters need to be consistent and deep. A caste which truly plays these characters naturally.
-- Visual effects, screen play, background scoring , opening and ending sequences which all blend to make ONE beautiful piece.
CASINO ROYALE has all these, and is a yard stick for movies of its genre. (Spoilers below).
-- Did you observe how the old 007 is fired and new one is appointed at the beginning, presenting a breath taking restart of the franchise.
-- Did you observe the intense action scene with the subtle conversation in black and white in the beginning ?
-- Did you observe the bullet in the 'barrel shot' at the beginning is used for Bond's first kill and the screen goes colour from then ?
-- Did you observe how bond is not cheesy as usual but a sociopath with trust issues ?
-- Did you observe how a 007 agent is sent to play cards as opposed to stop a nuclear missile for example ? ironically playing cards almost kills him 3 or 4 times.
-- Did you observe how the ONLY person he finally trusts cheats but actually loves him ?
-- Did you observe that when bond almost dies due to a malfunctioning defibrillator, he comes back to life and asks the girl "are you OK" ?
-- Did you observe the bond cars , suites and gadgets ?
-- Did you observe I can go on for another 1,000 lines ?
If not go watch it and observe this time. You will love it !