The name is Craig,Daniel Craig

Rating: 8/10 (20 November 2006)

Casino Royale
Martin Campbell's Casino Royale is a action, adventure thriller. It starts with the new Bond whose first mission is in Madagascar where he is to spy on a terrorist, Mollaka. Not everything goes to plan and Bond decides to investigate, in order to track down the rest of the terrorist cell. Following a lead to the Bahamas, he encounters Dimitrios and his girlfriend, Solange. He learns that Dimitrios is involved with Le Chiffre, banker to the world's terrorist organizations. Secret Service intelligence reveals that Le Chiffre is planning to raise money in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro at Le Casino Royale. MI6 assigns 007 to play against him, knowing that if Le Chiffre loses, it will destroy his organization. 'M' places Bond under the watchful eye of the charming Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical, of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together and even torture at the hands of Le Chiffre. In Montenegro, Bond allies himself with Mathis MI6's local field agent, and Felix Leiter who is representing the interests of the CIA. The marathon game proceeds with dirty tricks and violence, raising the stakes beyond blood money and reaching a terrifying climax. The action sequences are brilliantly shot and edited for maximum impact. The movie works because of the realistic feel to it; it shows Bond in a different light after many years one could see Bond as just another human without the impractical gadgets and over the top action. The movie has all the hallmarks that feature in Bond films like the exotic locales, fast cars, spectacular action and beautiful women. Even the love story is nicely filmed. Though the romantic scenes are lengthy, they are not boring. Scripting gets a bit dragged in the end but the fun never ends it keeps one engrossed, Ending can be predictable but it is a enjoyable film.
Performances are of high standards. Daniel Craig gives an excellent performance as Bond. He is charming and funny. Eva Green leaves a mark too she looks beautiful and gorgeous. Mads Mikkelsen is good. Judi Dench stands out. Rest of the cast provides able support. As a director, Martin Campbell who is directing his second bond film after GOLDEN EYE doesn't disappoint; He makes an entertaining film, which will be loved by true Bond fans. At the box-office, it won't disappoint anyone..