Casino Royale
I watched Casino Royale the other day, and I’m feeling very proud of myself. It’s not my first James Bond movie, of course, but it’s the first one that I’ve:
1. Paid attention to for the whole 2 hours; and
2. Understood (more or less.)
Yeah, yeah, I get the whole suave-tuxedo-wearing thing, the M thing, the fancy car thing, and the gadget thing. What I never quite get is the plot, nor the romantic entanglements, such as they are. This time I got it—and liked it. Why? I’ll give you three words:
Craig. Daniel Craig.
He’s a great Bond, blond though he is, and his blue-eyed, moody intensity is perfect for the role. Let’s just say it wasn’t a struggle to watch him for a couple of hours.
Plus, for once, Bond falls in love, and that I can get.
Add a few chases, explosions, a high-stakes poker game, and the beautiful backdrop of Montenegro, and what you get is a great movie well worth watching. I highly recommend it.