When there isn’t a huge action sequence happening, you don’t miss it: the film’s longest set-piece, the poker game at the Casino Royale, is as (or not more) gripping and entertaining than any of the chases and shoot-outs. Whilst the film has enough of it’s fair share of action, the emphasis is equally on character and storyline and less on gadgets and sheer implausibility.

Also, the story is just much more engaging than many a Bond film the script’s not going to win awards but it’s consistently inventive and intriguing. The violence is less cartoon-like and flippant, too, with every punch, kick and shooting looking like they really hurt. He’s charming and funny when required and totally convincing in the action sequences. Here, as suits the overall tone of the film, Bond is much more of a sadist, a cold-hearted killer with very little sense of empathy and Craig, with his piercing eyes, suits the role very well. It’s hard to say whether he’s better than any of the other Bonds: Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan felt right for the style of Bond movies they were in. I’ll be the first to admit that I raised an eyebrow when I heard he was cast but he really makes it his own. In this context, Daniel Craig gives an excellent performance as Bond. What gives this the lead over recent Bonds is the more realistic feel: the exotic locales, fast cars, spectacular action, beautiful women and many other Bond hallmarks are all here. Martin Campbell, who also made “ Goldeneye“, was an excellent choice and, for me, is one of the best Bond directors. The action sequences are brilliantly shot and edited for maximum impact and are some of the best out of any Bond movie. The tone is much edgier and nastier than the Pierce Brosnan movies, harking back more to “ Dr. I’m not a huge James Bond fan, but I do enjoy them on a purely popcorn level and this was definitely one of the best in recent memory. But if Bond defeats Le Chiffre, will he and Vesper Lynd remain safe ?” Bond, using help from Felix Leiter, Mathis and having Vesper pose as his partner, enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.

The boss of MI6, known simply as M sends Bond, along with Vesper Lynd to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning.

He is participating in a poker game at Montenegro, where he must win back his money, in order to stay safe among the terrorist market. Le Chiffre is a banker to the world’s terrorists. “James Bond goes on his first ever mission as a 00.

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