Casino Royale
I'VE BEEN DYING to go see this movie ever since I saw the teaser for it, and yesterday I got my wish. A ladyfriend of mine, Beth, was very hesitant; I practically had to drag her into the theatre in handcuffs. She said that Daniel Craig didn't look like a good Bond. I'm happy to say that she changed her mind. And even thought this new Bond flick is about twenty minutes too long, it is a great Bond and one that is wholly recommended.STORY: Good -- The movie was about twenty minutes too long. Sadly, I found myself actually looking at my watch when there was about five minutes left to go. This is only because the pacing is so odd that you never know when it's done.
ACTING: Outstanding -- Of course, this all relies completely on Daniel Craig's performance as Mr. Bond, and I must say he does a grand job. He has what seems to be the best parts of all the old Bonds -- particularly Sean Connery -- but with new aspects never before approached in the franchise. He's suave, but he's also just a blunt killing tool. He does exceptionally well with one particular scene that had every man in the audience cringing in their seats.
DIRECTION: Outstanding -- Although a very straightforward, to the point action movie, there are very unique techniques used. For instance, the film begins with a black-and-white prologue and a new take on the signature gun barrel scene which opens every movie. Enough, I'd say, to push this towards the Outstanding level.
VISUALS: Outstanding -- The visuals were what they should be, and most of the time left the audience with scene after scene of iconic imagery that seemed classic, and yet, new in its own way.
OVERALL: Almost perfect -- Although it was too long and you never knew when it was going to end, but sort of started to want it to, this is enough of a change to the character that it does what it's supposed to. It introduces us to Daniel Craig's James Bond...and boy is it a breath of fresh air.
Overman's Score
~A-~
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