Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Casino Royale or James Bond 21

Last evening I had to the chance to finally enjoy a movie by myself. I went to the corps and brought the DVD player from the corps home and plugged it into the TV in my bedroom. With small children, I don't often get a chance to enjoy a "guy" movie. Jay likes James Bond, but I like to prescreen it first, not just so I know that it is suitable, but he asks so many questions, that I like to have the answers for in advance!

It all started yesterday morning when I woke up feeling a little ill. I was supposed to go to Rotary but just felt like I was hit by a truck. Elaine convinced me to stay home for the day. I read all of my newspapers online, read the DISboards, and just relaxed. Elaine had to go to the store and asked if I wanted her to see if Casino Royale was in at Blockbuster. That is like asking a guy if he wants his dinner served to him! My answer was a resounding yes! I had tried to rent it on Friday when we had our snowstorm, but of course, everyone else had the same idea and it wasn't in.

So last night, I got cozy in my room, called the dogs up and popped in the DVD. My initially reaction to Daniel Craig of James Bond was positive. I thought he seemed intense and hard core...typical of what a MI6 spy should be. There was not the one liners of the Roger Moore era, instead this James Bond was serious about his work.

The locales were awesome as usual. They included Madagascar, the Bahamas, and Montenegro. Seeing James Bond behind the wheel of a DB9 Vanquish is always exciting. Its an awesome car that I wish I could actually see on the road in the US!

In this movie, Q was absent, and so were many gadgets. James Bond relied on standard technology such as high tech computers and smart phones to do what he needed.

The Bond girls were beautiful as always. I don't recall their actual names just yet, but both of the girls he hooked up with were strikingly beautiful. There is an interesting twist with the character of Vesper Lind. She had quite an effect on James...you will have to watch to see.

It was interesting to see James meet his American counterpart Felix Leiter for the first time. That along with many other cues suggests this is a prequel. I won't share any others.

I like this new James Bond, and I hope the franchise continues in the same direction Casino Royale moved.

4 Comments:

Blogger Evie said...

Jonathan bought this DVD the day it hit the stores. Even though we had all seen the movie in the theatres last fall, we had a "Family Movie Night" (complete with pizza and chicken fingers)last Friday and watched it together.

This is one of my favorite Bond films. Daniel Craig is a great choice for Bond who may eventually top my previous favorite, Pierce Brosnan.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 8:41:00 AM  
Blogger Dave said...

I enjoyed the DVD. One of my favorite elements of Bond films are dynamic chase scenes. I loved the opening chase scene in this one.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:48:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I saw the movie with a large group last fall when it came out in England and thought that it was great. It was full of action and adventure.

Steve Howard

Friday, March 23, 2007 4:13:00 PM  
Blogger Christian said...

Steve,

I bet that would be exciting to watch in the UK, as James Bond is really a cultural icon over there. I believe that it is a tradtion for the Queen to screen each Bond movie and give her blessing on it.

Uncle Dave,

I agree, that opening chase scene is so good. The villan (can't remember his name if he did indeed have one) was so limber and moved so well...it was simply amazing!

Friday, March 23, 2007 5:48:00 PM  

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