The film does a great job at it's core aspect, which should be something nearly impossible: reinventing one of the most iconic characters of cinema to adapt with modern times, and also somehow please (almost) everyone at the same time. Everything works together to form this excellent "origin" story: including the direction that excels in both action and non-action scenes; the script that which features a always-developing Bond that we can easily sympathize with as he outgrows his initial flaws; amazing performances, specially by Craig as Bond and Mads as the main villain Le Chiffre. Though despite the pros, you will definetely miss some aspects of classic Bond that really defined it's world, specially the lack of gadgets.

Casino Royale is a masterclass in franchise rebooting. The film casts 007 in a more realistic light, reminiscent of the Bourne series. The result is a gritty reinterpretation of James Bond, buoyed by Daniel Craig's cold, no-nonsense portrayal. Unlike in past films, Bond's love interest is a fully fleshed-out character, making their relationship the most well-developed in the franchise. Additionally, the darker tone, in stark contrast to the campier entries of the past, paired with the relentless intensity of the action sequences, sets a new standard for the series.

This is a much needed reboot of the character following the issues present in the previous few films. The action is amazing and the story has a well written. I think the only issue is the pacing wobbles at the end slightly.

Never underestimate someone like Craig ever again.

best James Bond movie. A great way to start a new era of 007. Well-written story, excellent acting by Daniel Craig and Eva Green, as well as great aesthetics and photography.

The best Bond film ever. That's all you're getting from me.

Returning to watch this after almost 20 years…. For Craig’s first Bond movie he portrayed the character exceptionally well! Casino Royal will go down as one of the all time best bond films!

A great movie. The Return of Bond after sometime Blond Bond. There were some sort of flack and criticism towards this new Bond Daniel Craig, but he proved them wrong, and the rest is etched in movie history. This movie shows love, romance, passion, along with the grittiness that it takes to be Bond. Selflessness and selfish, when your in the field, and your feelings are on the line, all comes into play. Good action sequences, even though I was beginning to get bored at the cards scene poker, maybe Texas Hold'em. The tension at the table was great, when playing cards making his the most memorable and enjoyable, well being compared to the older scenes of Bond films, where cards are being played. For instance, Charmaine Deux Faure.

Daniel craig please marry me

Second favorite Daniel Craig bond movie

My main problem with this type of movies is that they have too many scenes where the main character is in a dangerous situation, but I already know he is gonna survive, if not the movie would last 10 minutes. It is good, well achieved. However, it did not catch my attention at all. I was on my phone the whole movie.

Mads Mikkelsen is the perfect actor to play le chiffer and creig is both funny and serious while he is playing bond

The best James Bond movie ever. Simply amazing

If you never seen a Bond movie before.. THIS is where you start. Excellence.

A great james bond movie top 5 for shure 9.1/10

Movie of the Year 2006 Casino Royale its a perfect Bond movie to be reboot for years to remember. For its 20th anniversary by 2026 I would like to honor this film. Daniel Craig and Martin Campbell nailed the role and directing capturing in the character's shoes for Craig to play Bond. Best performance I've seen in long time. For Martin def well directed for capturing and making action scenes along with 2nd unit describing as bit "edgy off your seat" in the action scenes. This is a film to look back and remember for a long time

A great movie that contains action, British humor, and romance. The elements of the way for a successful life, and the new Bond is the reason. Thanks.

Fusing heartpounding action, edge-of-the-seat espionage and sly humour, Daniel Craig's grittier, darker Bond beathes new life into 007 and sets down a new marker for the franchise.

This movie started out as a reinvention of a spyfranchise and finished as a teardown of the violent and deranged pawns of those in power.

I love absolutely everything about this movie. This is the best James Bond film