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List Price: $29.95 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 22552
Released: October 21, 2008 |
| Our Price: $11.99 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Casino Royale introduces James Bond before he holds his license to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to "00" status. "M" (Judi Dench), head of the British Secret Service, sends the newly-promoted 007 on his first mission that takes him to Madagascar, the Bahamas and eventually leads him to Montenegro to face Le Chiffre, a ruthless financier under threat from his terrorist clientele, who is attempting to restore his funds in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale. "M" places Bond under the watchful eye of the Treasury official Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together. Le Chiffre's cunning and cruelty come to bear on them both in a way Bond could never imagine, and he learns his most important lesson: Trust no one.
Description of Casino Royale (Collector's Edition):
The most successful invigoration of a cinematic franchise since Batman Begins, Casino Royale offers a new Bond identity. Based on the Ian Fleming novel that introduced Agent 007 into a Cold War world, Casino Royale is the most brutal and viscerally exciting James Bond film since Sean Connery left Her Majesty's Secret Service. Meet the new Bond; not the same as the old Bond. Daniel Craig gives a galvanizing performance as the freshly minted double-0 agent. Suave, yes, but also a "blunt instrument," reckless, and possessed with an ego that compromises his judgment during his first mission to root out the mastermind behind an operation that funds international terrorists. In classic Bond film tradition, his global itinerary takes him to far-flung locales, including Uganda, Madagascar, the Bahamas (that's more like it), and Montenegro, where he is pitted against his nemesis in a poker game, with hundreds of millions in the pot. The stakes get even higher when Bond lets down his "armor" and falls in love with Vesper (Eva Green), the ravishing banker's representative fronting him the money.
For longtime fans of the franchise, Casino Royale offers some retro kicks. Bond wins his iconic Astin-Martin at the gaming table, and when a bartender asks if he wants his martini "shaken or stirred," he disdainfully replies, "Do I look like I give a damn?" There's no Moneypenny or "Q," but Dame Judi Dench is back as the exasperated M, who one senses, admires Bond's "bloody cheek." A Bond film is only as good as its villain, and Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre, who weeps blood, is a sinister dandy. From its punishing violence and virtuoso action sequences to its romance, Casino Royale is a Bond film that, in the words of one character, makes you feel it, particularly during an excruciating torture sequence. Double-0s, Bond observes early on, "have a short life expectancy." But with Craig, there is new life in the old franchise yet, as well as genuine anticipation for the next one when, at last, the signature James Bond theme kicks in following the best last line ever in any Bond film. To quote Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin, now I know what I've been faking all these years. --Donald Liebenson
Casino Royale (Collector's Edition) Reviews:
Can't Get Pass The Look Of The New Bond 
2009-12-02 - This movie does have alot of action, but what about the character, James Bond? In past James Bond movies, he was always cool, handsome, smart, sexy, and tough. I found Daniel Craig lacking in some of the qualifications. Apparently, they wanted a new look and edge to James Bond, but I feel they should have stuck to the look of the character. There had to have been other actors to choose from. James Bond as a blonde, come on. They must have thought about how some of the fans would take to the new look of Bond. I am still a fan of Bond movies, but maybe someday, the old James Bond look will come back.
Here's what you need to know if you bought this on DVD. 
2009-11-30 - Usually Amazon's reviews are helpful but not so much in this case -- a lot of people gushing about the film and not so much about the product. The film deserves the praise, sure, but I wanted to know whether this Blu-Ray release would contain all the special features from the DVD version of Casino Royale: Collector's Edition, which came in a 3-disc DVD set packed with features and had very nice packaging and a full-color, glossy booklet.
This Blu-Ray release includes every single special feature from the DVD version of Casino Royale: Collector's Edition, and includes some Blu-Ray exclusive special features including BD-Live and a trivia quiz, which to be honest isn't that big a deal.
As for appearance, the packaging is not the same and the glossy booklet is not included. The DVD version of the Collector's Edition is much nicer in presentation, but I'm only buying this so I can see this film and features in 1080p. However, I'll be keeping the DVD version of this because I really do love how that version was packaged. I hope this helps you.
casino royale - satisfied customer 
2009-11-28 - Video arrival was expedient and was in excellent condition. Thank you very much. Your service was excellent.
The Best Bond Since Connery!!!
2009-11-27 - Okay, I wasn't sure what to expect.....Another James Bond "wannabee".....Boy was I surprised.....Absolutely, hands-down, a totally new but definitely equitable replacement for Sean Connery.....After watching this one, I immediatley bought the next one - and anxiously awaiting the next installment...You won't be disappointed!!!!!
James on blue
2009-11-25 - No quiero hacer una crítica muy profunda respecto a la película en si, la cual no se puede decir que es una de las mejores de la serie. Sin embargo la calidad del disco blu ray es muy buena, aunque no existan muchas opciones en cuanto a audio, ya que incluye solo dos idiomas, pero existen mas opciones de subtítulos. Me parece que a este respecto el disco blu ray es suficientemente grande como para agragar mas idiomas por lo que los estudios deberian preocuparse por agregar más de esto.
También se incluye un disco de adicionales muy extenso, asi que si te gustan este tipo de adicionales tienes bastante para entretenerte.
