The complaints will range from not enough gadgets, too far removed from Fleming's essence, not serious enough and vice a versa: too darn serious. To wit, there will never ever be a Bond film that will appease every fan across the board. One of the hardest series of films to get right, with some of the most committed of fans, is that of the James Bond series. Plot finds Craig as Bond, newly promoted to 00 status, he is thrust into the murky world of high financed terrorism.

It's the 21st film in the James Bond franchise. It stars Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright & Giancarlo Giannini. Reviewed by John Chard 9 / 10 Reviewed on June 19, 2019, Wed at 05:55 AMĪrrogance and self-awareness seldom go hand in hand.Ĭasino Royale is directed by Martin Campbell and adapted by Neil Purvis, Robert Wade & Paul Haggis from a story written by Ian Fleming.