Prior to Casino Royale, I was a Daniel Craig fan after a good friend turned me on to his earlier, terrific performance in Layer Cake (2004). After his investments tanked (with the help of Bond), the mathematical genius Le Chiffre desperately needs to win – or face death at the hands of his ‘clients’. In this instalment, Bond enters a high-stakes poker game to bankrupt the terrorist banker/financier – Le Chiffre (menacingly played by Mads Mikkelsen). But this time, Daniel Craig’s Bond is blonde haired, blue-eyed and superb. The remake follows the classic James Bond formula – exotic locals, fast action sequences, beautiful women and sports cars. Quantum Solace takes-up 15 minutes after Casino Royale ends.Ĭasino Royale (2006) is a remake of thee earlier Peter Sellers, Casino Royale (1967). Reviews: Roger Ebert | IMDb External Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes 94% | Metacritic 81%Īs I did before watching Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, I went back and watched the fantastic Casino Royale (2006) in preparation for the forthcoming Quantum Solace (2008).
