Review of Casino Royale (1954) by Thomas F — 10 Jul 2013

Daniel Craig's first Bond film is one of the series' very best. A complete reboot, it starts the series back off on a whole different note, establishing a more realistic and serious feel. Daniel Craig is outstanding as 007 and does a great job showing the agent's dark side, as well as his vulnerable side when faced with betrayal and loss.

The action scenes are great and are a lot more convincing and realistic than those of the previous Brosnan films. This a solid entry in the series, and a great start to the Daniel Craig era.