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Casino Royale (2006)
- Review Date: March 11, 2007
- PG-13
- Genre: Action/Adventure
- 2006
Common Sense Media says
Darker than usual Bond; too violent for tweens.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that teens are absolutely going to want to see this much-hyped re-start to the James Bond franchise. The new 007, however, is darker than previous incarnations. His sly, barely perceptible smile suggests that he relishes revenge and takes pleasure in his violence. The film is full of violence, including spectacular explosions, intense physical fights, shooting, knifing, cars crashing, and drowning. Dead bodies show blood and vacant-eyed faces. A torture scene (featuring a naked Bond) shows him in obvious pain as his genitals are smashed with a large, knotted rope. One main character meets a sad demise. Sex scenes show Bond with two different women, in various states of undress. Lots of martini-drinking as Bond discovers his drink of choice (thanks to liquor sponsors Heineken and Smirnoff). The language is pretty mild.
What's the story?
Starring Daniel Craig as Secret Agent 007, director Martin Campbell's movie takes viewers back to James Bond's beginnings, when M (Judi Dench) elevates him to the extra-special rank of 007. Bond's early 007 adventures involve all manner of brutality and rule-breaking, as he fixes on his targets with unshakable ferocity. First he chases one man through the "Nambutu Embassy" in Madagascar, wreaking havoc and, as M puts it, violating "the only inviolate rule of international relations." Later, he beds a villain's wife (Caterina Murino) to extract information, leaving her open to terrible retribution. And then he destroys much of the Miami Airport in order to stop a bomb's explosion. All of this is warm-up for the big showdown with the requisite dastardly, damaged villain Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), which centers around a high-stakes poker game. Here Bond is aided by stunningly beautiful Bond Girl and British treasury operative Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), earnest CIA agent Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright), and dapper MI6 agent Mathis (Giancarlo Giannini), though Bond gets impatient when they cramp his style.
Is it any good?
This Bond is cunning and even elegant, providing the franchise with a much-needed shot of raw energy. But although the details are right, the movie is bogged down by the plot, which spends too much time on the poker game and a montage sequence version of Bond and Vesper's inevitable romance. Such generic diversions detract from Craig's strengths, which are based in deft gestures, nuanced glances, and the deadpan delivery of the occasional joke. (Asked whether he wants his martini shaken or stirred, Bond looks annoyed: "Do I look like I give a damn?") This Bond -- fast, mean, and vulnerable enough to appeal to a new generation of fans -- will likely revive the franchise. By the time of the next installment, perhaps the script will keep up with him.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about what makes Bond so appealing. What does his behavior say about images of manliness?
How does the movie characterize this new Bond as both ruthless and charismatic? Who's your favorite Bond?
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Kid, 11 years old
February 17, 2011
AGE
action
Great movie lots of action
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Kid, 11 years old
September 27, 2009
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Mature teens, I saw it with dad and am mature 11 yr. old!
I am a die-hard Bond Fan along with my dad, and we LOVED this movie! This is my favorite Bond so far, even better then Quantam. There are violent, disturbing scenes as with all Bond movies, and a very riveting scene. Action-packed and exciting this is a very good movie for mature bond-fans.
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Teen, 13 years old
August 12, 2010
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See this before QOS
This is an awseome James Bond.It has cool stunts and class chase through Madagascar. Before you see Quantum Of Solace see this so you'l actually understand what's going on.
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Teen, 16 years old
September 27, 2009
AGE
Great but a disturbing torture scene
The torture scene made me scared
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Teen, 15 years old
July 3, 2009
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A great prequel to the Bond franchise
This movie is a great prquel/reboot to the Bond franchise. It's also one of the most violent Bond films since "License to Kill".
I think nthat the nude torture scene where the villian whacks bond with a rope was not needed. It was the first time that they had Bond naked for torture, and also the most violent torture they've done so far.
Another issue is that messes up his trademark "Sharken not Stirred" line in one scene where the bartender asks him "Shaken or Stirred?" and Bond says "Does it Look like I give a D*mn"
The action sequences were great, and it was neat to see how Bond got his start. I also liked the cliffhanger ending which leads into "Quantum of Solace".
Not for kids under 13. This movie is too violent and sexual for them. Iffy for 13, and great for 14 and up.
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Kid, 10 years old
December 15, 2009
AGE
The perfect action movie.
This a good movie. There is an amazing seen where Bond is trapped ina building that is falling down. There is a good amount of sexual behaivior.
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Teen, 14 years old
October 24, 2009
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Okay for Tweens
Loved it, Loved it, Loved it. this was the first bond movie i ever saw and i am now literally hooked. the fight scenes are amazing and i just love the cars. this movie is a little violent but it was great. anyone over the age of 14 should be okay watching it.
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Teen, 14 years old
August 4, 2009
AGE
Not a good bond movie
In terms of content, Casino Royale is a very mild PG-13 movie. Some moderate violence is shown, except for a very intense torture scene involving a club being whipped upon Bond's bare genitals (not visible, rather implied). As for a movie review, it quite frankly, is not a very good bond movie. Bond should be about gadgets, action, and sex, but this movie shows a darker side of Bond. Torture never existed in previous bond movies
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Kid, 12 years old
April 11, 2010
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OO7
I like Casino Royale because it has a cool gunbarrel sequence more violent then die anouther day good effects i like the end line the names Bond James Bond
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Kid, 10 years old
March 13, 2011
AGE
11+
This is my favourite Bond movie. It's violent and contains a scene of torture. Bond goes to bed with a woman and they're naked (you can't see anything apart from bare arms and legs). The word "b-----d" is used and so is the word "ass".
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| Studio: | Columbia Tristar |
| Director: | Martin Campbell |
| Cast: | Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Run time: | 144 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | November 16, 2006 |
| DVD release date: | March 13, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | intense sequences of violent action, a scene of torture, sexual content and nudity. |
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