1:39 notice how vesper is the queen of hearts initially, and as the camera pans down she becomes the queen of spades, foreshadowing the end of the film
@@thunderspark1536 Yooo! My girlfriend is a HUGE fan of Kakegurui! She’s actually the one who introduced ME to the series. And I can say that, just like gambling, this series is absolutely ADDICTIVE!
I love so many subtle things about this opening. 1. The first time the chorus drops, bond fighting a couple of goons just does something to me. It’s so hype. 2. That Vesper goes from being the queen of hearts to spade. 3. The last thing that happens is us seeing “007 status - confirmed” and Craig walking towards us. Fucking phenomenal. Also, what a movie.
@@BarberJ95 In most card games, the Queen of Spades is often an unlucky card that yields a negative consequence. In Hearts for example, it is the most penalising card. In some variants of Crazy Eights, a game which aims to get rid of cards, the Queen of Spades forces the next player to draw more cards. The Queen of Spades is the Old Maid in the eponymous card game and in Seven Stud Poker, the Queen of Spades is the "Bitch".
+DepotCat That jack card that fired a gun is obviously Bond. As the gunpoint, which is Bond's point of interest, crosses over queen card and the face we can see Vesper Lynd, so she is the queen of hearts (and Bond's love interest). But on the down side of that same card is the queen of spades which is turned upside down and spade sign looks as if the heart was pierced through the middle with something and therefore bled out and turned black - suggesting that Bond's love dies with Vesper Lynd. Piece of art intro. Well either that or on the down side she was secretly into black guys, so that was not heart but her ass cheeks that became black and that thing stuck in the middle... the bottom line is she's dead.
Chris Cornell wrote an absolute masterpiece for this movie, also the music it’s very “bondish”, with a great 007-vibe. Chris was for sure not only a great singer but also an incredible composer
The lyrics for this theme are probably the best, most meaningful, most relevant to the plot of any Bond theme, and on top of that it's just a killer song.
I have to admit that when I first heard it on the radio I thought it was rubbish. It was only when I first saw the film and saw how it fitted into the titles and to the franchise reboot that I realised how clever it was!
My dad was a huge bond fan, had so many original signed posters of the sean connery classics and all the movies on dvd. He died of cancer in September 2006, 2 months before this movie came out, he was so excited to see Daniel Craig as bond. He referred to him as the "blonde bond", I saw the movie with my mum when I was 6 and I remember crying at this intro. Tbh quite an intense movie for a 6 year old but I wish he could have seen it, such a shame. Me and my mum still see all the bond movies together, saw no time to die last week. I'm sure he would have loved these movies.
I’m sure he would have too. I like to think that our loved ones are still doing the things they love even after they are gone. Who knows, maybe he got a front row seat with jumbo popcorn and watched with you in heaven! Still, I know it is hard and I am sorry for your loss friend.
One of the most important parts to get right in a movie. A very strong opening and 007 casino Royale arguably had the best opening of the entire franchise.
Especially when you consider there was a lot of doubt as to whether Daniel Craig should play Bond - by the end of this sequence most of the doubters were won over.
One of the 'top five' - totally agree. This opening, A View to a Kill (song/opening), Spy Who Loved Me, Skyfall (of course), Tomorrow Never Dies (Surrender, KD Lang), and Gold Finger...yay
I think all of Craig's openings are fantastic, minus Quantum of Solace. Skyfall and No Time To Die are so damn good. No Time To Die has the DNA bullet scene that might be the coolest thing in any opening.
One of the most memorable cinema moments of my life, occurred when I went and saw this in theaters. My father was one of those "skeptics" that didn't agree with Daniel Craig being casted as Bond. He was initially against it ... I wasn't. At that point in time, Brosnan was wearing thin on me. I managed to talk my dad into going to see "CASINO ROYALE" with me, even though he was hesitant at first. That night we saw this film, was also one of the few times in my life where I was in a theater during a "round of applause" from the audience. At 3:07 to 3:12 , when that silhouette of Bond steps out of the shadows and you see him for the first time looking back at you ... the audience I was with ERUPTED in applause!!! It was quite a moment, to see a round of applause at the BEGINNING of a film ... and afterwards, my father leaned over and whispered to me - QUOTE: "I was wrong. They casted the right guy!" ... From that moment on, my father was a fan and was sold on Daniel Craig (even though Roger Moore remained his favorite), as was I. My dad passed away in 2018 ... and fittingly, the last film we saw together in theaters was "SPECTRE". He liked it, but didn't think it was that great ... same thing with me. We both LOVED "SKYFALL", and I'm a lil sad he didn't live to see "NO TIME TO DIE", but I'm sure he would have loved it. "CASINO ROYALE" (& "SPECTRE") holds a very special place in my heart, being that I was with my dad for a very special cinema moment that night. I'll never forget it ... "CASINO ROYALE" and Daniel Craig turned A LOT of heads when it came out ... my dad was one of them.
@@blaze6477 ... I thought "NO TIME TO DIE" was great. Saw it twice in theaters. Written well for the most part, with a few "holes" here and there, but mostly nitpicks. Its not as good as "CASINO" or "SKYFALL", but I would take it over "QUANTUM" and "SPECTRE". Easily, at the very least, the "3rd best" of the "Craig" films, and overall, one hell of a way to conclude the "Daniel Craig era" of Bond. I wont spoil it here for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
@@jg772006 yeah I like it too. The villain Safin could've been a lot more better but Bond and Madeleine's chemistry was a lot better than their trainwreck of a romance in spectre. At least No time to die wasn't a dissapointing film like spectre for me at least. The action was great again unlike spectre and Ana de Armas' character was fun and I liked they brought back Felix and I liked the friendship with him and Bond. I believe its the longest Bond film but didn't feel like that at all the pacing was good for me. A good film for me too.
@@blaze6477 ... I thought Craig and Seydoux had better chemistry in "NO TIME" than in "SPECTRE". Seydoux's character was somewhat rectified and improved (built upon) in "NO TIME" than in "SPECTRE". She has more to do, and the story she told Bond on the train in "SPECTRE", was essentially in the opening prologue of "NO TIME". So they built on her character well. Of all the Bond girls Craig worked with in his five films, the one he had the best and most chemistry with, was clearly Eva Green as "Vesper" in "CASINO". Its not even close. I did like how in "NO TIME", the Craig films went back to its 'beginning roots', by having "NO TIME" really start at Vesper's tomb. It was a nice touch. Still, there are a few mistakes (nitpicks) here and there if you go back to previous films ... Example: - In "SPECTRE", when Bond confronts Mr. White and guesses whom he's protecting, his first guess is his wife, to which Mr. White replies - "She Left Long Ago." - In "NO TIME", she doesn't "leave him" ... she gets killed by Safin (unless White married someone else) There's a few more "nitpicks" and "holes", but nothing to blow over about. Overall IMO ... "CASINO", "SKYFALL" (I absolutely ADORE "SKYFALL"), and "NO TIME" I think will go down as the 3 classics of the "Craig era". I have my problems with "SPECTRE", but its still watchable and tolerable ... while "QUANTUM", despite a few "hits" in it (opening car chase ... opera scene ... blatant "Goldfinger" reference), is overall sloppy, choppy, and messy. Easily the weakest one of the Craig films.
Casino Royale isn't just a great Bond film (my personal favorite) but it's a superb film period...on all levels...there's literally nothing I dislike about this film.
+supastar I think it's a top 3 Bond film all time, but one of my criticisms of the film is the "play by play" given during the poker game. That was bad.
+supastar my only problem is keeping up with the story but that's probably more of a personal problem than anything. the story probably is good but i've never been able to keep up with what is happening
I’ve always thought the final shot with Craig walking towards the camera was a message to Bond fans. People hated on the producers for making him Bond, and wanted no part of it. But, when the movie finally came out and everyone saw what Craig was made of, everything changed. He proved everyone wrong and now they “Know His Name.” Craig will forever be my favorite Bond and Casino Royale will forever be my favorite Bond film. Hands down. 🙌🏻
I remember seeing this in the theater back in 2006. My friends and I had actually gone to the theater to see something else, but on a whim, picked Casino Royale instead. The excitement built during the opening sequence, and when Craig did the turn and shoot, in that moment, we knew we had made the right choice. I'm legitimately glad I got to see that cinematic moment for myself.
@@omardiaz3557 I think the polygonal graphics were a nod to Goldeneye on N64, the character models in that game looked really similar and the director of this movie also directed Goldeneye. This intro may very well have inspired Super Hot though
+schwartzy65 We don't know whether Spectre actually is his final movie though. He said he wants it to be his last but he also said that with Skyfall. He's still signed on to do one more movie after Spectre so he'll probably still be Bond for another 3 years though only time can tell.
+michelmaxed It's because he just acquired double 0 status here in Casino Royale so he is ruthless. look at Skyfall, he is calmer. But I agree that Craig is the best.
+schwartzy65 First of all, Spectre isn't his final film, he's contracted for one more. Second, Bond kills without remorse, do you really expect him to be a nice guy?
I remember seeing this in theaters, and when the opening scene turned into the classic gun barrel camera view and the music kicked in, EVERYONE cheered. So fucking rad.
Went to see this at the theater when it came out, with a gf who was NOT a Bond fan at all. She hated Bond movies. But she saw all the positive reviews and was swayed to go see it anyway. When the movie opened with this, it blew us both away, and we knew we were about to see not just one of the greatest Bond movies, but just an amazing film.
Tried it once with my own gf, and even though she seemed to like it, we had not the time to finish the movie, and haven't finished it yet. My favourite Bond movie by far and I would have loved to make her appreciate it, but idk why she never wanted to rewatch it...
Same thing happened to me but it was Skyfall. I had to agree to go to Twilight 🤮 as a concession. She ended up begrudgingly liking Bond…I still hated Twilight.
The best gunbarrel sequence, best intro, best song, best story and probably best acting by craig there. In my opinion, there ain't gonna be a Bond film this good soon.
@@mrCvele totally agree, and what an introduction to the Daniel Craig bond era this was. He was getting a ton of doubt from a lot of critics if he could execute this role, then when everyone saw this unbelievable intro I think we all knew we were in for something special.
@@fatbowls6297 Yeah definitely, he was being criticized a lot in the beginning, but Casino Royale turned out to be the best movie in the franchise. I know Quantum may not be that good of a sequel, but I enjoy watching this movie every chance i get.
R.I.P. To Chris Cornell He made that kick-ass theme song and it was awesome to hear that tune. I have it in my portable phone and I can listen that tune all over again and watching the opening sequence with the gun barrel and the title credits blend the mood for the new chapter of the 21st century James Bond and the song keeps going and you never get tired of it. Farewell Cornell, your tune is amazing. "Casino Royale" is one of my favorite films of all time and "You Know My Name" is one of my favorite songs of all time.
@@flaviosilva6102 In what way? Financially? Its the 4th highest grossing movie last year, Critically? it received positive reviews. Compared to most Bond actors which btw all have weak final films, Craig have the best closure.
I don't know why but I needed to watch this after No Time To Die. I think it was just to remind myself that Bond isn't over. That Daniel Craig may not appear in any more Bond films but he's still and always will be, James Bond, 007, Liscense to Kill. Just like every other actor who was immortalised for this role.
@@Rockitsteady8513 that'd be far too cruel to force someone to stay alive to do your bidding like that... i guess it's a possibility, though i dont see why they'd wanna give him a different "face" than a reconstruction of his own face...
@@galahad6300 That's where this movie succeeds the most; it has a youth, a freshness, but still an adherence to tradition while revitalizing it. It's something the successive films didn't do quite as well, but I think it's the spirit of a reboot that brought this around.
I remember seeing this on opening weekend, and knowing within 10 minutes that this might be the greatest Bond movie of all time. The kind of realization that you can't believe, and continually re-check in your own head. I remember being absolutely astonished.
***** I saw it two days ago. It was beautiful but also a bit confusing - it seemed like the theme song and graphics had been made independently from each other.
+LALFAST Thoroughly agree. End to end the best film in the series. People like the sharp and suave Connery version, but I like the rough around the edges Craig version. He seemed more realistic. The opening, sequence, the memorable dialogue, the villains, the girls, the locations, the cars, the stunts, the gadgets. It's a masterpiece.
dead ass though, I think intros like this sets the tone for the entire movie. but it is James Bond, idk if any other movie franchise has had more signature intros than James Bond lol hes just a bad ass
Probably because it might look out of place for a different movie and wouldn't make that much sense for something like... Off of the top of my head, Star Wars 7, yeah it would be pretty kick ass but it wouldn't feel like Star Wars while you look at this and think oh James Bond of course. Thank you for listening to my rant
Also, at 2:04, the lyric, "I've seen this diamond cut through harder men", there's a guy lying on his back bleeding out from a diamond stuck in his chest.
The action packed prologue, perfect twist on the iconic gun barrel seamlessly transition into Chris Cornell's beautiful intro. The first five minutes is perfect.
First time I saw this movie I wasn't expecting much. Not that I hated Craig or the change but the previous Bond movies had been pretty lame and the "reboot" looked to me like a desperate move. Then those eight notes hit. Oh, boy. That was a promise. And, man, did the movie fulfiilled it. My favorite Bond movie to date.
@@Gusanoman Same here. I went into the theater thinking this film was going to be just as lame as Die Another Day had been but then the amazing intro started with a brutal fight and then led into still the best credits sequence of the Craig Bond films so far (Skyfall is the second best IMO). I was hooked after that and enjoyed the film immensely. It's still my favorite of the ones he's made so far.
His performance and these lyrics are part of what made Daniel Craig's first foray into James Bond a success. The song always hits the right note if done correctly and he hit a home run with us. RIP Chris. And thank you Daniel.
The transition between the scene and the intro theme along with the nostalgic shooting pose is perhaps done as best as it could! I personally can't think of it being able to be done better
Came here after watching No Time to Die so I can kind of recapture the feeling I had when I saw this film for the first time. I had no idea how great Craig was going to be as a Bond. Skyfall was my absolute favorite of not only Craig's films, but all of the Bond films.
That is sad if you think this movie is better than the originals. None of the recent ones have the suave James Bond nor do they have James Bond. Daniel Craig looks nothing like James Bond, he's freaking blonde for gods sake! These new movies are just all violence and nothing else. They disgrace the name of James Bond.
Dan Lavra have you ever read james bond novels? The guy was pretty un-suave (at first). Blunt killing and barely surviving is more like it in the book casino royale. I personally think that Casino Royale is a great film and the best Bond i've ever watched, precicely because it does not have this forced "oh I'm shooting and fighting, yet I'm sooo cool" of the older Bonds and it still manages to not be so straight forward like the novel. And Craig finally looks and acts like i would imagine a top notch special agent: very strong physique and little sentiment concerning his job, but none of that "cool & smooth agent" stuff.
I did read like the beginning 5 or so of the novels, but the novels aren't what made the series big; it was the movies. I understand Casino Royale being more violent because this is his beginnings and they're setting his persona up but the other two don't really have excuses. They are just catering to the modern worlds love of explosions and violence in movies and ruining a great series while doing it. Plus, Bond is all about the cool and smooth agent, he is fantasy, not many people enjoy the real, hence why we have movies. If you took away the action and just left Craig as Bond, he has no depth, no emotion, he is boring, that is why they had to add in all the dramatic explosions and violence. Sean Connery will always be the best Bond, he nailed the role. And Kyle....he is not Blonde, no idea where you get that from because he has very dark brown hair. Craig is the first Blonde Bond.
The opening that defined my middle childhood. I was in the 7th grade and I was almost alone, hated by all of my classmates, I was unconfident and anxious, and I was really starting to think that I'm a sucker. But I had a contact in another class (because after primary school we were separated when given a choice in which class we want to go depending on the subject this class was dedicated, and this guy and me went different ways), a class which I knew since 5th grade could be my salvation, but because of my anxiety and unconfidence, I was afraid to try and acquaint with the rest of that class, because I thought I'm too insignificant (added up, their class was considered more elite than the one I was in). At that time, I of course had to entertain myself on my own, so I came up with an idea of watching something and I recalled that I was trying to watch Bond movies in 5th grade, but I wasn't enlightened enough to understand them, but this time in 7th grade I decided I will watch them all shortly, and I started with Casino Royale. And this movie with this particular opening has made me become so much more confident and standing-up for myself I couldn't even believe it myself, and I easily made friends with a lot of guys from that class, busting my cunt classmates' faces by showing who I really am and changing my life completely. By a miracle, this opening features a close shot of someone typing "James Bond - 007 status confirmed", and the class I made friends with was named "7B" (well you know like just a code name, like an address), so I edited this shot a little bit, so it looked like "007B status confirmed" and posted this photo as my profile picture in a social network. Man that was amazing
But all of them betrayed me and abandoned me in 2021 (and also some friends that didn't come from this class), so "No Time To Die" with its opening song, came just in time
+laydon onton For me Spectre is better than Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, and as good as Casino Royale, but for different reasons. I just loved the atmosphere and elegance of CR, but I enjoyed so much the action, the urgent soundtrack and the decadent gloom I have noticed in Spectre.
And rightly so; Casino Royale was the introduction to a new and exciting chapter of Bond (and the best IMHO) and No Time to Die was the ending. Not to spoil it, but Billie Eilish's song was perfect for that just as You know My Name was perfect for Casino Royale.
And it's best that way, Chris' song was to hype you up that you're ready for the very first Bond movie from Craig. Same goes to Alicia Keys and Jack White's song as the second Bond song eventhough i didn't like the song that much but i can see what both Alicia and Jack were going, then came Adele, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish in which their songs can make you sad because of Bond's situation where he's kinda retired, almost dying or the end of era. Each movie have a different tone and vibes, Skyfall was the one that kept the tone down a bit for the rest of the movie
Casino Royale was the movie that made me fall in love with the franchise, and Chris Cornell's song was ample to induce excitement and love for this movie.
Best song for all the Daniel Craig Bond films, though I know many loved Skyfall, and that song was good, too. But this one had the perfect Bond vibe, captured Bond's lifestyle and emotional state. And such great music.
to me, casino royale truly embodies what it means to be "back to the basics". with a series so famous for its action sequences and wild imaginations, the climax of this firm simply centers on two non-action scenes, one being on a poker table and the other in a room of two leading roles unfolding dialogs (oh and there's some torture to the balls btw). no gadgets, no nothing. everything about this film is perfect. pacing, casting, story and screenplay. even this opening title was so damn iconic. i saw it in the theater. i am still blown away till this day.
I think the reason this is my favorite Bond intro is that it seems to be the best interpretation of Bond's mind, in my opinion. It's a colorful rendition of the mechanical workings of the handgun, and a montage of brutal death scenes -- Bond's primary interests. Note how the universe is displayed in terms of a card game -- a bit of skill, a little bit of luck, which I think would perfectly describe Bond's view on how to survive in the world. It's also interesting that the biggest difference between this and pretty much all the other Bond intros is the almost complete absence of women (or more accurately, feminized bodies, since Bond treats the vast majority of them as little more than objects or diversions and that's exactly what they serve in the intros) except for a very, very brief flash of an actual real human face, the only real face besides his own that appears here, that of the only woman he ever actually loved (at least in the reboot, I've always secretly enjoyed OHMSS and it's still the most 'human' interpretation of Bond in my opinion).
Daniel Craig IS the best Bond actor out there and his movies are freaking amazing! He make Jame Bond human with flaws, brings a grittiness and groundedness to the Franchise. gives Bond so many emotions and layers. and the acting is on point! We got now sadly the End of an amazing Era from Craigs Bond with No Time To Die
Hard to believe this came out 10 years ago. I was 12 and it's probably my favourite Bond film. Don't get me wrong the old ones are brilliant, I just love how serious and modern this one was, a more authentic spy film.
Haha, I too was 12 at the time. It was the first Bond film I watched in cinema and through the years I rewatched it numerous times and I always had the feeling that I knew the movie was 2 and a half hours long, however, I enjoyed every minute of it! Watched it again last year before Spectre - favorite movie ever! :)
So I just listened to the new Bond 25 song by Billie Eilish, and it was solid. I just can't get over how incredible of a job Chris did on YOU KNOW MY NAME. Still my favorite Bond song to date.
I was also very surprised at how much I liked Billie Eilish's No Time To Die and Adele for Skyfall. Both songs in my opinion are the only ones from the Craig era that had that feel of a classic bond film
***** This is the best Bond opening, all 007 essence is in Daniel Craig. Everybody know that there aren t a perfect Bond, but Craig has lot of the classic Bond characteristics.
I’m not joining the “best bond actor” debate, but this is imo the coolest bond opening credits of all time. The graphics are awesome, the song is great both in and out of context, and most of all, it gets you insanely hyped to see a 007 adventure.
Hung himself at his hotel room after a concert at the Fox Theater in Detroit Rock City... I would watch the Tigers play not too long after the news hit and the Fox is right across the street. Felt really strange...
the orchestral strings, the capability of Mr.Cornell... all come together to make this my second-favourite Bond Theme song of all time. thank you for sharing
@@aapo616 "From Russia With Love" with Matt Monro and an orchestra backing the vocals... I was not born when the movie originally came out but I bought a compilation album of a bunch of Bond Themes way back, and that one was the most memorable/moving to me heh - don't worry, it was a very close 1st and 2nd place! haha
The gunbarrel sequence is tradition, but most of them have some sort of "music video" at the beginning of the movie as well like Thunderball had all these scuba divers firing spear guns and Goldeneye had a bunch of chicks taking sledgehammers to political Russian statues/monuments etc., but yeah the animation and style is really cool.
MaxCovington543 It was also to account for essentially rebooting the franchise with this film, they clearly chose a different style to drive home that it's not the same bond universe anymore. In the black and white portion at the start he is not yet a 00 agent. The opening shows his 007 status confirmed, but it's set in modern times and obviously not before Dr. No any longer. So it's a subtle reboot :v Also the film doesn't use the "Dum diddy dum dum" James Bond Theme Tune until the final credits.
Projectile But that's what this new franchise has done to all the 007 trademarks - it has kept them but reinvented them anew for us - for example, the final line in Casino Royale is the same as the first in Dr. No - i.e. the famous, "Bond...James Bond". I had goose-bumps when the film finished on that!
I sort of agree, but something is odd about it. I love it, but i cant make up my mind. GoldenEye and Goldfinger were brilliant in their own right and times.
This was Daniel Craig's first outing as Bond. He is now regarded as possibly the best Bond since Sean Connery, but I remember his selection for the role was met with much derision at the time. The last 30 seconds of this title sequence says it all. It's a true message of 'up yours'to his venomous critics. Now you do know his name.
I remember going with a cynical outlook to the movie theater to see this movie, thinking why the heck would a blonde guy be cast as James Bond? Once I saw the opening 3:40 black & white scene, I wasn't asking why. Daniel Craig absolutely owned the role and was everything I wanted to see in a James Bond. The movie itself is simply terrific. My favorite James Bond movie of all time and Daniel Craig is my favorite as well. Kudos to the script/movie direction that kept the gadgets to a minimum and played up the camera angles to tell an excellent story.!
16 year old me was a Craig doubter up until this sequence ended, after which I was 100% a humbled believer. The absolute classiest and coolest opening 007 sequence for the absolute best 007 film - and my favorite Bond actor
Personal rating of the Daniel Craig films: #1: Casino Royale #2: Skyfall #3: Spectre #4: Quantam of Solace (people say Quantam of Shit but I actually throughly enjoyed, I just didn't like it as much as the others)
Thank you, What most people don't relize of about Quantam of Solace is that the production was a nightmare hell the crew was suprised they got the film released
This is one of the best songs ever, not even just a bond song. The complexities and depth is great, you notice something new each time you sisten: it could be the shrill rasp of sheet metal, a few hidden notes from a violin or just the great singing voice sounding better each time you listen.
This film should have had a bad joke like "play your cards right", "the house is full", "I've got an ace up my sleeve" "the odds are stacked", or let's club together"
one of the best Bond opening songs
RIP Chris Cornell :-(
His voice was astonishing, and perfect for this song.
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!!!!
@@taylorj6177 ok boomer
Everyone calm tf down, he said ONE of the best not THE best ffs.
@Ghecko Better than goldfinger
1:39 notice how vesper is the queen of hearts initially, and as the camera pans down she becomes the queen of spades, foreshadowing the end of the film
Wow good eye! Interesting
@@GamesOffNermal Shouldn't that be _golden_ eye? 😉
@@nagualdesign Oh, damn you...
*Sniff sniff*
Smells like someone watches CinemaWins
And the fact that he shoots The other way means that he trusts her
All bond intros: naked shadow girls dancing
Casino royale: james bond anime opening
kakegurui: someone called my name?
LOL
Casino Royale: Superhot
@@thunderspark1536 Yooo! My girlfriend is a HUGE fan of Kakegurui! She’s actually the one who introduced ME to the series. And I can say that, just like gambling, this series is absolutely ADDICTIVE!
@@thewindthatblowsThe Live action basically, :?
I love so many subtle things about this opening.
1. The first time the chorus drops, bond fighting a couple of goons just does something to me. It’s so hype.
2. That Vesper goes from being the queen of hearts to spade.
3. The last thing that happens is us seeing “007 status - confirmed” and Craig walking towards us. Fucking phenomenal.
Also, what a movie.
Damn I never noticed that second one, awesome detail and symbolism
Calm down
Clueless about cards ♦️ what does that mean? Also maybe the very best Bond movie.
@@BarberJ95 In most card games, the Queen of Spades is often an unlucky card that yields a negative consequence. In Hearts for example, it is the most penalising card. In some variants of Crazy Eights, a game which aims to get rid of cards, the Queen of Spades forces the next player to draw more cards. The Queen of Spades is the Old Maid in the eponymous card game and in Seven Stud Poker, the Queen of Spades is the "Bitch".
Also, it cleverly integrates the gun barrel sequence into the story
Alot of effort went into the graphics for this opening score. No one ever praises them or knows who did the work.
Daniel Kleinman and co.
+DepotCat The lead designer is credited at 1:35. :)
+DepotCat
That jack card that fired a gun is obviously Bond. As the gunpoint, which is Bond's point of interest, crosses over queen card and the face we can see Vesper Lynd, so she is the queen of hearts (and Bond's love interest). But on the down side of that same card is the queen of spades which is turned upside down and spade sign looks as if the heart was pierced through the middle with something and therefore bled out and turned black - suggesting that Bond's love dies with Vesper Lynd. Piece of art intro.
Well either that or on the down side she was secretly into black guys, so that was not heart but her ass cheeks that became black and that thing stuck in the middle... the bottom line is she's dead.
+DepotCat Daniel Klienman he has done them all since Goldeneye except for Quantum
TheMilanous And Daniel did a great job.. i like all of his title sequences
This is the inside of James Bond’s brain when he is playing poker.
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AlistairPlayz 9823Alt Yeah, but what are you supposed to reply?
That explains everything.
Nicholas Chen ?
@@beyondthecamera333 Ran out of things to say after one month.
Chris Cornell wrote an absolute masterpiece for this movie, also the music it’s very “bondish”, with a great 007-vibe. Chris was for sure not only a great singer but also an incredible composer
The lyrics for this theme are probably the best, most meaningful, most relevant to the plot of any Bond theme, and on top of that it's just a killer song.
And sadly Craig's era of one of the best Bonds went out on a whimper with that god-awful Sam Smith thing.
I have to admit that when I first heard it on the radio I thought it was rubbish. It was only when I first saw the film and saw how it fitted into the titles and to the franchise reboot that I realised how clever it was!
@@skylined5534not worse than billie eyelash lol
@@Jdjfbficjenenwk3736it’s not even bad it fits
My dad was a huge bond fan, had so many original signed posters of the sean connery classics and all the movies on dvd. He died of cancer in September 2006, 2 months before this movie came out, he was so excited to see Daniel Craig as bond. He referred to him as the "blonde bond", I saw the movie with my mum when I was 6 and I remember crying at this intro. Tbh quite an intense movie for a 6 year old but I wish he could have seen it, such a shame. Me and my mum still see all the bond movies together, saw no time to die last week. I'm sure he would have loved these movies.
That was touching, thanks for sharing
man hope you are ok
that's sad
I'm sorry for your loss but yeah your father would have definitely loved the Daniel Craig movies
I’m sure he would have too. I like to think that our loved ones are still doing the things they love even after they are gone. Who knows, maybe he got a front row seat with jumbo popcorn and watched with you in heaven! Still, I know it is hard and I am sorry for your loss friend.
Sorry for your loss.May his memory be a blessing.I saw my first bond movie with my Dad,Thunderball.
1:40
"If you come inside, things will not be the same."
True.
Central Intelligence Agency Lol
Central Intelligence Agency bruh 😂🤣 that was good 👍😅
He's like a vampire, you gotta _invite_ him in first.
Central Intelligence Agency You ain’t lying! That child support is a bitch!
Bane?
Chris Cornell absolutely killed this opening. Man what a amazing voice he had
One of the most important parts to get right in a movie. A very strong opening and 007 casino Royale arguably had the best opening of the entire franchise.
Yes! Absolute perfection!
Especially when you consider there was a lot of doubt as to whether Daniel Craig should play Bond - by the end of this sequence most of the doubters were won over.
totally
One of the 'top five' - totally agree. This opening, A View to a Kill (song/opening), Spy Who Loved Me, Skyfall (of course), Tomorrow Never Dies (Surrender, KD Lang), and Gold Finger...yay
I think all of Craig's openings are fantastic, minus Quantum of Solace.
Skyfall and No Time To Die are so damn good. No Time To Die has the DNA bullet scene that might be the coolest thing in any opening.
One of the most memorable cinema moments of my life, occurred when I went and saw this in theaters.
My father was one of those "skeptics" that didn't agree with Daniel Craig being casted as Bond. He was initially against it ... I wasn't. At that point in time, Brosnan was wearing thin on me. I managed to talk my dad into going to see "CASINO ROYALE" with me, even though he was hesitant at first. That night we saw this film, was also one of the few times in my life where I was in a theater during a "round of applause" from the audience. At 3:07 to 3:12 , when that silhouette of Bond steps out of the shadows and you see him for the first time looking back at you ... the audience I was with ERUPTED in applause!!! It was quite a moment, to see a round of applause at the BEGINNING of a film ... and afterwards, my father leaned over and whispered to me - QUOTE: "I was wrong. They casted the right guy!" ... From that moment on, my father was a fan and was sold on Daniel Craig (even though Roger Moore remained his favorite), as was I.
My dad passed away in 2018 ... and fittingly, the last film we saw together in theaters was "SPECTRE". He liked it, but didn't think it was that great ... same thing with me. We both LOVED "SKYFALL", and I'm a lil sad he didn't live to see "NO TIME TO DIE", but I'm sure he would have loved it.
"CASINO ROYALE" (& "SPECTRE") holds a very special place in my heart, being that I was with my dad for a very special cinema moment that night. I'll never forget it ... "CASINO ROYALE" and Daniel Craig turned A LOT of heads when it came out ... my dad was one of them.
How did you find no time to die?
@@blaze6477 ... I thought "NO TIME TO DIE" was great. Saw it twice in theaters. Written well for the most part, with a few "holes" here and there, but mostly nitpicks. Its not as good as "CASINO" or "SKYFALL", but I would take it over "QUANTUM" and "SPECTRE". Easily, at the very least, the "3rd best" of the "Craig" films, and overall, one hell of a way to conclude the "Daniel Craig era" of Bond. I wont spoil it here for anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
@@jg772006 yeah I like it too. The villain Safin could've been a lot more better but Bond and Madeleine's chemistry was a lot better than their trainwreck of a romance in spectre. At least No time to die wasn't a dissapointing film like spectre for me at least. The action was great again unlike spectre and Ana de Armas' character was fun and I liked they brought back Felix and I liked the friendship with him and Bond. I believe its the longest Bond film but didn't feel like that at all the pacing was good for me. A good film for me too.
@@blaze6477 ... I thought Craig and Seydoux had better chemistry in "NO TIME" than in "SPECTRE". Seydoux's character was somewhat rectified and improved (built upon) in "NO TIME" than in "SPECTRE". She has more to do, and the story she told Bond on the train in "SPECTRE", was essentially in the opening prologue of "NO TIME". So they built on her character well. Of all the Bond girls Craig worked with in his five films, the one he had the best and most chemistry with, was clearly Eva Green as "Vesper" in "CASINO". Its not even close. I did like how in "NO TIME", the Craig films went back to its 'beginning roots', by having "NO TIME" really start at Vesper's tomb. It was a nice touch.
Still, there are a few mistakes (nitpicks) here and there if you go back to previous films ... Example:
- In "SPECTRE", when Bond confronts Mr. White and guesses whom he's protecting, his first guess is his wife, to which Mr. White replies - "She Left Long Ago."
- In "NO TIME", she doesn't "leave him" ... she gets killed by Safin (unless White married someone else)
There's a few more "nitpicks" and "holes", but nothing to blow over about. Overall IMO ... "CASINO", "SKYFALL" (I absolutely ADORE "SKYFALL"), and "NO TIME" I think will go down as the 3 classics of the "Craig era". I have my problems with "SPECTRE", but its still watchable and tolerable ... while "QUANTUM", despite a few "hits" in it (opening car chase ... opera scene ... blatant "Goldfinger" reference), is overall sloppy, choppy, and messy. Easily the weakest one of the Craig films.
Nice story
Casino Royale isn't just a great Bond film (my personal favorite) but it's a superb film period...on all levels...there's literally nothing I dislike about this film.
+supastar I agree! When I tell people this is one of my all-time favorite films they give me weird looks.
+supastar I think it's a top 3 Bond film all time, but one of my criticisms of the film is the "play by play" given during the poker game. That was bad.
+supastar my only problem is keeping up with the story but that's probably more of a personal problem than anything. the story probably is good but i've never been able to keep up with what is happening
best opening song behind tomorrow never dies
you on your period?
I’ve always thought the final shot with Craig walking towards the camera was a message to Bond fans. People hated on the producers for making him Bond, and wanted no part of it. But, when the movie finally came out and everyone saw what Craig was made of, everything changed. He proved everyone wrong and now they “Know His Name.”
Craig will forever be my favorite Bond and Casino Royale will forever be my favorite Bond film. Hands down. 🙌🏻
Daniel Craig is the best Bond ♥️
Absolutely. For once the intro is all about him.
He's the best Bond for me. Intense, broody and murderous. Even the way he kills is sexy.
Pierce Brosnan & Goldeneye for me, but this, Skyfall, & Craig's Bond, definitely in my top 5, as far as Bond films and portrayals!
@@danielanderson8322
1. Timothy Dalton
2. Sean Connery
3. Daniel Craig
4. Pierce Brosnan
5. George Lazenby
6. Roger Moore
I remember seeing this in the theater back in 2006. My friends and I had actually gone to the theater to see something else, but on a whim, picked Casino Royale instead. The excitement built during the opening sequence, and when Craig did the turn and shoot, in that moment, we knew we had made the right choice. I'm legitimately glad I got to see that cinematic moment for myself.
Nice.
I wish I can experience the same. But in 2006 I was only 7 years old, and less movie theater here.
What's the other movie? Happy Feet?
@@HafifSyukra I was 1 in 2006 lol but my dad and my uncle went and saw it in theater and they still talk about seeing it and how good it was
I was 10 when I watched it in theaters, I'll always remember the feeling I had when he said the iconic line at the end with the Bond theme
@@HafifSyukra I wish there was a time machine, so I could watch this movie on theaters in 2006.
The Casino Royale and Skyfall openings are the best opening credits in movie history.
Casino royale or skyfall?
Which one is better?
The best in the Daniel Craig series yes. In movie history I don't know lol there's a lot of good movie opening credits out there
@@abel9689best opening or movie?
0:04 Can we appreciate how clean that transition is?
yup
2 :51 two spades what james won with le chifre
And the one at 2:45
I'm 99% sure this was the inspiration for Super Hot
And Fights in Tight Spaces
I wondered why it looked kinda familiar when I played it
I never noticed that.
Super hot is inspired by this title sequences
@@omardiaz3557 shut up
@@omardiaz3557 I think the polygonal graphics were a nod to Goldeneye on N64, the character models in that game looked really similar and the director of this movie also directed Goldeneye. This intro may very well have inspired Super Hot though
Best Gunbarrel scene.
Best Song.
Best Chase.
Best Bond.
Best Bond Girl.
Best Villian.
Poker.
Best Bond, get a grip
Not even close to Best Bond lmao
Craig fanboys are in denial
Before there’s an argument in the reply section let me just say that everyone’s entitled to their own opinions
And to argue their opinions.
@@tiaaaron3278 Who’s better then? Only Connery even comes close to as good of a Bond as Craig was
Who's here after watching "No Time To Die"? This is the greatest opening of all time. RIP Chris Cornell.
Daniel Craig is the perfect Bond. No mercy, exceptionally brutal and a cold blooded killer. As it's supposed to be if you have read the books.
+michelmaxed absolutely AGREED. And I will vote him to continue his role as Bond in the franchise after "Spectre" for sure.
Hes more criminal than agent 007 in his films, im glad spectre is his final
+schwartzy65 We don't know whether Spectre actually is his final movie though. He said he wants it to be his last but he also said that with Skyfall. He's still signed on to do one more movie after Spectre so he'll probably still be Bond for another 3 years though only time can tell.
+michelmaxed It's because he just acquired double 0 status here in Casino Royale so he is ruthless.
look at Skyfall, he is calmer. But I agree that Craig is the best.
+schwartzy65 First of all, Spectre isn't his final film, he's contracted for one more. Second, Bond kills without remorse, do you really expect him to be a nice guy?
If No Time to Die is as good as Casino Royale, or at the very least Skyfall, I'mma be so happy.
Goldfingers crossed!!!
Sadly its bad
@@kdreamscosmos4279 - The film's already out? That's weird, I could've sworn it was set to release in April...
@@prestonrutherford873 I thought you are saying about the song.
@@kdreamscosmos4279 - Aha ah yeah, I actually really dig the song, hopefully it suits the tone of the film.
This is one Of the coolest 007 openings EVER. When the “007 status confirmed” appears it’s thrilling!!!🙂
15 years and I still can’t get enough of this
How did that amount of time fly?
I remember seeing this in theaters, and when the opening scene turned into the classic gun barrel camera view and the music kicked in, EVERYONE cheered. So fucking rad.
@@J5X7 american movie theaters in a nutshell
this is the best gun barrel scene is daniels craigs rain
Man I wish I could have seen this in theaters. I was 9.
i would've loved to be in a theatre for this intro - it gives me chills even after my 20th rewatch on a tiny screen
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Possible the best James Bond opening ever.
It's debatable but ok
@@julietbengulo3086 "possible"
@@julietbengulo3086 what are the better ones?
@@fastcar544 A View to A Kill or Goldfinger comes to mind
@@julietbengulo3086 its Chris fucking Cornell 👀
Went to see this at the theater when it came out, with a gf who was NOT a Bond fan at all. She hated Bond movies. But she saw all the positive reviews and was swayed to go see it anyway. When the movie opened with this, it blew us both away, and we knew we were about to see not just one of the greatest Bond movies, but just an amazing film.
Tried it once with my own gf, and even though she seemed to like it, we had not the time to finish the movie, and haven't finished it yet. My favourite Bond movie by far and I would have loved to make her appreciate it, but idk why she never wanted to rewatch it...
Same thing happened to me but it was Skyfall. I had to agree to go to Twilight 🤮 as a concession. She ended up begrudgingly liking Bond…I still hated Twilight.
first 10 seconds gives me chills...when he shoots the bullet that transition into the opening intro/music...just an amazing intro
play this at our funerals pls
The best gunbarrel sequence, best intro, best song, best story and probably best acting by craig there. In my opinion, there ain't gonna be a Bond film this good soon.
@@mrCvele totally agree, and what an introduction to the Daniel Craig bond era this was. He was getting a ton of doubt from a lot of critics if he could execute this role, then when everyone saw this unbelievable intro I think we all knew we were in for something special.
@@fatbowls6297 Yeah definitely, he was being criticized a lot in the beginning, but Casino Royale turned out to be the best movie in the franchise. I know Quantum may not be that good of a sequel, but I enjoy watching this movie every chance i get.
Damn opening was so good it made me tear up a bit 🥺
It’s Chris Cornell
This my most favorite James Bond's opening... so artistic and eye pleasant...
Gay
@@jackincorporated8480 no u
Yea, you got the License To Tear Up.
R.I.P. To Chris Cornell
He made that kick-ass theme song and it was awesome to hear that tune. I have it in my portable phone and I can listen that tune all over again and watching the opening sequence with the gun barrel and the title credits blend the mood for the new chapter of the 21st century James Bond and the song keeps going and you never get tired of it. Farewell Cornell, your tune is amazing. "Casino Royale" is one of my favorite films of all time and "You Know My Name" is one of my favorite songs of all time.
I'm just glad I got to see him live when I did (Soundgarden played in my hometown back in 2015)
The first minutes when people started to realise, Daniel Craig was a perfect choice for the new Bond!
I think he is the perfect person for playing Bond
When i saw the movie first time i thought putin has become james bond😅
@@shounakdey1189 True! Craig got definitely some russian relatives! lol
And... they fucked everything.
@@flaviosilva6102 In what way? Financially? Its the 4th highest grossing movie last year, Critically? it received positive reviews. Compared to most Bond actors which btw all have weak final films, Craig have the best closure.
I don't know why but I needed to watch this after No Time To Die.
I think it was just to remind myself that Bond isn't over. That Daniel Craig may not appear in any more Bond films but he's still and always will be, James Bond, 007, Liscense to Kill. Just like every other actor who was immortalised for this role.
So it wasn't just me after all. I did rewatch all Craig's Bond starting from Casino Royale days after went to the cinema for No Time to Die
@@Hirokuyume no time to die sucked billie eyelash is a big ooof th-cam.com/video/n7rjEEk7q9M/w-d-xo.html
@@Rockitsteady8513 that'd be far too cruel to force someone to stay alive to do your bidding like that... i guess it's a possibility, though i dont see why they'd wanna give him a different "face" than a reconstruction of his own face...
I can’t be the only one who got chills when they first were watching this, they got us thinking “where’s the gun barrel sequ-“ 0:04
It certainly was a cool way of sticking to tradition by keeping the gunbarrel while at the same time bringing something new to it
@@galahad6300 That's where this movie succeeds the most; it has a youth, a freshness, but still an adherence to tradition while revitalizing it. It's something the successive films didn't do quite as well, but I think it's the spirit of a reboot that brought this around.
Yep!
I remember seeing this on opening weekend, and knowing within 10 minutes that this might be the greatest Bond movie of all time. The kind of realization that you can't believe, and continually re-check in your own head. I remember being absolutely astonished.
@@bryanscholtes8548 goat Bond film.
The best opening in my opinion, partly due to the graphics, partly due to the great theme.
+LALFAST You should see Spectre!
***** I saw it two days ago. It was beautiful but also a bit confusing - it seemed like the theme song and graphics had been made independently from each other.
LALFAST Nooo! it was all of the people from the last movies! such as Skyfall! I personally LOVED it, the octopus, the women etc.
+LALFAST Live and Let Die is by far a better opening, but this is still great.
+LALFAST Thoroughly agree. End to end the best film in the series. People like the sharp and suave Connery version, but I like the rough around the edges Craig version. He seemed more realistic. The opening, sequence, the memorable dialogue, the villains, the girls, the locations, the cars, the stunts, the gadgets. It's a masterpiece.
Eva Green is a huge reason this reboot was so successful.
Because Eva green is so gorgeous 😍🥰
Rest in Peace Chris Cornell. He did incredibly on this track. What a memorable opening.
Why don't more movies have bomb ass intros like this?
Because James Bond
+SPIKYGUY GAMER that has nothing to do with the question?...
dead ass though, I think intros like this sets the tone for the entire movie. but it is James Bond, idk if any other movie franchise has had more signature intros than James Bond lol hes just a bad ass
Probably because it might look out of place for a different movie and wouldn't make that much sense for something like... Off of the top of my head, Star Wars 7, yeah it would be pretty kick ass but it wouldn't feel like Star Wars while you look at this and think oh James Bond of course. Thank you for listening to my rant
Yea I agree but Marvel does have a END sequence like Avengers, winter soldier, iron man 3 and even age of ultron.
This IS the best James Bond theme to me.
Definitely better than Skyfall, Spectre or Quantum of Solace.
I'm not sure about skyfall but spectre and quantum of solance had bad themes
+lotsodakka debatable
*****
I had fun with Spectre, it wasn't great, but I had fun. I want to check out Quantum of Solace to see why all the fuss and hate against it.
2nd best, I love the Goldfinger theme the most.
…2:40 the seven of hearts card flipping, and the hearts breaking as it’s shot twice morphing into the 007 status confirmed…beautiful. ❤️
Oh my gosh that’s so clever! Thank you for pointing it out
Superb, without equal.
Also, at 2:04, the lyric, "I've seen this diamond cut through harder men", there's a guy lying on his back bleeding out from a diamond stuck in his chest.
Lets see how many people come to this masterpiece after Craig’s farewell. 🍸
I'm here to say goodbye to the BEST James Bond yet!
i did! casino royale is my favorite bond film and at the end it’s always good to come back to the beginning.
The action packed prologue, perfect twist on the iconic gun barrel seamlessly transition into Chris Cornell's beautiful intro. The first five minutes is perfect.
And then the other 140 minutes were brilliant too.
the music is so good
"Main Title Designed by DANIEL KLEINMAN" (1:37) Well, thank you, Daniel ^^
Daniel Rosa yes! They acknowledge him!
Fucking legend
First bond movie I ever saw don’t regret that
Keep in mind this movie was done in 2006. The graphics and the way this opening is done makes it feel modern like it was done around 2017.
I agree. The opening credits are phenomenal in this film.
The best anime opening isn't even an anime.....
Hope no time to die has a good one
I'd be down for more anime using stylized visuals for their OPs
Kakegurui am I right
*coughs at Attack on Titan season 4 anime opening*
Spectre better than!!!
God DAMN the opening of the song gets me pumped!
First time I saw this movie I wasn't expecting much. Not that I hated Craig or the change but the previous Bond movies had been pretty lame and the "reboot" looked to me like a desperate move.
Then those eight notes hit. Oh, boy. That was a promise. And, man, did the movie fulfiilled it.
My favorite Bond movie to date.
@@Gusanoman Same here. I went into the theater thinking this film was going to be just as lame as Die Another Day had been but then the amazing intro started with a brutal fight and then led into still the best credits sequence of the Craig Bond films so far (Skyfall is the second best IMO). I was hooked after that and enjoyed the film immensely. It's still my favorite of the ones he's made so far.
This is by far the coolest opening Bond theme EVER! Everything just flows together so well. RIP Chris Cornell.
Guess you never heard the original 1967 Casino Royale theme
His performance and these lyrics are part of what made Daniel Craig's first foray into James Bond a success. The song always hits the right note if done correctly and he hit a home run with us. RIP Chris. And thank you Daniel.
Best opening theme and not one silhouette of a naked woman
As a gay guy, that might be why this is my favourite intro.
I am inclined to agree wholeheartedly. :-)
Brandon Martin-Moore - :)
Not and more „but“ 😅
that is so sad
The transition between the scene and the intro theme along with the nostalgic shooting pose is perhaps done as best as it could! I personally can't think of it being able to be done better
Watching this opening even after so many years still gives me chills
Came here after watching No Time to Die so I can kind of recapture the feeling I had when I saw this film for the first time. I had no idea how great Craig was going to be as a Bond. Skyfall was my absolute favorite of not only Craig's films, but all of the Bond films.
This song perfectly encapsulates what I think the tone of James Bond should be.
It's so on the money.
That’s Chris Cornell for you.
Casino royale will always be my favourite bond film .
That is sad if you think this movie is better than the originals. None of the recent ones have the suave James Bond nor do they have James Bond. Daniel Craig looks nothing like James Bond, he's freaking blonde for gods sake! These new movies are just all violence and nothing else. They disgrace the name of James Bond.
Dan Lavra have you ever read james bond novels? The guy was pretty un-suave (at first). Blunt killing and barely surviving is more like it in the book casino royale. I personally think that Casino Royale is a great film and the best Bond i've ever watched, precicely because it does not have this forced "oh I'm shooting and fighting, yet I'm sooo cool" of the older Bonds and it still manages to not be so straight forward like the novel. And Craig finally looks and acts like i would imagine a top notch special agent: very strong physique and little sentiment concerning his job, but none of that "cool & smooth agent" stuff.
I did read like the beginning 5 or so of the novels, but the novels aren't what made the series big; it was the movies. I understand Casino Royale being more violent because this is his beginnings and they're setting his persona up but the other two don't really have excuses. They are just catering to the modern worlds love of explosions and violence in movies and ruining a great series while doing it. Plus, Bond is all about the cool and smooth agent, he is fantasy, not many people enjoy the real, hence why we have movies. If you took away the action and just left Craig as Bond, he has no depth, no emotion, he is boring, that is why they had to add in all the dramatic explosions and violence. Sean Connery will always be the best Bond, he nailed the role. And Kyle....he is not Blonde, no idea where you get that from because he has very dark brown hair. Craig is the first Blonde Bond.
Dan Lavra Basically, go from Casino Royale to Dr. No?
Kyle Smith The story, the different kind of scene shots ,locations and also having good bad guy was the reason it was a hit for me .
Coming to rewatch this after watching No Time to Die. Daniel Craig was absolutely amazing as Bond!!
Definitely and for me personally No Time to Die solidified him as the greatest Bond of all time.
@@cooperwolfe5478The Daniel Craig movies were great because they were more realistic and grittier than previous entries in the franchise
The opening that defined my middle childhood. I was in the 7th grade and I was almost alone, hated by all of my classmates, I was unconfident and anxious, and I was really starting to think that I'm a sucker. But I had a contact in another class (because after primary school we were separated when given a choice in which class we want to go depending on the subject this class was dedicated, and this guy and me went different ways), a class which I knew since 5th grade could be my salvation, but because of my anxiety and unconfidence, I was afraid to try and acquaint with the rest of that class, because I thought I'm too insignificant (added up, their class was considered more elite than the one I was in). At that time, I of course had to entertain myself on my own, so I came up with an idea of watching something and I recalled that I was trying to watch Bond movies in 5th grade, but I wasn't enlightened enough to understand them, but this time in 7th grade I decided I will watch them all shortly, and I started with Casino Royale. And this movie with this particular opening has made me become so much more confident and standing-up for myself I couldn't even believe it myself, and I easily made friends with a lot of guys from that class, busting my cunt classmates' faces by showing who I really am and changing my life completely. By a miracle, this opening features a close shot of someone typing "James Bond - 007 status confirmed", and the class I made friends with was named "7B" (well you know like just a code name, like an address), so I edited this shot a little bit, so it looked like "007B status confirmed" and posted this photo as my profile picture in a social network. Man that was amazing
But all of them betrayed me and abandoned me in 2021 (and also some friends that didn't come from this class), so "No Time To Die" with its opening song, came just in time
DAMN I really thought it had a happy ending
@bwamp9924 you mean that it's all going nice and pretty in the comment itself, but in the reply you had to meet the sad ending of this story?
Must've been super cool
I am in roughly the same situation except i dont hate them lol
My favourite of all the James Bond openings.....
Mine too
Same.
The opening for the From Russia With Love video game was pretty great too
Or Skyfall
This, Skyfall, and A View to a Kill are easily my favorite Bond movie intros!
Spectre was probably one of the worst
I think Casino Royale and Skyfall were the best of all the remakes with Daniel Craig in them.
He is one of the best bonds hands down
+laydon onto highly agree!!
Spectre is one of the best as well... It's the 3rd best Daniel Craig James Bond film
+laydon onton
For me Spectre is better than Quantum of Solace and Skyfall, and as good as Casino Royale, but for different reasons. I just loved the atmosphere and elegance of CR, but I enjoyed so much the action, the urgent soundtrack and the decadent gloom I have noticed in Spectre.
Skyfall is an original, not a remake.
Adele and Billie did a great job on their takes, but Chris hyped you up for the movie rather than making you sad.
well said
And rightly so; Casino Royale was the introduction to a new and exciting chapter of Bond (and the best IMHO) and No Time to Die was the ending. Not to spoil it, but Billie Eilish's song was perfect for that just as You know My Name was perfect for Casino Royale.
And it's best that way, Chris' song was to hype you up that you're ready for the very first Bond movie from Craig. Same goes to Alicia Keys and Jack White's song as the second Bond song eventhough i didn't like the song that much but i can see what both Alicia and Jack were going, then came Adele, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish in which their songs can make you sad because of Bond's situation where he's kinda retired, almost dying or the end of era. Each movie have a different tone and vibes, Skyfall was the one that kept the tone down a bit for the rest of the movie
Casino Royale was the movie that made me fall in love with the franchise, and Chris Cornell's song was ample to induce excitement and love for this movie.
I'm going to say it as it is.
Best Bond opening.
Best Bond song.
My personal favourite Bond film.
Best Bond Portrayal
Best Bond Girl
Best Bond Adaptation
Best Bond Action
Same here
Best Bond Movie
Best Bond movie? Not by a long shot. Better than SkyAwful but way way way behind the Connery classics by millions of miles and then some.
Depends on generation. My Favortite is Golden Eye.
The best gun barrel sequence. So good, they never did again, knowing it can't be topped.
An absolute masterpiece of an opening sequence. Still gives me chills in the best way. Everything about this movie gets 5 stars and two thumbs up.
Best song for all the Daniel Craig Bond films, though I know many loved Skyfall, and that song was good, too. But this one had the perfect Bond vibe, captured Bond's lifestyle and emotional state. And such great music.
to me, casino royale truly embodies what it means to be "back to the basics". with a series so famous for its action sequences and wild imaginations, the climax of this firm simply centers on two non-action scenes, one being on a poker table and the other in a room of two leading roles unfolding dialogs (oh and there's some torture to the balls btw). no gadgets, no nothing. everything about this film is perfect. pacing, casting, story and screenplay. even this opening title was so damn iconic. i saw it in the theater. i am still blown away till this day.
By far the best Bond film.
Mojo Risin Skyfall is pretty good too.
Both this and Skyfall were the best of the Craig Bonds so far.
Goldfinger is my favorite Bond film but I really like this one.
Mojo Risin Stupid and pointless comment.
Lol have you ever seen Moonraker or Goldfinger??
I think the reason this is my favorite Bond intro is that it seems to be the best interpretation of Bond's mind, in my opinion. It's a colorful rendition of the mechanical workings of the handgun, and a montage of brutal death scenes -- Bond's primary interests. Note how the universe is displayed in terms of a card game -- a bit of skill, a little bit of luck, which I think would perfectly describe Bond's view on how to survive in the world. It's also interesting that the biggest difference between this and pretty much all the other Bond intros is the almost complete absence of women (or more accurately, feminized bodies, since Bond treats the vast majority of them as little more than objects or diversions and that's exactly what they serve in the intros) except for a very, very brief flash of an actual real human face, the only real face besides his own that appears here, that of the only woman he ever actually loved (at least in the reboot, I've always secretly enjoyed OHMSS and it's still the most 'human' interpretation of Bond in my opinion).
When I hear it..I always hear the song as being sung by M to James.
Someone passed their English class
Daniel Craig IS the best Bond actor out there and his movies are freaking amazing!
He make Jame Bond human with flaws, brings a grittiness and groundedness to the Franchise. gives Bond so many emotions and layers.
and the acting is on point!
We got now sadly the End of an amazing Era from Craigs Bond with No Time To Die
amen to that brother
hes the goat, no time to die was so good
I liked this intro. But i disagree on him being best Bond. He just doesnt look as thin strong as earlier Bonds, he is way too big in my view.
Daniel Craig's start of being James Bond. 😎🥃
I cant get over how fantastic the beginning/transition into the song is
Very Bondish song, smashing, cool visuals. Great opening sequence for a great Bond film.
SMASHING
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God that was over two years ago lol
That 007 transition was so slick.
The lyrics saying "you know my name" while Craig walks towards the camera gives me the chills till this day!
Hard to believe this came out 10 years ago. I was 12 and it's probably my favourite Bond film. Don't get me wrong the old ones are brilliant, I just love how serious and modern this one was, a more authentic spy film.
You're Right!
You described exactly the way I feel
Haha, I too was 12 at the time. It was the first Bond film I watched in cinema and through the years I rewatched it numerous times and I always had the feeling that I knew the movie was 2 and a half hours long, however, I enjoyed every minute of it! Watched it again last year before Spectre - favorite movie ever! :)
oh yeah, I like how they introduced the way how the character communicates with his eyes in the entire movie
Agreed. Bad thing was that Quantum of Solace was a bad sequel to such a great movie.
So I just listened to the new Bond 25 song by Billie Eilish, and it was solid. I just can't get over how incredible of a job Chris did on YOU KNOW MY NAME. Still my favorite Bond song to date.
Chris's lyrics are meant to be Bond. So so great.
I was also very surprised at how much I liked Billie Eilish's No Time To Die and Adele for Skyfall. Both songs in my opinion are the only ones from the Craig era that had that feel of a classic bond film
Song from NTTD is not even close to this masterpiece! Chris had the best Bond theme ever, not just D. Craig's films.
This already seems like an amazing intro. But then you remember, these are 2006 graphics. Jesus they really put in a lot of effort here. Amazing film.
Came back to see this after watching No time to die. Ohh the humble beginning of all his problems.
These theme is criminally underrated as far as Bond Openings go. For me it's right up there with Skyfall and Live and Let Die.
This and Skyfall are the best Bond openings in my mind.
***** This is the best Bond opening, all 007 essence is in Daniel Craig. Everybody know that there aren t a perfect Bond, but Craig has lot of the classic Bond characteristics.
^ love Craig but Bosnan is my personal fave cuz he's not just only a badass but he's also funny at the same time.
I underestand u but Brosnan didn t have other Bond stuff that are very importants
^ yeah true
^ whatever floats ur boat I guess
When I saw this in university I was like ‘holy shit, old school 007 is back.’ Flawless and speechless. Theater was packed too.
I’m not joining the “best bond actor” debate, but this is imo the coolest bond opening credits of all time. The graphics are awesome, the song is great both in and out of context, and most of all, it gets you insanely hyped to see a 007 adventure.
Who ever creates the opening credits for these James Bond movies, is a genius!
10 years later... It's Daniel Kleinman!
Chris Cornell R.I.P. :(
Máscara Nerd how did he die?
Hung himself at his hotel room after a concert at the Fox Theater in Detroit Rock City... I would watch the Tigers play not too long after the news hit and the Fox is right across the street. Felt really strange...
the music sounds so casual yet so dark. different from the usual theme, but a great choice
the orchestral strings, the capability of Mr.Cornell... all come together to make this my second-favourite Bond Theme song of all time.
thank you for sharing
Yes!! For me this is #1, actually my favourite song of all the songs. What's your fave Bond theme?
@@aapo616 "From Russia With Love" with Matt Monro and an orchestra backing the vocals... I was not born when the movie originally came out but I bought a compilation album of a bunch of Bond Themes way back, and that one was the most memorable/moving to me heh - don't worry, it was a very close 1st and 2nd place! haha
@@Munenushi Good! Frwl theme is good 🎩👍🏻
2:46 "007 - status confirmed"
**Windchills**
This opening is so original... like in every Bond film he just walk in the front of the gun and then shoot... but this... just amazing
The gunbarrel sequence is tradition, but most of them have some sort of "music video" at the beginning of the movie as well like Thunderball had all these scuba divers firing spear guns and Goldeneye had a bunch of chicks taking sledgehammers to political Russian statues/monuments etc., but yeah the animation and style is really cool.
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It was also to account for essentially rebooting the franchise with this film, they clearly chose a different style to drive home that it's not the same bond universe anymore. In the black and white portion at the start he is not yet a 00 agent. The opening shows his 007 status confirmed, but it's set in modern times and obviously not before Dr. No any longer. So it's a subtle reboot :v Also the film doesn't use the "Dum diddy dum dum" James Bond Theme Tune until the final credits.
Yeah I really liked that it was black and white before his second kill. Very cool decision.
Projectile Yeahh exactly that, he doesn't just walks and shoot...he shoots inside his scene when the other is about to shoot him....PERFECT !!!!
Projectile But that's what this new franchise has done to all the 007 trademarks - it has kept them but reinvented them anew for us - for example, the final line in Casino Royale is the same as the first in Dr. No - i.e. the famous, "Bond...James Bond". I had goose-bumps when the film finished on that!
Best Bond opening of all time.
Yes. 🎩❤️
Best opening to a James bond movie
agreed
me too
I sort of agree, but something is odd about it. I love it, but i cant make up my mind. GoldenEye and Goldfinger were brilliant in their own right and times.
3rd best. 1 is Goldfinger and 2 is Skyfall.
for me i can't decide which intro was better this or skyfall i think they were both brilliant
Is this anyone else's favorite bond theme?
yup. mine. love it. The tune and the graphics
Yep love it also a view to a kill :)
It's so great. I think it's my favorite as well.
Either this one or Goldeneye. I have a special place in my heart for that one. It was the first Bond film I ever saw in a theater.
A close second to 'The Living Daylights'...one up on 'Goldeneye'...
Here after NTTD. Just going through all the comments to see how much we appreciate Daniel Craig as bond.
Casino Royale was arguably the best Craig 007 film.
@@truthcommentor6273 I think it’s the best Bond film in general
Casino and Skyfall are like the best Bond movies of all time.
honestly this was the best bond opening ever
This was Daniel Craig's first outing as Bond. He is now regarded as possibly the best Bond since Sean Connery, but I remember his selection for the role was met with much derision at the time. The last 30 seconds of this title sequence says it all. It's a true message of 'up yours'to his venomous critics. Now you do know his name.
Exactly.
Well said
Apparently people were calling him James Blonde or James Bland.
I remember going with a cynical outlook to the movie theater to see this movie, thinking why the heck would a blonde guy be cast as James Bond? Once I saw the opening 3:40 black & white scene, I wasn't asking why. Daniel Craig absolutely owned the role and was everything I wanted to see in a James Bond. The movie itself is simply terrific. My favorite James Bond movie of all time and Daniel Craig is my favorite as well. Kudos to the script/movie direction that kept the gadgets to a minimum and played up the camera angles to tell an excellent story.!
Its because bond was described as having brown hair and dark eyes in the book, and daniel craig is literally the exact opposite of that description
This intro is 100% class.
I still remember the excitement seeing this in the theatre being a crazy Chris Cornell fan! I'll never forget it!
Love it that the '007 status confirmed' moment towards the end is lots of tiny clubs.
16 year old me was a Craig doubter up until this sequence ended, after which I was 100% a humbled believer. The absolute classiest and coolest opening 007 sequence for the absolute best 007 film - and my favorite Bond actor
RIP Chris Cornell. He sang this bond theme. No wonder it is so compelling
Personal rating of the Daniel Craig films:
#1: Casino Royale
#2: Skyfall
#3: Spectre
#4: Quantam of Solace (people say Quantam of Shit but I actually throughly enjoyed, I just didn't like it as much as the others)
Thank you, What most people don't relize of about Quantam of Solace is that the production was a nightmare hell the crew was suprised they got the film released
I agree with this list. Spectre was a disappointment though. The connect the dots theme felt shoe-horned in.
1. Casino Royale
2. Skyfall
3. Quantum of Solace
4. Spectre
My personal rating of the actors who played James Bond:
#1: Sean Connery
#2: Daniel Craig
#3: Roger Moore
#3: Timothy Dalton
#4: Pierce Prosnan
That's exactly how I rate them!
This is one of the best songs ever, not even just a bond song. The complexities and depth is great, you notice something new each time you sisten: it could be the shrill rasp of sheet metal, a few hidden notes from a violin or just the great singing voice sounding better each time you listen.
This film should have had a bad joke like "play your cards right", "the house is full", "I've got an ace up my sleeve" "the odds are stacked", or let's club together"
Rest in Peace, Chris Cornell. Thank you for giving us arguably the best Bond opening.