Fun fact: Craig had two suits for shooting. Or, I should say, two different kinds of tailoring. One for when he was relatively still, which was much more tightly cut, and another for when he was moving around. So, basically, it’s literally impossible to look that good in a suit haha!
Well…there might be an even better tailor and/or they might use some newer fabrics with some stretch in them. That’s actually something that’s happening: some very traditional tailors are starting to use newer, better fabrics. But yeah, you’re right, good point!
Fun Fact: Dame Judi Dench was first introduced as "M" during Pierce Brosnan's tour as James Bond; she was in all 4 his Bond Films (from '95 to '02). Although Daniel Craig's tour is considered a "Reboot" of the Bond Films, this is still Dench's 5th appearance as her character.
This film pretty much acts as a reboot for the series with CASINO ROYALE acting as an origin story for James Bond becoming a Double O agent and getting his Licence to Kill. The movie itself is based on the first James Bond novel "Casino Royale" released in 1953. These films are all connected by a pretty solid continuity throughout as we see these character age and evolve. The original Bond films do have a loose continuity starting with Dr. No (Which is actually the sixth Bond Novel) and ending with Die Another Day an original story based on a range of Ian Fleming's novels. So the classic films are very much not in order of the novels but still remains a loose connection to past movies from references to mentions of characters etc. There's a good 40 year time difference between Dr. No from 1962 and Die Another Day from 2002 so people always wonder how this can be the same James Bond coming up with theories that Bond itself is a code name used by all 007 Agents explaining the recasts. Personally I see Bond as one guy who's stories happen much closer together, around a decade instead of the 40 years we see in the movies. In terms of the 40 year timespan I like to look at it as us seeing what Bond would be like in different decades yet he's still around the same age from classic 1960s Spy to the 1980s and 1990s with more modern equipment and gear. Bond has always had some cool sci fi elements so tech has always been somewhat more advantaged anyways to our real world. I guess for comic book fans you can look at the films as different universes each with their own James bond each active in different time periods yet all shared the same past. I heard someone use this example and thought "That's an interesting take" and I can kind of see that tbh. But for the Craig films you don't have to worry about this as they maintain the same Bond not to mention we get to see Bond age throughout each movie so it's easier to follow for new fans to James Bond than the older films recasts and massive time jumps. But don't let that stop you from watching the older films I can see you really liking them along with the more modern ones Like GoldenEye, Licence to Kill, The Living Daylights, The World Is Not Enough etc. Novel Order for Context: 1. Casino Royale (1953) 2. Live and Let Die (1954) 3. Moonraker (1955) 4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956) 5. From Russia, with Love (1957) 6. Doctor No (1958) 7. Goldfinger (1959) 8. For Your Eyes Only (1959) 9. Thunderball (1961) 10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962) 11. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963) 12. You Only Live Twice (1964) 13. The Man with the Golden Gun (1965) 14. Octopussy and The Living Daylights (1966) 14.1 Octopussy (1966) 14.2 The Living Daylights (1966) From a View to Kill (1999) Quantum of Solace (2008) In theory you could actually watch the Bond films in this order but I have no idea how well that would work lol Been a while since i've watched all the movies but I know for a fact not everything would line up so yeah maybe that would be a bad idea.
I would recommend NOT watching them in this order, in fact, don't mix the actors. They don't go together. Watch the films from an actor standpoint in order the films were released.
The best ones don’t have sci fi stuff. They’re in the real world. From Russia With Love, OHMSS, The Living Daylights, For Your Eyes Only, Casino Royale. Those are the films I love. If I want fantasy, I’ll go with Marvel.
In my opinion, the James Bond in the first 20 movies is supposed to be always the same guy. For example, people in later movies are sometimes talking about his wife who appeared in the 6th movie. The James Bond in the last five movies is a new person. I like to believe that the old one retired after 40 years and they had to get a new one. Unlike the previous movies, no Daniel Craig movie has any reference to the previous movies in its story.
@@christhornycroft3686 I like both but agree they're completely different. Like, The Spy Who Loved Me is awesome but so is For Your Eyes Only and they're absolutely nothing in like.
The last scene in this reboot of Casino for me is the greatest. They hold the Bond theme until he walks in and stands over his target. This when Bond becomes Bond - never trusting in anyone. Gives me chills.
Look at Addie recognizing that villa on the lake location was also used in 'Attack of the Clones'. And this is a great reboot to the franchise. I love all of the Bond movies (even the really cheesy, over the top ones), but this one definitely grounds it and makes it much more serious. It was really wise of them to use this version (book) to restart the Bond universe. This is a fantastic movie, but 'Skyfall' is still my go-to when it comes to Daniel Craig Bond movies.
I'm in the same boat. Ive seen all of them a handful of times and read some of the books. Skyfall is my pick for the best of the new Bond films. I have some pretty hot takes on Bond though. I think Goldeneye is very overrated but A View to a kill is in my top 5. That video game was G.O,A,T, though. Also I think Pierce Bronson got the worst scripts but would be the best pick for Bond if they had to do them all over.
The thing about "Skyfall" I have a hard time getting past is that it has pretty much the same basic premise as "GoldenEye" (i.e. an MI6 agent left for dead - and long presumed dead - finally comes out of hiding for some 'payback'). It's not the first time that's happened in the series (I mean, "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker do it back-to-back; just swaps underwater for outer space), but perhaps because "GoldenEye" was the first Bond flick I saw in its entirety and has more sentimental value for me. 🤔
This is both a fresh start and a call back to the older flicks. If this is truly your first Bond movie, then you miss a lot. Don't get me wrong it stands alone and is excellent Bond movie, but things like the martini had layers to it based on older movies. Adorable as always Addie.
The thing about layers... they're only significant if you know that they're layers. As in, there is always an initiation into the layers when you don't know they're layers because they haven't been established in the franchise yet.
Yesss! So thrilled to see you watching a James Bond movie for the first time. :) It's impressive how early you didn't trust Vesper and how you remained on edge for the entire third act of the movie.
Fun fact: Bond mentions to Vesper in the car that the cover name given to her is "Stephanie Broadchest" (a reference to the names given to previous Bond girls). That is ACTUALLY the name that is on the prop passport (the film props were viewable at the Bond in Motion exhibition)
Fun Fact: This is the 3rd version of Casino Royale. The second one was a comedy spoof of James Bond (With Woody Allen). The first time James Bond every appeared on screen was not infact Dr. No with Sean Connery. It was in 1954 in a TV Anthology series called Clima. The episode was an hour long and was Casino Royale with Barry Nelson.
Pro tip..."I'm the money!". "Every Penny of it!". As an homage to James' long time assistant, and only woman he trusts and the only woman to ever love him as he is, Ms. Moneypenny!
This is my favorite James Bond movie. Great actors. First time seeing Mads Mikkelsen (who played the bad guy in the first Doctor Strange movie). Eva Green is such a beautiful actress (just my opinion tho) and I loved her interactions with Daniel Craig. I can't tell you how much I love your reactions to movies or TV series. Can't for wait for the next one !!
Mads Mikkelsen also played a fantastic Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the TV show Hannibal. That show should have been on HBO or Showtime or one of those stations.
25:48 "Or maybe he's just very aware of his tell so he uses it to his advantage." Exactly. Look closer at earlier scenes in which both Vesper and Le Chiffre are present.
Still one of the best 007/James Bond movie for me. Sean Connery will always be my Bond but Craig's Bond with his baggage, PTSD, and emotional damage is always dear to me heart.
Vesper’s dialogue in the dinner scene after Bond wins is fascinating. She says, "You've got a choice, you know. Just because you've done something, it doesn't mean that you have to keep doing it." On the surface, she's talking about Bond being an agent and killing people, but the subtext for her is she's talking about betraying her government and by extension, Bond. She's already in love with him, and she's having to deal with the realities of her situation. It was easy for her to betray her government when it was just a faceless institution, but it's much more difficult for her now that she deeply cares about someone personally victimized by her betrayal. By saying that Bond still has a choice in what he does, she is also saying that she can choose to stop being a traitor. But she can't quite convince herself, which is why she's so adamant that Bond can change; it's not really about whether Bond can change, it's about whether she can. Bond returns with a quip about people who can't take advice being the ones who always give it. This startles Vesper because, like the scene on the train, he can see through her. He can't see completely through her; he doesn't know what she's struggling with, but he can see that she's driven by something. Vesper is so rattled by Bond's insight that she's put on the defensive and answers his question with a question of her own, sidestepping the issue. Bond brings the issue back to the forefront by revealing how much he's able to see through her, and saying that he'll never know what's driving her. This is a perfect opportunity for Vesper to come clean and tell him everything, but the opportunity is lost. She gets a text, Bond realizes that Mathis is a traitor, Vesper is kidnapped, then Bond is kidnapped, and then she is forced to make a deal to save Bond's life by giving up the money Bond won in the tournament. After that, it's too late for her. She can't tell him her situation because the people she was working with would kill Bond. So they continue to fall in love, but she knows the relationship is doomed. Her only hope is to die and pay for her sins against Bond. She knows he'll hate her forever, but his hatred is worth it if it keeps him alive. She loves him more than she values her own life.
I love the way David Arnold scored this movie to reflect it as a Bond origin story. All the way through we hear occasional snatches of the classic Bond theme, usually during action sequences or when he does something particularly cool and Bond-like. Then, in the final scene, we hear the intro starting to build after he shoots Mr White, Craig drops the “Bond, James Bond” line and the horns kick in for the full theme.
Bond movies usually include something that's really popular and trendy at the time the movie's made. In this one, it's Parkour and Texas Hold 'em poker. They were big in '06. I used to watch the Celebrity Poker all the time. Texas Hold'em is pretty easy to play. And more fun than basic 5 card draw. Since you share the cards in the middle, you get a chance to analyze and calculate what your opponent might have in his hand.
In the first movie, Dr. No, Sean Connery came up with "Bond. James Bond" because the script said simply "suave introduction". It has been pop culture since 1962.
I have a special "bond" with Casinò Royale: not only did I watch it in cinema with my father (who is a longtime fan and introduced me to the saga when I was a child), but it also represents my first ever ecounter with Eva Green, who has become my favorite modern actress by far (I really love her ❤). Vesper is a unique character in the Bond saga: you'll never find another bond girl like her in any other Bond movie (that why she's so important for Bond's psycological devolpment). Considering you're new to this movies series, you probably don't recognize all the typical Bond elements which are consistenly present in almost every episodes (Aston Martins, 2 girls, "M", Felix Leiter, Martini drinks, luxury suits, the iconic line, the villains). This movie also started a complete reboot of the saga, so I hope you will continue with the next films: Craig's era is one of the best in the Bond history. Welcome to the family, Addie 😊
Yes, I had previously seen Ms. Green - nearly every square inch of her 😁 - in "The Dreamers" as well as "Kingdom of Heaven" prior to this. She's definitely underrated. Only Tim Burton seems to truly appreciate her talents anymore... 😕
You know what's curious, Addie? While there are loads of James Bond movies (this one is the 21st), Casino Royale is actually based on the very first James Bond book, by the same name, written by Ian Flemming. Perfect choice to be introduced to the character. :D Although I highly recommend watching the old ones played by Sir Sean Connery, for many fans he is the perfect James Bond. There are many traditions in Bond movies, and the so called Bond girls is one of them. Just a heads up. Fun fact: throughout his entire book/movie career, James Bond was always at the service of Her Majesty the Queen. So, the next time a Bond movie is made, it'll be the first time he'll be at the service of His Majesty the King.
Just watch all the Connery/Lazenby movies in succession, since (with the exception of "Goldfinger"), like these Craig movies, they all have a general through line.
Well there were I believe two adaptations of Casino Royale before Dr No that were never particularly successful so they just figured it wasn't worth doing it again.
@@Deathbird_Mitch The other is the 1967 spoof "Casino Royale," which predated Austin Powers by 30 years (the spinning bed scene from the latter's first movie is originally from it). It's messy and bloated, but still amusing, thanks to Peter Sellers' usual shenanigans (it also co-stars Ursula "Honey Ryder" Andress). I've only ever seen a snippet of "Never Say Never Again," but, from what I understand, it's basically a loose rehash of "Thunderball."
Fun fact, the Aston had such good handling that they couldn't actually get it to flip in the scene where he dodges her, they had to build a mechanism to push off the ground to make it roll
What’s also interesting is not only is the first appearance of Daniel Craig as Bond and Bonds origin story, but this is based on the very first James Bond novel. Plus, it’s also one of the very few films in the series that actually have something in common with the book it shares the title of.
Addie, I saw this film 5 times in the theater, and the second viewing was on opening night (we had the privilege of seeing a sneak preview 3 days before the opening night). Towards the end of the second viewing, where Bond suddenly realizes that Vesper betrayed him, of course I knew what was happening, but the theater was DEAD SILENT and this woman behind us let out a very loud "oooohhhhh!" I love it when a film can bring out reactions like that, and it's something I will never forget, especially with the complete and utter silence. I would recommend you watch Quantum of Solace immediately. Casino Royale and QoS are best viewed as one, 4-hour movie.
My favorite James Bond movie. Love this movie and its portrayal of an extremely flawed, well-meaning agent that makes mistakes and learns the wrong lessons from it.
33:41 "Looks like that scene in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones." Yep! Both filmed on location at Lake Como, Italy. In fact, you'll find that location (with its easily recognizable lakeside stone flower pots) in lots of films.
Exciting start to your Bond addieventures! I've enjoyed all of his Bond movies and I hope you continue through to the rest!! I hope we get to see more of Ollie. Maybe, some shorts featuring him? Maybe his own IG page? Maybe a series of YT videos? I'm kind of a fan of his! Tell him I said, "He's a good boy!!" Take care, Addie!!
Solid start Addie for watching the franchise with an epic Craig indelibly cast as Bond. I do hope you explore the earlier entries too. Eva Green is literally death (sigh).
You should definitely watch the other 4 Bond movies with Craig. They are united by a cross-cutting plot. And yes: James' wounds will heal and he will start trusting people again, but much, much later.
You could watch all the Craig ones, then go back to the older ones for context, or go back to the old ones first, then watch the Craig ones in order to catch a lot of the references and whatnot on first viewing. Either approach works, but regardless, at some point I think its good to see the old films just to see the history of the franchise and how it has evolved over the decades/ how it has influenced all kinds of things!
The "Bond, James Bond" line wasn't delivered by Craig until the end of the movie, which was a first and brilliant move because audiences are always waiting for it. The viewer is like: Yes, there it is! Addie, you should react to "Dr No" or at least watch it on your own time. It's the first Bond movie, and you'll understand why that line and scene became so iconic.
The Bond franchise had been looking rather dated, and jaded by the late 90's. Then the Bourne movies arrived, and showed how it could be done. After Bourne, Bond had to evolve to be more intense. This is the response to a post-Bourne world. You need to check out the Bourne movies (in order).
WOW !! Did not see this reaction coming. But loving it. Being a long time bond fan and also watching one of my favourite reactors reacting to James Bond gives me happiness. Casino Royale is one of THE BEST bond movies. I'm glad you reacted to it. Welcome to the world of James Bond, Addie 😄 !! Hope you'll visit some bond classics too, but it's hard to top this one. P. S : If you're interested in, then I suggest doing the entire Daniel Craig -James Bond movies. This bond story starts with 'Casino Royale' and ends with the latest released James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' . The Character's whole beginning to end of the journey. Hope, You'll like it.
If you have never seen a previous James Bond movie, this is a good place to start. There had already been 20 other Bond movies before this and a few of them were direct or implied sequels, although many of them could be watched in any order with few issues. This film (the third Casino Royale to be filmed actually) was a complete reboot of the series and brought us to meet James Bond when he first became 007. It also ended the campy entries of many of the previous movies, which sometimes were distractingly ridiculous. It brought James Bond into the 21st century as an action hero that, while still over the top, was a bit more grounded.
@Lumi prefer and what’s better are two different things, I prefer on her Majesty Secret Service, but I can clearly see that Casino Royale is a superior movie/story.
It’s also a question of expectations. I don’t think there’s any objectivity to saying a movie is THE BEST. You can say which one’s your favorite or compare certain aspects within the time the movie was made. Although they all have the same premise of Bond, James Bond, they’re all very different within the genre. Some are better, some are worse, but you cannot objectively choose the best movie because it comes down to personal ideas, desires and preferences.
@@otter011 lmao wrong, if you would like me to explain how a film can be objectively better than another, I will do so. If not, no worries. Just let me know
The Craig era Bond movies are my favorites. They show Bond in a more human light and all are worth a watch. I also find it amusing how much Vesper looks like his actual wife.
I'm personally not a fan of Bond movies in general, but this one was excellent. I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you plan to react to a lot of the franchise, you'll have some very happy viewers out there. In my experience, fans of James Bond are passionate. For me, I prefer the Bourne movies (although the shaky cam is not my favorite thing in the world). Entertaining reaction, and whatever you decide to react to next, I'm in!
I grew up on Bond films, being my age, the Roger Moore era, and I like how Daniel Craig's Bond breaks the old mold by being really rough and tumble. And Eva Green is absolutely stunning in everything she does.
" I know a few thing's about James Bond....He's a secret agent!" Addie Addie Addie, no-one is suppose to know that, hence being a Secret agent. Now the British Government is going to have to contact all their other fictional secret agents and tell them they've been compromised 😆
All Daniel Craig's Bond movies are part of an over-reaching story arc. You really need to watch them in order. (1) Casino Royale - (2) Quantum of Solace - (3) Skyfall - (4) Spectre - (5) No Time To Die. Another cool reaction Addie, here's to the next one 🍸🍸
All the James Bond movies featuring Daniel Craig as 007 are chapters of a larger story arc. The movies are 5: Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die.
I think Craig's Bond was the most physically dynamic..(None of the others were as ripped as him!)The fight scenes he did were wilder,more realistic and faster-paced than any of the previuos 007's.Add on his deep voice and the cold eyes, And ya have a natural in the role...All the people who thought he wasn't going to cut it as Bond have proven dead wrong.
Wow you’re starting out with hands down one of the best 007 movies ever. Same director who also did Goldeneye which is also one of the best Bond movies.
For context, this movie begins with Bond becoming 007. All the other previous Bond flicks have him portrayed as an active agent with years of experience.
Interesting thing about Blue eyes only is they aren't that color because of pigment. It's actually the structure of the eye that only allows it to reflect blue light. Every other eye color is from pigmentation.
A straight flush are five consecutive cards of the same color. It's the second highest possible hand. The highest straight flush (10 - ace) is the royal flush.
You absolutely have to watch all the Bond movies in order from the start! They’re the best movies ever! You’ll see more of Felix Leiter, previous M’s, Q’s, Moneypennys, dozens of Bond-girls… The older movies have more humour in them too. So many awesome chases on all kinds of vehicles, contraptions and devices. You have do much amazingness ahead of you!
33:40 OMG, Addie! Great eyes! I looked it up and you're right. This was the same setting used as Naboo in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. The place is called Villa del Balbianello, located on Lake Como, in Lombardi, Italy.
Just an FYI, The look of the character "James Bond" is based on the actor Cary Grant. Which is why the actors playing him have been reliably tall, dark hair, dark eyes. Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton. Daniel Craig was a noticeable departure from that look due to his blonde hair and blue eyes.
Great reaction, I really enjoyed it! I think "Casino Royale" (this one, with Craig; there is another one but it's more of a spoof) and "Goldfinger" (with Sean Connery as Bond) are the best Bond films, and "Skyfall" is also really good. While not a great bond film, I also really enjoy "For Your Eyes Only" with Roger Moore as James Bond.
There is Connery and there is Craig. All other Bonds are also-rans. Now go watch Sean Connery’s introduction to Bond in Dr. No; the start of Bond franchise. While it introduces a number of Bond tropes, you can see that the producers had not yet perfected the formula for the films. That formula was first realized, IMO, with the 3rd film, Goldfinger. Looking forward to more of your reactions.
I enjoyed Daniel Craig’s Bond. The first Bond film I went to see, and I was 6 years old at the time, was Diamonds Are Forever. That made me a fan of Connery’s Bond. Craig is the best Bond since Connery, and I’d go as far as to say the best to date.
Addie, a few pointers for the Bond franchise: it's a reflection of the time it was made. For a lot of the 60's, 70's and 80's the Cold War was the backdrop. Bond is just the British Secret Service guy. Felix the CIA guy turns up quite regular as a "brother from across the pond". The movies vary in quality, they can get quite camp, but they're all worth watching at least once. Sean Connery set the tone for the entire franchise. Until Daniel Craig, they were mostly standalone adventures, with the cast changing here and there, so there isn't the whole "what happened last time?" thing. The modern Bond movies do tie together, and are worth watching in order. Each new Bond that was cast, was intended to last for several movies. George Lazenby was a one off, because it was felt he was cast way above his ability. There is another Bond movie called Casino Royale from 1967. It's very sixties. Fleming wrote his first Bond novel called Casino Royale, and sold the movie rights. They did nothing with those rights. He then wrote Dr No, and sold the rights to a different company. They DID make a movie. They cast Sean Connery as Bond, and started the Bond franchise. Years later, the folks who owned Casino Royale wanted to cash in, and made their version. They had the rights to the novel, but not the Connery interpretation of the character etc. When they did get the rights to the novel, many years later, this Casino Royale with Daniel Craig is the movie they made from it. April Fools Day is coming up soon, so you could use that as an April Fools Day video; react to the 1967 Casino Royale, as if it's a regular Bond movie.
The most heartbreaking moment for me and my (at the time) wife was the destruction of that exquisite DBS. Yes, it set a world record with the rolls, but doing that to an Aston Martin....
"The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. Then the soul-erosion produced by high gambling - a compost of greed and fear and nervous tension - becomes unbearable and the senses awake and revolt from it."--opening lines of "Casino Royale", 1953
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Watch layer cake with Daniel. It's kind of like snatch.
…and speaking of Sally Hawkins, who was also in Layer Cake (2004), I also suggest The Shape of Water (2017).
One of my favorite movies of all time. This goes beyond just being a good Bond film, it's a brilliant action film in general.
My opinion exactly.
I think the same, knowing Addie and for what we watch in the other videos she obviously will watch the whole saga of Daniel Craig's James Bond
Best Bond film for me 👍🇬🇧
Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright and Judi Dench are always the wins!
Totally did not read this in the voice of cinema wins. 😅
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Jeffrey Wright is so underrated.
Love me some Jeffrey Wright!🎉
Fun fact: Craig had two suits for shooting. Or, I should say, two different kinds of tailoring. One for when he was relatively still, which was much more tightly cut, and another for when he was moving around. So, basically, it’s literally impossible to look that good in a suit haha!
Well…there might be an even better tailor and/or they might use some newer fabrics with some stretch in them. That’s actually something that’s happening: some very traditional tailors are starting to use newer, better fabrics.
But yeah, you’re right, good point!
Makes sense. All of my suits are tailored and I always thought there's no way they can run and fight without ripping a suit to shreds lol.
Fun Fact: Dame Judi Dench was first introduced as "M" during Pierce Brosnan's tour as James Bond; she was in all 4 his Bond Films (from '95 to '02). Although Daniel Craig's tour is considered a "Reboot" of the Bond Films, this is still Dench's 5th appearance as her character.
This film pretty much acts as a reboot for the series with CASINO ROYALE acting as an origin story for James Bond becoming a Double O agent and getting his Licence to Kill. The movie itself is based on the first James Bond novel "Casino Royale" released in 1953. These films are all connected by a pretty solid continuity throughout as we see these character age and evolve. The original Bond films do have a loose continuity starting with Dr. No (Which is actually the sixth Bond Novel) and ending with Die Another Day an original story based on a range of Ian Fleming's novels. So the classic films are very much not in order of the novels but still remains a loose connection to past movies from references to mentions of characters etc.
There's a good 40 year time difference between Dr. No from 1962 and Die Another Day from 2002 so people always wonder how this can be the same James Bond coming up with theories that Bond itself is a code name used by all 007 Agents explaining the recasts. Personally I see Bond as one guy who's stories happen much closer together, around a decade instead of the 40 years we see in the movies. In terms of the 40 year timespan I like to look at it as us seeing what Bond would be like in different decades yet he's still around the same age from classic 1960s Spy to the 1980s and 1990s with more modern equipment and gear. Bond has always had some cool sci fi elements so tech has always been somewhat more advantaged anyways to our real world.
I guess for comic book fans you can look at the films as different universes each with their own James bond each active in different time periods yet all shared the same past. I heard someone use this example and thought "That's an interesting take" and I can kind of see that tbh.
But for the Craig films you don't have to worry about this as they maintain the same Bond not to mention we get to see Bond age throughout each movie so it's easier to follow for new fans to James Bond than the older films recasts and massive time jumps. But don't let that stop you from watching the older films I can see you really liking them along with the more modern ones Like GoldenEye, Licence to Kill, The Living Daylights, The World Is Not Enough etc.
Novel Order for Context:
1. Casino Royale (1953)
2. Live and Let Die (1954)
3. Moonraker (1955)
4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
6. Doctor No (1958)
7. Goldfinger (1959)
8. For Your Eyes Only (1959)
9. Thunderball (1961)
10. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
11. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
12. You Only Live Twice (1964)
13. The Man with the Golden Gun (1965)
14. Octopussy and The Living Daylights (1966)
14.1 Octopussy (1966)
14.2 The Living Daylights (1966)
From a View to Kill (1999)
Quantum of Solace (2008)
In theory you could actually watch the Bond films in this order but I have no idea how well that would work lol Been a while since i've watched all the movies but I know for a fact not everything would line up so yeah maybe that would be a bad idea.
I would recommend NOT watching them in this order, in fact, don't mix the actors. They don't go together. Watch the films from an actor standpoint in order the films were released.
The best ones don’t have sci fi stuff. They’re in the real world. From Russia With Love, OHMSS, The Living Daylights, For Your Eyes Only, Casino Royale. Those are the films I love. If I want fantasy, I’ll go with Marvel.
In my opinion, the James Bond in the first 20 movies is supposed to be always the same guy. For example, people in later movies are sometimes talking about his wife who appeared in the 6th movie.
The James Bond in the last five movies is a new person. I like to believe that the old one retired after 40 years and they had to get a new one. Unlike the previous movies, no Daniel Craig movie has any reference to the previous movies in its story.
I prefer the classic Bond movies
@@christhornycroft3686 I like both but agree they're completely different. Like, The Spy Who Loved Me is awesome but so is For Your Eyes Only and they're absolutely nothing in like.
The last scene in this reboot of Casino for me is the greatest. They hold the Bond theme until he walks in and stands over his target. This when Bond becomes Bond - never trusting in anyone. Gives me chills.
"Is true love's kiss going to save her? Nope. She's dead."
That should be printed on a t-shirt.
Look at Addie recognizing that villa on the lake location was also used in 'Attack of the Clones'. And this is a great reboot to the franchise. I love all of the Bond movies (even the really cheesy, over the top ones), but this one definitely grounds it and makes it much more serious. It was really wise of them to use this version (book) to restart the Bond universe. This is a fantastic movie, but 'Skyfall' is still my go-to when it comes to Daniel Craig Bond movies.
I'm in the same boat. Ive seen all of them a handful of times and read some of the books. Skyfall is my pick for the best of the new Bond films.
I have some pretty hot takes on Bond though. I think Goldeneye is very overrated but A View to a kill is in my top 5. That video game was G.O,A,T, though. Also I think Pierce Bronson got the worst scripts but would be the best pick for Bond if they had to do them all over.
The thing about "Skyfall" I have a hard time getting past is that it has pretty much the same basic premise as "GoldenEye" (i.e. an MI6 agent left for dead - and long presumed dead - finally comes out of hiding for some 'payback'). It's not the first time that's happened in the series (I mean, "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker do it back-to-back; just swaps underwater for outer space), but perhaps because "GoldenEye" was the first Bond flick I saw in its entirety and has more sentimental value for me. 🤔
This is both a fresh start and a call back to the older flicks. If this is truly your first Bond movie, then you miss a lot. Don't get me wrong it stands alone and is excellent Bond movie, but things like the martini had layers to it based on older movies.
Adorable as always Addie.
The thing about layers... they're only significant if you know that they're layers. As in, there is always an initiation into the layers when you don't know they're layers because they haven't been established in the franchise yet.
Yesss! So thrilled to see you watching a James Bond movie for the first time. :) It's impressive how early you didn't trust Vesper and how you remained on edge for the entire third act of the movie.
Fun fact: Bond mentions to Vesper in the car that the cover name given to her is "Stephanie Broadchest" (a reference to the names given to previous Bond girls). That is ACTUALLY the name that is on the prop passport (the film props were viewable at the Bond in Motion exhibition)
Fun Fact: This is the 3rd version of Casino Royale. The second one was a comedy spoof of James Bond (With Woody Allen).
The first time James Bond every appeared on screen was not infact Dr. No with Sean Connery.
It was in 1954 in a TV Anthology series called Clima. The episode was an hour long and was Casino Royale with Barry Nelson.
Pro tip..."I'm the money!". "Every Penny of it!". As an homage to James' long time assistant, and only woman he trusts and the only woman to ever love him as he is, Ms. Moneypenny!
This is my favorite James Bond movie. Great actors.
First time seeing Mads Mikkelsen (who played the bad guy in the first Doctor Strange movie).
Eva Green is such a beautiful actress (just my opinion tho) and I loved her interactions with Daniel Craig.
I can't tell you how much I love your reactions to movies or TV series. Can't for wait for the next one !!
Eva Green being beautiful might just be an opinion, but it's gotta be pretty damn close to being a universal one.
Mads Mikkelsen also played a fantastic Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the TV show Hannibal. That show should have been on HBO or Showtime or one of those stations.
Oh, and Eva Green has the sexiest voice, to me, anyway.
Be careful calling women beautiful these days. You'll offend unfkable, green haired feminist sIobs...
Layer Cake is a BRILLIANT Daniel Craig movie, it basically got him the Bond role. Definitely worth a watch.
I love Layer Cake.
25:48 "Or maybe he's just very aware of his tell so he uses it to his advantage."
Exactly. Look closer at earlier scenes in which both Vesper and Le Chiffre are present.
Still one of the best 007/James Bond movie for me. Sean Connery will always be my Bond but Craig's Bond with his baggage, PTSD, and emotional damage is always dear to me heart.
Vesper was his true love and Vesper loved Bond , that's why she exchanged the money for his life
Vesper’s dialogue in the dinner scene after Bond wins is fascinating.
She says, "You've got a choice, you know. Just because you've done something, it doesn't mean that you have to keep doing it." On the surface, she's talking about Bond being an agent and killing people, but the subtext for her is she's talking about betraying her government and by extension, Bond. She's already in love with him, and she's having to deal with the realities of her situation. It was easy for her to betray her government when it was just a faceless institution, but it's much more difficult for her now that she deeply cares about someone personally victimized by her betrayal. By saying that Bond still has a choice in what he does, she is also saying that she can choose to stop being a traitor. But she can't quite convince herself, which is why she's so adamant that Bond can change; it's not really about whether Bond can change, it's about whether she can.
Bond returns with a quip about people who can't take advice being the ones who always give it. This startles Vesper because, like the scene on the train, he can see through her. He can't see completely through her; he doesn't know what she's struggling with, but he can see that she's driven by something. Vesper is so rattled by Bond's insight that she's put on the defensive and answers his question with a question of her own, sidestepping the issue. Bond brings the issue back to the forefront by revealing how much he's able to see through her, and saying that he'll never know what's driving her. This is a perfect opportunity for Vesper to come clean and tell him everything, but the opportunity is lost.
She gets a text, Bond realizes that Mathis is a traitor, Vesper is kidnapped, then Bond is kidnapped, and then she is forced to make a deal to save Bond's life by giving up the money Bond won in the tournament. After that, it's too late for her. She can't tell him her situation because the people she was working with would kill Bond. So they continue to fall in love, but she knows the relationship is doomed. Her only hope is to die and pay for her sins against Bond. She knows he'll hate her forever, but his hatred is worth it if it keeps him alive. She loves him more than she values her own life.
Considering what strong moment they are in the movie, the car chase and torture scenes are right out of the novel.
I love the way David Arnold scored this movie to reflect it as a Bond origin story. All the way through we hear occasional snatches of the classic Bond theme, usually during action sequences or when he does something particularly cool and Bond-like. Then, in the final scene, we hear the intro starting to build after he shoots Mr White, Craig drops the “Bond, James Bond” line and the horns kick in for the full theme.
Bond movies usually include something that's really popular and trendy at the time the movie's made. In this one, it's Parkour and Texas Hold 'em poker. They were big in '06. I used to watch the Celebrity Poker all the time. Texas Hold'em is pretty easy to play. And more fun than basic 5 card draw. Since you share the cards in the middle, you get a chance to analyze and calculate what your opponent might have in his hand.
In the first movie, Dr. No, Sean Connery came up with "Bond. James Bond" because the script said simply "suave introduction". It has been pop culture since 1962.
I have a special "bond" with Casinò Royale: not only did I watch it in cinema with my father (who is a longtime fan and introduced me to the saga when I was a child), but it also represents my first ever ecounter with Eva Green, who has become my favorite modern actress by far (I really love her ❤).
Vesper is a unique character in the Bond saga: you'll never find another bond girl like her in any other Bond movie (that why she's so important for Bond's psycological devolpment).
Considering you're new to this movies series, you probably don't recognize all the typical Bond elements which are consistenly present in almost every episodes (Aston Martins, 2 girls, "M", Felix Leiter, Martini drinks, luxury suits, the iconic line, the villains).
This movie also started a complete reboot of the saga, so I hope you will continue with the next films: Craig's era is one of the best in the Bond history.
Welcome to the family, Addie 😊
Yes, I had previously seen Ms. Green - nearly every square inch of her 😁 - in "The Dreamers" as well as "Kingdom of Heaven" prior to this. She's definitely underrated. Only Tim Burton seems to truly appreciate her talents anymore... 😕
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You know what's curious, Addie? While there are loads of James Bond movies (this one is the 21st), Casino Royale is actually based on the very first James Bond book, by the same name, written by Ian Flemming. Perfect choice to be introduced to the character. :D Although I highly recommend watching the old ones played by Sir Sean Connery, for many fans he is the perfect James Bond.
There are many traditions in Bond movies, and the so called Bond girls is one of them. Just a heads up.
Fun fact: throughout his entire book/movie career, James Bond was always at the service of Her Majesty the Queen. So, the next time a Bond movie is made, it'll be the first time he'll be at the service of His Majesty the King.
Just watch all the Connery/Lazenby movies in succession, since (with the exception of "Goldfinger"), like these Craig movies, they all have a general through line.
Well there were I believe two adaptations of Casino Royale before Dr No that were never particularly successful so they just figured it wasn't worth doing it again.
There is also 1 or 2 unlicensed Bond movies. (Never Say Never Again is the one I remember. )
@@Deathbird_Mitch The other is the 1967 spoof "Casino Royale," which predated Austin Powers by 30 years (the spinning bed scene from the latter's first movie is originally from it). It's messy and bloated, but still amusing, thanks to Peter Sellers' usual shenanigans (it also co-stars Ursula "Honey Ryder" Andress). I've only ever seen a snippet of "Never Say Never Again," but, from what I understand, it's basically a loose rehash of "Thunderball."
Fun fact, the Aston had such good handling that they couldn't actually get it to flip in the scene where he dodges her, they had to build a mechanism to push off the ground to make it roll
"Utter one more syllable and I'll have you killed." It's my favorite line in all Bond films. The banter between bond and M is fantastic.
What’s also interesting is not only is the first appearance of Daniel Craig as Bond and Bonds origin story, but this is based on the very first James Bond novel. Plus, it’s also one of the very few films in the series that actually have something in common with the book it shares the title of.
She didn't betray him. She saved his life.
Addie,
I saw this film 5 times in the theater, and the second viewing was on opening night (we had the privilege of seeing a sneak preview 3 days before the opening night). Towards the end of the second viewing, where Bond suddenly realizes that Vesper betrayed him, of course I knew what was happening, but the theater was DEAD SILENT and this woman behind us let out a very loud "oooohhhhh!" I love it when a film can bring out reactions like that, and it's something I will never forget, especially with the complete and utter silence.
I would recommend you watch Quantum of Solace immediately. Casino Royale and QoS are best viewed as one, 4-hour movie.
Quantum of solace is not one of the best Bond movies, I more recommed to Addie Skyfall and No time to die
My favorite James Bond movie. Love this movie and its portrayal of an extremely flawed, well-meaning agent that makes mistakes and learns the wrong lessons from it.
still to this day the best bond movie
Thanks for watching Casino Royale. It’s one of my favourite Bond movies ☺️
incorporating doggo into the sponsor segment, excellent way to ensure people don't just skip it 🤣
Favorite Bond by far. Took my first date to see this; it was a disaster but I had a helluva time lol
Has anyone ever figured out how Q always knows the equipment that Bond will need for whatever unique situation arises?
That parkour vs. hardcore chase is legendary. This was a great Bond film. Hell, it was a great film period.
33:41 "Looks like that scene in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones." Yep! Both filmed on location at Lake Como, Italy. In fact, you'll find that location (with its easily recognizable lakeside stone flower pots) in lots of films.
Wow, good catch matching the wedding scene with Anakin and Padme. This is a really good Bond movie to introduce yourself to the character. :)
Exciting start to your Bond addieventures!
I've enjoyed all of his Bond movies and I hope you continue through to the rest!!
I hope we get to see more of Ollie. Maybe, some shorts featuring him? Maybe his own IG page? Maybe a series of YT videos?
I'm kind of a fan of his! Tell him I said, "He's a good boy!!"
Take care, Addie!!
33:39 They filmed Attack of the Clones (and other movies) at this location. Lake Como is so scenic that people think it must be CGI!
Solid start Addie for watching the franchise with an epic Craig indelibly cast as Bond. I do hope you explore the earlier entries too. Eva Green is literally death (sigh).
Masterpiece ever.
You should definitely watch the other 4 Bond movies with Craig. They are united by a cross-cutting plot. And yes: James' wounds will heal and he will start trusting people again, but much, much later.
Spoilers...
The Austin Martin car flip, was the most expensive single take every made at the time
Addie "Either shes going to betray him or die"......Me "both actually"
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“Don’t worry the second is….. easier” that’s what he was gonna say.
“Considerably”
Daniel Craig's Bond is so good, this movie subverted a lot of expectations.
Gotta love those 3 simple words " hey it's Addie" 👍🏿👍🏿#somethinganADDIEaddictwouldlove ❤️
You could watch all the Craig ones, then go back to the older ones for context, or go back to the old ones first, then watch the Craig ones in order to catch a lot of the references and whatnot on first viewing. Either approach works, but regardless, at some point I think its good to see the old films just to see the history of the franchise and how it has evolved over the decades/ how it has influenced all kinds of things!
The "Bond, James Bond" line wasn't delivered by Craig until the end of the movie, which was a first and brilliant move because audiences are always waiting for it. The viewer is like: Yes, there it is! Addie, you should react to "Dr No" or at least watch it on your own time. It's the first Bond movie, and you'll understand why that line and scene became so iconic.
The Bond franchise had been looking rather dated, and jaded by the late 90's. Then the Bourne movies arrived, and showed how it could be done. After Bourne, Bond had to evolve to be more intense. This is the response to a post-Bourne world. You need to check out the Bourne movies (in order).
“Is that his love interest?” One of them. We are talking about Bond,James Bond.
WOW !! Did not see this reaction coming. But loving it. Being a long time bond fan and also watching one of my favourite reactors reacting to James Bond gives me happiness.
Casino Royale is one of THE BEST bond movies. I'm glad you reacted to it.
Welcome to the world of James Bond, Addie 😄 !!
Hope you'll visit some bond classics too, but it's hard to top this one.
P. S : If you're interested in, then I suggest doing the entire Daniel Craig -James Bond movies. This bond story starts with 'Casino Royale' and ends with the latest released James Bond movie 'No Time to Die' . The Character's whole beginning to end of the journey. Hope, You'll like it.
The funny thing is that the 'largest plane in the world prototype' was actually an already obsolescent at the time of the movie Boeing 747...
This is one of my top 20 movies of all time. Easily one of the best of the series.
If you have never seen a previous James Bond movie, this is a good place to start. There had already been 20 other Bond movies before this and a few of them were direct or implied sequels, although many of them could be watched in any order with few issues. This film (the third Casino Royale to be filmed actually) was a complete reboot of the series and brought us to meet James Bond when he first became 007.
It also ended the campy entries of many of the previous movies, which sometimes were distractingly ridiculous. It brought James Bond into the 21st century as an action hero that, while still over the top, was a bit more grounded.
What a masterpiece. Easily the best Bond film.
& it's truly not even close.
I personally prefer skyfall but this is easily 2nd
@Lumi prefer and what’s better are two different things, I prefer on her Majesty Secret Service, but I can clearly see that Casino Royale is a superior movie/story.
It’s also a question of expectations. I don’t think there’s any objectivity to saying a movie is THE BEST. You can say which one’s your favorite or compare certain aspects within the time the movie was made. Although they all have the same premise of Bond, James Bond, they’re all very different within the genre. Some are better, some are worse, but you cannot objectively choose the best movie because it comes down to personal ideas, desires and preferences.
@@otter011 lmao wrong, if you would like me to explain how a film can be objectively better than another, I will do so. If not, no worries. Just let me know
The Craig era Bond movies are my favorites. They show Bond in a more human light and all are worth a watch. I also find it amusing how much Vesper looks like his actual wife.
I'm personally not a fan of Bond movies in general, but this one was excellent. I'm glad you enjoyed it. If you plan to react to a lot of the franchise, you'll have some very happy viewers out there. In my experience, fans of James Bond are passionate. For me, I prefer the Bourne movies (although the shaky cam is not my favorite thing in the world). Entertaining reaction, and whatever you decide to react to next, I'm in!
I grew up on Bond films, being my age, the Roger Moore era, and I like how Daniel Craig's Bond breaks the old mold by being really rough and tumble. And Eva Green is absolutely stunning in everything she does.
My favorite Bond movie and one of my favorite action movies of all time
Mads Mikkelson is just phenomenal in every role.
Thank you for reacting to this movie. Glad to see you enjoyed it ❤
" I know a few thing's about James Bond....He's a secret agent!"
Addie Addie Addie, no-one is suppose to know that, hence being a Secret agent.
Now the British Government is going to have to contact all their other fictional secret agents and tell them they've been compromised 😆
If you enjoyed this you should try the Jason Bourne series of movies
This is probably a good place to start, if you watch it you realise that it’s kind of a prequel except held in modern day
"Because I've never seen a James Bond movie."
I don't think I've said WAT more in my life.
All Daniel Craig's Bond movies are part of an over-reaching story arc. You really need to watch them in order.
(1) Casino Royale - (2) Quantum of Solace - (3) Skyfall - (4) Spectre - (5) No Time To Die.
Another cool reaction Addie, here's to the next one 🍸🍸
This movie holds a world record. For the most car flips in a movie. 7 When Bond had to avoid hitting Vesper in the Aston Martin.
The black man being chased in the beginning of the movie is Sebastien Foucault, one of the best parkour athletes on the planet.
All the James Bond movies featuring Daniel Craig as 007 are chapters of a larger story arc. The movies are 5: Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die.
I think Craig's Bond was the most physically dynamic..(None of the others were as ripped as him!)The fight scenes he did were wilder,more realistic and faster-paced than any of the previuos 007's.Add on his deep voice and the cold eyes, And ya have a natural in the role...All the people who thought he wasn't going to cut it as Bond have proven dead wrong.
There was a made for TV movie back in 1954 named "Casino Royal". Barry Nelson played James Bond.
Wow you’re starting out with hands down one of the best 007 movies ever. Same director who also did Goldeneye which is also one of the best Bond movies.
For context, this movie begins with Bond becoming 007. All the other previous Bond flicks have him portrayed as an active agent with years of experience.
Interesting thing about Blue eyes only is they aren't that color because of pigment. It's actually the structure of the eye that only allows it to reflect blue light. Every other eye color is from pigmentation.
This is simply the best Bond movie ever.
A straight flush are five consecutive cards of the same color. It's the second highest possible hand. The highest straight flush (10 - ace) is the royal flush.
You absolutely have to watch all the Bond movies in order from the start! They’re the best movies ever!
You’ll see more of Felix Leiter, previous M’s, Q’s, Moneypennys, dozens of Bond-girls… The older movies have more humour in them too. So many awesome chases on all kinds of vehicles, contraptions and devices. You have do much amazingness ahead of you!
"How did he die?
In a well."
get at me if you know this reference. Classic Blasooch.
33:40 OMG, Addie! Great eyes! I looked it up and you're right. This was the same setting used as Naboo in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. The place is called Villa del Balbianello, located on Lake Como, in Lombardi, Italy.
Watch them all Addie! Great reaction, keep up the good work!
While filming in Venice, the local extras were told to not wear red because Vesper wore red.
Just an FYI, The look of the character "James Bond" is based on the actor Cary Grant. Which is why the actors playing him have been reliably tall, dark hair, dark eyes. Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton.
Daniel Craig was a noticeable departure from that look due to his blonde hair and blue eyes.
Good eye Addie! That scene was shot at the same location in Italy as the scene in Attack of the Clones.
Wow, you really picked a great Bond film, for your first one. Enjoyed your reaction, to this one.
Great reaction, I really enjoyed it! I think "Casino Royale" (this one, with Craig; there is another one but it's more of a spoof) and "Goldfinger" (with Sean Connery as Bond) are the best Bond films, and "Skyfall" is also really good. While not a great bond film, I also really enjoy "For Your Eyes Only" with Roger Moore as James Bond.
There is Connery and there is Craig. All other Bonds are also-rans. Now go watch Sean Connery’s introduction to Bond in Dr. No; the start of Bond franchise. While it introduces a number of Bond tropes, you can see that the producers had not yet perfected the formula for the films. That formula was first realized, IMO, with the 3rd film, Goldfinger. Looking forward to more of your reactions.
I enjoyed Daniel Craig’s Bond. The first Bond film I went to see, and I was 6 years old at the time, was Diamonds Are Forever. That made me a fan of Connery’s Bond. Craig is the best Bond since Connery, and I’d go as far as to say the best to date.
Addie, a few pointers for the Bond franchise: it's a reflection of the time it was made. For a lot of the 60's, 70's and 80's the Cold War was the backdrop. Bond is just the British Secret Service guy. Felix the CIA guy turns up quite regular as a "brother from across the pond". The movies vary in quality, they can get quite camp, but they're all worth watching at least once. Sean Connery set the tone for the entire franchise.
Until Daniel Craig, they were mostly standalone adventures, with the cast changing here and there, so there isn't the whole "what happened last time?" thing. The modern Bond movies do tie together, and are worth watching in order. Each new Bond that was cast, was intended to last for several movies. George Lazenby was a one off, because it was felt he was cast way above his ability.
There is another Bond movie called Casino Royale from 1967. It's very sixties. Fleming wrote his first Bond novel called Casino Royale, and sold the movie rights. They did nothing with those rights. He then wrote Dr No, and sold the rights to a different company. They DID make a movie. They cast Sean Connery as Bond, and started the Bond franchise. Years later, the folks who owned Casino Royale wanted to cash in, and made their version. They had the rights to the novel, but not the Connery interpretation of the character etc. When they did get the rights to the novel, many years later, this Casino Royale with Daniel Craig is the movie they made from it.
April Fools Day is coming up soon, so you could use that as an April Fools Day video; react to the 1967 Casino Royale, as if it's a regular Bond movie.
If anyone hasn't done it yet, you shoud definitely watch Penny Dreadful for more Eva Green, such a good series and actress
You picked a great one to start with - possibly the greatest. If I was introducing someone to Bond, this is the one I'd pick.
Layer Cake is amazing. One of Daniel Craig's most underrated movies.
I grew up in the Roger Moore era of James Bond and was elated when I saw this. This, is the real James Bond; a gritty brutal assassin.
Daniel Craig is my 007 I grew up with awesome film the music, characters, story, and of course the action.
The opening scene was 🔥 🔥 🔥
The most heartbreaking moment for me and my (at the time) wife was the destruction of that exquisite DBS. Yes, it set a world record with the rolls, but doing that to an Aston Martin....
"The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. Then the soul-erosion produced by high gambling - a compost of greed and fear and nervous tension - becomes unbearable and the senses awake and revolt from it."--opening lines of "Casino Royale", 1953