Casino Royale (2006)

James Bond (Daniel Craig) introduces himself at the end of Casino Royale (2006)

Who is this?

*THIS* is how you end a James Bond movie!

The ending of Casino Royale (2006) is nearly flawless. It’s a perfect finale to a new actor’s first James Bond movie – it’s in a beautiful setting (Lake Como in Italy – ooooh!), has the element of surprise, Bond has a badass, big machine gun (umm silencer anyone??), the traditional “Bond. James Bond.” intro (finally!) And then the piece de resistance: the blaring James Bond theme, which I will happily listen to throughout mindless scrolling end credits in a heartbeat.

It felt like an absolute triumph in the theater and I left with a pep in my step. So awesome!

James Bond (Daniel Craig) introduces himself at the end of Casino Royale (2006)

James Bond (Daniel Craig) introduces himself at the end of Casino Royale (2006)

Catherine (Christina Cole) welcomes James Bond (Daniel Craig) to the Ocean Club in Casino Royale (2006)

Welcome to the Ocean Club, sir

Although short, this little scene from Casino Royale (2006) was a missed opportunity, in my opinion. Any changes wouldn’t be super significant, but it puzzled me as to why the writers didn’t inject a little more humor or sex appeal for Daniel Craig’s Bond in this interaction.

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Vesper Lynd's business card in Casino Royale (2006)

Vesper’s Business Card

Vesper Lynd's business card in Casino Royale (2006)

Vesper Lynd’s business card in Casino Royale (2006)

Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) and James Bond (Daniel Craig) enjoy dinner after his gambling win in Casino Royale (2006)

You know I think I’ll call that a Vesper

I’ve always enjoyed this two scene sequence from Casino Royale (2006), a few issues notwithstanding.

Starting off at a celebratory meal between James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), they continue from previous scenes in flirtatiously building a friendly rapport. Bond is so satisfied with his poker win that he can hardly stop smiling. His tried-and-true shaken, not stirred vodka martini tastes so good he also decides to call it a Vesper in honor of his company.

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James Bond (Daniel Craig) sees the body of Solange Dimitrios (Caterina Murino) in Casino Royale (2006)

Quite the body count you’re stacking up

After Bond saves the Skyfleet S570 airliner from destruction in Casino Royale (2006), revenge is paid to the person that tipped him off to the terrorist plot.

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Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre in Casino Royale (2006)

But you are SO! WRONG!

Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre in Casino Royale (2006)

Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre in Casino Royale (2006)

Losing an argument? Emphasis is key!

James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) dine together in Casino Royale (2006)

#ClassyAF

James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) dine together in Casino Royale (2006)

James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) dine together in Casino Royale (2006)

I’ve always thought this dinner setting looked awesome!

Casino Royale’s Gottlieb “Fun Land” Pinball Machine

The Gottlieb Fun Land pinball machine in Casino Royale (2006)

The pinball machine seen in Casino Royale (2006) at henchman Obanno’s Ugandan base is an American-made pinball machine named “Fun Land” by the Gottlieb corporation in 1968.

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