Despite the evident absurdity, there was something peculiarly appropriate in its fabricated scenario. Although the item was quickly squelched, as much by common sense as by Craig’s adamant publicist, its overtones nonetheless remain telling. The final showdown of the film finds Bond at a high-stakes poker game at the luxurious Casino Royale in Montenegro, and ultimately to a jaw-dropping finale on the Grand Canal in Venice.Andrew Tracy on Casino Royale and the new James Bondįollowing the success of Casino Royale, an apocryphal story sprang up that Daniel Craig had requested the inclusion of a gay love scene in the next Bond outing, complete with full frontal nudity. Along the way, Bond meets the beautiful British Treasury agent Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), assigned to keep a watchful eye on 007 as he risks it all to bring down Le Chiffre. Bond’s first mission will see him pitted against the ruthless terrorist financier known as Le Chiffre, played by Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore).įrom the jungles of Madagascar to the white sand beaches of the Bahamas, Bond’s pursuit of Le Chiffre takes Bond (and the audience) deep into danger.

From the moment the iconic James Bond Theme begins, prepare to be transported into the world of the Secret Intelligence Service (aka MI6) for Casino Royale in Concert.ĭirected by Martin Campbell, Casino Royale brings us Bond at the start of his career, having just earned 00 status by assassinating the traitorous Dryden and his contact as the British Embassy in Prague.

This action-packed blockbuster, complete with the force and energy of a live orchestra is an experience not to be missed.

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