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Metascore
81 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 38 Critics What's this?

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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 558 Ratings

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  • Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Jeffrey Wright, Judi Dench
  • Summary: Published in 1953, Casino Royale was the first James Bond novel by Ian Fleming. The film, starring Daniel Craig as the legendary 007, introduces audiences to James Bond before he holds his license to kill and proceeds with a high-stakes adventure.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    This movie is NEW from the get-go. It could be your first Bond. In fact, it was the first Bond; it was Ian Fleming's first 007 novel, and he was still discovering who the character was.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    100
    Casino Royale is fresh, actually fresh.
  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Corliss
    60
    This is a Bond with great body but no soul.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 230 out of 296
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 296
  3. Negative: 50 out of 296
  1. grandpajoe6191
    8
    The movie is a revolution to the Bond franchise. Mark Campbell presents to the audience that James Bond is not a hero who kills the bad guys and gets laid with girls using his gadgets and slick words. Using Daniel Craig, he presents a Bond that actually gets hurt and looses the ones he love. Through this change of portrayal, Bond has become a stronger character and a worthy franchise to watch. Kudos Campbell (and you too Craig)!!!… Expand
    • 5 of 5 users said yes
  2. Sam
    5
    Great action sequences WITHOUT the use of CGI (psst, Die Another Day) and Craig is an excellent James Bond, but the plot was very sub-par.
    • 2 of 4 users said yes
  3. JeffF.
    3
    The new Bond is a humorless stiff. One long pointless chase is followed by a long pointless fistfight followed by a long pointless card game followed by a long pointless shootout. We know who is going to win the poker tournament just get on with it. The movie just goes on and on and on. Other than Die Another Day this is the worst Bond ever. The thrill is gone.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes

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