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The Making of Casino Royale
Published on Fri, Nov 17, 2006 at 22:50, Updated at Sat, Nov 18, 2006 in Entertainment section
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New Delhi: He's unquestionably one of the most enduring characters in cinema, and now, James Bond is back for another outing.
The new Bond film Casino Royale which opened at cinemas across the world this weekend, is being described as a back-to-basics reinvention of the series.
It is after all, adapted from Ian Fleming's first novel to feature the ultimate secret agent which was published in 1953.
Casino Royale traces the early career of James Bond and his first 007 mission. In fact, the film reveals another side to Bond, one that we've been unfamiliar with so far — the romantic side.
In many ways, the film shows us how he came to become the Bond that we have known and loved so far, introducing us to the the events and the people who will shape Bond's life forever.
Much to the dismay of critics and die-hard Bond fans, the film's producers last year cast British actor Daniel Craig as the new 007.
Amidst continuing controversy over his height, his rugged looks and the colour of his hair, Craig stepped into the shoes of previous Bonds Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan.
The agenda this time round was clear. After 2002's special effects heavy Die Another Day left fans a tad disappointed about the direction the series was going in, it was decided that the new film would portray Bond a little darker, a little grittier and a little more realistic than previous times.
So, there are fewer gadgets, almost no digital effects, and a Bond who gets all down and dirty, occasionally getting the crap beaten out of him.
"There are aspects of his character that we have probably never seen in a Bond film before. He is a darker character, he is grittier and stronger, he is more sensitive, vulnerable and he genuinely falls in love with Vesper Lynd in the movie," says Director of Casino Royale, Martin Campbell.
Sex and Bond have always gone hand in blouse, but neither of the two Bond girls in Casino Royale are the kind he uses and disposes. Italian actress Caterina Murino plays Solange, the beautiful but unhappy wife of the villain's ruthless associate.
When her husband is rude to her in front of a whole casino, she decides to get back at him by going off for a romp with Bond.
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