There's nothing better than old good stuff, especially time-tested and proven. You are definitely know a feeling when there is something unknown, but it seems very familiar to you and you know what roughly to expect. Such things are often called brands. Nowadays it exists everywhere and cinematography isn`t the exception. One of the brightest examples is a famous series devoted to courageous and sexy women`s perfect type, James Bond. In consideration of 007 Casino Royale movie refers to the most spectacular range of film series, including more 20 films, it was virtually condemned to success and deserves to be named as one of best cult movies.
Brief overview
Casino Royale is the 21st 007 film, released in 2006 and directed by M. Campbell, among Diamonds are forever with amazing Sean Connery and a few series with charming Pierce Brosnan. In 1953 Ian Fleming has written the novel with the same name and plot that was adapted by Robert Wade, Neal Purvis, and Paul Haggis. It firstly was produced as a television episode in 1954, as a satirical film in 1967 and finally has served the basis for Casino Royale contemporary movie. The casting of the leading man has turned to the widespread search of fresh face, new actor. Finally, Daniel Craig had been selected. In spite of the innumerable debates among critics and Pierce Brosnan`s fans the actor did his best and, as far as professionals and fans are satisfied, obviously has achieved his goal. It is not necessary to retell the plot. Moreover, there are a lot of much more interesting facts about the movie.
Box office
In the first day of release 2 million tickets were sold in UK, during less than a week the UK box office was approximately $40.000.000. Casino Royale was presented on all first positions in many countries all over the world and the worldwide first week box office gross of $43,407,886.
Effects
British 1954 edition of Casino Royale has inspired Daniel Kleinman, graphic designer of the movie in question. "The hearts not only represent cards but the tribulations of Bond's love story. So I took that as inspiration to use playing card graphics in different ways in the titles," - he said.
Some scenes were filmed at Miami airport, especially different physical effects, than follows Surrey`s Dunsfold Aerodrome. In filming there was a scene when engine thrust of the moving plane blows the police car high into the air, so the professionals used the crane and a strong lead that was capable to move the vehicle up and backwards. A lot of troubles were given to moviemakers by transformation of Aston Martin DB9 during a crash.