Casino Royale
Casino Royale

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Casino Royale

1967
Movie
131 min
English

Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Google Users61%
Director: Val Guest, Ken Hughes, John Huston, Joseph McGrath, Robert Parrish, Richard TalmadgeGenres: Comedy, Adventure, Spy

Plot Summary

Sir James Bond, a retired secret agent, is drawn back into the spy game when British intelligence is threatened by SMERSH and a mysterious millionaire. To combat the chaos, Bond's identity is cloned, leading to multiple agents all operating under the codename '007'. This leads to a series of increasingly absurd and elaborate schemes to thwart the enemy's plan to take over the world through a global love potion.

Critical Reception

The 1967 film 'Casino Royale' is widely regarded as a chaotic and campy spoof of the James Bond franchise. While praised by some for its anarchic humor and star-studded cast, it was generally criticized for its disjointed plot and excessive silliness, failing to capture the sophisticated espionage tone of its serious counterparts.

What Reviewers Say

  • A wildly disorganized but often hilarious parody that benefits from its immense cast of comedic talents.

  • The film's ambition to satirize the Bond phenomenon results in a sprawling, overstuffed narrative.

  • Appreciated for its psychedelic visuals and surreal humor, despite a lack of narrative coherence.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed but generally positive reception, with many enjoying the film's absurdist humor and the performances of its numerous stars. However, some viewers found the plot confusing and the overall tone too chaotic.

Fun Fact

The film features an astonishing ensemble cast of over 20 actors playing 'James Bond' or related characters, including David Niven, Peter Sellers, and Woody Allen, each contributing to the film's chaotic and comedic nature.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I've given up counting the number of times I've tried to make it all the way through this film, and now that I finally have I didn't hate it. There's a nefarious plot gripping the world and "M" (John Huston) has convinced his opposite numbe...

drystyx

drystyx

Very boring comedy. Mostly just forgettable. Niven plays Bond, and the story tries to be funny, but the humor is too dry for me, or too lame. I'm not sure which it is. I couldn't follow the story line, so let us just say it is confusing...

Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Psychedelic secret agent satire with a superlative cast**_ A mysterious organization named SMERSH is killing off notable spies from top countries compelling James Bond to come out of retirement (David Niven). Peter Sellers plays a you...

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