Casino Royale1954

The original James Bond. And he’s American. The actual first adaptation of Casino Royale and James Bond himself. Due to the simplicity of the story, it makes total sense as a tv film. I wish we still did live tv productions like this.  Casino Royale is not my favorite Craig movie already, and this stripped-down version doesn’t help the story at all. The casting of an American as Bond is kind of a head-scratcher, especially when Michael Pate is here and honestly would have done a better job. James Bond has class, and this actor doesn’t have it.  I really wish we got a version with Sean Connery, especially with a crew from dr no. I think with that film’s vibrancy and Connery’s charm, it could have been an all-timer. Maybe the David Niven film will win me over. James Bond Ranked