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Sirens, a review by Rich

Sirens





Slow film which appeared to just have the intention of showing naked women, and occasionally some naked men, literally through the whole 90 minutes. Thin uninteresting plot typecasts Grant again as a bumbling handsome innocent, and Neill yet again in a totally undemanding role.
There is slight charm involved with the awakening of innocence, but in truth this movie is worth forgetting.
 

(From Riches Random Reviews on May 27th, 2009)

Casino Royale, a review by Dragonfire

Casino Royale CASINO ROYALE introduces JAMES BOND before he holds his license to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to "00" status. "M" (Judi Dench), head of the British Secret Service, sends the newly-promoted 007 on his first mission that takes him to Madagascar, the Bahamas and eventually leads him to Montenegro to face Le Chiffre, a ruthless financier under threat from his terrorist clientele, who is attempting to restore his funds in a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Royale. "M" places Bond under the watchful eye of the Treasury official Vesper Lynd. At first skeptical of what value Vesper can provide, Bond's interest in her deepens as they brave danger together. Le Chiffre's cunning and cruelty come to bear on them both in a way Bond could never imagine, and he learns his most important lesson: Trust no one. My Thoughts I saw this one in the theater when it first came out.  I did have some doubts about Daniel Craig as the new Bond, but I was willing to give him a chance.  I think he does fine with the part, though I'm not as happy with some of the other changes made to the franchise.  Seeing James at the start of his career as a 00 agent is interesting.  James is focused on his mission, but he is a bit unsure of his new status.  He does mess up a few times.  It is odd to see a Bond movie without Q and Miss Moneypenny.  The plot gets slightly complicated and it isn't always clear why some things are happening at first.  The story works, though some scenes do drag out a bit.  The movie was based on the book by Ian Flemming, but since I haven't read it, I don't know how close to the book the movie stays.  I did see at least some of the first movie version and from what I remember, it was more of a spoof.  The story is more serious, and a lot of what happens helps to explain why James is the way he is later in his career.  It seems clear, especially after seeing the movie again this time, that a decision was made to try to make the Bond movies more like the Bourne movies.  While I like the Bourne movies overall - though I hate the jerky camera work - I don't see the need to turn Bond into a Bourne clone.  They are two different types of characters and movies and should stay that way.  Yes some of the Bond movies get a bit silly at times, but overall, they have been really good.  Some of that silliness is part of what makes the other movies more enjoyable for me.  Too much of what makes Bond Bond is missing from this one.  Seeing James at the beginning of his 00 career is fine..I just don't completely like the way things are handled. I do enjoy this movie, but it isn't one of my favorite Bond movies.  I think I actually liked it less after watching it this time than when I first saw it in the theater.  I think I have more appreciation for the other Bond movies now.  When I originally reviewed the movie on Epinions, I gave it 4 stars...I'll stick with that now, though I think my feeling for the rating is closer to 3.5 or even 3 stars now. I did post a review of this one on Epinions after seeing the movie in the theater. Casino Royale

(From James Bond Marathon on July 6th, 2010)

Tom's Random Reviews, a review by Tom

Title:
Year: 1983
Director:
Rating: FSK-6
Length: 965 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: German: Dolby Digital 1
Subtitles:

Stars:
Gustl Bayrhammer

Plot:Extras:
Scene Access

#	Episode	Rating
01	Der Kurpfuscher / Der Seemann / Der Kraftprotz
02	Der Schlaumeier / Der Tandler / Das Gspusi
03	Der Freund / Der Vater / Der Heilige / Der Retter
04
05
06	Der Kohlhas / Der Gendarm / Der Schutzheilige
07
08
09
10
11	Der Rosenkavalier / Die Schraube / Die Tuba
12	Bua oder Madl / Der Briefwechsel / Der Gasableser / Der Dorfbrunnen
13
15	Ein Bus nach Alicante / Herta / Bergvagabunden / Penner-Party
16
19
20	Die Hauspost / Das Echo vom Karfunkelsee
21

(From Tom's Random Reviews on April 18th, 2010)