Sebastien Foucan does some eyebrow-raising “free running” stunts in the African chase. “Casino Royale” is the first Bond in a while that’s not over-produced, and it’s better for it.

Sad to say, Casino Royale is also weighed down by action-business-as-usual. ... (“You Know My Name,” by Chris Cornell), followed by a full-bore, full-color foot chase across rooftops in Africa.

Casino Royale was all about the financial crisis. Nov 21st 2012. ... Le Chiffre was assaulted by African warlords in his hotel suite when they found that they could no longer access their deposits.

Casino Royale For once, there is truth in advertising: The credits proclaim Daniel Craig as "Ian Fleming's James Bond 007," and Craig comes closer to the author's original conception of this ...