5 Reasons To Rent: "Casino Royale"

Hey there everyone!

Well, it's the start of a new week, and time for the first installment of a new feature that I've decided to add to Red Carpet Rehab.

It's called: "5 Reasons To Rent" ...........

In this feature I'll choose a DVD (some new, some old) and you guessed it.......give you 5 good reasons why you should consider renting it (or even better -- borrow it free from the Public Library!).

As you know by now, with me -- it's all about the funny..........so don't go expectin' this to be too much of a straight movie recommendation.

I'm just sayin'.

OK, introductions are out of the way -- it's time for my first pick.

I just watched this one yesterday -- it recently came out on DVD, and I really enjoyed it.

5 Reasons To Rent: Casino Royale.

Number One

Bond --

James Bond.

British actor Daniel Craig is the new Bond, and I must say right here......he is Yum-mee with a capital "Y."

Now, this is not to say that he isn't also a great actor, very charismatic, quite believeable as Bond and knows his way around a great action sequence.

Mr. Craig is all of those things, and more.

I'm just sayin'..............................


He's definitely been diligent about a-usin' that gym membership......if ya know what I mean.


Number Two

The Settings --




There are many beautiful settings in this Bond installment. In fact, as in other Bond films -- many scenes are set in magnificent and exotic locales all over the world.

Fortunately for us, many of these exotic locales are near bodies...................



Oooops.............I mean -- bodies of water.



It makes sense, right?

I mean..........c'mon.

Approximately 71 percent of the earth is covered with water (Ahem...It pays to pay attention in Science class!).

So I was thinkin'.............maybe the next Bond flick could be set entirely on the water. It doesn't have to be the ocean. It could be lakes, ponds and streams for all I care.

Water is good, water is healthy.

Hmmmm.......an all-aquatic Bond adventure.

Sponsored by Speedo.

Yes.........they should seriously begin working on that.

Oooops, sorry -- I digress.

On with the list.


Number Three

The Action


As in other classic Bond films before it, Casino Royale contains many jaw-dropping, heart-stopping action scenes.

The opening scene alone is worth the price of the rental.................


Our man Bond chases a suspect into (and onto) a huge building under construction somewhere in Uganda.

There's running and jumping and climbing and sliding and hitting and kicking and punching and hanging and falling and...........

Oh, you get the idea.

It's all very exciting.

In fact, if you are afraid of heights......it may be a little too exciting.

Hmmmmm........I'm thinkin' that the other action scenes might interest you more.

The indoor action scenes.




These scenes have less of the running and jumping and climbing and sliding..........and more of the bantering and hugging and kissing and.................



Oh, you get the idea.

Gotta love a good action movie!


Number Four

The Weapon --


Now, I'm no "weaponry expert".............but I gotta tell ya, there is a lot of gunfire in this film.

Basically, for every "Kiss, Kiss".........there's a "Bang, Bang."

And even though I am not a Bond afficionado, I can tell you this:

Mr. Bond has a very big gun.



Which, apparently...........



He likes to use..................



............. A lot!


I'm just sayin'.


Number Five

The Settings




Did I mention that a lot of this movie takes place in beautiful and exotic places in and around the water?

Oh, I did?

Huh.

What did you say?

I already used "Settings" as reason Number Two?

Oh.

Well, in that case................

I got nuthin'.

Oh wait -- here we go............

Number Five

Basic Math --



Bond + Water = Excellent Action/Adventure (and a little romance, to boot!).


Let's recap, shall we?

5 Reasons To Rent: Casino Royale

1. Bond, James Bond
2. Beautiful Watery Settings
3. Lots of Heart-Stopping Action
4. Big Weapons, Used A Lot
5. Good 'Ol Basic Math

What more could you ask for?

Well, if you do decide to take my advice (or you've already seen it.....) don't be shy and drop me a line to let me know what you think.

I love feedback!

As for me, I'm thinkin' I might have to go watch that flick again......right now.

Ya know, there were a few scenes that may require a second viewing.

To clarify things, and what not.

(After all, if I'm gonna recommend a movie.......I gotta be accurate!)

I'm just sayin'.

:)