This one will look good

Luke

I've tried to stay away from most of the plot spoilers available out there for Royale, but I have to say that from what I've seen, this movie is going to LOOK fantastic. The cinematography is really quite good. And I say this based on a few pics and two trailers. But still. Has anyone else been struck by this? The producers spent a lot of time to make this movie look good aesthetically. I think that's at least one plus for the film.

Johmss

i 'm going to be honest: i have absolutely no idea about cinematography... so, i i say that it's gonna look fantastic, or just good... is just for how the trailers are.

Agent Wade

Good cinematography is a plus. I'll admit to that. Though it isn't everything, a stunning-looking movie is very much a positive aspect.

Let's not forget that the near grey-scaled FRWL is still much better than the more vibrant YOLT. Color, texture and depth of visual quality isn't everything.

Hardyboy

I've said it before, but what I like about CR's cinematography (well, what I've seen of it) is that it's highly reminiscent of Ted Moore's work in the early films. Hands down, this is the best looking 007 outing in ages.

Loeffelholz

Hardyboy wrote:

I've said it before, but what I like about CR's cinematography (well, what I've seen of it) is that it's highly reminiscent of Ted Moore's work in the early films. Hands down, this is the best looking 007 outing in ages.

Agreed, Hardy. And the production design, while not Ken Adam, looks to be pretty cool from a preliminary standpoint---plus, various key locations (the Casino and Hotel Splendide) look as if they leapt off the pages of the novel...plus the chance of some sweeping aerial shots of the construction site/crane chase...

I'm also curious to see how the finale set-piece (the last hurrah for the old, now burnt-down 007 soundstage) comes off...

Alex

Agreed, times three.

From what I've seen in the trailers the colors look more vibrant and lush. Cinematography might not be everything, but for me, it's a very, very, very, important aspect that cannot be understated. There's little appeal in film makers who color their palette in shades of unattractive hues and off setting shades.

With regards to FRWL, I have to respectfully disagree with an earlier assessment. The helicopter sequence, boat chase, and Venice scenes are examples of color visuals.

Slightly off-topic but I'm quite looking forward to Casino Royale. Giancarlo Giannini and Claudio Santamaria are reason enough for me.

All the debut films have exceeded expectations and this one looks to be no exception. I'm jazzed to see a more faithful return to Fleming, Daniel Craig looks to be my kind of Bond.

emtiem

Loeffelholz wrote:

the production design, while not Ken Adam, looks to be pretty cool from a preliminary standpoint---plus, various key locations (the Casino and Hotel Splendide) look as if they leapt off the pages of the novel...

Yes- I'm quite surprised at the restraint they appear to have shown when designing the casino- it's not a massive set when you imagine it could have been.

Moore Not Less

The look of a film is important to me and (judging by the trailers) I have indeed been impressed with the cinematography of Casino Royale.

Previously, I have felt indifferent at best to CR, Daniel Craig and the re-boot. But now that the film is almost upon us I find myself looking forward to it rather more than I was anticipating.

Loeffelholz

Moore Not Less wrote:

Previously, I have felt indifferent at best to CR, Daniel Craig and the re-boot. But now that the film is almost upon us I find myself looking forward to it rather more than I was anticipating.

Well, there's no doubt that what they've done with CR (the reboot, etc) is jarring to a significant segment of Bond fandom, but I really think it's a good strategic move...and if you can still look forward to the film despite that, IMRO that's all Eon can hope for...

Moore Not Less

Loeffelholz wrote:

Moore Not Less wrote:

Previously, I have felt indifferent at best to CR, Daniel Craig and the re-boot. But now that the film is almost upon us I find myself looking forward to it rather more than I was anticipating.

Well, there's no doubt that what they've done with CR (the reboot, etc) is jarring to a significant segment of Bond fandom, but I really think it's a good strategic move...and if you can still look forward to the film despite that, IMRO that's all Eon can hope for...

I was always going to see Casino Royale at the cinema regardless of my real reservations about Daniel Craig and the re-boot because I believe in the benefit of the doubt.

I have been impressed to date with what I have seen. I may yet be pleasantly surprised by Craig and the re-boot, but even if they do 'jarr' there appears to be enough compensation elsewhere. Examples, the cinematography, the action, Caterina Murino as Solange and Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre.

blueman

Just from the random trailer shots, it does appear as if Campbell and Meleuix (sp?) have really given CR a "look."

Is it midnight on the 16th yet?

Gassy Man

The cinematography does look good, though I think it's a stretch to equate it to the lush, vibrant look of the 1960s Bonds. I'd say it's a bit more like the first Mission Impossible, with richer color than we're used to seeing in modern films.

Loeffelholz

Gassy Man wrote:

The cinematography does look good, though I think it's a stretch to equate it to the lush, vibrant look of the 1960s Bonds. I'd say it's a bit more like the first Mission Impossible, with richer color than we're used to seeing in modern films.

Well, anything that's a departure from today's average film is most welcome, as far as I'm concerned...although 'lush' and 'vibrant' are two words I'd use for the new movie. I agree that the Technicolor, style and panache of the Classic Bond Era will likely never be equaled---I just hope they don't stop trying. :007)

spectre7

I did get an answer to my question about the process used for this, and as I suspected CR was shot in Super 35, which means that no 'pan-and-scan' is required for dreaded 'fullscreen' DVD editions and TV presentations of this movie. The image is cropped to produce the 2.35:1 version that we will see in cinemas.

killshot

Just from the looks of the trailer, I think they got it right. 007 is a world class assassin. I think we will be seeing alot of this in Casino Royale, not just the ladies man and gentleman.