Casino Royale, one of the latest James Bond movies, was a breath of fresh air for fans of the series. The film starred Daniel Craig as the iconic character, and it marked a significant departure from previous installments. One of the notable aspects of the movie is its portrayal of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). There are two CPR sequences in Casino Royale that are worth mentioning.
The first scene shows James Bond being poisoned. As he realizes what's happening, he stumbles to a restroom with a glass and salt shaker from a table. He proceeds to drink a cup full of saltwater and then injects himself with something. Later, he attempts to use a defibrillator on himself, but ultimately, someone else does it for him after he passes out.
The second CPR scene occurs after a drowning, and the victim is Bond's supervisor Vesper Lynd, played by Eva Green. In this sequence, Bond performs CPR correctly, finding the correct location for compressions. However, his technique needs improvement, as there is no chest rise and fall when delivering rescue breaths.
CPR in Entertainment is a series based on rescue techniques depicted in movies and TV shows. Casino Royale's portrayal of CPR serves as a reminder that these scenes can have a significant impact on the audience's perception of the procedure.
A Review of Casino Royale
The movie opens with a gritty, short, and violent pre-credit sequence, which sets the tone for the rest of the film. The title sequence is cool, with a typically Bondian theme song. The film then launches into a great action sequence that is overblown yet seems real. This sequence features free-runner Foucan and is the high point of the movie.
The plot develops nicely, with solid character interactions along the way. The world of Bond is still here, complete with superhuman stunts, gadgets (albeit practical), and the usual types of characters going the way we expect. Those expecting a depth-and-emotion-filled introspective character piece will be disappointed, but fans will enjoy it, and those turned off by Die Another Day will find it a welcome return to darker territory.
Daniel Craig is very good as Bond, convincing as a heartless killer and bringing gravitas to the character. Eva Green is a pretty good Bond girl, and Mikkelsen makes a great foil for Bond. Dench is solid as ever, while Wright makes a shrewd move in a small character that offers more of the same for years to come.
Overall, Casino Royale is not a brilliant, flawless film, but it has been greeted with praise. It's a wonderfully dark and brooding Bond movie with great action replacing some of the CGI and gadget excesses of recent times.
IMDB Review
The review by bob the moo (Dec 10, 2006) praises Casino Royale for its darker tone and more realistic portrayal of the James Bond formula:
"This is not the brilliant, flawless film that many have claimed, but I completely understand why it has been greeted with such praise. Sat beside Die Another Day, it is a wonderfully dark and brooding Bond with great action replacing some of the CGI and gadget excesses of recent times. Those upset at his blue eyes are best left fuming on the net, because Craig is a great Bond – capable of being dark with the violence and offering the potential for more if the material comes to meet him."
Overall, Casino Royale's portrayal of CPR serves as a reminder of the importance of realistic depictions in media. The movie's darker tone and focus on practical action sequences make it a refreshing change from previous installments in the James Bond series.