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A Plane Ride Discovery
- Bill Simmons discovered Casino Royale by chance on a plane and watched it to escape the sadness of a Celtics loss.
- He texted colleagues mid-watch and declared the movie a leap worth rewatching.
Bond As Origin Story
- Casino Royale functions as a character-origin reboot that explains how Bond becomes Bond rather than assuming mythic status.
- That origin approach made the franchise emotionally grounded and acceptable for modern audiences.
Grit Over Gadgetry
- Casino Royale borrows the gritty, grounded tone of contemporary spy films like The Bourne Identity to make Bond feel more real.
- Scaling down spectacle in favor of character and practical stunts refreshed the franchise for the 2000s.