Columbia Picture’s “Casino Royale” has taken in more at British box offices on its first day than any previous James Bond film.
The film, which features actor Daniel Craig’s first role as James Bond took in about $3.2 million Thursday in British theaters, the BBC reported.
“Die Another Day” was the previous record holder and “Casino Royale” more than doubled its record.
“Casino Royale” will open this weekend in 27 countries, including the United States and Russia. So far the movie has recieved excellent reviews.
—Quick Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes—
“Casino Royale sees Bond himself recharged with fresh toughness and arrogance, along with balancing hints of sadism and humanity, just as the fabled series is reinvigorated by going back to basics.” – Todd McCarthy
“The most believable Bond since the days of Connery and for the first time in decades, I left the theater with the distinct reaction that I wanted to be James Bond. ” – Erik Childress
“Here’s the biggest surprise of the year: the new Casino Royale is the best James Bond film since Goldfinger (1964).” – Jeffrey M. Anderson
November 20, 2006 at 3:22 am
[...] The animated penguins of “Happy Feet” opened No. 1 this weekend in the U.S. box office topping “Casino Royale,” the latest James Bond flick. [...]
November 20, 2006 at 4:50 am
Daniel Craig, the best “James Bond Ever” since Sean Connery. He exudes so much sex appeal that I would love to watch the movie several times.
November 20, 2006 at 5:55 am
well i still prefer casino royal even tho happy feet is beating it sale wise
November 25, 2006 at 6:42 pm
[...] The animated penguins of “Happy Feet” opened No. 1 this weekend in the U.S. box office topping “Casino Royale,” the latest James Bond flick. The cartoon comedy raked in over $42 million in its first week once again beating “Casino Royale,” which made $40 million in its opening. [...]