First, in 1967, when a group of five directors, including John Huston, created a parody film. Fleming’s novel has twice been adapted for the big screen. Ian Fleming made history in 1953 when he published Casino Royale, the first of the novels to feature James Bond. This installment focuses on the true stories that inspired Casino Royale. I don't think we have ever seen Bond this angry and disturbed before.Real Stories is an ongoing column about the true stories behind movies and TV shows. Bond, despite calling her a bitch at the end of CR and seemingly unaffected, is really hurt by her death and is out for some serious revenge.

Secondly, the whole premise of Quantum rests on Vesper's death. That is a pretty big deal since Bond's loyalty to his country and agency is one of his defining traits. First, he is willing to give up his job for Vesper. It's a complicated affair with a few twists and turns which makes their story memorable.ģ) Impact on the characters. The final reveal of Vesper's actual identity and story is a great surprise and keeps you on the edge. Secondly, towards the end we realize there is something off about Vesper. There are 2 things at play here: one is Bond's duty towards his mission and his agency which won't allow him to settle down.

If you fall in love and live happily ever after as everything goes smoothly, that doesn't make a very compelling story. They are both attractive people and Vesper's charming personality along with her display of humanity (her scene in the shower cabin washing off the blood contrasted with Bond's display of zero emotion despite having killed a guy moments earlier) makes Bond fall for her over time.Ģ) Tension. Both Bond and Vesper have to act as if they are a couple in love and together go through a tense few days in the villain's den at the casino. There are 3 things a good love story requires imho:ġ) The reason the characters fall in love. I am talking about the relationship between Bond and Vesper in Casino Royale (2006). One of my favorite love stories in a franchise film comes from James Bond surprisingly. The franchise films today do have love stories, but mostly in the background. You don't get epic romances supported by big budgets these days. SPOILERS BELOW FOR CASINO ROYALE AND QUANTUM OF SOLACE:

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