James Bond movies are widely regarded as pillars of cinematic history, but beyond their immense pop culture influence, one entry has long been labeled the “worst ever.”
Fifty-nine years ago today, April 28, 1967, Casino Royale made its theatrical debut in the United States, offering a satirical take on the box office spy film.
Famously helmed by five directors, Val Guest, John Huston, Ken Hughes, Joseph McGrath and Robert Parrish and produced by Columbia Pictures, the movie also featured a star-studded ensemble cast including Woody Allen, David Niven and Peter Sellers.
The 1967 movie was loosely inspired by Ian Fleming’s novel Casino Royale, not the film Dr. No, a 1962 film about the British MI6 agent also known as 007, portrayed by Sean Connery.
The plot focuses on Sir James Bond, played by Niven, coming out of retirement and planning to return to combat the evil organization SMERSH.
Casino Royale had a whopping production budget of $6 million; however, due to the setbacks and internal conflicts, it doubled to $12 million, making it one of the most expensive films of its time.
Woody Allen and Daliah Lavi in a scene from the spy spoof 'Casino Royale', 1967.Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
Surprisingly, despite the chaotic production, the movie had a solid box office performance, grossing $41.7 million worldwide.
In addition, Casino Royale also received nominations from various award-giving bodies, including the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Film Award for Best British Costume as well as the Grammy Award for Best Original Score.
However, although it had significant commercial success, the film has long been regarded as one of the worst James Bond movies ever released.
The New York Times once dubbed the movie “tedious and disconnected,” while Variety said that the film “was frenzied and strained.”
Even one of the film’s directors delivered a blunt take, openly calling it “rubbish.”
“Casino Royale was a rubbish film,” Joseph McGrath mentioned in an interview, adding, “I mean it makes no sense at all. At the time, it was the most expensive film ever made. That was my first feature film.”
The critical consensus was reflected in a ranking released by Rotten Tomatoes, as Casino Royale placed last at No. 27 out of 27 Bond films.
Although it wasn’t part of the official franchise, it has often been labeled the worst-reviewed film associated with the iconic character.
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