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Casino Royale (1967)

Martini? What about them?

Evelyn Tremble has a few lines in 1967’s spy spoof Casino Royale that make up for the otherwise bizarre unofficial James Bond movie. With the above exchange in particular, Tremble shows he’s totally distracted by Vesper Lynd’s advances. When she asks him about a martini, he’s so enthralled with her that he assumes she is referencing the subject of the drink and is not offering him one.

Tremble’s naivete is an asset of the movie, and although it’s a short exchange, it’s exactly these lines and scenes where Casino Royale (1967) thrives. The trees for the forest, if you will. Viewed at a macro level, Casino Royale carries a largely negative reputation. Yet on a micro level, its smaller moments come into focus, proving to be effective and unexpectedly worthwhile.

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