What Makes This Man The Most Terrifying Bond Villain In History

With the release of James Bond's Casino Royale in 2006, the world was not only introduced to a new era of Bond Films but also a new era of Bond Villains. Mads Mikkelsen as Le Chiffre was a very different turn for a long list of classic James Bond villains. Gone we're the over the top, mustache twirling bad guys, and in was a dark menacing villain with his back against the wall. Le Chiffre is hands down the most terrifying Bond Villain of all time.
#JamesBond #LeChiffre #Nerdstalgic
Written by Dave Baker
Edited by David Sadvari

[@TheNick3001]

I love how this and Hannibal are the international basis for how Mads Mikkelsen is viewed, whilst he's primarily a comedic actor here in Denmark

[@jarrenleow]

what??? How do I find this content / what do I search for? Lmao I would die to see Mikkelsen doing comedy

[@TheNick3001]

@@jarrenleow essentially any Danish movie he's in is a comedy outside of the pusher series I'd recommend Adams apples

[@freddiemercury6682]

Says a lot about danish humor

[@eluminacho2187]

Personally I’d recommend flickering lights, probably one of the funniest movies I’ve ever watched

[@cellocello1762]

@@jarrenleow There’s loads of awesome danish comedy movie with mads mikkelsen, highly recommended! Adam’s apples is one of my favorites. The green butchers and Men and chickens are also very cool! All of them directed by anders thomas jensen.

[@VoiceOfTheEmperor]

"Why is he the most terrifying?" "Because he's played by Mads Mikkelsen. That's why."

[@billc5433]

A Bond movie is defined by the villain, and good actors can take those a long way.

[@somerandolad]

Bloke's just naturally scary! I mean that in the nicest way possible.

[@dawnmosy4538]

He played Hannibal Lecter in the tv show Hannibal.

[@2jebeal]

I will never forget that torture scene it was still disturbing to this day I mean I'm surprised casino Royale got away with the PG-13 rating

[@vinnievu1]

I hope that same terrifying presence will be in Fantastic Beasts 3.

[@collingalanos1783]

Mads Mikkelsen consistently does a great job with whatever role he's playing.

[@eZU4nQsWN9pAGsU38aHj]

I recently watched “riders of justice” (I think that’s the English title). Great movie! Worth a watch! Best of course in Danish with subtitles 😄 a very danish movie and has this emotional core to its action that you don’t get from mass audience Hollywood movies

[@collingalanos1783]

@@eZU4nQsWN9pAGsU38aHj Thanks for the recommend. I'll certainly check it out. Is it streaming anywhere, currently?

[@staytuned2L337]

Period. Hannibal 😍😍

[@ishowspeedo2411]

he was wasted in doc strange tho

[@iamwahman]

@@ishowspeedo2411 And he is about to be wasted again in the new Fantastic Beasts movie. Why do they gotta do that to our man like that?

[@whatevafield]

He’s a Bond villain, he’s a marvel villain, he’s a Star Wars villain. He is Hannibal. And now he is going to be a Harry Potter villain. Mads is amazing, shows up to every franchise like “who’s ready to succumb to my prowess?”

[@MaximilianoAedo]

Fun fact: He was also the Danish dub voice of Randall Boggs in Monsters Inc.

[@pedinhuh16]

@PHLNXS I want to play that game badly, purely because Mads is in it.

[@aakili]

@@pedinhuh16 you'll cry during the mads cut scenes

[@projectprovidence115]

Star Wars Villain ?

[@ricardocorrea6832]

I swear to god he should’ve played Dr. Doom in Marvel.

[@aurigold]

Mads has the uncanny ability to say more with his eyes than most actors can do with their entire body and voice. Truly underrated.

[@AnnettaDarandri]

He did it perfectly as Hannibal, sometimes I would just pause mid scenes just to shake my head at how brilliant he was!

[@eneyavorodecky]

While being an utter dork as a person.

[@dipperdandy]

Hell, sometimes he'll even play an entirely mute character.

[@alexanderchance1049]

Dork you say?

[@Tomodachi91ve]

@@alexanderchance1049 In real life he is an adorkable nerd

[@makecba]

he is so terryfing because he is basically a human being. Every other Bond villain up to that point had been some grandiose, over the top movie character. Hs is actually somebody that you might encounter somewhere on this planet.

[@randomhuman97]

He's just a minion pawn who had it coming

[@Daniel__Nobre]

Exactly. People were used to the traditional Bond cartoon stuff before this movie. Of course the studios had to go back to the cartoon style again eventually (maybe the success of Marvel movies had a role in that?). It's great that we still got at least one serious Bond movie, that was a bit closer to the Bond books.

[@randomhuman97]

@@Daniel__Nobre faithful adaptations? you mean Russia with love? Or on her majestys secret service? Or man with the golden gun?

[@adam.maqavoy]

@@randomhuman97 Oooff..! NO.

[@magnusm4]

Isn't that the point of a bond villain? To be an over the top evil mastermind? God made wealth, god made crime. Who am I to criticize him in good taste? - Some bond villain in the future.

[@ynnosredd3190]

Mads Mikkelsen is a great actor. His take on Hannibal Lecter was insanely great and I think He surpassed Sir Anthony Hopkins by playing the cannibal serial killer.

[@dvader3000]

No one can surpass Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter

[@lindildeev5721]

I think I'm gonna eat your tongue. I've already tasted beef tongue, I could try human now.

[@bloodyneptune]

@CD ROD Hopkins was perfect for SotL, because we asked an audience had to understand immediately that he was a terrifying monster, and he did that better than anyone could. But...could you imagine him as a therapist? Would you go to a dinner party he threw before he was revealed to be a cannibal? Hell no, id just _assume_ it was made out of people Mads was perfect to play the entire character of Hannibal. You could see that his patients would trust him and thinks he cares about helping them, but also as an audience see that he's ready to slit their throat. I'm a life long Hannibal fan, the books, the movies, kinda the show (they butchered the books for plots it hurt me to watch), but when it comes to portraying every side of the character -believably- Mads did it best. And I feel like its sacrelige to say but

[@Literarydilettante]

Two different iterations of Lecter. And they are both peerless.

[@georgewashingmachine3957]

Still waiting for season 4 here 🥲

[@FOURBEEZ]

Le Chiffre is easily the bond villain you can empathize with the most. He's what anyone else might do if put in the same position

[@nathanlatham5651]

I mean dude didn't have to use his warlord clients money on the stock market, pretty stupid move

[@destroyerarmor2846]

@@nathanlatham5651 yes, he's terrible businessman

[@davidmckesey7119]

Love him and his asthma thing

[@randomhuman97]

He's just a minion pawn who had it coming.

[@Ednet34]

@@nathanlatham5651 I wouldnt say so. He did that all the time and it worked. He made an attack or "accident" on something connected to wsome stock in order to manipulate the market.When Bond intervened it did not work and the rest is history.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

"Now the world's going to know you died scratching my balls..." That there? Pitch _perfection_ Nothing comes close to Casino Royale.

[@staytuned2L337]

Like...what more can he do after that? Bond's nuts are probably butter at that point, but It completely takes the wind out of Chiffre's sails to tell him he don' scratched his balls 😂

[@MostlyPennyCat]

@Peter Kratovil It's a ridiculous plan in Skyfall though, all that timed tube train nonsense. Casino royale actually feels plausible, outside of the magic health kit in the car. But Skyfall is very pretty. Wanna hear a secret? _whispers_ When taken with casino, I really like Quantum of Solace.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

And, growing up reading the books, the fundamentally broken man that is bond is Craig to a t. He just _is_ bond to me. And it was very satisfying to see him in proper navy gear in time to die.

[@wattsnottaken1]

Would you mind ? 😅😂

[@MostlyPennyCat]

@@wattsnottaken1 _"I've got a little itch. Down there. Would you?"_

[@Blackjax137]

Mads is an incredible actor. His portrayal of Hannibal Lecter had you almost rooting for the character, so charismatic and warm on the surface masking the predatory cannibal and serial killer below. Le Chiffre here is no different. On the surface a ruthless, cunning, calm, collected man but beneath it all a desperate cornered man fighting for survival. Few actors can take a multifaceted character and portray them on screen organically, either one note or flipping between the two.

[@HolandaChiquita]

I agree. During the Hannibal series you definitely get to understand how everyone is able to fall for him and into his traps. Because I would definitely do the same. He seems genuinely nice and caring. But is the scariest ever, underneath.

[@victoryanthony6595]

"almost rooting for the character?" i was basically kneeling at hannibal's altar

[@AlphaLlama]

Mads Mikkelsen is such a good actor! And let’s be honest, he’s one damn attractive man. Loved him in all his roles really.

[@mythicdb2001]

I agree 100%!!

[@Boundlessness]

He’s total eye candy 🍭

[@Toby8700]

DILF

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Omg he's gorgeous!

[@nikosaronim]

What amazes and inspires me is that Mikkelsen went into acting later than most people. And yet he's had such a bright and colorful career. This proves that you can't tell what life holds for you. So don't despair and just keep trying out new things.

[@xScooterAZx]

No. Mads didnt go into acting later in life. He did a lot of movies when he was younger. Three of my faves are Pusher 1&2 and King Arthur. He was only 30 when he was cast in his first role in Pusher in 1996. He's done 57 films.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Le Chiffre was terrifying because he was the first villain of the franchise who seemed like he could actually kill James Bond 😳 I was legitimately scared that Bond would die and that says something about how amazing Mads was in this movie

[@moxifloxi]

Mads always been our boy

[@owo-xx5nt]

Aaaaaa so glad to see you here!!

[@k8-sr495]

Damn Mox. Out of all places, wasn't expecting to see you here

[@odd435]

Mads’s our Lad

[@X5J2UY]

Mads is the king of “micro expressions”. He has truly mastered the art of using twitches and small gestures to tell a story about his characters, instead of being just overly expressive. His performances just pull you in and make you curious. Brilliant actor!

[@viewatyourownrisk]

The torture scene in this movie also pulled Bond out of the alluring and sophisticated world of previous movies and showed that he had a depth of character and resolve that we hadn't seen before. As you said it decontextualized the series but in truly extraordinary, almost unfathomable, ways.

[@dreamrestore213]

I really hope to see Tom Hardy as a Bond villain.... He would make it a TERRIBLE Bond... But I bet a TERRIFYINGLY good Bond villain.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

I always thought Tim Hardy would make a great rogue 00 Agent.

[@4thpeverell142]

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography or a good Blofeld

[@Nick64266]

Tom Hardy would make a good anything! He always rocks!

[@queencerseilannister3519]

Tom can do anything.

[@MichaelHarto]

mads mikkelsen has the perfect look & attitude for an antihero or a villain. and whatever character he played is always superb.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

- Casino Royale is hands down the best Bond film by a mile. - Le Chiffre is the best Bond villain by the same distance too.

[@AshPrimeDCFC]

And "You Know My Name" is the best Bond theme song. RIP Chris Cornell.

[@Lang7]

Goldfinger, GoldenEye and Casino are the top 3 films from the franchise. Whatever order you place them after that is up to you. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that each of them have an antagonist that’s more human and more plausible than the over-the-top supervillains found in other entries.

[@SilentStrike117]

@@Lang7 I agree they are my 3 favorite

[@longinuscyclone213]

Vesper lynd is the best bond girl

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@longinuscyclone213 Yeah absolutely.

[@Nick64266]

I like how he says he tortures Bond not out of malice but out of survival. We all get ourselves in stressful situations from time to time. And sometimes we’ll do awful things to get ourselves out of them.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend checking out an indie song called 'The Bond Villain' By Robert Nix

[@VELI-Productions]

Yes! Not only do I love this Bond movie so much, Mads Mickkelsen's Le Chiffre is just so much more of a real person that it drives the entire film to feel more realistic. Love seeing this movie get some love.

[@r0conscious]

It's my favorite modern bond movie, so much build up, surprises, awesome chases, mads, I can watch it again and again

[@AraClaire]

All my love to Anthony Hopkins, Brian Cox, and Gaspard Ulliel (R.I.P.), but Mads Mikkelsen was and will always be THE definitive Hannibal Lecter (Gaspard was damn close though). No one else has EVER encapsulated and contextualized so fully the character as I believe Thomas Harris intended Hannibal to be. Mads is just a masterful actor and one of the most underrated, sadly.

[@xScooterAZx]

RIP Gaspard. Sorely missed.

[@pfranks75]

Mads is an European and has not succumb to the glitz of Hollywood money.

[@haha-hh7di]

If I had a nickel every time Mads acted as a one pale eyed villain I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.

[@gittechristensen4277]

You can double your money! He had one eye in Valhalla Rising, The three musketeers and Polar - a bleeding eye in Casino Royale ... and weird eyes in Doctor Strange! ;-)

[@Shesvii]

He also has weird eyes in the video game Death Stranding.

[@gzedb2437]

With the Craig Bond movies I like how Mikkelsen was relatively unknown at the time, whereas with nearly all the other villains it felt like the studio just picked the most recent Oscar winner to play the villain

[@aarushiyadav7101]

They did pick the most recent oscar winner, come to talk about it.

[@tharris114]

Only in the us

[@xScooterAZx]

Mads wasnt relatively unknown when he did Casino Royale. He's done over 57 films. He was quite well known by the rest of the world,just not America yet. His first film,Pusher,was done in 1996.

[@islandgirl75]

Mads has this ability to just deliver each time the camera is on him. I also just love how intense he is on-screen but irl is such a goof lol

[@ciri_riannon235]

Mads Mikkelsen deserved an Oscar for his role in the outstanding movie "The Hunt", I'm still mad at the fact that this man has more talent than half Hollywood and still has never won an Academy Award...

[@longassusername]

I love that mads just collects all the mega popular franchises, plays the villain, and still makes everyone fall in love with him

[@henryholden4052]

I really think both Daniel and Mads really brought it in this film but especially this scene. I think they never they had to get this right to truly stick the landing of this new version of bond. I remember how the atmosphere of a full movie theater shifted during the interrogation scene. Even with how brutalistic the film had been previously, it was this scene that they nailed it and yet no one expected it. It had turned from a James Bond battle of wits to something visceral. It was like someone sucked all the air out of the room and everyone just held their breath, waiting, fearing what unknown consequences were in store. Amazing.

[@nexxai]

They're not playing baccarat; they're playing Texas Hold 'Em poker. Le Chiffre's "safe house" isn't "a dingy warehouse sub-basement"; it's literally on a boat. Did you guys even watch this movie?

[@dennisni5600]

I was thinking the same.

[@Lang7]

“Felix Leeeeeter”

[@brandonr2906]

Glad someone wrote this. Also, more of a nitpick, but their bets aren't the "blinds" going up.

[@bluejayfabrications2216]

Yeah I am with it JT Smith on this one This video feels rushed

[@roelvinckens5553]

Thanks. I can relax now.

[@silke4913]

Apart from being terrifying, if Mads plays in a drama, I will always, without fail, bawl my fucking eyes out. He's so good at acting he almost gave me a panic attack because the scene was so tense and so, so heartbreaking.

[@jazzx251]

Have you seen "Hunted"? It's a Danish movie where Mads plays a really nice primary school teacher. Unfortunately, he's too nice and one of the kids gets infatuated with him. He does the professional thing and spurns her advances, which the 7-year-old takes as rejection She saw some porn on her brother's tablet - and tells the head mistress that Mad's got his cock out, and it looked really big (just like in the porn vid) From then on, Mads is in all sorts of trouble - literally being "hunted" by his community - they think he's guilty, even though - even in the eyes of the law - he isn't. It's yet another superb performance.

[@Moeller750]

Mikkelsens portrayal of Le Chiffre reminds me of his break out role, Fischer, in the Danish crime series Rejseholdet. Although Fischer is a sympathetic character, he has a constant undercurrent of panic and violence beneath it. I wouldn't be surprised if Mikkelsen drew on Fischer for Le Chiffre

[@xScooterAZx]

Pusher was really his breakout role as Tonny. Both films,1&2. People here in the states began to pay attention then.

[@johnathankrausrig9237]

Mads Mikkelsen is perfect for roles where you need someone to be the enemy, but who is so handsome that hating is getting to be a challange. he did a superb job as hannibal

[@obenohnebohne]

I love the grounded version of Bond. Le Chiffre is not over the top, like other villains. That’s why I love him as a villain. He threatens Bond out of need. Casino Royal is my #1 Bond film.

[@jazzx251]

me too

[@xScooterAZx]

Ya know,there have actually been 3 Casino Royale movies. The one with Peter Lore(the first one-1954),then the comedy with Peter Sellers(as Evelyn Tremble-1967),and now Mads(2021).

[@zmani4379]

You've described very well why Le Chiffre is the best Bond "villain", IMO, and one of the best antagonists I've ever seen on film - Casino Royale as the best Bond film rests on this and also the OTHER best Bond relationship ever - that with Vesper, whose impact is perhaps even stronger than Le Chiffre's - I'd love to see you do a video on Eva Green's Vesper

[@mikkelbreiler8916]

Hmmm Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen starred together in The Salvation in 2014, a danish western. It also has Mikael Persbrandt playing his brother and Jonathan Pryce playing the undertaker.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

I mean the film presents him as a moderate but mid level flunky whose failures are going to get him whacked by his bosses Again he literally had to be saved by james and at one point otherwise his African partners were going to dismember him and his girlfriend, he’s not treated by the film even as the main villain but a high level henchmen, but still a hencmen which undermines him a bit. His death isn’t even the climax of the film, that’s alter on in Venice with the other lesser henchmen His own film shows and states he’s not even the most terrifying or threatening person in there Mr white who caps him and his entire group and the fact that it is implied that the bosses/ the people Mr White work for are far more powerful and connected that they will have Le chefe killed simply cause they no longer have confidence in him is more terrifying in my opinion. He’s a great character but the best or most terrifying, not even by a long shot, and his own movie even contends that.

[@roelvinckens5553]

Mads always does a great job. I'll be going back to Hanibal because of this...

[@natashabusono4550]

haha saaame!

[@mariannecontrino6297]

Such an amazing show!!!! From the performances, to the writing, directing, cinematography?!?! Straight perfection, on level all its own. Never thought it got the love it truly deserved....just too dark, and heavy for network television. NBC, and then Netflix, really dropped the ball by not promoting this show more. Would have LOVED a few more seasons. Although, on second thought, maybe it's a good thing that it went out when it did...well before it had a chance to get bad...a la, "Game of Thrones", or "The Walking Dead"!?!? *A couple other NBC shows that deserved better are, "Life", and what I think is the best cop show ever, "Southland"!!! HIGHLY recommend checking them out.

[@roelvinckens5553]

@@mariannecontrino6297 Thanks. I'll be checking out Southland. Have you seen s1 of True Detective? It's a must.

[@lolhead7127]

@@roelvinckens5553 I'd recommend also happy and leonard, fair warning it's a different kind of show but with great dialogue and acting

[@treskyplesky1189]

Never thought I'll say this but I'm almost tempted to see new Fantastic beasts movie only because of him

[@realtalk169]

Madds Mikkelson is criminally underrated...

[@dantim1001]

Cool thing to point down is that « chiffre » in french specifically refers to numbers below 10, or with one digit. Pushing the link between bond and Le Chiffre

[@AnnettaDarandri]

I read another comment saying he “almost” overshined Daniel Craig as the new Bond, and it’s true. Gosh I fell for him immediately in CR, but “Hannibal” really got me hooked on Mads. His body language in conveying a character is superb.

[@HugoStiglitz88]

It helps a lot that Mads Mikkelsen is a ridiculously good actor

[@DaEsch]

Mads is absolutely the most handsome man alive. And absolutely one of the best actors alive. Such a good boi. 10/10

[@ltotheop7512]

Global warming denier.

[@lareine9014]

After seeing Mads Mikkelsen in several vastly different roles in movies and series, I just feel like what ever role he takes, he makes it his own. He becomes the character. One of greatest talents in acting.

[@dizzykrogan]

The remark that bond gives while being tortured is truly the best thing I’ve seen in a bond movie

[@jameswallace7091]

It’s great how terrifying he is and how terrifying that torture scene is and how bond basically took the piss out of him all the way though it. Such a basic but brilliant scene.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

I wish Bond gave him the password of "shakennotstirred"

[@amandalp9169]

I think it also helps that unlike other Bond villains, Le Chiffre is willing to do his own dirty work as opposed to leaving Bond to villains. He just seems more dangerous that way like he's a genius that can walk away after manipulating a situation, but he's also ruthless enough to do it himself.

[@BigDog366]

There's not another actor on the planet who can hold a candle to Mads Mikkelsen. His latest two Danish movies, Riders and Justice and Last Round, are absolutely superb.

[@bleckybob]

He’s one of my favorite actors. I loved his role in the show “Hannibal” such a deep, and disturbing show about mental illness and depravity

[@vector99999]

I have only one question : why did Mads not get an oscar for this. Mads mikkelsen is the greatest actor. it's privilege to see him.

[@horizon92lee]

Mads is a great actor, he plays up stirring intimidation well, can’t wait to see him as Grindelwald

[@raquelnunes9793]

Mads mikkelsen might be one of the greatest actors alive. Always 100%. Its magnificent.

[@moviewryter1985]

Mads Mikkelsen is so great at his craft. Hated his character in Casino Royale (one of my all-time favorite movies), and loved his character in Rogue One. Can't believe how he could be the same actor in each; how much he makes you forget you're watching him and only appreciate his character. That's the sign of great acting. So many actors can't do that.

[@zxcytdfxy256]

It's so infuriating that no Bond movie has been better than Casino Royale

[@wasgaming7932]

Agreed I think Casino Royal and Skyfall are the pinnacle of the Bond franchise.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

That’s largely because, like “Russia,” the script stuck close to the original book, and then expanded on it a bit to make it more cinematic.

[@Literarydilettante]

Never forget the part Chris Cornell's song played. Still the best Bond song ever, sorry Adele.

[@danielschaeffer1294]

@@Literarydilettante In fact the film noir b/w opening was genius. A throwback to “The Maltese Falcon,” “The Third Man,” and early Hitchcock. And apt, since the original book took place in the post-war era when Europe was cleaning out Nazis only to be faced with Stalinists. And it’s occurred to me that going from b/w in the prelude to color when the main story starts may have gotten nabbed from “The Wizard of Oz!” Just a thought.

[@Vunomic]

Casino Royale is the best Bond by a mile, I agreed - To add to the analysis of why that is: *It's the first Bond to be more raw and a man's man then a pretty boy spy womanizer* Daniel Craig was still that good looking charming witty spy, _BUT HE NEVER PLAYED ON TO THOSE TRAITS._ His main focus is completing his tasks as a spy, and his charm and romance with females was never felt like a womanizer on his own mission to seduce them, but as an organic interest because of the man he really is, his personality and genuine mystique. And lastly, it was the first Bond to show true vulnerability and weakness. But those are also strengths, because it humanized the character to be a real person. Like when Bond got poisoned and ran out of time to plug his _"defibrillator"_ into his heart, only to be saved by Vesper. It shows he needs good people to help him too, not this unstoppable escape any catastrophe by himself but also a pompous pretty boy womanizer, which I'm glad the franchise shifted away from.

[@somedude4805]

Mads Mikkelson is a phenomenal actor. Every role he’s in is done exquisitely well, and he dominates the screen, even sharing it with 007.

[@jerrysizzler44]

For years I've heard about how terrifying this character was, but it's when I fell completely in love with him. From the moment he stepped out of that armored car.. ☺

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend a song Called: 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix

[@olly123451]

Casino Royal might be my favourite film of all time, and it’s in no small way because of Mads Mikkelsen and the beautiful writing of Le Chiffre. I wonder if the next Bond will break the cycle of the first movie being leagues better than the films after it.

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Casino Royale has the best chemistry between Bond and the villain of any of the movies. Helps that they're in so many scenes together compared to most Bond movies. Connery's Bond only got 2 minutes with Blofeld in You Only Live Twice for example, missed opportunity there.

[@DarthVader-1701]

The torture scene location was on a dingy boat, not a warehouse. 2 major clues were the watertight doors. Clue 3 is the wall in front of bond which is curved like a boat hull.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Yuppp

[@xScooterAZx]

A dingy is a small row boat,..without a lower deck. It's merely like a boat you'd see someone out on a creek fishing in.

[@DarthVader-1701]

@@xScooterAZx A Dinghy is a small boat, Dingy means dirty.

[@xScooterAZx]

@@DarthVader-1701 Yes,dinghy means small boat. My mistake for leaving out the h in it. XD Thanks for catching that.

[@djsosonut]

But Le Chiffre wasn't faking. It was a real tell. Bond told Vesper and Mathis the tell, and it was said later in the movie that Mantis must have tipped him off. Which is how Bond got suckered into the bad bet the second time around. And why after that play Mads' character folded when he accidentally touched his temple again. He did his tell unconsciously and had to fold.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

The same guy whole slipped Bond the poison in his drink. Makes sense.

[@djsosonut]

@@mikepastor.k6233 From the setup I think it was Le chiffre's girlfriend, the one that almost got her arm cut off, that slipped Bond the poison. She was right next to the drink when it got picked up and brought over to Bond. And she did the whole slow-turn-stare like her presence there was important.

[@jakedickson697]

This is not correct, Vesper tipped him off, as found out later in Quantum of Solace....

[@djsosonut]

@@jakedickson697 Ahh. Never watched that one. Until recently I'd only ever watched Casino Royale. Still. Main point stands: Le Chiffre's tell was real.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

@@djsosonut I thought only Vesper and Mathis were at the bar where Bond's drink was set. It doesn't show who did it but both could have. In fact I have to watch again because I'm not sure..

[@kit2770]

Since the video mentions the over-the-top nature of the Brosnan era, I'll say that Pierce Brosnan was a good Bond who just got bogged down in scripts that were either less than good or bad (although, personally, I liked Golden Eye a lot).

[@JoeNoshow27]

GoldenEye does an exceptional job at providing seriousness alongside over the top theatricals. You have scenes like Alec, standing in a graveyard of Soviet-era statues, detailing the British government's atrocities against his family, paired with Bond piloting a tank through St. Petersburg while adjusting his tie. Plus, there's a "vintage" feel to it that none of the other Brosnan Bond films have. I really like The World's not Enough as well. It's definitely less serious, but absolutely hilarious. Great characters IMO, especially Zukasky.

[@krel3358]

@@JoeNoshow27 I think all they had to do was stick with that certain archetype/themes of Goldeneye, instead they went back to fantastic weird shit that lacked the humour of old james bond and came off as cringey and autistic. tommorow never dies is a great example of a plot and cast that seemed like it could be good but it was terribly executed. It also should be noted that I think a Bond Villain should always be a mirror physically and mentally for Bond and not involve old men. I mean they really could have gone over the top in a bond movie and involved Area 51, aliens and Egypt and that would be a cool movie. Instead we got Media Moghul trying to start WWIII and North Korean Faceoff as well as something involving oil and nuclear weapons. I mean why not have a Brosnan movie about an ancient Japanese cult creating super soldiers by communicating with interdimensional dragons which is where the Japanese Emperor gets his power and Brosnan has to beat him in a Kunfu battle like Mortal Kombat. Come on Hollywood.

[@rjmacready9828]

100%, still my favorite bond

[@eyezam]

Man I love your video essays. Great job once again, thankyou !

[@Hvorgandr]

Both at Denmark and at Hollywood, he nails all the roles. From Riders of Justice, Maen og Høns and Jagten to Valhalla Rising, Hannibal, Doctor Strange, Death Stranding and James Bond.

[@MoyosoreOgunbiyi]

Casino Royale was a gripping Classic. Le chiffre was my first introuction to Madds Mickelson and I've been avid admirer ever since.

[@AnnettaDarandri]

Same here!

[@trillo3332]

LeChiffre may be Bond's most intense and fear-driven villain, but I'd love to see a Nerdstalgic video on LeChiffre vs his exact opposite: Silva!

[@Freedomlives33]

This guy was an amazing Hannibal!! I was in awe w his character build👍👍

[@alexanderspear9464]

Mads is brilliant in everything. Even if the movie isn't, he carries it.

[@bilditup1]

Casino Royale is the only Bond movie I have no notes on. The rest of them don’t come close; all have severe issues with plot, pacing, and character arcs/motivations, particularly that of the villains. You might still enjoy some of them, but they’re hard to take seriously. Not so here, and Mikkelsen’s turn as Le Chiffre is a big part of that. Thanks for articulating that better than I ever could!

[@Funkytowwn101]

Le Chiffre is def my favourite bond villain and i love casino royale the most. I’ve been a fan of Madds Mikkelsen ever since

[@celinavarchausky5333]

This was so good!! I love the way you analyze media, hearing you is so interesting!!!

[@BEDROCK377]

Mads us always gifted when gave an opportunity of playing criminals HE'S HANNIBAL LECTER GOD DAMMIT

[@fg41395]

As a lifelong bond fan, I totally agree! Thanks for making such great content!

[@roboninja565]

I love ya but they aren't playing Baccarat in the film, it's texas Hold-em

[@thebesttastingbleach6915]

I was a life long Bond fan (Roger Moore was my fave) when Casino Royale blew me away. I was not excited for Daniel Craig at all and he became my favorite Bond because of one movie. It felt so different from all the other Bonds but damn it felt right.

[@oranganewton]

I graduated high school in ‘07, and our grad was Bond themed. Fun times, I wore the signature grey suit

[@John_Smith_Dumfugg]

I play Craterhoof Behemoth. Looks like this game is about to be over, Monsieur Bond

[@tonyattardo9350]

Cyclonic rift in response. Get fucked.

[@cadiastands6874]

Casino royal wasn't based on Ian Fleming's time in the secret service, it was based on Christopher Lee's time in the secret service

[@kasperancher]

People need to watch some of his Danish movies to fully understand his range as an actor. They are much different from the American films he has been in. Pusher, Pusher 2, Flickering lights, The green butchers, Adams apples, The hunt, Another round, Riders of justice

[@SaGeOwL4891]

"Hey the last James Bond sucked!" "Ok, time for the big guns... *Call Mads Mikkelsen* "

[@danieljabonski4705]

This movie was such a fresh air in Bond franchise, suprised me so well. We expect something similar from another Bond movie, especially that this will be another reboot propably.

[@sry4lagg]

Aaaah yes the famous "Le Schieef"

[@Magnesium33]

And the infamous "Felix Leader"....

[@DukeofNukem98]

This was an amazing character study. Casino Royale has been my favorite bond movie since it released

[@DarthDimmadome]

I honestly find Scaramanga (Man with the golden gun) to be the most intimidating.

[@hasandewanjee7441]

If ya think Mads Mikkelson was terrifying in this, watch Hannibal, I think its underrated af

[@simonjack9699]

What makes him the best Bond villain is also what makes him the best actor that ever played Hannibal Lecter

[@anthonyvasquezactor]

I've just landed a recurring villain role on a new detective web series, and I've found that my character is very similar to Le Chiffre. He's cold and ruthless, but to add a little dimension, his back is also against a wall. And he commits these heinous acts to pay off the higher powers he answers too. Thanks so much for this analysis of the character. It really helped me out with my role a lot!

[@agent_hex]

He's a great villain, but I wouldn't say he is terrifying. It's too hard for me to be scared of him when he gets bullied a lot throughout.

[@aarushiyadav7101]

Same

[@Amandu]

Mads is amazing no matter what part he plays, I think he has fun with villains cause he is such a nice guy himself

[@ww3032]

Great Actors and Actresses, great script, great cinematography. Casino Royale is what happens when these come together.

[@JonnyOpinionated]

Probably will remain my favourite of all the Bond movies, actors to portray Bond and Bond villains. I have massively enjoyed many other Bond films of course but this is in a realm of its own.

[@fitforfreelance]

Another great analysis here. Well done video

[@markisthegreat3432]

This character reflects hannibal quite well, smart and he has that creepy look

[@Freedomlives33]

Absolutely loved him!! The only Hannibal in my opinion...way better than anyone else👍👍

[@WhiteDragonXXX]

A great Bond villain, great Hannibal, decent marvel villain, and now a great Harry Potter villain. Hope he delivers in Indiana Jones 5.

[@michaeljwarren]

Great narrative bro!

[@misterkeys2893]

"Oops." - Le Chiffre God I love Mads Mikkelsen.

[@valerieeyebe745]

What an Actor!!. He is perfect in Hannibal. Best version ever. Loves his work

[@Pinkranger87]

Mads Mikklesen is one those actor's when they play the villain you actually root for him to win

[@saidazenzar2874]

Spot On Analysis On Every Aspect ... Casino Royale is By Far my Favorite Bond Movie !!!

[@michaelmacleod6517]

Spot on essay. I wish Fleming had written more of Le Chiffe's desperation in his own novel. It would have been interesting to see his villains fleshed out more.

[@Death13Horseman]

They did four movies after this one, and yet Casino Royale is still the best one in my book. In a huge part thanks to Mads memorable performance of Le Chiffre.

[@atuvera9021]

The 90's and 00's just had incredible villains.

[@ppvk2610]

True .. Just have a look at Gary Oldman for instance...

[@twot2224]

really good video! idk whether i agree he's the most 'terrifying' james bond villain, but you've definitely convinced me he's the most interesting one! and mads mikkelsen really sells it he's so amazing.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I Recommend a song Called: 'The Bond Villain' by Robert Nix

[@thenormalman2030]

yes he really made an impact, It still make me remember this specific movie from my childhood