James Bond Goldifnger vs. Casino Royale

James Bond’s opening title sequences are known for it’s traditional opening of the hole of the gun showing us who the Bond is. I am going to compare Goldfinger and Casino Royale as Goldfinger does not show the traditional convention of the bullet hole however; Casino Royale does in a much more modern way.
Immediately, the audience could see a difference in the way both films are by Goldfinger having a black background which connotates darkness and mystery with a gold hand appearing standing out. This links into the title of the film but also expands on the idea of how this Goldfinger stands out amongst everything. Even the song introduces a mysterious tone to it as it is quiet slow with calming instrumentals with a powerful woman’s voice. In contrast, in Casino Royale we see the traditional gun and are introduced to our Bond character. The fast pace rock music immediately gives a sense of action and power which the audience knows that James Bond is all about. The colours of red blood dripping down show that many are killed in this film and also when the card symbols (hearts) are shown the audience can see that both are incorporated. Furthermore, gambling and murder are both bad which shows that Bond does not play by the rules.
Goldfinger has a slim beautiful woman painted in gold which is linked into James Bond because of his love of beautiful women. Through this woman is shown some shots of characters and first of all introducing Sean Connery. The woman may suggest that the Goldfinger is linked to a woman but also may in the way of Bond getting to the Goldfinger. Through the woman characters are shown to be smoking cigars and wearing black suits and white shirts which is all very smart and middle-class which shows that money and wealth is involved. Furthermore, cars are involved which connotates there may be car chases but also gives a masculine approach as fast cars are known to be adored by men. It is all shown through the gold woman on a black background which again could suggest that there are hidden secrets.
Casino Royale is completely different. It has been made in 2006 so it would be expected to be much more clear in shots and modern. It is brighter, more graphic with the diamond and heart shapes going everywhere as if it was blood and bullets from a gun which Daniel Craig who plays James Bond holds at all times. It introduces the new Bond actor Daniel Craig as quite immature and aggressive when fighting and shooting in a cartoon way; as cartoons are known as childish. The whole loud and upbeat music suggests chaos. Daniel Craig is in black and white which stands out from the colour and chaos of the scenes. This shows that this Bond does stand out and may be different. Furthermore, the scatters of lines could suggest travel which Bond may be doing. In Bond films he is known to travel all over the world.
From analysing an old James Bond to a new it clearly shows that the excitement and danger is shown more in Casino Royale than Goldfinger. Also, the colours and rock music suggest it to compared to a classic song which simple but contrasting colours.