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  • Campbell not a fan of Forster's 'messy' Quantum of Solace - 13 June 2011
    -Former Bond moviemaker Martin Campbell has branded the last 007 adventure, Quantum Of Solace, a "lousy mess".-The director relaunched the Bond franchise with Daniel Craig as the superspy in Casino Royale - but was left unimpressed by Marc Forster's follow-up.- Campbell


  • Campbell slams Bond bosses - 27 May 2011
    -Filmmaker Martin Campbell has criticised bosses of the Bond franchise by blasting Quantum Of Solace as "lousy".-Campbell directed Pierce Brosnan's debut outing as the suave superspy in 1995's GoldenEye before returning to helm Daniel Craig's debut in Casino Royale.- He


  • De Niro walks out of Campbell film - 5 September 2008
    Robert De Niro has walked from the shoot of Martin Campbell's forthcoming thriller Edge Of Darkness after less than a week, it has emerged.-The legendary actor was due to play a clean-up agent in the film alongside Mel Gibson, for whom the project represents a return to

Martin Campbell - what members say


  • Casino Royale
  • Casino Royale review by SAI81 from Tonbridge, Kent
    Rated - 4.0 stars Casino Royale 4 January 2007
    ...ance become pantomime, as so many Bond villains have. However this is Director Martin Campbell's show all the way. From the stark black and white opening, to the unrelentingl...   Read customer review
  • Casino Royale - Blu-ray
  • Casino Royale - Blu-ray review by nated23 from Bimingham
    Rated - 5.0 stars Brilliant 28 April 2007
    ... Spillane-ish last line (though, here, he doesn’t quite mean it). Director Martin Campbell, who set a high mark in GoldenEye that subsequent craftsmen haven’t matched, re...   Read customer review
  • Edge of Darkness
  • Edge of Darkness review by Greenfingersjake from Milton Keynes
    Rated - 5.0 stars Edge of darkness 14 June 2010
    ...s was based on a BBC play that he had been wanting to do for some time and with Martin Campbell at the helm and responsible for bringing James Bond up to date with Golden eye ...   Read customer review

Martin Campbell - filmography


  • Green Lantern on DVD (2011)
    Starring: Ryan Reynolds,  Blake Lively,  Peter Sarsgaard
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
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    In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 63% from 20,090 members
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  • Green Lantern - Blu-ray (2011)
    Starring: Ryan Reynolds,  Blake Lively,  Peter Sarsgaard
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Watch now: Unavailable
    A test pilot embraces his destiny as a cosmic superhero in CASINO ROYALE director Martin Campbell's adaptation of the popular DC Comics series. Ever since he saw his fearless father perish in a tragic aviation mishap, all Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds) could think about was flying -- it was the only ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 64% from 7,856 members
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  • Edge of Darkness - Blu-ray (2010)
    Starring: Danny Huston,  Mel Gibson,  Ray Winstone
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Edge of Darkness is an emotionally charged thriller set at the intersection of politics and big business. Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) is a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Department and a single father. When his only child, twenty-four year old Emma (Bojana Novakovic), is murdered ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 8,065 members
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  • Edge of Darkness on DVD (2010)
    Starring: Danny Huston,  Mel Gibson,  Ray Winstone
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Edge of Darkness is an emotionally charged thriller set at the intersection of politics and big business. Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) is a veteran homicide detective for the Boston Police Department and a single father. When his only child, twenty-four year old Emma (Bojana Novakovic), is murdered ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 68% from 28,502 members
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  • Casino Royale on DVD (2006)
    Starring: Daniel Craig,  Judi Dench,  Jeffrey Wright
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    CASINO ROYALE introduces JAMES BOND before he holds his license to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to "00" status.Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist, MOLLAKA (Sebastien ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 76% from 112,424 members
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  • Casino Royale - Blu-ray (2006)
    Starring: Daniel Craig,  Judi Dench,  Jeffrey Wright
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    CASINO ROYALE introduces JAMES BOND before he holds his license to kill. But Bond is no less dangerous, and with two professional assassinations in quick succession, he is elevated to "00" status.Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar, where he is to spy on a terrorist, MOLLAKA (Sebastien ..read more »
    4 stars out of 5 80% from 8,521 members
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  • Beyond Borders on DVD (2003)
    Starring: Angelina Jolie,  Clive Owen,  Linus Roache
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Director Martin Campbell (GOLDENEYE) balances a romantic tale, serious political commentary, and beautifully shot scenery from exotic locations in BEYOND BORDERS. Oscar winner Angelina Jolie gives a moving performance inspired by her real-life U.N. work, and has the perfect romantic foil in Clive ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 63% from 7,079 members
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  • Vertical Limit - Blu-ray (2000)
    Starring: Chris O'Donnell,  Bill Paxton,  Robin Tunney
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Watch now: Included in all packages with LOVEFiLM Instant
    As action director Martin Campbell's heart-pumping thriller VERTICAL LIMIT begins, an eagle glides gracefully over the stunningly filmed mesas of Utah. Its shadow falls on a vertical rock face being climbed by Peter Garrett (Chris O'Donnell), his father (Stuart Wilson), and his sister Annie (Robin ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 61% from 1,445 member
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  • Vertical Limit on DVD (2000)
    Starring: Chris O'Donnell,  Bill Paxton,  Robin Tunney
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Watch now: Included in all packages with LOVEFiLM Instant
    As action director Martin Campbell's heart-pumping thriller VERTICAL LIMIT begins, an eagle glides gracefully over the stunningly filmed mesas of Utah. Its shadow falls on a vertical rock face being climbed by Peter Garrett (Chris O'Donnell), his father (Stuart Wilson), and his sister Annie (Robin ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 59% from 6,624 members
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  • GoldenEye on DVD (1995)
    Starring: Pierce Brosnan,  Sean Bean,  Famke Janssen
    Director: Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Pierce Brosnan made his first appearance as James Bond in this action thriller, the 17th in the series (excluding the 1967 Casino Royale and the 1983 Never Say Never Again) featuring the suave British super-agent. As the story begins, Agent 007 and his partner, Agent 006 (Sean Bean), pull a daring ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 26,241 members
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  • Reilly - Ace of Spies - The Last Journey on DVD (1983)
    Starring: Sam Neill
    Director: Martin Campbell,  Jim Goddard,  Jim Goddard
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Sam Neill stars in this 1983 TV mini-series as Sidney Reilly, an enigmatic spy operating in Europe and Asia. The character is based on a real person, who was the primary inspiration behind the creation of James Bond. This collection presents two more episodes: "The Last Journey" and "Shutdown."
    3 stars out of 5 63% from 199 members
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  • Reilly - Ace Of Spies - Gambit on DVD (1983)
    Starring: Sam Neill
    Director: Martin Campbell,  Jim Goddard,  Jim Goddard
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Sam Neill stars in this 1983 TV miniseries as Sidney Reilly, an enigmatic spy operating in Europe and Asia. The character is based on a real person, who was the primary inspiration behind the creation of James Bond. This collection presents two more episodes: "Gambit" and "Endgame."
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 200 members
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  • Reilly - Ace Of Spies - After Moscow on DVD (1983)
    Starring: Sam Neill
    Director: Martin Campbell,  Jim Goddard,  Jim Goddard
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Sam Neill stars in this 1983 TV miniseries as Sidney Reilly, an enigmatic spy operating in Europe and Asia. The character is based on a real person, who was the primary inspiration behind the creation of James Bond. This collection presents two more episodes: "After Moscow" and "The Trust."
    3.5 stars out of 5 66% from 196 members
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  • Reilly - Ace Of Spys (3 discs) on DVD (1983)
    Starring: Sam Neill,  Leo McKern,  Tom Bell
    Director: Jim Goddard,  Martin Campbell,  M
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Sam Neill stars in this TV mini-series as Sidney Reilly, an enigmatic spy operating in Europe and Asia. The character is based on a real person, who was the primary inspiration behind the creation of James Bond.
    3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 16 members
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  • Reilly - Ace Of Spies - The Visiting Fireman on DVD (1983)
    Starring: Sam Neill
    Director: Martin Campbell,  Jim Goddard,  Jim Goddard
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Sam Neill stars in this 1983 TV miniseries as Sidney Reilly, an enigmatic spy operating in Europe and Asia. The character is based on a real person, who was the primary inspiration behind the creation of James Bond. This collection presents two more episodes: "The Visiting Fireman" and "Anna."
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 183 members
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  • Bergerac - Season 1 (3 discs) on DVD (1981)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Sean Arnold,  Cecile Paoli
    Director: Martyn Friend,  Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    The brooding Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac of Jersey's Bureau des Etrangers remains one of TV's most popular detectives. the tough, recovered alcohic with a trademark red Triumph Roadster vintage sports car with a maverick cop who seldom saw eye to eye with his superiors. With a guarantee of ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 413 members
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Martin Campbell facts

5 most recent films

Green Lantern - 3.0 stars
Green Lantern - Blu-ray - 3.0 stars
Edge of Darkness - Blu-ray - 3.5 stars
Edge of Darkness - 3.5 stars
Casino Royale - 4.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

Casino Royale - Blu-ray - 4.0 stars
Casino Royale - 4.0 stars
Homicide - Life on the Street - Season 1 - Complete - 3.5 stars
Edge Of Darkness - The Complete Series - 3.5 stars
The Professionals - Season 2 - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Muck And Brass - The Complete Series - 1.0 stars
Cast A Deadly Spell - 3.5 stars
Reilly - Ace Of Spys - 3.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Lewis Collins - 19 times - show films
Martin Shaw - 19 times - show films
Gordon Jackson - 19 times - show films
Sam Neill - 10 times - show films
Rufus Sewell - 6 times - show films

Most frequent directors

William Brayne - 19 times - show films
Jim Goddard - 10 times - show films
Jim Goddard - 6 times - show films
Alan Taylor - 5 times - show films
N - 5 times - show films