Both Bond and Vesper have to act as if they are a couple in love and together go through a tense few days in the villain's den at the casino. There are 3 things a good love story requires imho:ġ) The reason the characters fall in love. I am talking about the relationship between Bond and Vesper in Casino Royale (2006). One of my favorite love stories in a franchise film comes from James Bond surprisingly. The franchise films today do have love stories, but mostly in the background. You don't get epic romances supported by big budgets these days. SPOILERS BELOW FOR CASINO ROYALE AND QUANTUM OF SOLACE: