Daniel Craig is the better James Bond. . . - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T06:46:16Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/daniel-craig-is-the-better?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A208296&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI agree. I think it was a mat…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-28:537324:Comment:2086022009-07-28T21:21:58.770ZJulie Lomoehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/julielomoe
I agree. I think it was a matter of ageism. Brosnan was really good in a film where he played a wasted, over-the-hill criminal a couple of years ago, but I can't remember the name of it.
I agree. I think it was a matter of ageism. Brosnan was really good in a film where he played a wasted, over-the-hill criminal a couple of years ago, but I can't remember the name of it. Wow, he's doing great! He mov…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-28:537324:Comment:2085662009-07-28T16:19:45.598ZJulie Lomoehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/julielomoe
Wow, he's doing great! He moved beautifully when I heard the Stones a couple of years ago - and Keith could still get down on his knees and up again while playing. Michael Jackson should have been so lucky, or sensible.
Wow, he's doing great! He moved beautifully when I heard the Stones a couple of years ago - and Keith could still get down on his knees and up again while playing. Michael Jackson should have been so lucky, or sensible. Jon, Connery was superb in hi…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-28:537324:Comment:2085102009-07-28T06:49:36.651Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
Jon, Connery was superb in his time.<br />
were he the same age now, to repeat the part--I wouldn't want him to do it.<br />
the world has changed too much.<br />
there is no longer a place for a tongue in cheek villian--nor for the Bond as portrayed in the 1960's, that was forty years ago.<br />
He was a gorgeously sexy and charming Bond OF THE 1960'S.<br />
Daniel Craig is, to me TODAY'S Bond.<br />
As a woman I find him interesting and extremely sexy. Extremely.<br />
I also find that I see a vulnerable side to the character…
Jon, Connery was superb in his time.<br />
were he the same age now, to repeat the part--I wouldn't want him to do it.<br />
the world has changed too much.<br />
there is no longer a place for a tongue in cheek villian--nor for the Bond as portrayed in the 1960's, that was forty years ago.<br />
He was a gorgeously sexy and charming Bond OF THE 1960'S.<br />
Daniel Craig is, to me TODAY'S Bond.<br />
As a woman I find him interesting and extremely sexy. Extremely.<br />
I also find that I see a vulnerable side to the character now--saw it in both of his films, and you know what? I like it. it makes him more human and less aritifical. Love that Connery/Caine movie…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-27:537324:Comment:2084932009-07-27T21:51:21.544ZEric Christophersonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/datahog
Love that Connery/Caine movie. Haven't seen it in ages. John Huston was one of the great screenwriters and directors.
Love that Connery/Caine movie. Haven't seen it in ages. John Huston was one of the great screenwriters and directors. no B.R. I don't think Flemmin…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-27:537324:Comment:2084682009-07-27T15:07:01.146Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
no B.R. I don't think Flemming would have liked Craig, at least not in the time frame in which he lived.<br />
Connery was probably everything Flemming would have wanted to be.<br />
I mean women wanted to be Marilyn Monroe and men wanted to Sean Connery--at least that's what i think.<br />
and I think those personal opinions would have swayed Flemming against Craig and to Connery.<br />
And as for the Bond in the books being more like Craig--well! that says it all--Flemming's preferring Connery once the films came…
no B.R. I don't think Flemming would have liked Craig, at least not in the time frame in which he lived.<br />
Connery was probably everything Flemming would have wanted to be.<br />
I mean women wanted to be Marilyn Monroe and men wanted to Sean Connery--at least that's what i think.<br />
and I think those personal opinions would have swayed Flemming against Craig and to Connery.<br />
And as for the Bond in the books being more like Craig--well! that says it all--Flemming's preferring Connery once the films came out make it clear--he just liked Connery's version of Bond.<br />
it's rather interesting too! Julie, I really do believe Br…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-27:537324:Comment:2084662009-07-27T14:44:29.308ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
Julie, I really do believe Brosnan got a bummer for a deal with his Bond continuation. There's no reason in the world they could not have begun making 'grittier and meaner' Bond movies, and taken out all the glitzs and gadgets--using Brosnan instead of Craig.<br />
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I agree with you in the idea that Pierce Brosnan is an underrated actor. You can be mean and gritty--and still be suave and sophisticated at the same time. Brosnan can deliver that on ever take.
Julie, I really do believe Brosnan got a bummer for a deal with his Bond continuation. There's no reason in the world they could not have begun making 'grittier and meaner' Bond movies, and taken out all the glitzs and gadgets--using Brosnan instead of Craig.<br />
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I agree with you in the idea that Pierce Brosnan is an underrated actor. You can be mean and gritty--and still be suave and sophisticated at the same time. Brosnan can deliver that on ever take. Carole's comments about Craig…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-27:537324:Comment:2084642009-07-27T14:40:07.557ZB.R.Statehamhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
Carole's comments about Craig being today's version of Bond is kinda interesting. Actually I agree with John's opinion, if you read the books Craig fits Ian Fleming's Bond better than any of'em. And Fleming loved Connery as his movie version James Bond. But would he have chosen Connery over Craig if both had been available at the time?
Carole's comments about Craig being today's version of Bond is kinda interesting. Actually I agree with John's opinion, if you read the books Craig fits Ian Fleming's Bond better than any of'em. And Fleming loved Connery as his movie version James Bond. But would he have chosen Connery over Craig if both had been available at the time? agree with Dan.
the series ha…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-27:537324:Comment:2084502009-07-27T14:23:01.694Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
agree with Dan.<br />
the series had to finally update itself.<br />
Craig is, in my opinion, the perfect Bond for today's audience.<br />
He's tough, he's efficient--and the jokey 60's and 70's bits are gone, and I'm glad.<br />
They had their place in a less dangerous and chaotic time.<br />
One thing also that I thoroughly approve of that's different: baddies and others aren't just "blown away" --murder, violent death is shown for what it is--brutal and not over quickly very often.<br />
Craig portrays it perfectly too--when…
agree with Dan.<br />
the series had to finally update itself.<br />
Craig is, in my opinion, the perfect Bond for today's audience.<br />
He's tough, he's efficient--and the jokey 60's and 70's bits are gone, and I'm glad.<br />
They had their place in a less dangerous and chaotic time.<br />
One thing also that I thoroughly approve of that's different: baddies and others aren't just "blown away" --murder, violent death is shown for what it is--brutal and not over quickly very often.<br />
Craig portrays it perfectly too--when murdering a baddie he looks like he's working to the limit--he's showing us that murder is tough even though the bad guy deserves to die.<br />
this re worked Bond gives us more reality and less theatrics.<br />
I loved Connery in particular--also liked the others that followed.<br />
But Criag is the James Bond for today, in my opinion. Daniel Craig is by far the Bo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-26:537324:Comment:2083952009-07-26T23:08:00.136ZJohn Dishonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/whiteskwirl
Daniel Craig is by far the Bond that best fits Fleming's novels. The sexy and alluring stuff is more in-line with movie Bond.
Daniel Craig is by far the Bond that best fits Fleming's novels. The sexy and alluring stuff is more in-line with movie Bond. Just heard on the radio, toda…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-07-26:537324:Comment:2083722009-07-26T20:08:31.392ZJohn McFetridgehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnMcF
Just heard on the radio, today is Mick's birthday. He's 66.
Just heard on the radio, today is Mick's birthday. He's 66.