"I've been a fan of the movies for many years and have recently read several of the books for the first time. First off I think each Bond is great in their own way (including Lazenby, who I think gets a lot of unnecessary hack), but if I ranked the Bonds it would be like this:

1.Pierce Brosnan
A great, all round interpretation of the character. He effortlessly combines wit, elegance, humanity and danger. Shows flashes of weakness (cemetery scene in Goldeneye) as well as brutal coldness (executing Electra King), yet all the while keeps Bond cool. Plus he was in the first Bond film I ever watched (Goldeneye).
2. Sean Connery – ruthless, cold, a keen gambler and an avid womaniser. Pretty much all of what James Bond is meant to be. Plus, he was the original One minor weakness is that he sometimes lacks humanity.
3. Roger Moore –probably the most amusing 007 to date. Admittedly his lighter, more humorous approach is the furthest removed from the source material; however there is a solid sense of typically English charm present, plus the unmistakeable glint in his eye.
4.Timothy Dalton - restored the films back to 'serious' spy stories reflective of the original novels. Possibly the most believable and realistic portrayal of Bond (his films still hold up well today). One possible criticism is that he lacked some of the eligance needed for the character.
5. Daniel Craig - Similar points to above. More than convinces in the action scenes and certainly has potential. However, looks-wise he is possibly the least "Bond-like".
6. George Lazemby – by no means as bad as it has been suggested (despite coming last). The final scene of OHMSS remains the most poignant ending in Bond history due to his performance. However he is still undeniably overshadowed by the other actors.
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"Connery-classic
George lazenby:********
moore-funny and a true 007
Dalton:too serious
Bronsan: best looking, most sexual, well rounded
Craig: action packed but no bond formula
best are Connery, Moore, Bronsan, and Craig"

"Daniel Craig does not possese the characters of James Bond, his films are too fictitious infact he should not be allowed to play further Bond movies."

"It's between that and The Spy who Loved Me."

"Briely my opinion could be said like this: Brosnan continued where Dalton ended.
Brosnan sure can never reach the likes of Sean Connery as a Bond-actor. But at least he gave us Goldeneye, one of the pearls in the franchise of James Bond. Goldeneye is the best film to represent todays James Bond"

"Dalton sets the standard. "