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Posted Anonymously |
20. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 16 2009, 10:27 PM EDT
I have to agree with the Original poster I am not impressed at all so far with CR or QOS
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21. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 12:51 AM EDT
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I've never read any of the books, I'll admit (I'm getting around to it), so I'm really only familiar with the screen version of the character and what I've heard about the book version. Personally, I think all the actors did a terrific job in the character, all of them have a lot to offer with minimal flaws. That said, I would have to say that Craig is in my top two or three (with only six actors, its really hard to make a list). Really high up, at that. But if I had to look at the films in two completely different series (with the original 20 films making up the first part and now CR and QoS making up the new continuity), he's fitting very well into the part.
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Posted Anonymously |
22. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 1:09 AM EDT
Craig and all the Bond's that follow him have an impossible task, as no one will ever beat Moore's 007.
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Posted Anonymously |
23. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 2:14 AM EDT
"Craig and all the Bond's that follow him have an impossible task, as no one will ever beat Moore's 007."In your opinion at least. In my opinion, Sean Connery hasn't been beaten so far, but Craig is my favorite since Connery. Again, we all have our favs. :) 0 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
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24. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 3:20 AM EDT
I agree, Daniel Craig is not "Bond Material" and the only reason most women that watch Bond like him is because of his body..., My personal favorite was Pierce Brosnan though.
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Posted Anonymously |
25. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 4:35 AM EDT
"In my opinion, Sean Connery hasn't been beaten so far, but Craig is my favorite since Connery."No, Moore is still and will always be the best. 2 out of 4 found this valuable. Do you? |
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26. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 4:46 AM EDT
I can see Craig in at least another three films; his Bond interpretation is solid and stern, yet carrying personal demons which adds great depth, and needs to be expanded more amongst all the action sequences.Imitating Connery would be a big mistake, this approach never works....remember when they tried to introduce the 60's camp TV humour in Joel Schumacher's 'Batman and Robin'? Oh, the horror! By all means keep your rose-tinted memories of Connery, he made 5 excellent Bond movies and paved the way back then, but every actor must be his own; Connery he ain't, and neither were any of the other Bonds. 0 out of 4 found this valuable. Do you? |
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27. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 4:52 AM EDT
"I can see Craig in at least another three films; his Bond interpretation is solid and stern, yet carrying personal demons which adds great depth, and needs to be expanded more amongst all the action sequences.Of course. I like each actor so far because of the fact that each one brings his own style and take to the role, and while I prefer some to others, I think it's safe to say that the series is the better for all who played 007. I think Craig could do another three films... Five would be a good number. :) P.S. 60's Batman and Robin lol... Bam! Pow! Biff! KaBooM! 0 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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28. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
May 30 2009, 4:56 AM EDT
"No, Moore is still and will always be the best. "Again, your opinion. I,m sure you have many fantastic Roger Moore memories and you keep enjoying them, while I appreciate my fav 007 moments with Connery in FRWL, GF and TB, as well as Craig in CR. I'm not arguing, just saying (again) that we all have our favorites. :) 0 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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29. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jun 1 2009, 6:09 AM EDT
"I can't figure out why all you damn kids think that Daniel Craig is such a good Bond. Obviously it's not his fault that none of the classic moneypenny and Q scenes are in the more recent Casino Royale and Quantum, but he's not a particularily good actor, and does nothing the same as the Sean Connery, who was the original. The only thing you should really be debating is how close the other actors came to achieving a Connery-like performance."WHY IS HE RUBBISH? THE NEXT BOND MOVIE WILL INCLUDE THE BEGINNING OF MONEYPENNY AND BOND RELATIONSHIP. YOU HAVE TO REMEMER, CRAIG IS PLAYING BOND AS HE BEGINS HIS CAREER AS 007. WE WILL SEE ALL THESE OTHER CHARACTERS COMING ALONG WITH EACH NEW BOND MOVIE. INCIDENTALLY, I BELIEVE DANIEL CRAIG IS PROBABLY THE MOST TALENTED OF ALL THE BONDS. EVEN THOUGH SEAN IS MY SENTIMENTAL FAVORITE. I HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH YOUR OPINION. CRAIG IS A REAL ACTOR...POLISHED AND VERY TALENTED. AND HE ALSO KICKS A--- 0 out of 5 found this valuable. Do you? |
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30. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jun 1 2009, 11:57 AM EDT
I have to say...Daniel Craig, in my opinion, is the absoute best since Connery. Watching Craig I truly believe he would, and could, do anything it took to accomplish his mission. I mean...in all fairness, does anyone actually believe Pierce Brosnan could whip anyone over 15 years of age. It's about time Bond made me believe he could save the world again. Good job!!!
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Posted Anonymously |
31. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jun 9 2009, 7:00 PM EDT
"I agree, Daniel Craig is not "Bond Material" and the only reason most women that watch Bond like him is because of his body..., My personal favorite was Pierce Brosnan though."Daniel Craig absolutely "IS" Bond material. Looks like the days of the "Candy A**", cough, I mean Pierce Brosnan Bond are over. "Thank God"!!!!! Pierce Brosnan would look good as a "school boy" being led to the principle's office by the "pretty" hair of his head. Ha! Ha! 1 out of 5 found this valuable. Do you? |
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32. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jun 9 2009, 7:09 PM EDT
"I can't figure out why all you damn kids think that Daniel Craig is such a good Bond. Obviously it's not his fault that none of the classic moneypenny and Q scenes are in the more recent Casino Royale and Quantum, but he's not a particularily good actor, and does nothing the same as the Sean Connery, who was the original. The only thing you should really be debating is how close the other actors came to achieving a Connery-like performance."Well..."Old Chap"...While I do agree that Connery is the absolute best Bond and will never be topped, to say that Daniel Craig is not a good actor is just making you sound "VERY" uninformed. You sound like someone who is uncomfortable with change. Connery was a "Bond" for his time. Now...Craig is a "Bond" for today. Whatever your tastes are...just be thanking your lucky stars that the "Brosnan thing" is over. "WHEW"!!! 1 out of 6 found this valuable. Do you? |
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33. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jul 11 2009, 2:04 AM EDT
"I can't figure out why all you damn kids think that Daniel Craig is such a good Bond. Obviously it's not his fault that none of the classic moneypenny and Q scenes are in the more recent Casino Royale and Quantum, but he's not a particularily good actor, and does nothing the same as the Sean Connery, who was the original. The only thing you should really be debating is how close the other actors came to achieving a Connery-like performance."Daniel Craig may not be Sean Connery. But I think he's still cool, classy, and tough. 0 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
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34. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jul 11 2009, 6:41 PM EDT
I personally think that Daniel Craig's interpretation of James Bond is fantastic. The catch is that CR and QoS both take place in the beginning of Bond's career as a Double O agent, meaning he (the character) is not yet refined to the point of Sean Connery or Roger Moore's interpretation. Craig's Bond is a man at odds with himself and the world around him, it kind of reminds me of Timothy Dalton's bond. I wouldn't say that Craig is the best Bond, but he hasn't made his full run of movies yet, which makes it hard to compare to the others. Another catch with Craig's Bond is that the two films he's made so far are essentially one long film, making it nearly impossible to imagine him as a Bond that isn't acting out a personal vendetta. Personally: more power to Craig for playing Bond differently from EVERY other Bond.
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35. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jul 13 2009, 10:54 PM EDT
"I can't figure out why all you damn kids think that Daniel Craig is such a good Bond. Obviously it's not his fault that none of the classic moneypenny and Q scenes are in the more recent Casino Royale and Quantum, but he's not a particularily good actor, and does nothing the same as the Sean Connery, who was the original. The only thing you should really be debating is how close the other actors came to achieving a Connery-like performance."Daniel Craig is not the best Bond. He's ruined the Real Bond. Sean Connery and Roger Moore are my top favourites. Pierce Brosnan is better than George Lazenby by far! Better than Timothy Dalton and well better than Daniel Craig. 6 out of 6 found this valuable. Do you? |
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36. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jul 14 2009, 12:21 AM EDT
"Daniel Craig is not the best Bond. He's ruined the Real Bond.Craig may not be the best Bond, but I might rank him #2 (behind Dalton). 0 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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37. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jul 14 2009, 2:48 AM EDT
The reason Casino Royale was a critical and commercial success was because it DIDN'T follow the usual tried and-then tired formula. By Die Another Day, it was getting bland and a breath of fresh air was needed. Craigs interpretation of Bond is unique, but I find him to be the 2nd best out of all six actors. I find it easier to accept Craig as an assassin than Roger Moore or Pierce Brosnan (no disrespect to those two either) and to me Casino Royale was actually more of an epic espionage movie with story and character development, much like FRWL, rather than outer space battles and invisible cars. I think Sir Ian Fleming would approve of Daniel Craig as Bond. I certainly do, as well as many other Bond fans worldwide. Live on Craig Bond, you're doin a great job. :)
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38. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jul 14 2009, 6:09 AM EDT
Unfortunately I have to agree with Mr. Anon who started this thread. I just don't like him. I don't know why but something in him is really annoying. I'd like to see that good old elegance and style from the Connery's times to be brought back instead of slaughtering after slaughtering. After all it was that elegance which originally got people interested in James Bond, right? 5 out of 5 found this valuable. Do you? |
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39. RE: Daniel Craig is absolute rubbish
Jul 14 2009, 11:31 AM EDT
I don't think that copying Connery is the answer. Connery was an excellent actor in the films, but his James Bond was utterly unlike Fleming's Bond. The Bond in the novels is, "an anonymous, blunt instrument wielded by a government department." He was also averse to killing, sometimes even disobeying orders if it ment that he could acomplish his mission without killing. Connery's Bond was not very subtle, racked up a large body count, and fond of boner jokes, for some reason or other. Ergo, by your criteria, Connery was a terrible Bond, which is simply untrue. Really, we have not yet had a Bond that is the same as Fleming's. The answer, then, is for the actors to distinguish themselves while still being true to the spirit of the character.
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