Originally posted by CryptKeeper
Interesting topic! Having been a fan of James Bond for most of my life, my ultimate favorite Bond was (and always will be), Sean Connery even though Roger Moore (who I like as well) was playing the role of Bond as I was growing up through the 70's and 80's. In later years, once Moore retired, I thought Timothy Dalton was the perfect replacement and was eager to see him mature in the role for many pictures to come. Unfortunately, he only last two pictures which was a crying shame. But still, if Dalton had to go, I thought Pierce Brosnan was an excellent choice and I was a big fan of his portrayal of Bond. Fortunately we got him for four pictures but he, like Dalton, should have starred in a few more. As for Daniel Craig, I strongly feel that he's the worst James Bond ever! I've seen the three Bond pictures he's been in and can honestly say I can't wait for him to be replaced. The past three Bond pictures resemble nothing of the Bond pictures I've watched all my life and have been stripped of everything I love about a James Bond movie. Craig stomps around like an angry ape who's too dark and depressed. Not to mention, why would they cast a blond Bond? Good grief! Bring back the real James Bond! I wonder who would be a good replacement???
well we sure are on board with each other about the JFK assassination but I feel the same way about Brosnan that you do about Craig.I thought Brosnan was the worst choice possible for the role of Bond back then.I hated it and got royally pissed when Dalton was let go and Brosnan replaced him. 😠
The only actor to play Bond that I thought came even close to his horrible acting was Lazenby but I let Lazenby slide since he had such a horrible script to work with. Craig is just acting that way cause thats the new direction of the Bond films they are going with.They want a more serious side of him exposed.
I like Craig cause even though he doesnt look the part,he can for sure act.
Brosnan always gave me the impression he was just there cause he HAD to be cause he was getting a paycheck,that he really didnt want to be there.He always sounds wooden in all his movies.at least as Bond and in remington steel.
But thats the way I have always found him to be.I dreaded him becoming Bond like they were talking about back then because I always found his acting to be just horrible when I used to watch Remington Steel having being forced to watch it before MY show came on back then.
when i saw him as Bond,I was like same old Pierce.He STILL cant act.
I do agree with you obviously though that it was a crying shame we had to watch "Dalton" go.
Oh and dont want to put a damper on your day or anything,"especially since your on board with me on JFK and understand how everything is messed up now around the world because of those events."
But better get used to having Craig around for a very long time.He has been signed on for 5 more Bond films.
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/f65/t560118.html
and with the major blockbuster of his last film being a huge hit and all,expect one with him made sometime in the next couple years again.
Hey I had to suffer through it for those four films when Brosnan was playing Bond all those years so I've had my share of letdowns.
I know the torment your going through personally being there myself,so you have my sympathy.
I know your pain mate.I been through it all myself at one time. 😄 I been down that road your going.I know that frustration your going through.I felt your pain your feeling now.Been there,done that.