Craig Forgives His Detractors

HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,912Chief of Staff
in Casino Royale - Bond 21 (2006)
Well, as they say, the best revenge is living well. I guess DC is doing just that, and it's allowed him to be a bit magnanimous. According to this little article, Craig has buried the hatchet with all those who decried his casting:

Daniel Craig is White Hot

Jan 11, 2007, 14:00 GMT

Daniel Craig has forgiven the critics who slammed his casting as James Bond in 'Casino Royale'.

The 38-year-old actor upset many diehard 007 fans because, not only was he blond, but he also admitted to having a fear of guns and heights and allegedly struggled to drive a manual car.

However, Craig - whose portrayal of Bond was universally acclaimed -insists that is now all in the past, saying: "You have to forgive and forget and move on."

Craig was one of the key components that officially made 'Casino Royale' the most successful Bond movie of all time. The action film raked in over £272 million at the global box office.

The actor's second outing as the suave spy, tentatively titled 'Bond 22', is due out in 2008 and, despite the success of 'Casino Royale', the actor is bracing himself for more criticism.

He added: "I don't blame people for being passionate about the character and the films. I fully expect to go through it all again next time."

I have to say, that last comment is a bit troubling. He expects to go through the same crap for Bond 22? Oh, Lord, will there be ANOTHER anti-Craig movement? Maybe a website called CraigSTILLNotBond? I shudder to think. . .
Vox clamantis in deserto

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  • highhopeshighhopes Posts: 1,358MI6 Agent
    Hardyboy wrote:
    Oh, Lord, will there be ANOTHER anti-Craig movement? Maybe a website called CraigSTILLNotBond? I shudder to think. . .


    :)):)):)):))

    Hardy, I think we can count on that like sin and rain. If I were you, I'd copyright CraigSTILLNotBond now.

    But yeah, there's nothing like sitting on top of the heap, and Craig has definitely managed that.
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    edited January 2007
    Well, there is still (and will always be) a sliver of the audience for whom he will never be Bond, never never never, and we should all reasonably expect that these people---many of whom have apparently vanished into the tall grass for now---will reappear and start making noise when #22 is in pre-production and starts to make the news cycle.

    The public, sadly, has a short enough attention span that they'll get a bit of traction, at least early on, aided by the usual tabloid suspects who gave us the classic Craig news gems before singing his praises: can't drive a stick, lost his front teeth, afraid of guns, was a pansy because he wore a life vest (at the insistence of the RN!), etc., etc., etc., ad nauseam [yawn] 8-)

    As some detractors have said, #22 will be the 'real' test for the new Bond, and many of them seem to be holding out hope that Craigger will suffer a sophomore jinx along the lines of Timothy Dalton in LTK...of course, it can probably be argued that CR did better business than TLD, and thus affords Craig a bit more goodwill heading into his second Bond film than Dalton enjoyed at the time.
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  • jetsetwillyjetsetwilly Liverpool, UKPosts: 1,048MI6 Agent
    edited January 2007
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  • Sir Hillary BraySir Hillary Bray College of ArmsPosts: 2,174MI6 Agent
    jetsetwilly wrote:
    I've already registered www.CraigMightBeBondButIReallyDontLikeItAndNeitherDoAnyOfMyFriends.com (CMBBBIRDLIANDAOMF). It's available to any potential buyers for a reasonable fee...
    :))
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    (CRAIGISBOND.com)
    :D
    Hilly...you old devil!
  • Moore Not LessMoore Not Less Posts: 1,095MI6 Agent
    Sir Hillary Bray wrote:
    jetsetwilly wrote:
    I've already registered www.CraigMightBeBondButIReallyDontLikeItAndNeitherDoAnyOfMyFriends.com (CMBBBIRDLIANDAOMF). It's available to any potential buyers for a reasonable fee...
    :))
    You might also want to grab this one:
    www.CraigRotsAndImGladImStillBrilliantOrNon-Delusional.com
    (CRAIGISBOND.com)
    :D

    There must be an absolutely huge demand to register on both those sites because I cannot access either of them to register myself. :D
  • bluemanblueman PDXPosts: 1,667MI6 Agent
    edited January 2007
    Loeffelholz wrote:
    As some detractors have said, #22 will be the 'real' test for the new Bond, and many of them seem to be holding out hope that Craigger will suffer a sophomore jinx along the lines of Timothy Dalton in LTK...of course, it can probably be argued that CR did better business than TLD, and thus affords Craig a bit more goodwill heading into his second Bond film than Dalton enjoyed at the time.

    Craig owns Bond. Any test will simply be, is Bond 22 a decent film or not. Poor Timmy got stuck with Glen, no chance for anything good there from the outset. If the writing, directing, cast, etc. are up to Craig's/CR's very high standard, then the audience will be there. If EON has a collective aneurism (happened before, see the 70s, and the 80s, and the 90s...) and they decide Bond is all about boobs and stunts and asinine one-liners, or decide Bond would be better served ripping off whatever popular TV show/fad film trend, we'll see a forgettable Bond 22.

    CR is a very good spy story, well-cast and well-made. Do it again, EON, please. I think the article got it right, Craig is a big reason CR is so successful. Don't get the LTK comparison, I mean why not a FRWL comparison instead? Or TMWTGG? The only constant I see between good Bond films and bad Bond films is that they're either good or bad, regardless of the lead actor (all have been at least adequate IMO). It's far more to do with the writing/directing/general direction IMHO. Craig won't be the issue for Bond 22, he'll simply be an asset and a great Bond.

    I've got my worry on for the writing and the director...as per usual. ;)
  • DAWUSSDAWUSS My homepagePosts: 517MI6 Agent
    And for all those websites, don't forget the extensions. Someone may buy DanielCraigStillIsntBondNoMatterWhatAnyoneSays.com and DanielCraigStillIsntBondNoMatterWhatAnyoneSays.net and DanielCraigStillIsntBondNoMatterWhatAnyoneSays.co.uk and DanielCraigStillIsntBondNoMatterWhatAnyoneSays.org and the list goes on...
  • ToshTogoToshTogo Rep. of South AfricaPosts: 103MI6 Agent
    ill admit when i heard DC was going to be Bond, i was not impressed, but after seeing CR, he portrayed the "character" of Bond really well and realistically. He might not be my idea of Bond, but he is believeable in the role.
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    edited January 2007
    blueman wrote:
    I've got my worry on for the writing and the director...as per usual. ;)

    Quite right. As long as John Glen doesn't get the nod to direct---and Eon have someone come along behind P&W to 'tidy up'---I'm liking Craig's chances ;)
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  • bluemanblueman PDXPosts: 1,667MI6 Agent
    edited January 2007
    Still thinking Matthew Vaughn could deliver a good Bond film...he's top of my list for Bond 22.
  • Moore Not LessMoore Not Less Posts: 1,095MI6 Agent
    blueman wrote:
    Still thinking Matthew Vaughn could deliver a good Bond film...he's top of my list for Bond 22.

    If Layer Cake is anything to go by Matthew Vaughn would deliver a good Bond film. Martin Campbell is top of my list for Bond 22. If he does not return then I would be in favour of Vaughn.
  • NightshooterNightshooter In bed with SolitairePosts: 2,917MI6 Agent
    Vaughn would be an inspired choice.
  • dimchdimch Posts: 19MI6 Agent
    Hardyboy wrote:
    Craig was one of the key components that officially made 'Casino Royale' the most successful Bond movie of all time.

    One of the key components?
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    edited January 2007
    dimch wrote:
    One of the key components?
    So you believe that the massive success of CR was entirely due to Craig and if he hadn't played Bond it would have been a flop? ;)
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • dimchdimch Posts: 19MI6 Agent
    Dan Same wrote:
    dimch wrote:
    One of the key components?
    So you believe that the massive success of CR was entirely due to Craig and if he hadn't played Bond it would have been a flop? ;)

    If they chose me as Bond it would've been even bigger of a hit.
  • taitytaity Posts: 702MI6 Agent
    So you believe that the massive success of CR was entirely due to Craig and if he hadn't played Bond it would have been a flop? ;)[/quote]

    Lets face it, its not as if they could have put any actor in the role and have a hit.

    And again with the smileys?
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    taity wrote:
    And again with the smileys?
    Yes, again with the smileys. I like them as they serve a purpose; wether you like them or not is not my concern. :p
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    edited January 2007
    dimch wrote:
    If they chose me as Bond it would've been even bigger of a hit.
    Rather than say the same thing about me, I would instead suggest that if a certain female that I know were to be cast as Vesper, CR would be a certainty for the Best Picture Oscar. :D
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • taitytaity Posts: 702MI6 Agent
    They were not going to cast Miss Piggy as a Bond girl Dan. No way, uh uh. :))
  • superadosuperado Regent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,656MI6 Agent
    edited January 2007
    Since we're now talking about pigs, I'm reminded of the marketing adage of putting lipstick on a pig. Not to imply that Craig resembles one, but EON evidently went into overdrive at unprecedented levels to make Craig's debut as a "non-traditional" Bond look good. So, there's much credit due to efforts all-around.
    "...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
  • bluemanblueman PDXPosts: 1,667MI6 Agent
    8-)
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    edited January 2007
    $500 million is $500 million...if it's a pig wearing the lipstick, so be it :))

    The only relevant question: Is it Revlon, or Mary Kay? :x Product placement fans need to know :D
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  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    edited January 2007
    Fish1941 wrote:
    The problem with LICENSE TO KILL was not director John Glen or Timothy Dalton's angst-filled performance as Bond. Basically, it was a pretty well-written story that suffered from two things:

    1) The villain was a character straight out of MIAMI VICE and was unsuitable for a Bond film.

    2) Too many villainous henchment.
    I disagree. I think that Sanchez was a terrific villain. I also don't have a problem with the number of villainous henchmen. My problem with it was the script, which I think was ordinary at best, and Dalton's performance, whch I think was the worst in the series.
    taity wrote:
    They were not going to cast Miss Piggy as a Bond girl Dan. No way, uh uh. :))
    Rather than make a comment about how even Miss Piggy could been a better Vesper than Eva Green, I'll simply say that if you called my girlfriend Miss Piggy to her face, you would be in a lot of trouble. :o :))
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • HardyboyHardyboy Posts: 5,912Chief of Staff
    Sigh. . .how did a thread about Craig forgiving his detractors become a discussion on who should direct Bond 22, CR's box office take, and Craig's looks? :s
    Vox clamantis in deserto
  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    edited January 2007
    [...tiptoes back into conversation, glancing nervously about] :o

    ...Well, at least Craigger's being magnanimous {[] The sooner he begins to master a bit of self-deprecation with the press, the better off he'll be. Sir Roger Moore's example (off-screen!) would be a good model to emulate...
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    "Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
  • Moore Not LessMoore Not Less Posts: 1,095MI6 Agent
    Loeffelholz wrote:
    [...tiptoes back into conversation, glancing nervously about] :o

    ...Well, at least Craigger's being magnanimous {[] The sooner he begins to master a bit of self-deprecation with the press, the better off he'll be. Sir Roger Moore's example (off-screen!) would be a good model to emulate...

    When asked about his acting ability, Roger once responded (no doubt with tongue firmly placed in cheek) "Left eyebrow raised, right eyebrow raised."

    Roger is an interviewer's dream. He is always immaculate in dress/appearance, is charm personified and never misses a chance to be humourous or send himself up. He has been very popular on the chat show circuit for many years now. In fact, he was even once offered the chance to be a chat show host by the BBC.
  • Dan SameDan Same Victoria, AustraliaPosts: 6,054MI6 Agent
    Moore Not Less wrote:
    When asked about his acting ability, Roger once responded (no doubt with tongue firmly placed in cheek) "Left eyebrow raised, right eyebrow raised."
    He's awesome. He's so modest, it's amazing. But then again he deserved to be modest; as former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir said "Don't be modest; you're not that great," well he certainly was. :D -{
    "He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
  • MyrddinMerlinoMyrddinMerlino Posts: 37MI6 Agent
    I had sent this email to CNB mad site:

    Casino Royale Daniel Craig is James Bond
    Worldwide Box Office: $552,371,013 The first Bond film box office ever, inflation adjusted
    Good luck with you boycott
    ah ah ah
    Myrddin
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