"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
It's really hard for me to do this actually as I find something I like in each interpertation of the actors but I'll give it a try:
1. Sean Connery
The best one is an easy choice for me though! Connery is easily my favorite Bond, the original! Clever, withy, rutheless and unbeatable! You want to be this guy!
2. Daniel Craig
Has gone up a LOT in my liking of him, the way he plays Bond is just brilliant! Arguably the strongest first performance of Bond in CR, and has not yet given a weak 007 performance. Love the serious and gritty and human approach he gave the character and he also showed he's really got the lighthearted clever humor down in SP too!
3. Timothy Dalton
Arguably he predates Craig in his style of playing Bond. Highly appreciate he brought his interpertation of Bond back to Fleming. He was very believable as a ruthless professional that wants to get the job done. Compared to Craig I would say Dalton has the better looks of what you think James Bond should look like too, but his weakness is the humorous side, something Craig does better. I would have loved to see have seen star in more Bond films.
4. Pierce Brosnan
Growing up he was my ultimate favorite. The Bond of my generation. I still have a soft spot for him but realisticly he's not better than Dalton and Craig. I give him this though: Brosnan has the Bond X Factor! In other words: He has what Connery has too: "You want to be this guy!" Brosnan has a certain suaveness not seen since Connery.
5. Roger Moore
Despite ranking him 'low' I love this guy! Moore is brilliant. His facial expressions and oneliners are unmatched, and he's arguably the best one in the humor department. His weakness: Believability. Moore is far from the ruthless killing professional that Fleming envisioned. That doesn't make him a weak Bond though! He's still darn entertaining to watch!
6. George Lazenby
Rock bottom for me. I sometimes feel I'm the only one here. I love the story of how he became Bond, and the way he always shares private life stories of how he was trying to get late. Lazenby was basicly an adult schoolboy trying to score with the chicks! (Love that) But as Bond, to me he's weak, wooden, lacks suaveness and it really shows he wasn't an actor..
Dutch, at least we both have Tim in our Top 3 -{ .
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Interesting combination. I'm curious as to your reasoning behind the way you rank them.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
1 - Roger Moore
Yes he may be 'jokey'. But I think people exaggerate with that. I mean, it's not like he's Austin Powers. Also, he was the most memorable bond IMO, made the role his own, and his films are mostly real fun. Charming and likable. And he can be serious if he has to be.
2 - Daniel Craig
He gives bond more depth than any other. Much darker tone like Dalton, but has obviously had more time to shine. Not the typical look of a james bond, but his acting more than makes up for it. Has real character.
3 - Timothy Dalton
He only did 2. Which is tragic really. Because he pulled off bond so well IMO. The only thing he was lacking was some of the humour - but if he had more bond films, who knows what may have happened...
4 - Sean Connery
Obviously a great james bond. I just... don't like him the best that's all. He comes across as arrogant, cocky, and very masculine. Which gives him character, but sometimes annoys me. But... he is certainly one of the best. I just like others more.
5 - Pierce Brosnan
Just a pretty-boy who IMO did not make the role his own at all. The only reason why he's not last is because, he's a decent-enough actor, and he had more time to shine than Lazenby. Brosnan's performance was fine, but just, meh... doesn't stand out for me really.
6 - Geogre Lazenby
To be fair to him, he did a pretty good performance in OHMSS. But, the sad fact is, he is not an actor and it slightly shows. Also, didn't make the role his own because he was just an imitation of Connery.
Daniel Craig He gives bond more depth than any other. Much darker tone like Dalton, but has obviously had more time to shine. Not the typical look of a james bond, but his acting more than makes up for it. Has real character.
It would appear that way. But that assumed depth comes from the script. He hasn't done a 'regular' Bond film IMO.
Take the films from 60s-70s, they were similar (apart from OHMSS), so you could see how Connery and Moore brought their elements to the role. Brosnan's films were similar in concept (not necessarily quality) to Connery and Moore' films as well so it is easier to compare him with those two.
Dalton's TLD was also a regular Bond film so you can see how his style impacted the role. However, his LTK was different so again it would be slightly difficult to compare. Similarly with Craig, his films take a different approach. Now if EON made Moore type of films who knows he may not have the same impact .... On the other hand, guys like Connery (FRWL's performance is different than say DAF's) and Moore (FYEO performance is different from say MR's) can be more versatile
Daniel Craig He gives bond more depth than any other. Much darker tone like Dalton, but has obviously had more time to shine. Not the typical look of a james bond, but his acting more than makes up for it. Has real character.
It would appear that way. But that assumed depth comes from the script. He hasn't done a 'regular' Bond film IMO.
Take the films from 60s-70s, they were similar (apart from OHMSS), so you could see how Connery and Moore brought their elements to the role. Brosnan's films were similar in concept (not necessarily quality) to Connery and Moore' films as well so it is easier to compare him with those two.
Dalton's TLD was also a regular Bond film so you can see how his style impacted the role. However, his LTK was different so again it would be slightly difficult to compare. Similarly with Craig, his films take a different approach. Now if EON made Moore type of films who knows he may not have the same impact .... On the other hand, guys like Connery (FRWL's performance is different than say DAF's) and Moore (FYEO performance is different from say MR's) can be more versatile
I think Dalton has by far added the most depth to the role.
So after breaking the ice and giving my ranking of the Bonds in the other thread here are my thoughts on the actors.
1. TIMOTHY DALTON
This has been and will forever be my favourite. TLD was a life-changing experience for me in 1987 when I was 14 years old.
I love his acting style, so similar to Patrick Stewart's, another favourite of mine, both theatre actors. And Dalton clearly is the one that reflects Fleming's vision the most.
2. Now you expect to see my No 2 Bond?
Here he is:
Sean Roger Pierce Daniel Moore Brosnan Connery Craig )
I actually cannot in good faith rank those in a certain order.
At the moment my heart says Daniel Craig is my No 2 because I absolutely love Spectre.
But I love Roger Moore so much as well. And who would not rank Sean Connery on top objectively speaking?
Pierce Brosnan was the Bond I spend my years as a young adult with. So he'll always have a special place in my heart and GoldenEye was my No 1 Bond movie for 20 years!
6. GEORGE LAZENBY
Now don't be fooled. I do not dislike him in the slightest. His performance in OHMSS is great and I like him very much.
But with only ONE Bond movie I just can't rank him over the others. Poor old George )
I think that's enough for the moment. There could be written so much about the individual Bond actors
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
So after breaking the ice and giving my ranking of the Bonds in the other thread here are my thoughts on the actors.
1. TIMOTHY DALTON
This has been and will forever be my favourite. TLD was a life-changing experience for me in 1987 when I was 14 years old.
I love his acting style, so similar to Patrick Stewart's, another favourite of mine, both theatre actors. And Dalton clearly is the one that reflects Fleming's vision the most.
2. Now you expect to see my No 2 Bond?
Here he is:
Sean Roger Pierce Daniel Moore Brosnan Connery Craig )
I actually cannot in good faith rank those in a certain order.
At the moment my heart says Daniel Craig is my No 2 because I absolutely love Spectre.
But I love Roger Moore so much as well. And who would not rank Sean Connery on top objectively speaking?
Pierce Brosnan was the Bond I spend my years as a young adult with. So he'll always have a special place in my heart and GoldenEye was my No 1 Bond movie for 20 years!
6. GEORGE LAZENBY
Now don't be fooled. I do not dislike him in the slightest. His performance in OHMSS is great and I like him very much.
But with only ONE Bond movie I just can't rank him over the others. Poor old George )
I think that's enough for the moment. There could be written so much about the individual Bond actors
Jason
Fair enough ranking style, for me, Dalton, Craig and Brosnan are basically all in the same rank, with Moore 1st, Connery 2nd and Lazenby last - purely because he only did one.
If Craig does another cracker, he may well trump Connery for the 2nd spot!
I do want to see what Craig can do with a 5th BF. Like Moore, I think he could explore his possibilities in the role a bit more with a 5th.
I wonder if, in the future, comparisons will be made between Moore's tenure as Bond and that of Craig.
For example, SP seems to be Craig's FYEO, in that it broke with his previous Bond films and did something different. I think it's too early for Craig to go now, as I think it'd be awkward for a new Bond actor to take his place. I think that he needs to do at least one more and perhaps leave with a nice set of 5 films.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Daniel Craig He gives bond more depth than any other. Much darker tone like Dalton, but has obviously had more time to shine. Not the typical look of a james bond, but his acting more than makes up for it. Has real character.
It would appear that way. But that assumed depth comes from the script. He hasn't done a 'regular' Bond film IMO.
Take the films from 60s-70s, they were similar (apart from OHMSS), so you could see how Connery and Moore brought their elements to the role. Brosnan's films were similar in concept (not necessarily quality) to Connery and Moore' films as well so it is easier to compare him with those two.
Dalton's TLD was also a regular Bond film so you can see how his style impacted the role. However, his LTK was different so again it would be slightly difficult to compare. Similarly with Craig, his films take a different approach. Now if EON made Moore type of films who knows he may not have the same impact .... On the other hand, guys like Connery (FRWL's performance is different than say DAF's) and Moore (FYEO performance is different from say MR's) can be more versatile
I think Dalton has by far added the most depth to the role.
Agreed
1. For Your Eyes Only 2. The Living Daylights 3 From Russia with Love 4. Casino Royale 5. OHMSS 6. Skyfall
1. Roger Moore
He used gadgets, wit and charm rather than extreme violence. I know it's not how Bond was in the books, but Moore just suited that tone better, and he had some good villains to go up against and had some memorable humour.
2. Pierce Brosnan
Poor Pierce, with the exception of GE, he just never had the great film. He had the most mixed bag of films, first a film that was like an early Connery film, a second one more like a Moore film, a third one more like a TV movie, and a final one more ridiculous than MR. I wish he could have had a better final film, his Goldfinger, his TSWLM. A film that could be taken seriously but still have all the great and iconic aspects of a classic Bond film (GE was there, but it would have been good for his final one as well).
3. Timothy Dalton
Again, another mixed bag of films for him. He had a proper spy film and a proper action/revenge flick. Dalton was ahead of his time, but as much as I like LTK, I think his films should have stuck to the tone TLD was.
4. Daniel Craig
The Bond of the 21st century, Craig has grown on me over time. It will be a shame if he doesn't return for Bond 25, as he is the only Bond to have a proper story arc.
5. Sean Connery
Yes, 5th. People seem to be blinded by the fact he was first. He did two films (YOLT and DAF) not really wanting to be there, he's had IMO the two most boring films (DN and TB) in the series, leaving just two films out of the six he did any good. I only really like GF of the films he did, so I don't really have much positive things to say about him.
6. George Lazenby
OK acting, Lazenby was just the least memorable of the actors. As one of the most loved and important books, OHMSS really needed an actor who had already been established as Bond, as I've said before I would have liked to see a FYEO style film with Roger Moore.
I do want to see what Craig can do with a 5th BF. Like Moore, I think he could explore his possibilities in the role a bit more with a 5th.
I wonder if, in the future, comparisons will be made between Moore's tenure as Bond and that of Craig.
For example, SP seems to be Craig's FYEO, in that it broke with his previous Bond films and did something different. I think it's too early for Craig to go now, as I think it'd be awkward for a new Bond actor to take his place. I think that he needs to do at least one more and perhaps leave with a nice set of 5 films.
Craig needs a second Bond film. His first two films were all about him becoming Bond, in SF I don't understand what the character is supposed to be, and in SP he finally is the full character with a more well-rounded portrayal. He needs second film to actually play Bond.
but as much as I like LTK, I think his films should have stuck to the tone TLD was.
I agree.
TLD is a cracker of a Bond film, and while LTK is okay - it's a pretty average film for most moviegoers. Didn't help there were the other issues surrounding the film (budget, release times etc). I actually view LTK as a bit of a nail in the coffin for Dalton and if they did another one in the same vein - Bond probably wouldn't have been successful into the 90s as it was with Brozza.
hmd, I'm curious, is "cracker" a common expression in NZ?
And what does it mean?
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Personally I think LTK is WAY more interesting than TLD.
But TD's performance is great in both.
They are very different films.
Even though both are Dalton films, they suit different moods.
One is a spy thriller, and the other a revenge thriller.
So it all depends on what sort of thrill you are in the mood for.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
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hmd, I'm curious, is "cracker" a common expression in NZ?
And what does it mean?
Sorry!
(chiefly Britain) A fine thing or person (crackerjack). "She's an absolute cracker! The show was a cracker!"
Thanks for that bit of info, one can always learn something new. -{
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
I'm shocked when anyone has Connery as low as 5. Really I am. He brought the role onto screen, and yes different from the book, but everyone has tried to be the character Connery brought. He set the standard. Did it first.
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New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Love Magnum, so prob will
1. Sean Connery
The best one is an easy choice for me though! Connery is easily my favorite Bond, the original! Clever, withy, rutheless and unbeatable! You want to be this guy!
2. Daniel Craig
Has gone up a LOT in my liking of him, the way he plays Bond is just brilliant! Arguably the strongest first performance of Bond in CR, and has not yet given a weak 007 performance. Love the serious and gritty and human approach he gave the character and he also showed he's really got the lighthearted clever humor down in SP too!
3. Timothy Dalton
Arguably he predates Craig in his style of playing Bond. Highly appreciate he brought his interpertation of Bond back to Fleming. He was very believable as a ruthless professional that wants to get the job done. Compared to Craig I would say Dalton has the better looks of what you think James Bond should look like too, but his weakness is the humorous side, something Craig does better. I would have loved to see have seen star in more Bond films.
4. Pierce Brosnan
Growing up he was my ultimate favorite. The Bond of my generation. I still have a soft spot for him but realisticly he's not better than Dalton and Craig. I give him this though: Brosnan has the Bond X Factor! In other words: He has what Connery has too: "You want to be this guy!" Brosnan has a certain suaveness not seen since Connery.
5. Roger Moore
Despite ranking him 'low' I love this guy! Moore is brilliant. His facial expressions and oneliners are unmatched, and he's arguably the best one in the humor department. His weakness: Believability. Moore is far from the ruthless killing professional that Fleming envisioned. That doesn't make him a weak Bond though! He's still darn entertaining to watch!
6. George Lazenby
Rock bottom for me. I sometimes feel I'm the only one here. I love the story of how he became Bond, and the way he always shares private life stories of how he was trying to get late. Lazenby was basicly an adult schoolboy trying to score with the chicks! (Love that) But as Bond, to me he's weak, wooden, lacks suaveness and it really shows he wasn't an actor..
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New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
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5. Moore
4. Dalton
3. Brosnan
2. Connery
1. Craig
Interesting combination. I'm curious as to your reasoning behind the way you rank them.
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Yes he may be 'jokey'. But I think people exaggerate with that. I mean, it's not like he's Austin Powers. Also, he was the most memorable bond IMO, made the role his own, and his films are mostly real fun. Charming and likable. And he can be serious if he has to be.
2 - Daniel Craig
He gives bond more depth than any other. Much darker tone like Dalton, but has obviously had more time to shine. Not the typical look of a james bond, but his acting more than makes up for it. Has real character.
3 - Timothy Dalton
He only did 2. Which is tragic really. Because he pulled off bond so well IMO. The only thing he was lacking was some of the humour - but if he had more bond films, who knows what may have happened...
4 - Sean Connery
Obviously a great james bond. I just... don't like him the best that's all. He comes across as arrogant, cocky, and very masculine. Which gives him character, but sometimes annoys me. But... he is certainly one of the best. I just like others more.
5 - Pierce Brosnan
Just a pretty-boy who IMO did not make the role his own at all. The only reason why he's not last is because, he's a decent-enough actor, and he had more time to shine than Lazenby. Brosnan's performance was fine, but just, meh... doesn't stand out for me really.
6 - Geogre Lazenby
To be fair to him, he did a pretty good performance in OHMSS. But, the sad fact is, he is not an actor and it slightly shows. Also, didn't make the role his own because he was just an imitation of Connery.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
It would appear that way. But that assumed depth comes from the script. He hasn't done a 'regular' Bond film IMO.
Take the films from 60s-70s, they were similar (apart from OHMSS), so you could see how Connery and Moore brought their elements to the role. Brosnan's films were similar in concept (not necessarily quality) to Connery and Moore' films as well so it is easier to compare him with those two.
Dalton's TLD was also a regular Bond film so you can see how his style impacted the role. However, his LTK was different so again it would be slightly difficult to compare. Similarly with Craig, his films take a different approach. Now if EON made Moore type of films who knows he may not have the same impact .... On the other hand, guys like Connery (FRWL's performance is different than say DAF's) and Moore (FYEO performance is different from say MR's) can be more versatile
I think Dalton has by far added the most depth to the role.
1. TIMOTHY DALTON
This has been and will forever be my favourite. TLD was a life-changing experience for me in 1987 when I was 14 years old.
I love his acting style, so similar to Patrick Stewart's, another favourite of mine, both theatre actors. And Dalton clearly is the one that reflects Fleming's vision the most.
2. Now you expect to see my No 2 Bond?
Here he is:
Sean Roger Pierce Daniel Moore Brosnan Connery Craig
I actually cannot in good faith rank those in a certain order.
At the moment my heart says Daniel Craig is my No 2 because I absolutely love Spectre.
But I love Roger Moore so much as well. And who would not rank Sean Connery on top objectively speaking?
Pierce Brosnan was the Bond I spend my years as a young adult with. So he'll always have a special place in my heart and GoldenEye was my No 1 Bond movie for 20 years!
6. GEORGE LAZENBY
Now don't be fooled. I do not dislike him in the slightest. His performance in OHMSS is great and I like him very much.
But with only ONE Bond movie I just can't rank him over the others. Poor old George
I think that's enough for the moment. There could be written so much about the individual Bond actors
Jason
You should get along great with chrisisall
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Fair enough ranking style, for me, Dalton, Craig and Brosnan are basically all in the same rank, with Moore 1st, Connery 2nd and Lazenby last - purely because he only did one.
If Craig does another cracker, he may well trump Connery for the 2nd spot!
"Better make that two."
I wonder if, in the future, comparisons will be made between Moore's tenure as Bond and that of Craig.
For example, SP seems to be Craig's FYEO, in that it broke with his previous Bond films and did something different. I think it's too early for Craig to go now, as I think it'd be awkward for a new Bond actor to take his place. I think that he needs to do at least one more and perhaps leave with a nice set of 5 films.
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Agreed
I found many similarities and comparisons between SP and FYEO too {[]
Helicopter PTS even!
"Better make that two."
He used gadgets, wit and charm rather than extreme violence. I know it's not how Bond was in the books, but Moore just suited that tone better, and he had some good villains to go up against and had some memorable humour.
2. Pierce Brosnan
Poor Pierce, with the exception of GE, he just never had the great film. He had the most mixed bag of films, first a film that was like an early Connery film, a second one more like a Moore film, a third one more like a TV movie, and a final one more ridiculous than MR. I wish he could have had a better final film, his Goldfinger, his TSWLM. A film that could be taken seriously but still have all the great and iconic aspects of a classic Bond film (GE was there, but it would have been good for his final one as well).
3. Timothy Dalton
Again, another mixed bag of films for him. He had a proper spy film and a proper action/revenge flick. Dalton was ahead of his time, but as much as I like LTK, I think his films should have stuck to the tone TLD was.
4. Daniel Craig
The Bond of the 21st century, Craig has grown on me over time. It will be a shame if he doesn't return for Bond 25, as he is the only Bond to have a proper story arc.
5. Sean Connery
Yes, 5th. People seem to be blinded by the fact he was first. He did two films (YOLT and DAF) not really wanting to be there, he's had IMO the two most boring films (DN and TB) in the series, leaving just two films out of the six he did any good. I only really like GF of the films he did, so I don't really have much positive things to say about him.
6. George Lazenby
OK acting, Lazenby was just the least memorable of the actors. As one of the most loved and important books, OHMSS really needed an actor who had already been established as Bond, as I've said before I would have liked to see a FYEO style film with Roger Moore.
Craig needs a second Bond film. His first two films were all about him becoming Bond, in SF I don't understand what the character is supposed to be, and in SP he finally is the full character with a more well-rounded portrayal. He needs second film to actually play Bond.
I agree.
TLD is a cracker of a Bond film, and while LTK is okay - it's a pretty average film for most moviegoers. Didn't help there were the other issues surrounding the film (budget, release times etc). I actually view LTK as a bit of a nail in the coffin for Dalton and if they did another one in the same vein - Bond probably wouldn't have been successful into the 90s as it was with Brozza.
"Better make that two."
And what does it mean?
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
But TD's performance is great in both.
1 - Moore, 2 - Dalton, 3 - Craig, 4 - Connery, 5 - Brosnan, 6 - Lazenby
They are very different films.
Even though both are Dalton films, they suit different moods.
One is a spy thriller, and the other a revenge thriller.
So it all depends on what sort of thrill you are in the mood for.
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Sorry!
"Better make that two."
Thanks for that bit of info, one can always learn something new. -{
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
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#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
2. Pierce Brosnan
3. George Lazenby
4. Timothy Dalton
5. Roger Moore
6. Daniel Craig
I'll add my reasons later.
1. Roger 2. Timmy 3. Connery 4. Craig 5. George 6. Pierce