Craig charms (not) in Esquire

Napoleon Plural

Craig on cover of new Esquire. 'He doesn't do comedy' is the tagline, a slightly weary reference to the interviewer's inability to get much out of the guy, skirting round the issues of privacy. Some unflattering shots inside, it's odd too, how Craig really does look like a manboy in build. I mean, the likes of Bogart weren't tall, but never seemed to be actually only 5ft 4in in photo stills.

Craig doesn't talk about his private life, fine, but he don't seem to have a wide range of opinions on anything. And yeah, he swears a lot, maybe as a defence mechanism but also it seems that must mess up his line delivery, because the rhythm changes. Unless his character swears, it's like gonna put a strain on things.

007

http://www.esquire.com/features/daniel-craig-interview-0811

Napoleon Plural

Nice piece, but I'm not sure that was it. The one I saw read kinda differently, is that the US version?

http://www.esquire.co.uk/

The one with the blue cover is the one I saw but no interview in the link.

NP

Le Samourai

Napoleon Plural wrote:

Craig on cover of new Esquire. 'He doesn't do comedy' is the tagline, a slightly weary reference to the interviewer's inability to get much out of the guy, skirting round the issues of privacy. Some unflattering shots inside, it's odd too, how Craig really does look like a manboy in build. I mean, the likes of Bogart weren't tall, but never seemed to be actually only 5ft 4in in photo stills.

Craig doesn't talk about his private life, fine, but he don't seem to have a wide range of opinions on anything. And yeah, he swears a lot, maybe as a defence mechanism but also it seems that must mess up his line delivery, because the rhythm changes. Unless his character swears, it's like gonna put a strain on things.

I might sound terribly old-fashioned, but it bothers me when celebrities swear non-stop during interviews. (Jason Statham is even worse than Craig in this regard.) To me, it just shows the overall coarsening of our culture. Not that I'm a saint in this regard; I let the occasional expletive sneak out. But that's the exception, not the rule.

Hardyboy

At the risk of looking like a Trekkie, I believe Le Samourai will find this clip of interest:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WTvEbUkeLM

Le Samourai

Hardyboy wrote:

At the risk of looking like a Trekkie, I believe Le Samourai will find this clip of interest:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WTvEbUkeLM

That's a great scene. I'm not a Trekker (the politically correct term for Trekkies) by any means, but Star Trek IV was a pretty entertaining film, and I do admit to once or twice referring to "nuclear wessels."

Mr Beech

007 wrote:

http://www.esquire.com/features/daniel-craig-interview-0811

My goodness! Those shots make him look old, at least compared to his usual look as Bond and in movies. It reminds me of the Omega watches site. Under ambassadors, the photo of Bond shows how good Craig can look being all tan and rested, then looking at the picture listed for Danial Craig himself, he looks paler, beat, and aged beyond his Bond look on that same site.

Oh well, he still looks handsome and will surely see the benefits of movie magic when the next Bond film comes around. His interview personality has always annoyed me. He seems uninterested in most interviews and if they can get him talking, he still isn't happy or enthusiastic, he's just there fulfilling his obligation. I think he is great, but his interviews make me wonder if that impression is wrong, ever since the Casino Royale days.

Thunderpussy

I do find it amazing, The use of Language is supposed to be one of the skills of an actor, The "craft" and all that Bollocks.
so to find once again that D Craig can't give an interview without swearing every other word.
Can't he learn a few more words to help him describe things, If they ever remake "Blazing saddles" he'd be a perfect "Mongo" as they seem to have the same speech level. ) and of course he'd be perfect after all that research he did to play an " Authentic" cowboy, watching some westerns, Hell if that's all that's needed, I've been researching playing a cowboy all my life I was raised watching John Wayne Movies. )
He truly is a Great ambassador for the Bond Series, To think how Sir Roger and Pierce Brosnan could use the english language in interviews to entertain an audiance with their erodite and laconic anecdotes.
I didn't believe it when some Fans said Craig was a "Yob" but with every interview he gives he does come across that way. )

superdaddy

Well said, that man.

Napoleon Plural

The funny thing is, others testify to how erudite and well read Craig is, I suppose in an old fashioned working class sort of way like DH Lawrence and the early 1960s writers. And you'd wonder how Craig might like to talk about that, his early influences and how an education might benefit those looking to get away from their situation in life... or at least steer things around to that, but no.

Then again, acting is such a luvvy profession, all a bit camp and stuff, his gruff persona may be a reaction to that.

Sir Miles

superdaddy wrote:

Well said, that man.

And if he gave erudite interviews you would call him camp again 8-)

Can't win can he !

superdaddy

Just to speak publicaly without swearing WOULD be nice.

Napoleon Plural

Sir Miles wrote:

superdaddy wrote:

Well said, that man.

And if he gave erudite interviews you would call him camp again 8-)

No I wouldn't. By erudite, I mean learned, someone who's read a book or two.

Thunderpussy

Sadly there was a fire at Craigs house and he lost half his library, and he hadnt even finished colouring them all in yet. :v
apparently they couldn't publish his statement at the loss, as it had too much swearing in it, so they got Collin Farrell instead. )

Sir Miles

Napoleon Plural wrote:

Sir Miles wrote:

superdaddy wrote:

Well said, that man.

And if he gave erudite interviews you would call him camp again 8-)

No I wouldn't. By erudite, I mean learned, someone who's read a book or two.

I didn't think that you called him camp too, Nap ?:) Ah well -{

Thunderpussy

with all the swearing and Badass attitude to interviewers etc, Would Craig be trying to be England's answer to Samuel L Jackson. :v

Thunderpussy

Here's a lost "Thomas the Tank engine" episode Craig did, which was never shown.
http://youtu.be/KJn-DaHpl8k

And some of his collection of listen and read along childrens classics.

Beauty and the Fu***ng Beast, Cinder-Fu***ng-ella, That long haired Bi**h Rapunzel and of course the much
loved Snow Fu***ng white.

HowardB

Could really care less about Craig's persona in an interview. Some actors are great interviews and some are terribly difficult.
A good many are just parroting what they are told to say by their PR people.
Connery himself has had some pretty nasty moments, even when promoting a Bond film (while filming YOLT is a prime example).
If folks want to pick apart every little thing about DC that's their perogative. I just want to see a good Bond film on the level of CR in November 2012.

Blackleiter

Amen!

HowardB wrote:

Could really care less about Craig's persona in an interview. Some actors are great interviews and some are terribly difficult.
A good many are just parroting what they are told to say by their PR people.
Connery himself has had some pretty nasty moments, even when promoting a Bond film (while filming YOLT is a prime example).
If folks want to pick apart every little thing about DC that's their perogative. I just want to see a good Bond film on the level of CR in November 2012.

zaphod

HowardB wrote:

Could really care less about Craig's persona in an interview. Some actors are great interviews and some are terribly difficult.
A good many are just parroting what they are told to say by their PR people.
Connery himself has had some pretty nasty moments, even when promoting a Bond film (while filming YOLT is a prime example).
If folks want to pick apart every little thing about DC that's their perogative. I just want to see a good Bond film on the level of CR in November 2012.

Agreed, but does he always have to be so grumpy and lacking in grace and charm? Somehow I could accept it more easily with Connerry. A friend of mine operates the distinction between smug/and or arrogant with good reason, and Smug/arrogant without justification. I suppose as I see Craig as a the luckiest character actor in the world catapulted into the worlds most high profile leading man role he could at least be a bit more humble. I think he is a very talented supporting player. In the final analysis it's me who must be out of step, as incredibly he does seem to be ' man of the moment'.
What we can agree on is looking forward to a return to form in 23.

Napoleon Plural

He's could be be a mulit-millionaire 'nearly' man Zaphod. Cowboys isn't a runaway success, we'll see about his other stuff. Even his Bond is by definition sort of not quite there yet. My problem is his persona doesn't have any real definitive movie style in his dialogue if you see what I mean. Bogart, McQueen, Stewart - none too chatty but owned their dialogue. Not sure anyone has nailed Craig's manner yet, he has a look but not an attitude. I'd struggle to think up lines and moves for Craig's Bond.

Thunderpussy

From what I'm reading on U.S boxoffice C&A is already slipping down the list, yet another Flop for Craig. You'd think He'd want to "big up Bond" as It's the only success he's had so far. ( well one sucess and one also ran ) To me He'll always be the "Victor Meldrew" of the Bond world ), He's just a miserable, grumpy old man. ) Cant wait to read his Memoirs of doing Bond in a few years, when he can really let loose on what he really thinks or thought about the series. I can't help but feel some people are going to be upset. :v

77007

Damn people really hate this guy huh. He is lucky to have landed the role as anyone would be. But I couldn't care less about interviews or what he's like in real life.

Napoleon Plural

Well HowardB could care less, while 77007 couldn't care less. It seems the forum is divided.

Thunderpussy

Hi 7707, Craig is very Popular her at AJB007. I'm just not one of his fans. Still welcome aboard, I'll look forward to reading your thoughts on all things Bond. -{ , who knows we might agree on many of them. )
Division here at ajb007, Thats never happened Before.

Thunderpussy

To sound more like Craig you shouldn't say "I couldn't care less" But Rather " I Don't Fu***ng, Give a S**t, Mate " to get the Full Impact of the great mans Delivery. )

Sir Miles

Thunderpussy wrote:

To sound more like Craig you shouldn't say "I couldn't care less" But Rather " I Don't Fu***ng, Give a S**t, Mate " to get the Full Impact of the great mans Delivery. )

No mate....up here we would say "I couldn't give a f**king monkeys"

Thunderpussy

If you want someone who swears alot as Bond here's Jason Statham as Bond.
http://youtu.be/PuKIHdQ8P58

Youknowthename

Craig is simply being Craig. And being Craig is what got him the Bond part. Both he and Connery are rough men who have an "I don't care what you think" attitude, which they also bring to the screen. Imo they are the coolest and manliest Bonds too. Sir Roger for instance is more of a gentleman, which reflects in 'his' Bond.

Napoleon Plural

Fair point.

007

Youknowthename wrote:

Craig is simply being Craig. And being Craig is what got him the Bond part. Both he and Connery are rough men who have an "I don't care what you think" attitude, which they also bring to the screen. Imo they are the coolest and manliest Bonds too. Sir Roger for instance is more of a gentleman, which reflects in 'his' Bond.

Dalton for me.