superadoRegent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,656MI6 Agent
My take on this is the difference in acting methods from then to now. I think never more than now there's a realistic approach that's good because...it's realistic, but sometimes annoying when actors mumble their lines as they would in real life, but not for the benefit of the viewers. Bond acting from Connery to Brosnan was done in the clasical style, in which they emoted everything, perhaps even copying the facial expressions drawn for them on the story boards! On the other hand, to describe a "highly functioning autistic" in the realm of the older movies, what come to mind are the psychotic killers like Grant and Janni when they are in stalking mode, so maybe that's what they had in mind with Craig in the recent entries, e.g., the blunt instrument he is supposed to be.
"...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.....
I think D Craig will go down as one of the best Bonds ever. -{
I have to disagree there. I personally cannot watch a Daniel Craig bond film. When he was cast i thought who? And now i think why? I know i am the only one to think this but i have reasons.
"You're in the wrong business... leave it to the professionals!"
James Bond- Licence To Kill
No, your not on your own. Many still don't like his portrayal of 007.
I only ever had a problem with QOS, but with many viewings. I've come
To think it's much better than I first did. -{
Still it is hard when you don't really like the actor playing Bond, as I've
Learnt from listening to Blackleiter who had to sit through seven Roger
Moore Bond films. )
I'm a believer in that we get the right Bond for the right era and do think
That each actor has had a hand in the success of the series.
Connery, blazed across the screen as a force of nature
Moore, kept the series going ( after Connery they were big shoes to fill )
Dalton, brought a renewed realism.
Brosnan, helped revive the series
Craig, a contemporary interpretation of the 50s Fleming character.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
I have to disagree there. I personally cannot watch a Daniel Craig bond film. When he was cast i thought who? And now i think why? I know i am the only one to think this but i have reasons.
Far from the only one. I'm waiting patiently for the next actor.
Still it is hard when you don't really like the actor playing Bond, as I've
Learnt from listening to Blackleiter who had to sit through seven Roger
Moore Bond films.
Oh how I enjoy teaching you youngsters! )
"Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,866MI6 Agent
No, your not on your own. Many still don't like his portrayal of 007.
I only ever had a problem with QOS, but with many viewings. I've come
To think it's much better than I first did. -{
Still it is hard when you don't really like the actor playing Bond, as I've
Learnt from listening to Blackleiter who had to sit through seven Roger
Moore Bond films. )
I'm a believer in that we get the right Bond for the right era and do think
That each actor has had a hand in the success of the series.
Connery, blazed across the screen as a force of nature
Moore, kept the series going ( after Connery they were big shoes to fill )
Dalton, brought a renewed realism.
Brosnan, helped revive the series
Craig, a contemporary interpretation of the 50s Fleming character.
"Oh, well what did Lazenby do in the war, Grandad?!" )
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
They said all he seemed to be doing was trying to have blank expression while doing something cool.
I agree. Maybe I mentioned this before, but Craig reminds me of someone with PTSD. He has a hard-time relating to others and seems kind of lost in his own world. Not very responsive or emotive, especially compared to the wide range of expressions of Connery & Moore.
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Sir MilesThe Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,924Chief of Staff
I have to disagree there. I personally cannot watch a Daniel Craig bond film. When he was cast i thought who? And now i think why? I know i am the only one to think this but i have reasons.
Far from the only one. I'm waiting patiently for the next actor.
Is there nothing of Craig's portrayal of Bond that you like ? I've always managed to enjoy something of each actors portrayal...there are always parts I enjoy from the films that don't quite cut it for me....I know you are a very big fan of Another Way To Die, so you MUST enjoy some aspects...
I also think Craig can express emotion very well.
The death of M
His by play with Moneypenny
His falling in love with Vesper
Showing his dislike of Greene etc .....
Also AWTD, sounds better while driving.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
What an interesting question! It's not just Craig who is autistic; it's the writing. I think he lost much of what he had gained with audiences after they had time to think about SKYFALL. Showing Bond's efforts as futile and showing him as a failure was not good for the series. There's no recovering from the damage he's done.
I have to disagree there. I personally cannot watch a Daniel Craig bond film. When he was cast i thought who? And now i think why? I know i am the only one to think this but i have reasons.
Far from the only one. I'm waiting patiently for the next actor.
You're not the only one. I can't stand Craig, either, nor his so-called "modern interpretation" which is nothing of the kind.
I'm afraid you'll have a long wait for the next actor. Craig will do two more films in the next 6-8 years. That means he will have made less Bond films over a longer period of time than either Connery or Moore. The deconstruction of the character has been so thorough the producers will no doubt depart from the original concept even further. Don't expect the next "James Bond" to be something you'd recognize as James Bond from previous films.
The top 7 Bond films: 1) Dr No. 2) From Russia With Love. 3) Thunderball. 4) On Her Majesty's Secret Service. 5) For Your Eyes Only. 6) The Living Daylights. 7) Licence to Kill.
I also think Craig can express emotion very well.
The death of M
His by play with Moneypenny
His falling in love with Vesper
Showing his dislike of Greene etc .....
Craig will do two more films in the next 6-8 years
I sure hope so.
I'm sure he will do two more...just a tiny bit quicker than our 'friend' thinks though...
I'm sure Craig will do two more as well, and I hope it's quicker. The sooner Craig finishes his disparagement of James Bond, the better.
The top 7 Bond films: 1) Dr No. 2) From Russia With Love. 3) Thunderball. 4) On Her Majesty's Secret Service. 5) For Your Eyes Only. 6) The Living Daylights. 7) Licence to Kill.
I have to disagree there. I personally cannot watch a Daniel Craig bond film. When he was cast i thought who? And now i think why? I know i am the only one to think this but i have reasons.
Far from the only one. I'm waiting patiently for the next actor.
Is there nothing of Craig's portrayal of Bond that you like ? I've always managed to enjoy something of each actors portrayal...there are always parts I enjoy from the films that don't quite cut it for me....I know you are a very big fan of Another Way To Die, so you MUST enjoy some aspects...
No. His eyes look very dark round the edges like he has been on the booze. A future scandal for bond ?...
"You're in the wrong business... leave it to the professionals!"
James Bond- Licence To Kill
In every generation there will always be a group of actors who would
Suit playing Bond, after that I guess it's all down to luck and being
Either available or in the right place at the right time.
"I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
Daniel Craig reminds me of Red Grant. It's unfortunate FRWL felt the need to make Grant a "homicidal maniac" when he is simply a professional doing his job. (Just like Bond)
My current 10 favorite:
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
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James Bond- Licence To Kill
I only ever had a problem with QOS, but with many viewings. I've come
To think it's much better than I first did. -{
Still it is hard when you don't really like the actor playing Bond, as I've
Learnt from listening to Blackleiter who had to sit through seven Roger
Moore Bond films.
I'm a believer in that we get the right Bond for the right era and do think
That each actor has had a hand in the success of the series.
Connery, blazed across the screen as a force of nature
Moore, kept the series going ( after Connery they were big shoes to fill )
Dalton, brought a renewed realism.
Brosnan, helped revive the series
Craig, a contemporary interpretation of the 50s Fleming character.
Like Connery, Craig suits the "dark" humour or barbs, a comedy line
With a cruel twist.
Far from the only one. I'm waiting patiently for the next actor.
Oh how I enjoy teaching you youngsters!
"Oh, well what did Lazenby do in the war, Grandad?!"
Yes, that never happened to the other fellas...
I agree. Maybe I mentioned this before, but Craig reminds me of someone with PTSD. He has a hard-time relating to others and seems kind of lost in his own world. Not very responsive or emotive, especially compared to the wide range of expressions of Connery & Moore.
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
Is there nothing of Craig's portrayal of Bond that you like ? I've always managed to enjoy something of each actors portrayal...there are always parts I enjoy from the films that don't quite cut it for me....I know you are a very big fan of Another Way To Die, so you MUST enjoy some aspects...
Of course there are parts of DC's Bond that I like- he's excellent in the action sequences, for example.
The death of M
His by play with Moneypenny
His falling in love with Vesper
Showing his dislike of Greene etc .....
Also AWTD, sounds better while driving.
What an interesting question! It's not just Craig who is autistic; it's the writing. I think he lost much of what he had gained with audiences after they had time to think about SKYFALL. Showing Bond's efforts as futile and showing him as a failure was not good for the series. There's no recovering from the damage he's done.
You're not the only one. I can't stand Craig, either, nor his so-called "modern interpretation" which is nothing of the kind.
I'm afraid you'll have a long wait for the next actor. Craig will do two more films in the next 6-8 years. That means he will have made less Bond films over a longer period of time than either Connery or Moore. The deconstruction of the character has been so thorough the producers will no doubt depart from the original concept even further. Don't expect the next "James Bond" to be something you'd recognize as James Bond from previous films.
I agree. -{
I sure hope so.
I'm sure he will do two more...just a tiny bit quicker than our 'friend' thinks though...
One would certainly hope so...
I'm sure Craig will do two more as well, and I hope it's quicker. The sooner Craig finishes his disparagement of James Bond, the better.
No. His eyes look very dark round the edges like he has been on the booze. A future scandal for bond ?...
James Bond- Licence To Kill
James Bond- Licence To Kill
But as you say hey ho. ( I think Craig I'd great to, though )
James Bond- Licence To Kill
Suit playing Bond, after that I guess it's all down to luck and being
Either available or in the right place at the right time.
James Bond- Licence To Kill
1. GE 2. MR 3. OP 4. TMWTGG 5. TSWLM 6. TND 7. TWINE 8.DN 9. GF 10. AVTAK
In the novel he's controlled by the moon with a need to kill. So I think they
Did the right thing by keeping him in the mold Fleming had created. -{
On a side note in the Book Grant was Born not too far from where I live,and
I can tell you we have a huge supply of homicidal maniacs over here.