Craig's body is his weapon to use against the argument that he is too blond, too short, not handsome enough to be Bond. If he didn't have his build, I don't think he'd have a chance to pull off the character...(even though he's a very dedicated actor). Craig's body is his signature to the franchise.
However, when I think of Bond, I don't necessarily think of someone who is extremely fit (like Craig). Bond is someone who likes the good life, and he mingles with the ultra rich in posh settings. Granted, he has to be a great marksman and know hand to hand combat, but I think that the character needs to stay away from turning into a spandex superhero........Hence, as long as the character has broad shoulders and a flat stomach, it's all good to me.....
About Timothy Dalton, in this movie http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2656344064/tt0118691?ref_=ttmd_md_pv, made in 1997, he appears shirtless and quite bulked up. He was in better shape than in TLD/LTK, and he was like 49. He could have perfectly played Bond shape-wise until the end of the 90s.
Best shape: Early Connery, Craig, Lazenby
Worst shape: Late Brosnan, Late Connery
Dalton was always in between. He never wanted to be a sex symbol, so I don't think he was ever shown shirtless.
I see Roger Moore doesn't even qualify to be included in your list )
Moore looked like crap in Octopussy but it was a great movie so I didn't mind.
In AVTAK, Moore looked good for his age. Better than Connery in DAF, who he was 18 years older than.
The other movies, Moore looked fine. I don't really see (post Simon Templar) Moore as attractive though, as much as I liked his acting. When I saw MWGG, I was saying "damn! Christopher Lee should have been Bond here!!".
He said he'd only play Bond while he was in his forties.
He was asked for OHMSS back in the late sixties as well. But back then he turned it down because he redeemed himself to young. And then so later he thought he was to old? ( I thought he walked away from it due to the long wait rather than his age)
I got to tell you, if it was me that got asked to play the part on a young age - I think I wouldn't even have the heart to turn it down and I probably would be like Brosnan, trying to hold on to it for as long as possible!
I got to tell you, if it was me that got asked to play the part on a young age - I think I wouldn't even have the heart to turn it down and I probably would be like Brosnan, trying to hold on to it for as long as possible!
A 25-year old with an Oxford degree, an extensive background in martial arts, and in one of the highest positions in one of the most prestigious institutions of defense just isn't believable.
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Oh yes ... Indeed he did :x
Actually, by time Tim was Bond he'd actually filled out a bit ! In his twenties he was very thin.
I also prefer Craig post CR. Whilst he looked good it wasn't very Bondian.
http://thesuitsofjamesbond.com/?cat=57
Can't post the actual picture as it's Bond but if the go quite a way down the article to 'pleated trousers' ...
No, I'm just posting gratuitous shots of Tim
( just beat me .................. To it, Lady Rose
Worst shape: Late Brosnan, Late Connery
Dalton was always in between. He never wanted to be a sex symbol, so I don't think he was ever shown shirtless.
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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
However, when I think of Bond, I don't necessarily think of someone who is extremely fit (like Craig). Bond is someone who likes the good life, and he mingles with the ultra rich in posh settings. Granted, he has to be a great marksman and know hand to hand combat, but I think that the character needs to stay away from turning into a spandex superhero........Hence, as long as the character has broad shoulders and a flat stomach, it's all good to me.....
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I see Roger Moore doesn't even qualify to be included in your list
About Timothy Dalton, in this movie http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2656344064/tt0118691?ref_=ttmd_md_pv, made in 1997, he appears shirtless and quite bulked up. He was in better shape than in TLD/LTK, and he was like 49. He could have perfectly played Bond shape-wise until the end of the 90s.
DAMN his self-imposed age limit!! X-(
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I didn't know about that. What was it? 45?
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Moore looked like crap in Octopussy but it was a great movie so I didn't mind.
In AVTAK, Moore looked good for his age. Better than Connery in DAF, who he was 18 years older than.
The other movies, Moore looked fine. I don't really see (post Simon Templar) Moore as attractive though, as much as I liked his acting. When I saw MWGG, I was saying "damn! Christopher Lee should have been Bond here!!".
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He was asked for OHMSS back in the late sixties as well. But back then he turned it down because he redeemed himself to young. And then so later he thought he was to old? ( I thought he walked away from it due to the long wait rather than his age)
I got to tell you, if it was me that got asked to play the part on a young age - I think I wouldn't even have the heart to turn it down and I probably would be like Brosnan, trying to hold on to it for as long as possible!
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A 25-year old with an Oxford degree, an extensive background in martial arts, and in one of the highest positions in one of the most prestigious institutions of defense just isn't believable.
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But you get my point. Bond is a man with both a lot of experience and mileage - a 25 year old can't fill those shoes.
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