1. Craig
Four very solid film IMO, yes QoS is edited quite badly but I really enjoy the film. CR is my favourite film, love Craig there, did a great job.
2. Brosnan
Pierce was great in all of his films. Looked great in each of them and acted very well. My love for GoldenEye is big and also for the sake of nostalgia he's right here, at the second spot. Oh and, Everything Or Nothing the game is great, was really nice to have a game voiced by Pierce.
3. Moore
Moore always makes me happy. He's proud to be a former Bond, and you can see he enjoyed all his seven films. Even AVTAK where he does look a bit old, he did do a fine job. Great actor who's proud of the job, love to Moore.
4. Dalton
Make a choice between Connery and Dalton was hard. But were Dalton rocks in both his movies, Connery wasn't that great in TB, YOLT and DAF. Tim had two great movies and I still hate the fact he didn't make a third, that would've been great.
5. Connery
A true gentleman in his first three, but weaker in his last 3. About his earlier ones, he did a great job and set the standard to Bond. A true pleasure to watch. Great.
6. Lazenby
Although not bad, he's definitely the worst. Not bad, just not as good as the others. I think DAF would've been better with George. Story for revenge on Tracy would be great, but glad Moore took the role in 1973. Still fun to watch.
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I too like them all -{ so tend to put them in two tiers.
Connery, Dalton and Craig. Fine actors, who have given well researched and
well rounded performances as Bond.
Moore, Brosnan, Lazenby. Also fine actors, but perhaps let down with not quite
Stellar scripts, or too much special effects over human story in some of their
films.
Although they're all good really as every actor has his strengths -{
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I too like them all -{ so tend to put them in two tiers.
Connery, Dalton and Craig. Fine actors, who have given well researched and
well rounded performances as Bond.
Moore, Brosnan, Lazenby. Also fine actors, but perhaps let down with not quite
Stellar scripts, or too much special effects over human story in some of their
films.
Although they're all good really as every actor has his strengths -{
We have the same Top 2 Bonds, sweet! (although in different order, but still.) {[]
"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 enjoyed all of the Bond actors. I'm not that big on ranking things, so I'll just leave it at that.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
1) Connery/Craig - a tie, although they do trade places at the top depending on my mood...I agree with a critic(!!!) who recently said that the only reason Craig isn't the best is because he wasn't the first B-) Connery originated; Craig re-originated for a new century. Coincidentally, the three actors in my 1 and 2 slots are the best actors of the lot, IMO.
2) Dalton. Made his bones in the Royal Shakespeare Company; read the Fleming novels to prepare for the role. Physically very sound as well. Visibly not as comfortable with the inherent humour of the material. Tenure shortened by factors beyond his control.
3) Brosnan. Some fantastic moments in the role. Confounded by some dodgy writing.
4) Lazenby. Great unfulfilled promise, particularly for a non-actor. His one-off is a classic; final scene brilliant. Recipient of the Worst Agent Advice in the History of Motion Pictures.
5) Moore. Some fine moments in the role. Renowned humanitarian and gentleman. A lovely fellow.
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Lh, given your ranking, you seem to prefer Bond played seriously.
"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
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
Lh, given your ranking, you seem to prefer Bond played seriously.
It would appear so, wouldn't it? ) I appreciate the humour of Bond as much as anyone (really enjoyed SP!)...but jarring gags take me me out of the moment, and really harm the way I experience a handful of the films. But I love them all :007)
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"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
jarring gags take me me out of the moment, and really harm the way I experience a handful of the films.
'Attempting re-entry" always makes one feel better... )
I had no problem with that one! )
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Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
1. Brosnan- First Bond for me. Favorite movie. Looks the role the most to me. Yes had weaker scripts late, but just pure Bond actor it's Brosnan for me. Saved franchise.
2. Connery- Original. Great, set the standard. Brought James Bond into the cinema. Can't say enough great things.
3. Craig- Modern day, gritty, dark, realistic Bond. Needed to Bond in this direction and he excelled in doing so. Added another generation of fans. Great.
4. Moore- Many of his film are at the very bottom for me. But his portrayal was unique and perfect for the 70's. Kept Bond extremely relevant.
5. Lazenby- OHMSS is in my top 5. Phenominal film. Lazenby looked the part and looked great In action scenes. Would loved to have seen him do more.
6. Dalton- His films feel the least like Bond films to me. 80's type of movies maybe. Like the films but does not scream Bond to me. Although he opened door for Craig portrayal.
1. Brosnan- First Bond for me. Favorite movie. Looks the role the most to me. Yes had weaker scripts late, but just pure Bond actor it's Brosnan for me. Saved franchise.
Always great to see a Brosnan fan 'round here.
"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. Moore (my first Bond, still the funniest, could get serious when he had to, and probably the best looking)
2. Lazenby (close second, and he's the best fighter)
3. Brosnan (might be too handsome considering how serious some of his films were (especially TWINE)--he's believable as a spy, but as an assassin, too?)
4. Craig (maybe a little too short--does not have that traditional commanding presence we used to associate with Bond...definitely looks like he could kill you, but still manages to wear a suit well, his work in the torture scene of CR is the best acting in the series)
5. Connery (his Bond acts like he doesn't care what anyone thinks about him)
6. Dalton (the first Introspective Bond, has a touch of madness to him, and you really believe in LTK he might go off the deep end; he's intense and engrossing)
I think all of these men have made their mark on the series and can be proud of what they've done. -{
But Moore changed everything. If he hadn't come along, we would have been worn out with Connery clones and the series would never have made it 50 years. I mean, nobody can do Connery as well as Connery. The Bond character must be adapted to the strengths of the actor playing the role.
"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
But Moore changed everything. If he hadn't come along, we would have been worn out with Connery clones and the series would never have made it 50 years. I mean, nobody can do Connery as well as Connery. The Bond character must be adapted to the strengths of the actor playing the role.
But Moore changed everything. If he hadn't come along, we would have been worn out with Connery clones and the series would never have made it 50 years. I mean, nobody can do Connery as well as Connery. The Bond character must be adapted to the strengths of the actor playing the role.
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There's no denying that. He established early on that variations in hair color, role interpretation, etc., were by no means deal breakers.
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Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
But Moore changed everything. If he hadn't come along, we would have been worn out with Connery clones and the series would never have made it 50 years. I mean, nobody can do Connery as well as Connery. The Bond character must be adapted to the strengths of the actor playing the role.
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Well said, indeed. We have Sir Roger Moore to thank for a lot. -{
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
Silhouette ManThe last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
But Moore changed everything. If he hadn't come along, we would have been worn out with Connery clones and the series would never have made it 50 years. I mean, nobody can do Connery as well as Connery. The Bond character must be adapted to the strengths of the actor playing the role.
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Well said, indeed. We have Sir Roger Moore to thank for a lot. -{
"The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
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.
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.
I get annoyed that people claim because he did it first as the reason why he's the best or should get a free pass. Don't get me wrong, I love SC as Bond and he's 2nd for me, but I can see why people don't rate him as high as others.
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.
You can't stop people from rating Masaratis higher than Ferraris
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.
I get annoyed that people claim because he did it first as the reason why he's the best or should get a free pass. Don't get me wrong, I love SC as Bond and he's 2nd for me, but I can see why people don't rate him as high as others.
Still, to have Lazenby higher than Connery isn't right. I think Lazenby's one film is the best film of the series, but Connery brought a lot more to the role than Lazenby did. Lazenby's portrayal is based on Connery.
Still, to have Lazenby higher than Connery isn't right. I think Lazenby's one film is the best film of the series, but Connery brought a lot more to the role than Lazenby did. Lazenby's portrayal is based on Connery.
Yeah I agree, I've got Lazenby at the base of my rankings and it's only because I can't compare his performances against anything else despite his fantastic performance.
Still, to have Lazenby higher than Connery isn't right. I think Lazenby's one film is the best film of the series, but Connery brought a lot more to the role than Lazenby did. Lazenby's portrayal is based on Connery.
Yeah I agree, I've got Lazenby at the base of my rankings and it's only because I can't compare his performances against anything else despite his fantastic performance.
OHMSS is the best performance I've seen Lazenby give. I've seen him in three other films that he did not long after Bond, and he's not so special in any of them.
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He was brilliant in OHMSS and it's my favourite Bond film, he played Bond perfectly Imo.
Four very solid film IMO, yes QoS is edited quite badly but I really enjoy the film. CR is my favourite film, love Craig there, did a great job.
2. Brosnan
Pierce was great in all of his films. Looked great in each of them and acted very well. My love for GoldenEye is big and also for the sake of nostalgia he's right here, at the second spot. Oh and, Everything Or Nothing the game is great, was really nice to have a game voiced by Pierce.
3. Moore
Moore always makes me happy. He's proud to be a former Bond, and you can see he enjoyed all his seven films. Even AVTAK where he does look a bit old, he did do a fine job. Great actor who's proud of the job, love to Moore.
4. Dalton
Make a choice between Connery and Dalton was hard. But were Dalton rocks in both his movies, Connery wasn't that great in TB, YOLT and DAF. Tim had two great movies and I still hate the fact he didn't make a third, that would've been great.
5. Connery
A true gentleman in his first three, but weaker in his last 3. About his earlier ones, he did a great job and set the standard to Bond. A true pleasure to watch. Great.
6. Lazenby
Although not bad, he's definitely the worst. Not bad, just not as good as the others. I think DAF would've been better with George. Story for revenge on Tracy would be great, but glad Moore took the role in 1973. Still fun to watch.
2. Connery
3. Moore
4. Craig
5. Brosnan
6. Lazenby
1. Dalton
2. Brosnan
3. Connery/Craig (tie)
4. Moore
5. Lazenby
& just so you know, I really like 'em all.
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
Connery, Dalton and Craig. Fine actors, who have given well researched and
well rounded performances as Bond.
Moore, Brosnan, Lazenby. Also fine actors, but perhaps let down with not quite
Stellar scripts, or too much special effects over human story in some of their
films.
Although they're all good really
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
We have the same Top 2 Bonds, sweet! (although in different order, but still.) {[]
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
2) Dalton. Made his bones in the Royal Shakespeare Company; read the Fleming novels to prepare for the role. Physically very sound as well. Visibly not as comfortable with the inherent humour of the material. Tenure shortened by factors beyond his control.
3) Brosnan. Some fantastic moments in the role. Confounded by some dodgy writing.
4) Lazenby. Great unfulfilled promise, particularly for a non-actor. His one-off is a classic; final scene brilliant. Recipient of the Worst Agent Advice in the History of Motion Pictures.
5) Moore. Some fine moments in the role. Renowned humanitarian and gentleman. A lovely fellow.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
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 would appear so, wouldn't it?
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
I had no problem with that one!
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Now that's my kind of man! Welcome to AJB, Julius No M.D. - great username by the way!
2. Connery- Original. Great, set the standard. Brought James Bond into the cinema. Can't say enough great things.
3. Craig- Modern day, gritty, dark, realistic Bond. Needed to Bond in this direction and he excelled in doing so. Added another generation of fans. Great.
4. Moore- Many of his film are at the very bottom for me. But his portrayal was unique and perfect for the 70's. Kept Bond extremely relevant.
5. Lazenby- OHMSS is in my top 5. Phenominal film. Lazenby looked the part and looked great In action scenes. Would loved to have seen him do more.
6. Dalton- His films feel the least like Bond films to me. 80's type of movies maybe. Like the films but does not scream Bond to me. Although he opened door for Craig portrayal.
Always great to see a Brosnan fan 'round here.
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. Moore (my first Bond, still the funniest, could get serious when he had to, and probably the best looking)
2. Lazenby (close second, and he's the best fighter)
3. Brosnan (might be too handsome considering how serious some of his films were (especially TWINE)--he's believable as a spy, but as an assassin, too?)
4. Craig (maybe a little too short--does not have that traditional commanding presence we used to associate with Bond...definitely looks like he could kill you, but still manages to wear a suit well, his work in the torture scene of CR is the best acting in the series)
5. Connery (his Bond acts like he doesn't care what anyone thinks about him)
6. Dalton (the first Introspective Bond, has a touch of madness to him, and you really believe in LTK he might go off the deep end; he's intense and engrossing)
I think all of these men have made their mark on the series and can be proud of what they've done. -{
But Moore changed everything. If he hadn't come along, we would have been worn out with Connery clones and the series would never have made it 50 years. I mean, nobody can do Connery as well as Connery. The Bond character must be adapted to the strengths of the actor playing the role.
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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"Better make that two."
There's no denying that. He established early on that variations in hair color, role interpretation, etc., were by no means deal breakers.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Well said, indeed. We have Sir Roger Moore to thank for a lot.
Well said, indeed. We have Sir Roger Moore to thank for a lot.
I get annoyed that people claim because he did it first as the reason why he's the best or should get a free pass. Don't get me wrong, I love SC as Bond and he's 2nd for me, but I can see why people don't rate him as high as others.
"Better make that two."
You can't stop people from rating Masaratis higher than Ferraris
Still, to have Lazenby higher than Connery isn't right. I think Lazenby's one film is the best film of the series, but Connery brought a lot more to the role than Lazenby did. Lazenby's portrayal is based on Connery.
Yeah I agree, I've got Lazenby at the base of my rankings and it's only because I can't compare his performances against anything else despite his fantastic performance.
"Better make that two."
OHMSS is the best performance I've seen Lazenby give. I've seen him in three other films that he did not long after Bond, and he's not so special in any of them.
New LIST
1...CONNERY
2...LAZENBY
3...CRAIG
4...BROSNAN
5...MOORE
6...DALTON
Who looks like Bond in the novels or who looks like a Bond
1,,,,,Connery
2.....Brosnan
3.....Lazenby
4.....Craig
5.....Dalton
6.....Moore
Props to PB he looks like a James Bond without a wig and natural charm ...Connery
Dalton looks most like the Bond in the novels, though Connery dresses most like Bond in the novels.