Will Moore ever watch Dalton's films?
yodboy007
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We all know that Roger Moore says he has never seen Dalton's films because he wants to avoid the question "What do you think of Timothy Dalton's Bond?" I can understand why he avoided the question when those films were first released because he had just left the role and patronizing comparisons between him and Dalton were inevitable. But those films were made twenty years ago and there have been two new Bonds since then. It is a shame he, as far as I know now, has not seen at least GE because that film most will agree is great. He has seen some of Sean's films I am sure and he definitely has seen DAD and CR. I remember that DAD was the first he saw since AVTAK and that he praised Brosnan but nothing else about it. Then he surprisingly watches CR and loves that film and praises Craig. He is an honest man, so why not go ahead and watch the Dalton films? I know we would all love to hear his views on them. I bet he would like them.
What do you guys think? Why should he avoid the questions now? He has seen and commented on DAD and CR, which are both quite controversial in a way.
What do you guys think? Why should he avoid the questions now? He has seen and commented on DAD and CR, which are both quite controversial in a way.
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They are all seemingly respectful of each other in public and outside of a few comments between George and Pierce there appears to be, if you'll pardon the expression, a bond between 6 actors.
However, they seem to be pretty casual about each other's tenure as Bond.Am I supposed to believe Connery, as competitive as he is, hasn't secretly checked out every Bond movie?
Everybody's on record as regard to Connery but what does, Dalton, for instance think of Lazenby or Brosnan, for that matter.
Lets face it, there are only six men in the world's most exclusive movie club. Its high time these guys get together for a round-table discussion and a few drinks.
I've said it before...its unbelievable that there is not one photo of these guys together. I mean its 2008, for crying out loud!
Never mind fans would be in Bond nirvana, these six gentlemen need to shake hands together, for movie history and, dare I say it, a beautiful closure to a very exclusive shared experience.
John Lennon said he was lucky that, unlike Elvis, he had three others who knew what it meant to be a Beatle.
Obviously only these six guys can truly understand each other's experience. Besides, you just know that with Roger there will be big laughs all around. Guaranteed 100%,
And besides, if there ever was such a meeting, you can be sure everybody would have seriously done their homework watching the movies.
I think Craig has been given the thumbs up by all of them...which means at least they are up to date. And in agreement. Is that a first?
"That's a Smith and Wesson. And you've had your six."
Connery was having a whale of a time with all comments about 007. Pierce was there and Craig popped up in a taped message but where was Roger?
Bringing all the Bonds out would have brought the house down...and then some.
Its called Showmanship...with a capital S. And old-school at that.
Men like Louis B. Mayer and Frank Sinatra would have made that happen in their sleep.
To paraphrase Mathis in CR: "Accountants are now running Hollywood."
"But James, I need you."
"So does England."
It's not impossible. He was quoted once (can't remember where) as saying that his grandchild wanted to see GF with him in the 90s, I think. It was the first time he'd watched it since the premiere and he enjoyed it.
But, yes, these six actors, while all respectful of each other and grateful of their time as 007, do behave quite strangely when it comes to attending events and watching/commenting on the new movies. I just hope that Sir Roger, the sociable one, and maybe Craig, the current one, can get the gang together for one photograph. Perhaps in 2012 for Bond's 50th anniversary we can get them all together. Not to sound morbid, but one doubts if Big Sean or Sir Roger will be around in ten years time. They are not getting any younger! Do the photo, dammit!
Where is the photo?
You know, I've griped about this so often I've become a broken record. Its good to see someone else understand the significance of this occasion. Its not just a frivolous who-cares affair. The House of Bond can never be truly complete until six men collectively say hello to each other, the fans and, ironically, James Bond.
For you see, yodboy, what else is Bond but a self-continued universe in itself. And the men who played this legendary character have never truly come to terms with the fact they are the first six men in a lineage that, mark my words, will NEVER end. I repeat for the cheap seats in the back. NEVER.
As Cubby said, when asked when how long Bond would last:"Until doomsday."
As long as movies are made, Bond will exist.
As you said, Roger is the catalyst in any kind of meeting. Not only is Roger the most sociable I absolutely believe it would be impossible to say no to the charm of the man, not even Sean would decline an invite from his old friend.
Its a win-win-win-win-win-win situation all around for the men who form what Dalton has referred to as the Silhouette Club.
And lets face it, could there ever possibly be a more hip-hip hooray moment for the fans?
I am astonished that no one besides a handful of Bond-fans are even talking about this.
Have the show-biz brains at Vanity Fair gone to sleep? Does Eon even care? Is there anyone in Hollywood who appreciates show-business and its historical legacy?
The answer is a big shrug. Take comfort in the fact, yodboy, that there are others out there who have noted this strange lack of unity in the Bonds. If enough fans murmur and whisper someday the photo will take place.
"World domination. Same old dream."
But if that were the case, it would have happened already.
Obviously, actions speak louder than words.
"I'm beginning to like you, Mr.Bond."
"Call me James."
As Moore has commented on Brosnan and Craig, I think there's a reason why he blanks Dalton, it's that kind of English reverse and not wanting to make a negative quote.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
What still baffles me though is why he dislikes Dalton's approach. I know all people have the right to an opinion and I respect that. Usually conflicting opinions with someone concerning something as trivial as this does not bother me. But with Moore's behavior about the Bonds who have followed him I am confused. He most likely has seen a Dalton film and disliked it. However, he has made it clear that he has seen Craig's approach and loves that. We all know that Dalton and Craig have very similar approaches to the role. Craig is probably more gritty and dark than Dalton ever got to be.
So, I am looking more for an explanation for Moore's opinion rather than trying to complain that Moore does not like Dalton's approach. Most on here agree that TLD would have been a good fit for Moore and that is was written for him in mind. partially. What in that film could turn him off? What in either of the Dalton films could possibly disturb Moore so much that he has nothing good to say about them? How can he think all of this and still like Craig's approach? This confuses me! I demand answers.