Roger Moore Should Still be Bond

TheScashMan · April 2010

After suggesting that Roger Moore still be Bond, I have found many so-called ''fans'' very resentful of the idea, mostly on substandard forums that don't really understand how the Bond franchise has greatly diminished since 1985.

My proposal is that Eon should re-instate Sir Rog and re-make EVERY Bond film since 1985 and they should be offerring him a golden-handscuff deal to make these movies once a year so that fans don't have to wait ages just to see yet another idiotic, special-effects driven load of rubbish delivered by sub standard actors.

Moore may be 83, but he has always looked young for his age and could pull it off still! He was older than Connery was when Connery retired, and still looked no older than 30!

Three facts about Moore's Bond:

1) He had the most charisma
2) He had the best villians EVER. Nic Nac, Jaws and Scaramanga totally defeat the likes of Blofeld (any interpretation, even Telly's), Red Grant and Largo.
3) Sir Rog still has the capability to make women swoon, as proof see this advert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o4IDZtj5WA

Yes, there can be no doubt: Roger Moore should still be Bond and it is disgraceful he ever left the role. Real fans should petition Eon to hire him once more so we can enjoy Bond films again. Any assertions to the contrary are frogwash as far as I am concerned.

Loeffelholz · May 2010

) Welcome to AJB, TheScashMan {[] I must say, that might be the best 1st post I've read in a good long while---perhaps ever :007)

Hope you stick around!

TheScashMan · May 2010

Hi there! And thanks!

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Just had a quick look at your site btw, are you a published author (i.e. traditional or self)? Your website is actually pretty neat!

Loeffelholz · May 2010

Nothing traditional about me, Scash---I'm making a run at it, having become mortally impatient with The System. I've gone independent...and we'll see how it goes. But you can't win if you don't play

Hope you decide to take a look at the book! And once again, a most sincere welcome to what many of us feel is the best Bond fan site on the internet -{

James Suzuki · May 2010

im for it! I made the forum post about bring old sir rog back and becasue brosnan and all that are no good we EON should remake those movies with him.

Jarvio · May 2010

TheScashMan wrote:

We need to officially petition Eon into REMAKING ALL Bond films where Moore was absent, starting with Dr No. This should ideally take place every 6-12 months until each and every film is completed.

So let me get this straight. If this happened, then (regarding film continuity) from Dr No to Diamonds are forever, Roger would be in his 80's. Then all of a sudden, he drops dramatically in age for LALD, and gradually gets older through to AVTAK. Then, from TLD, he suddenly ages dramatically again, going from being in his 50's to his 80's. And then from the films following TLD onwards, he is well into his 80's, possibly early 90's, possibly even dead.

Your idea is, let's just say, not very practical

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TheScashMan · May 2010

Jarvio wrote:

TheScashMan wrote:

We need to officially petition Eon into REMAKING ALL Bond films where Moore was absent, starting with Dr No. This should ideally take place every 6-12 months until each and every film is completed.

So let me get this straight. If this happened, then (regarding film continuity) from Dr No to Diamonds are forever, Roger would be in his 80's. Then all of a sudden, he drops dramatically in age for LALD, and gradually gets older through to AVTAK. Then, from TLD, he suddenly ages dramatically again, going from being in his 50's to his 80's. And then from the films following TLD onwards, he is well into his 80's, possibly early 90's, possibly even dead.

Your idea is, let's just say, not very practical )

Sir Rog doesn't age like normal men. He still looks late 40s, even after all these years! I even made a post about his youthfulness in another thread, with photographic evidence!

Loeffelholz · May 2010

TheScashMan wrote:

Sir Rog doesn't age like normal men. He still looks late 40s, even after all these years! I even made a post about his youthfulness in another thread, with photographic evidence!

B*****s! Sir Roger doesn't look a day over 28...they should have cast him in the reboot!

Sir Miles · May 2010

Loeffelholz wrote:

TheScashMan wrote:

Sir Rog doesn't age like normal men. He still looks late 40s, even after all these years! I even made a post about his youthfulness in another thread, with photographic evidence!

B*****s! Sir Roger doesn't look a day over 28...they should have cast him in the reboot!

I'm sorry Loeffelholz...I just cannot believe that at all....28 ???? Are you completely mad ??? You need to see your occulist - and quickly !

Sir Roger Moore doesn't look a day over 15 and is way too YOUNG to be even considered for the role of Bond...unless they decide to make movies of the Young Bond books that Charlie Higson wrote !

Asp9mm · May 2010

Sir Miles wrote:

Loeffelholz wrote:

TheScashMan wrote:

Sir Rog doesn't age like normal men. He still looks late 40s, even after all these years! I even made a post about his youthfulness in another thread, with photographic evidence!

B*****s! Sir Roger doesn't look a day over 28...they should have cast him in the reboot!

I'm sorry Loeffelholz...I just cannot believe that at all....28 ???? Are you completely mad ??? You need to see your occulist - and quickly !

Sir Roger Moore doesn't look a day over 15 and is way too YOUNG to be even considered for the role of Bond...unless they decide to make movies of the Young Bond books that Charlie Higson wrote !

Idiots, he's hardly passed foetal stage.

Jarvio · May 2010

Asp9mm wrote:

Sir Miles wrote:

Loeffelholz wrote:

B*****s! Sir Roger doesn't look a day over 28...they should have cast him in the reboot!

I'm sorry Loeffelholz...I just cannot believe that at all....28 ???? Are you completely mad ??? You need to see your occulist - and quickly !

Sir Roger Moore doesn't look a day over 15 and is way too YOUNG to be even considered for the role of Bond...unless they decide to make movies of the Young Bond books that Charlie Higson wrote !

Idiots, he's hardly passed foetal stage.

His parents haven't even done the dirty business yet. Who is roger moore? ?:)

darenhat · May 2010

Jarvio wrote:

Asp9mm wrote:

Sir Miles wrote:

I'm sorry Loeffelholz...I just cannot believe that at all....28 ???? Are you completely mad ??? You need to see your occulist - and quickly !

Sir Roger Moore doesn't look a day over 15 and is way too YOUNG to be even considered for the role of Bond...unless they decide to make movies of the Young Bond books that Charlie Higson wrote !

Idiots, he's hardly passed foetal stage.

His parents haven't even done the dirty business yet. Who is roger moore? ?:)

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JADE66 · June 2010

TheScashMan wrote:

After suggesting that Roger Moore still be Bond, I have found many so-called ''fans'' very resentful of the idea, mostly on substandard forums that don't really understand how the Bond franchise has greatly diminished since 1985.

My proposal is that Eon should re-instate Sir Rog and re-make EVERY Bond film since 1985 and they should be offerring him a golden-handscuff deal to make these movies once a year so that fans don't have to wait ages just to see yet another idiotic, special-effects driven load of rubbish delivered by sub standard actors.

Moore may be 83, but he has always looked young for his age and could pull it off still! He was older than Connery was when Connery retired, and still looked no older than 30!

Three facts about Moore's Bond:

1) He had the most charisma
2) He had the best villians EVER. Nic Nac, Jaws and Scaramanga totally defeat the likes of Blofeld (any interpretation, even Telly's), Red Grant and Largo.
3) Sir Rog still has the capability to make women swoon, as proof see this advert: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o4IDZtj5WA

Yes, there can be no doubt: Roger Moore should still be Bond and it is disgraceful he ever left the role. Real fans should petition Eon to hire him once more so we can enjoy Bond films again. Any assertions to the contrary are frogwash as far as I am concerned.

And here I thought JennyFlexFan had gone the way of the dodo. Thank you, The Scashman, for one of the funniest posts I've read since JFF left these boards.

But, if you are truly serious then we really need to consider who we will cast opposite him. Perhaps in Thunderball.

Michael Caine would make an interesting 'M'.

Bring back John Cleese as 'Q'.

Pretty easy casting there. But then it gets a little tougher.

I suppose you could have Maggie Smith as Moneypenney.

Vanessa Redgrave as Domino.

Abe Vigoda as Felix.

Largo would be a tough casting choice. Maybe Leslie Nielsen or Andy Griffith.

For the Fiona/Fatima femme fatale you would need someone really youthful and sexy. How about Brenda Blethyn?

Although Jaws wasn't featured in Thunderball originally he might be a nice addition as the ridiculously strong, indestructible henchman. We could cast Jimmie "J.J." Walker, or better yet, Jamie Farr.

The plotlines would have to be re-written a bit to take advantage of the cast's "maturity."
At the Shrublands clinic Jaws could attempt to kill 007 by changing his meds, replacing his Geritol tablets with Viagra, inducing a heart attack. When that fails, Jaws could push Bond's Lotus wheelchair down a flight of stairs. The quick thinking 007 could activate the detachable walker with built in rockets to lift himself out of danger while Jaws watches dumbfounded.
Instead of nuclear missiles, Largo/SPECTRE could try hijacking a retirement community in Miami.
In the climactic shuflleboard tournament, with the score all tied up Bond could defeat Largo with a ten point shot that causes the villain to have a sudden massive coronary.
Later, while Bond and Domino are comfortably enjoying Lawrence Welk reruns, cookies and warm milk, Jaws could try one last time to defeat his arch nemesis by stealing the t.v. remote. The quick thinking Bond could pull out his 'Q' issued universal remote with built in Ex-Lax dart shooter and send Jaws groaning and cramping all the way to the nearest lavatory.
Bond and Domino could then settle in and take a nap.

What do you think?

dr. evan-gelist · June 2010

roger moore did one too many films as stated by commery himself on michael aspels show.

fire and ice · June 2010

lol very funny thread. moore was looking creaky in 1981 may as well bring back lois maxwell assuming she is alive or alternatively use her thunderbird puppet as money penny.

Sir Miles · June 2010

fire and ice wrote:

lol very funny thread. moore was looking creaky in 1981 may as well bring back lois maxwell assuming she is alive or alternatively use her thunderbird puppet as money penny.

Then, alas, it will have to be her Thunderbird puppet

James Suzuki · November 2010

That story line is funny

Loeffelholz · November 2010

What a lovely bit of fun from earlier in the year...we're lucky to have survived this long without TheScashMan's steady hand on the throttle.

thesecretagent · November 2010

Thescashman will be missed. What about Rick Roberts, Leoffs - do you remember him?

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THORNYBUSH · November 2010

How about a pairing of Roger as a retired 00 agent (David Niven/Royale '67) and the current 007 in the style of Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade. I don't think this would work with the Daniel Craig Bond but would definately be effective to herald in his replacement and bring back the humour and gadgets.

Number24 · November 2010

I have to applaud your loyalty and enthusiasm, if not your sense of what's realistic! Moore worked well in the type of Bonds they made in the 70's and early 80's, but the demands have changed a bit.
The audience today expect a Bond who is more belivable in both the action scenes and the character scenes. Unfortunately, Moore is the weakest actor and the least convincing in the action scenes of all the Bonds. That's my opinion and the opinion of many others. There is also the fact that Moore was bourne in1927 ....

JamesBondJunior · November 2010

THORNYBUSH wrote:

How about a pairing of Roger as a retired 00 agent (David Niven/Royale '67) and the current 007 in the style of Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade. I don't think this would work with the Daniel Craig Bond but would definately be effective to herald in his replacement and bring back the humour and gadgets.

I actually like this idea a lot. The problem with Brosnan and Craig's series and modern action cinema in general is that there's nothing for young viewers to enjoy or expose them to the older films (besides crappy homages like the Quantum oil scene). I could also see Connery teaming/or opposing Craig.

THORNYBUSH · November 2010

.....I guess Connery/Craig would be the dream team with that scenario - But Connery is retired and the thread is about Roger Moore returning! lol. As you say - it would be a great introductory tool for a new audience, acknowledging the past in an entertaining way and thrusting them toward the future of Bond.

Mark Hazard · November 2010

Sir Miles wrote:

fire and ice wrote:

lol very funny thread. moore was looking creaky in 1981 may as well bring back lois maxwell assuming she is alive or alternatively use her thunderbird puppet as money penny.

Then, alas, it will have to be her Thunderbird puppet

Now I thought she voiced Atlanta Shore in Stingray, did I miss something - my memory's not what it used to be - or is someone elses memory amiss?

Loeffelholz · November 2010

thesecretagent wrote:

Thescashman will be missed. What about Rick Roberts, Leoffs - do you remember him? )

I do indeed! ScashMan and Rick Roberts...ahh, memories

) I'd like to think they couldn't conceive a child together...

Ricardo C. · November 2010

He should be Bond...in a new game.

nms75 · February 2012

Anyone else miss TheScashMan?

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Moore Than · February 2012

TheScashMan made perfect sense. I cannot understand why he was not taken more seriously.

FACT! Look at the evidence. Look what Roger did to Daniel. FACT!

Asked to comment the four other Bond actors said.

Sean Connery "Shocking. Positively shocking"
George Lazenby "This never happened to me"
Timothy Dalton "I bet Roger beat The Living Daylights out of him"
Pierce Brosnan "Oh Danny boy. The pipes, the pipes are calling"

Roger himself said "It was all in the wrist"

Bring back Roger NOW!

RJJB · February 2012

nms75 wrote:

Anyone else miss TheScashMan? ) ) )

I do. His strong opinions were truly asinine, but he was entertaining. Anyone who things that Roger Moore looks like a 40 year old man, knows how to get people laughing,

jeffch · February 2012

Thanks, I needed a good laugh

welshboy78 · February 2012

Great thread!!!!!!

Roger Moore Should Still be Bond

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