Moore vs Craig (a Youthful Analysis!)
TheScashMan
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When Roger Moore took on the role of Bond in LALD he was 45. When Daniel Craig starred in CR he was 38.
Moore looked no older than 30 in the 1970s, and even now could still pull off being Bond. He looks 49 and not a day older!
Here is a pic of Moore in his prime:
And he has aged well too:
Yet Craig looks at least 59 here:
Sir Rog has always aged well and if one thing's certain in Bond, it is this: the actor should be charistmatic, believable and relatively youthful looking. I cannot believe Eon allowed the likes of Dalton, Brosnan and Craig to take the role of Bond. I am dissapointed that more members here aren't petitioning Eon to re-instate Moore to star in Bond23. He should also be given the chance to rectify the appalling films that took place after 1985. GoldenEye with Brosnan was a pitiful 0/10, we needed Moore to star in that, to bring it up to at least an 8.
Anyway, one thing is certain: real fans want the Bond franchise to flourish. It cannot happen unless Sir Rog is reinstated with immediate effect.
Moore looked no older than 30 in the 1970s, and even now could still pull off being Bond. He looks 49 and not a day older!
Here is a pic of Moore in his prime:
And he has aged well too:
Yet Craig looks at least 59 here:
Sir Rog has always aged well and if one thing's certain in Bond, it is this: the actor should be charistmatic, believable and relatively youthful looking. I cannot believe Eon allowed the likes of Dalton, Brosnan and Craig to take the role of Bond. I am dissapointed that more members here aren't petitioning Eon to re-instate Moore to star in Bond23. He should also be given the chance to rectify the appalling films that took place after 1985. GoldenEye with Brosnan was a pitiful 0/10, we needed Moore to star in that, to bring it up to at least an 8.
Anyway, one thing is certain: real fans want the Bond franchise to flourish. It cannot happen unless Sir Rog is reinstated with immediate effect.
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I'm quite serious, and any REAL fan of Bond would understand that Sir Rog was the only decent actor to portray him.
I am certain even Ian Fleming himself would have been disgusted with the franchise had he lived long enough to see what codswallop it become after 1985. Connery did an ok job before Moore, but ideally, Moore should have been in from 1962- onwards.
Add me to the "hope you're joking" crowd. Of course, I like Roger Moore and on the whole I enjoy his Bond films, but as a card-carrying REAL James Bond fan of nearly thirty years standing, I have to say Moore's characterization of 007--outside For Your Eyes Only and a few select scenes in his other films--was about as far from Ian Fleming's creation as you could get. And I think Fleming, who was indifferent at best to the Bond films he lived to see, would have been appalled by the way his stories were mangled and even thrown away in all but one film made after 1965, and the outlandish humor of the 1970s would have offended him. So, sorry, gotta disagree with everything you say!
Scashman is right on the money, it's the grey pound that is going to count from now on - they have the savings while young un's are scrimping and saving, and what goes around comes around. Why, even Sir Rog's spectacles, which a few years ago would have elicited a cry of "Should have gone to Specssavers!" are now the height of geek chic. B-)
As for that hack Ian Fleming - okay, hack is a bit strong, but it's obvious he was just eeking it out towards the end - well, not being alive he is in no position to voice an opinion.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Moore's characterisation of Bond was legendary. His performance alone in Octopussy was nothing short of Oscar winning. When I watched it the first time, in the scene where he warns everyone in the circus that the device was going to go at any moment, my heart skipped a beat! He brought something to Bond that no other actor could even HOPE to achieve.
Sadly, Fleming passed before he could view Moore, but had he been able to he would (I am 100% certain) that he would have DEMANDED Eon make Moore stay until ALL Bond films would have been completed.
And Moore's humour brought a sense of flair to the role, as all other portrayals have been dull and boring. As a fan of the franchise I am shocked and appalled no one has petitioned Eon into reinstating Sir Rog for Bond23!
Finally, someone who agrees!
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Good post
The thing is my good man, is that so many people were against having Sir Rog in the role in the first place, let alone giving him the chance to star as Bond once again. He was the ONLY credible actor for the role and I cannot honestly believe a real fan would even suggest otherwise! I have watched the Bond movies from start to finish several times now, and my belief in this only gets stronger with each run.
I am going to tread lightly and not jump into this too deep...
I just have to say I appreciate your efficacious use of the word 'codswallop'
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/715264
"Craig is Bond." is the quote, I believe, with a specific nod to his "face"
Aw shucks
I always thought I was a REAL Bond fan until now
Nothing against Sir Roger....great for his time -{
PROOF Sir Rog can still act as a believable Bond: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o4IDZtj5WA
It's only a short advert but it prooves the case for re-instatement nevertheless.
I was feeling a bit low until I read the opening post of this thread, I haven't had a laugh like that for years.
Aren't April Fool jokes restricted to April 1st?
By far the best laugh I've had all week!
NMS
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Which makes it all the 'Moore' funny.
Please excuse the pun ;%
Please don't excuse the pun!
NMS
I understand, and appreciate the humour of his Moore posts. I'd simply hoped there was mo(o)re to him than that...
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
What a great way to end a Sunday night
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I've made some other posts, notably on free debate, OHMSS and NSNA, do keep up 8-)
No need to point us in the direction of your other posts - we've had a great laugh at those too
I am sure Ian Fleming would agree with ALL my assertions regarding the casting of Bond. Period.
Thank you for ''laughing'' at my posts. I would laugh at yours but there's very little substance to them.
Oh come on, please tell us you're having a laugh
NMS
And I'm sure Fleming would be spinning in his grave
Now you're just being stupid
Why not? He doesn't look a day over 49!
NMS
He has no eyebrows for a start 8-)