Poor Roger. If only he'd known that the only thing he'd have to do to be taken seriously as !!FLEMINGBOND!! was dye his hair black and adopt a constant gritted-teeth mutter in order to sound "intense" and "tormented". Unfortunately he didn't, and it was left to Timbo to successfully bring these qualities to the fore. Roger's loss. -{
Poor Roger. If only he'd known that the only thing he'd have to do to be taken seriously as !!FLEMINGBOND!! was dye his hair black and adopt a constant gritted-teeth mutter in order to sound "intense" and "tormented". Unfortunately he didn't, and it was left to Timbo to successfully bring these qualities to the fore. Roger's loss. -{
Poor Roger. If only he'd known that the only thing he'd have to do to be taken seriously as !!FLEMINGBOND!! was dye his hair black and adopt a constant gritted-teeth mutter in order to sound "intense" and "tormented". Unfortunately he didn't, and it was left to Timbo to successfully bring these qualities to the fore. Roger's loss. -{
No, he should have mentioned at the beginning of LALD that his approach was hard-edged Flemingesque and everyone was happy
President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Just kidding, Roger fans! He's no wimp - just not a particularly good Bond.
Poor Roger. If only he'd known that the only thing he'd have to do to be taken seriously as !!FLEMINGBOND!! was dye his hair black and adopt a constant gritted-teeth mutter in order to sound "intense" and "tormented". Unfortunately he didn't, and it was left to Timbo to successfully bring these qualities to the fore. Roger's loss. -{
No, he should have mentioned at the beginning of LALD that his approach was hard-edged Flemingesque and everyone was happy
Even better, he could explain that his Bond's flippant attitude was just a mask for his inner turmoil and unhappiness and that his portrayal would allow little hints of this occasionally.
Then his take on Bond would be hailed today as an ingenious re-interpretation of Fleming. It's these little missed opportunities y'see. -{
As for which Bond the American public liked better in the role well the numbers are what the numbers are, it's Brozzer in a 2nd round knockout. NOT EVEN CLOSE Goldeneye did 3 times the ticket sales. :v :v :v
I have a feeling (and it's just a feeling) that this has something to do with the unprecedented six year absence. People miss it enough to care. I didn't particularly think much of Goldeneye as a film, but hell, I went to the cinema to watch it. It had been too long.
One of the biggest problems I think Dalton had in America was the perception ( Not fact, as to who was REALLY first choice between Brosnan & Dalton only Cubby and crew really know the truth ) that Brosnan got cheated out of the role.
Dalton was really an unknown here in the states before bond. People liked Brozzer from his Rem Steel days and a good number of fans really wanted him to take over the role after Roger Moore. I always thought Dalton got unfairly criticized/blamed over here at the box office for taking a role most casual American viewers believed should have been Brosnan's .
The box office #'s seem to bare this out. TLD did good box office internationally, but after a strong U.S. opening it quickly faded. I always thought the transition from Moore to Dalton in terms of style may have been a bit much for movie goers over here to except.
People sometimes seem to forget what a rough transition it was from Connery to Lazenby back to Connery to Moore ( Then there was the whole transition with Moore from TMWTGG to TSWLM ) I always thought Dalton got a little " caught between the switches" so to speak.
Well, also bear in mind that this was about the time when Hollywood action films began to pick up, with Arnie, Mel and Bruce delivering Bondish performances with charisma and good humour. So Dalton got wrongfooted, his schtick seemed very early 1980s, sort of Rambo in that he's just going out for vengeance. Plus he looked like a 1970s hero, sort of Gareth Hunt, unlike the square jawed Mel and co.
Frankly, Lethal Weapon 2, Batman and Last Crusade are almost all Bond films in all but name, whereas LTK is a Bond film (in the traditional sense) only in name.
As for which Bond the American public liked better in the role well the numbers are what the numbers are, it's Brozzer in a 2nd round knockout. NOT EVEN CLOSE Goldeneye did 3 times the ticket sales. :v :v :v
I have a feeling (and it's just a feeling) that this has something to do with the unprecedented six year absence. People miss it enough to care. I didn't particularly think much of Goldeneye as a film, but hell, I went to the cinema to watch it. It had been too long.
Of course Goldeneye had far better ticket sales...and not only for the reason stated above...
A new Bond ALWAYS garners more attention...and the PR team hit overdrive with Goldeneye...it was everywhere...even The S*n (excuse me while I'm sick) had Goldeneye Bingo running for a fair number of weeks and also drip fed articles and pictures at the same time...add this to the best Bond teaser trailer (probably) ever...and the hype was unbelievable...NOW add all that to the six year gap...and...
Of course Goldeneye had far better ticket sales...and not only for the reason stated above...
A new Bond ALWAYS garners more attention...and the PR team hit overdrive with Goldeneye...it was everywhere...even The S*n (excuse me while I'm sick) had Goldeneye Bingo running for a fair number of weeks and also drip fed articles and pictures at the same time...add this to the best Bond teaser trailer (probably) ever...and the hype was unbelievable...NOW add all that to the six year gap...and...
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Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
missing the part, where he turns water into wine :007)
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
http://youtu.be/vGAUKk2v-oA
Ian Fleming!
Notice how you've never seen them in the same place at the same time?. OMG it's all so clear now. We're on to you Dalton.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
NO CELT is a wimp
Oh ,I've just cracked a nail typing this.
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Just kidding, Roger fans! He's no wimp - just not a particularly good Bond.
Poor Roger. If only he'd known that the only thing he'd have to do to be taken seriously as !!FLEMINGBOND!! was dye his hair black and adopt a constant gritted-teeth mutter in order to sound "intense" and "tormented". Unfortunately he didn't, and it was left to Timbo to successfully bring these qualities to the fore. Roger's loss.
No, he should have mentioned at the beginning of LALD that his approach was hard-edged Flemingesque and everyone was happy
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Even better, he could explain that his Bond's flippant attitude was just a mask for his inner turmoil and unhappiness and that his portrayal would allow little hints of this occasionally.
Then his take on Bond would be hailed today as an ingenious re-interpretation of Fleming. It's these little missed opportunities y'see. -{
I have a feeling (and it's just a feeling) that this has something to do with the unprecedented six year absence. People miss it enough to care. I didn't particularly think much of Goldeneye as a film, but hell, I went to the cinema to watch it. It had been too long.
Dalton was really an unknown here in the states before bond. People liked Brozzer from his Rem Steel days and a good number of fans really wanted him to take over the role after Roger Moore. I always thought Dalton got unfairly criticized/blamed over here at the box office for taking a role most casual American viewers believed should have been Brosnan's .
The box office #'s seem to bare this out. TLD did good box office internationally, but after a strong U.S. opening it quickly faded. I always thought the transition from Moore to Dalton in terms of style may have been a bit much for movie goers over here to except.
People sometimes seem to forget what a rough transition it was from Connery to Lazenby back to Connery to Moore ( Then there was the whole transition with Moore from TMWTGG to TSWLM ) I always thought Dalton got a little " caught between the switches" so to speak.
Frankly, Lethal Weapon 2, Batman and Last Crusade are almost all Bond films in all but name, whereas LTK is a Bond film (in the traditional sense) only in name.
Roger Moore 1927-2017
Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
Of course Goldeneye had far better ticket sales...and not only for the reason stated above...
A new Bond ALWAYS garners more attention...and the PR team hit overdrive with Goldeneye...it was everywhere...even The S*n (excuse me while I'm sick) had Goldeneye Bingo running for a fair number of weeks and also drip fed articles and pictures at the same time...add this to the best Bond teaser trailer (probably) ever...and the hype was unbelievable...NOW add all that to the six year gap...and...
... and I'm coming to get you Sir Miles..."
Roger Moore 1927-2017