If MWTGG had been a Connery Film
AlphaOmegaSin
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If MWTGG had been a Connery Film, do you think it would have been a bit more serious? Or more Campy like DAF?
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Yes. the scene with Moore slapping Anders about looked like Connery should have been doing it, but the rest suited Moore fine. That was really the only scene that looked like Moore wasnt comfortable. If Connery had been in the role, especially after his lackluster performance in DAF then that would have been the only scene that looked comfortable. Leaving the rest of the look like Connery stuck in a film that didnt suit him. If you look at the general direction the series was going starting from DAF then you see that the sooner Connery was out then the sooner we could get an actor in who could really look comfortable in a more light hearted take on Bond.
The writers would have perhaps made the film a little bit more suited to Connery if he was still in the role at this point but overall I think if any of the Bond actors were to be in TMWTGG it suits Moore the best.
The idea of a more serious TMWTGG is very interesting though! With a more sinister Hitman and less quirky action sequences.. -{
The filmmakers would also have had to either get rid of Sheriff J.W. Pepper altogether, or substitute another loud, uncouth American character as Bond's passenger in the car chase, thereby removing any possible LALD connection.
As for Moore's slapping of Andrea, I find it a standout scene. Not because I endorse Bond's mistreatment of women but because it causes Moore to make an effort in his performance. It's a moment that stands out, like his killings of Sandor & Locque. I realise I'm in danger of just propagating violence but it's moments like these which serve to give Moore dramatic weight, for me anyway.
As far as TMWTGG, maybe it would have been better with Lazenby in the role! I think with Connery (DAF era) it would have been no better than what we got.