Truthfully, my favourite Bond actor is usually the one I'm watching at the moment... more or less. But basically I watch the Brosnan movies more than any other ones. I just can't burn out on them (even DAD ).
Pierce is the man. His Bonds to me have stood the test of time, and have grown on me more than when they were released. His non-Bond films are also a blast to watch.
His Bond had a special coolness and he was great at looking like a gentleman spy.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
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Wow, thanks! Pierce did look good in publicity stills as Bond. His movies are another story...
Pierce was almost as much fun as Moore, and almost as tough as Dalton or Connery. And he had the best hair of the bunch.
His movies are straight up enjoyment. Nothing more or less.
Like YOLT or TSWLM? Then You should LOVE TND. :007)
Wow, thanks! Pierce did look good in publicity stills as Bond. His movies are another story...
Pierce was almost as much fun as Moore, and almost as tough as Dalton or Connery. And he had the best hair of the bunch.
His movies are straight up enjoyment. Nothing more or less.
Like YOLT or TSWLM? Then You should LOVE TND. :007)
You said it yourself. A Bond who's "as much fun as Roger Moore" AND "as tough as Dalton or Connery" can't be good. Too unbalanced. The best hair...could be. Too long in GE though. But yes, he did look good.
Like YOLT or TSWLM? not much, but at least those had a script, which TND lacks, and that's why I hate it with a vengeance. -{
But I digress....this is a Brosnan lovers thread. He did indeed look good. A bit underweight in GE, but that's fine )
If Sean '62 were to use his muscle mass with you, you'd agree with me more proactively
Back then muscle size & strength was the point- in MY time density of tissue & contraction/extension activation without the antagonism factor was prime.
So, uh, no. )
I like that Brosnan had a bit of humor, a bit of darkness, and a lot of class.
Keeps things interesting for me.
"Hostile takeovers. Shall we?"
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
Bond actors to be re-ranked later
Pierce for me is the quintessential spy. I can visualise him, and often do, in Craig's reboot quite easily. Pierce also has a great ability at little asides and gestures, (his double take at the cigar girl always makes me smile). He can do suave, charming, engaging, and could've easily had the iron fist in a velvet glove in the DC era.
Pierce for me is the quintessential spy. I can visualise him, and often do, in Craig's reboot quite easily. Pierce also has a great ability at little asides and gestures, (his double take at the cigar girl always makes me smile). He can do suave, charming, engaging, and could've easily had the iron fist in a velvet glove in the DC era.
There's certainly something loveable about Brosnan. Probably the fact he's a good-looking guy who's pretty down to earth - and likes to play his roles with an air of ease, charm and confidence.
TWINE is great for Brosnan because he's able to act a bit more, the whole film revolves around him actually having to figure out the psychological battles everyone is playing. He carries the film in an understated way. Between being played, playing everyone else and eventually winning. It's an awesome performance.
Dante's Peak is probably my favourite Brosnan performance outside of Bond because he delivers the whole blockbuster - something that's tough to do. I used to like Thomas Crown Affair but on subsequent viewing - that movie's dated really badly.
I used to like Thomas Crown Affair but on subsequent viewing - that movie's dated really badly.
Same here. I love his performance, but the movie itself is just okay. I'm still a big fan of After The Sunset- not a great film by any means, just so much fun IMO. Same with Live Wire. Taylor Of Panama IS a great film, and he's truly great IN it, but I like seeing him as a better person in the movies. Of course, I REALLY like November Man (same director from Dante's Peak), but for me, his first three Bonds will always be my favourite Brosnan movies. :007)
The Tailor of Panama is a good film, need to re-watch that now you mention it! Pierce is pretty good in The Mirror Has Two Faces alongside Barbra Streisand lol.
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For me personally, Brosnan could seem to flip his intentions from being a cool, soft spoken gent. To a mean SOB in the same breath. It didn't seem forced it was just a very fluid motion. I believe he encompassed the best traits of the Bonds prior to him.
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1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
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I've entered an alternative universe
away from the usual Brosnan bashing ?
so, do you come in peace?
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
His movies are straight up enjoyment. Nothing more or less.
Like YOLT or TSWLM? Then You should LOVE TND. :007)
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
You said it yourself. A Bond who's "as much fun as Roger Moore" AND "as tough as Dalton or Connery" can't be good. Too unbalanced. The best hair...could be. Too long in GE though. But yes, he did look good.
Like YOLT or TSWLM? not much, but at least those had a script, which TND lacks, and that's why I hate it with a vengeance. -{
But I digress....this is a Brosnan lovers thread. He did indeed look good. A bit underweight in GE, but that's fine
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
Sean didn't look underweight in DN. That's the yardstick you should be using
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
If Sean '62 were to use his muscle mass with you, you'd agree with me more proactively
So, uh, no.
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
Keeps things interesting for me.
New 2020 ranking (for now DAF and FYEO keep their previous placements)
1. TLD 2. TND 3. GF 4. TSWLM 5. TWINE 6. OHMSS 7. LtK 8. TMWTGG 9. L&LD 10. YOLT 11. DAD 12. QoS 13. DN 14. GE 15. SF 16. OP 17. MR 18. AVTAK 19. TB 20. FRWL 21. CR 22. FYEO 23. DAF (SP to be included later)
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Not recently!
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TWINE is great for Brosnan because he's able to act a bit more, the whole film revolves around him actually having to figure out the psychological battles everyone is playing. He carries the film in an understated way. Between being played, playing everyone else and eventually winning. It's an awesome performance.
Dante's Peak is probably my favourite Brosnan performance outside of Bond because he delivers the whole blockbuster - something that's tough to do. I used to like Thomas Crown Affair but on subsequent viewing - that movie's dated really badly.
"Better make that two."
#1.TLD/LTK 2.TND 3.GF 4.GE 5.DN 6.FYEO 7.FRWL 8.TMWTGG 9.TWINE 10.YOLT/QOS
"Better make that two."
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Same here!...fantastic performance and brilliantly delivered lines.
"Greatness From Small Beginnings."