[quote name='Loomis' date='1 February 2006 - 17:46'][quote name='Seannery' date='1 February 2006 - 16:17']Suprising here that even a lot of strong Craig supporters aren't sure if he will be popular with the general public.
Yes or No - 007 Craig-related questions
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 05:02 PM
[quote name='marktmurphy' date='1 February 2006 - 17:38'][quote name='Seannery' date='1 February 2006 - 16:17']Suprising here that even a lot of strong Craig supporters aren't sure if he will be popular with the general public.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 05:56 PM
[quote name='Loomis' post='511291' date='1 February 2006 - 10:48']
[quote name='Tarl_Cabot' date='1 February 2006 - 16:29']Loomis, Can I (highjack this thread) add a few more questions?
[quote name='Tarl_Cabot' date='1 February 2006 - 16:29']Loomis, Can I (highjack this thread) add a few more questions?
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 06:06 PM
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about ? Yes/No
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? Yes/No
Can Bond recover from a disaster? Yes/No
1. Difficult. May entirely depend how they sell it. GoldenEye succeeded because it was reassuiringly familiar, albeit with a few tweaks (to good or evil) - "straight up, with a twist" if you like. Not sure the Brosnan films were that "hip" - more unrelenting behemoths. Personally, I doubt something 44 years old will be "hip" - I wouldn't say that if I was 44, mind you, and apologies to anyone who is, or older! I'm veering towards "no" on this one. Does it need to be?
2. No. The Bond films have encompassed a number of styles (of presenting largely the same thing) and can do it again.
3. Yes. The precedent is there. The brand is stronger than the films - goes to a theory that the majority of the population could name few Bond films, not all, even if they've seen most of them. "Bond film" (they might as well call them this, frankly) may be more instantly recognisable than certain individual titles anyway.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 06:10 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 06:25 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond?
YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November?
NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)?
NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)?
YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good?
YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE?
YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE?
YES
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about ?
NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac?
NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster?
YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond?
YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November?
NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)?
NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)?
YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good?
YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE?
YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE?
YES
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about ?
NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac?
NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster?
YES
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 07:41 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 08:06 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? NO
Too short, too blond, too average looking. A terrific actor, great voice and bags of rogueish charm. But if he can
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? NO
Too short, too blond, too average looking. A terrific actor, great voice and bags of rogueish charm. But if he can
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 08:12 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES, although not instantly.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES, although not instantly.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 08:28 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES -Dang great actor.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO -Indifferent, to tell the truth.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO -Given his possibly brief tenure, and the way Brosnan was ousted, it might be the next Bond that becomes the public darling. I'm sure the media will lovingly latch onto an "Alternating Bond Theory" of sorts.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? NO -I think he'll stick around for three or four. He'll likely be gone by the time the fiftieth anniversary rolls around.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES -Just about the only thing I'm sure of at this point.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO -Doubt it.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO -Again, doubt it.
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES -As I touched upon above, whatever Craig does for the role (and it may be A LOT), it could be the next Bond who reaps the benefit of his labor.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO -Indefinite hiatus, possibly, but I could see Bond reemerge a decade or more down the line. If nothing else, that resilience is what defines the character.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES -As I stated above, sure, with time.
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES -Dang great actor.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO -Indifferent, to tell the truth.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO -Given his possibly brief tenure, and the way Brosnan was ousted, it might be the next Bond that becomes the public darling. I'm sure the media will lovingly latch onto an "Alternating Bond Theory" of sorts.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? NO -I think he'll stick around for three or four. He'll likely be gone by the time the fiftieth anniversary rolls around.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES -Just about the only thing I'm sure of at this point.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO -Doubt it.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO -Again, doubt it.
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES -As I touched upon above, whatever Craig does for the role (and it may be A LOT), it could be the next Bond who reaps the benefit of his labor.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO -Indefinite hiatus, possibly, but I could see Bond reemerge a decade or more down the line. If nothing else, that resilience is what defines the character.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES -As I stated above, sure, with time.
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[quote name='fatima' post='511387' date='1 February 2006 - 14:06']
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? NO
Too short, too blond, too average looking. A terrific actor, great voice and bags of rogueish charm. But if he can
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? NO
Too short, too blond, too average looking. A terrific actor, great voice and bags of rogueish charm. But if he can
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 08:55 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Daniel Craig is Bond? NO. I do have serious reservations regarding his looks and lack of charisma. However, it's by no means impossible that the NO could become a YES once I have actually seen Craig as Bond in Casino Royale.
Is there anyone else you'd rather see (including Pierce Brosnan) as Bond in Casino Royale in November? Brosnan was always my preferred candidate. Hugh Jackman was the only other candidate (of those that were rumoured to be in the running) who I think has all the necessary elements to be a successful Bond.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES. Even if Craig surpasses my expectations and becomes very popular he's not the type of actor who will hang around.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES. I have no doubt regards his ability as an actor, but can he convince me that he IS James Bond?
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for Casino Royale? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in Casino Royale? YES
Do you think James Bond will become "hip" again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public (civilians) seems to get excited about? YES, I think Bond will become "hip" again at some point, but probably not in Casino Royale.
If Craig bombs and Martin Campbell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul-de-sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES. It will take more than one disaster to kill off the series. Even in that event, it would only be a matter of time before James Bond returned in one form or another, whether it be a TV series, cartoons, more films, whatever.
Are you happy that Daniel Craig is Bond? NO. I do have serious reservations regarding his looks and lack of charisma. However, it's by no means impossible that the NO could become a YES once I have actually seen Craig as Bond in Casino Royale.
Is there anyone else you'd rather see (including Pierce Brosnan) as Bond in Casino Royale in November? Brosnan was always my preferred candidate. Hugh Jackman was the only other candidate (of those that were rumoured to be in the running) who I think has all the necessary elements to be a successful Bond.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES. Even if Craig surpasses my expectations and becomes very popular he's not the type of actor who will hang around.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES. I have no doubt regards his ability as an actor, but can he convince me that he IS James Bond?
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for Casino Royale? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in Casino Royale? YES
Do you think James Bond will become "hip" again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public (civilians) seems to get excited about? YES, I think Bond will become "hip" again at some point, but probably not in Casino Royale.
If Craig bombs and Martin Campbell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul-de-sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES. It will take more than one disaster to kill off the series. Even in that event, it would only be a matter of time before James Bond returned in one form or another, whether it be a TV series, cartoons, more films, whatever.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 08:56 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? YES
Can Bond recover from a disaster? NO At least not in its current form. It would probably take a MUCH longer time gap between films if CR flopped at the box office.
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? YES
Can Bond recover from a disaster? NO At least not in its current form. It would probably take a MUCH longer time gap between films if CR flopped at the box office.
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Posted 01 February 2006 - 10:24 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES Very much so.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES -- Pierce Brosnan or Hugh Jackman.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO -- I suspect he'll probably fall in between, but be grouped more with George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES -- I see him doing three films and then stepping away.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES -- I have no doubt of that.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO -- I think he was probably Barbara Broccoli's first choice but certainly not Michael G. Wilson's or Martin Campbell's.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES -- Officially anyway. EON may have asked some candidates if they were interested in the role, but didn't formally offer the part to anyone until they had settled on Daniel Craig.
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO -- Popular? Yes. Hip? No.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO -- But they might have to tweak the direction of the franchise again.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES -- But I don't think Casino Royale will be a disaster. It likely won't do as well as the Brosnan films (for a variety of reasons) but it will be far from a disaster.
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES Very much so.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES -- Pierce Brosnan or Hugh Jackman.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO -- I suspect he'll probably fall in between, but be grouped more with George Lazenby and Timothy Dalton.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES -- I see him doing three films and then stepping away.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES -- I have no doubt of that.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO -- I think he was probably Barbara Broccoli's first choice but certainly not Michael G. Wilson's or Martin Campbell's.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES -- Officially anyway. EON may have asked some candidates if they were interested in the role, but didn't formally offer the part to anyone until they had settled on Daniel Craig.
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO -- Popular? Yes. Hip? No.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO -- But they might have to tweak the direction of the franchise again.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES -- But I don't think Casino Royale will be a disaster. It likely won't do as well as the Brosnan films (for a variety of reasons) but it will be far from a disaster.
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 01:46 AM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES
- Why not? I see no reason why he can't make the role his own. I think he's going to be more than just a "fan favorite". Maybe not quite as popular as Connery or Moore, but for starters, I'm near certain that Casino Royale will be more successful than "Brosnan Bond 5" would have been.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
- I'm thinking three films (perhaps forming a loose "trilogy", perhaps not), over a relatively short space of time. Two year gaps probably. He'll be done by 2010.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES
- Why not? I see no reason why he can't make the role his own. I think he's going to be more than just a "fan favorite". Maybe not quite as popular as Connery or Moore, but for starters, I'm near certain that Casino Royale will be more successful than "Brosnan Bond 5" would have been.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
- I'm thinking three films (perhaps forming a loose "trilogy", perhaps not), over a relatively short space of time. Two year gaps probably. He'll be done by 2010.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 01:51 AM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES - Brosnan should have done a fifth but what's done is done
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES - Brosnan should have done a fifth but what's done is done
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 02:49 AM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? NO
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? NO
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 08:33 AM
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
-Well, it's not that I'd rather see Owen in the role. Interested is a better word to use here. So the knee-jerk reaction would be no.
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
-Not immediately, at least. May become more of a "cult favourite."
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
-By no fault of his own, he'll probably get bored by the third film.
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
-He may not have been the second or third, either.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
-Sort of goes against what I said above, but I have a feeling that Eon was careful to examine each potential actor as to what they had lined up in the future before putting any offers on the table. For example, they may have seriously considered Owen, but immediately nixed any thoughts of offering him the role when he got nods at the Globes and Oscars.
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
-Again, though, it may take a little bit of time.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
-Tend to think that the Bond series is more resilient than people give it credit for, especially after 44 years.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
-Well, it's not that I'd rather see Owen in the role. Interested is a better word to use here. So the knee-jerk reaction would be no.
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
-Not immediately, at least. May become more of a "cult favourite."
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
-By no fault of his own, he'll probably get bored by the third film.
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
-He may not have been the second or third, either.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
-Sort of goes against what I said above, but I have a feeling that Eon was careful to examine each potential actor as to what they had lined up in the future before putting any offers on the table. For example, they may have seriously considered Owen, but immediately nixed any thoughts of offering him the role when he got nods at the Globes and Oscars.
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
-Again, though, it may take a little bit of time.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
-Tend to think that the Bond series is more resilient than people give it credit for, especially after 44 years.
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 08:47 AM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES, more or less
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES - Dougray Scott, Dougray Scott, Dougray ScottPOPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? Don't know but I doubt it.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES, unfortunately
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? To me he was always hip up until DAD
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? If CR bombs, no, but if they can't recover after the next film then yes, probably.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES, more or less
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES - Dougray Scott, Dougray Scott, Dougray ScottPOPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? Don't know but I doubt it.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES, unfortunately
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? To me he was always hip up until DAD
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? If CR bombs, no, but if they can't recover after the next film then yes, probably.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 02 February 2006 - 10:37 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES, very much so, the more I see of him and read about him the more happy I am about it.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO, at this point I couldnt imagine anyone except Craig in Casino Royale with the exception of maybe Brosnan. I read the novel Casino Royale after Craig was cast and imagining him as Bond in that book has me excited.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO, but I dont want to jinx him in saying that he wont, I hope is is well liked. Thats not to say I think he will be disliked its just that I think he will be more of a fanboy bond that Fleming purists and fans of down to earth bond movies will love. Like Dalton, Daniel Craig will have a fan base but might not be as well embraced by the general public. There is a pattern emerging where odd numbered Bond actors (Connery, Moore, and Brosnan) are more popular in the general public's eye and even numbered actors (Lazenby, Dalton, and Craig) are less embraced by the general public but has a following amoung hardcore Bond fans.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES, I predict Craig will make three films, one more than Dalton and one less than Brosnan did.
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Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES, I think he will be spectacular, Bond fans and good movie critics will notice this right away, the general public might not right away but those that are open minded and have good taste will love his performance, those that enjoyed the mindless action/superhero/ultra sterotype of Bond might not as much.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO, they were talking about dumping Brosnan in early 2004 and it took them a long time to cast a new Bond. I think they were open minded, looked at alot of actors, Babs saw Craig liked him, EON was reluctant at first but learned to like him and gave in.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES, there is nothing to suggest otherwise besides showbiz rumor.
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES, very much so, the more I see of him and read about him the more happy I am about it.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO, at this point I couldnt imagine anyone except Craig in Casino Royale with the exception of maybe Brosnan. I read the novel Casino Royale after Craig was cast and imagining him as Bond in that book has me excited.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO, but I dont want to jinx him in saying that he wont, I hope is is well liked. Thats not to say I think he will be disliked its just that I think he will be more of a fanboy bond that Fleming purists and fans of down to earth bond movies will love. Like Dalton, Daniel Craig will have a fan base but might not be as well embraced by the general public. There is a pattern emerging where odd numbered Bond actors (Connery, Moore, and Brosnan) are more popular in the general public's eye and even numbered actors (Lazenby, Dalton, and Craig) are less embraced by the general public but has a following amoung hardcore Bond fans.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES, I predict Craig will make three films, one more than Dalton and one less than Brosnan did.
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Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES, I think he will be spectacular, Bond fans and good movie critics will notice this right away, the general public might not right away but those that are open minded and have good taste will love his performance, those that enjoyed the mindless action/superhero/ultra sterotype of Bond might not as much.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO, they were talking about dumping Brosnan in early 2004 and it took them a long time to cast a new Bond. I think they were open minded, looked at alot of actors, Babs saw Craig liked him, EON was reluctant at first but learned to like him and gave in.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES, there is nothing to suggest otherwise besides showbiz rumor.
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 11:41 AM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? YES.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES.
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES.
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES.
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES.
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? YES.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES.
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES.
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES.
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 02:09 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 03:41 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES , Adrian Paul.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES , Adrian Paul.
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 05:09 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES CLIVE OWEN OR HUGH JACKMAN WHEN I FIRST SAW HIM I THOUGHT THAT
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES, CRAIG IS A VERY GOOD ACTOR AND VERY CONVINCING AS A TOUGH GUY JUST WATCH LAYER CAKE.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? HARD TO SAY HE MAY GET TO FIVE LETS HOPE
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES HE ALAWAYS HAS A SOLID PERFORMANCE
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? No
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? Yes
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES CLIVE OWEN OR HUGH JACKMAN WHEN I FIRST SAW HIM I THOUGHT THAT
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES, CRAIG IS A VERY GOOD ACTOR AND VERY CONVINCING AS A TOUGH GUY JUST WATCH LAYER CAKE.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? HARD TO SAY HE MAY GET TO FIVE LETS HOPE
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES HE ALAWAYS HAS A SOLID PERFORMANCE
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? No
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? Yes
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? NO
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 06:45 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO Including Owen
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO Because he won't be the cliche Bond
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO Formally maybe. Not that it matters - look at Dalton
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES/NO n/a - Bond is an institution and above such transient concerns
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? Huh?
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES/NO
Reading these replies - has Craig turned the corner on CBn popularity? Is the consensus we are happy he is Bond? Seems so. Good
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO Including Owen
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO Because he won't be the cliche Bond
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO Formally maybe. Not that it matters - look at Dalton
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? YES/NO n/a - Bond is an institution and above such transient concerns
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? Huh?
Can Bond recover from a disaster? YES/NO
Reading these replies - has Craig turned the corner on CBn popularity? Is the consensus we are happy he is Bond? Seems so. Good
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 07:28 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? I believe he was always Babs first choice, YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? Sorry I don't know what "reach the cul de sac" means
Can Bond recover from a disaster? NO (well, YES, but it will take many, many years)
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? YES
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? I believe he was always Babs first choice, YES
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES
Also, some questions from Tarl_Cabot:
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? NO
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? Sorry I don't know what "reach the cul de sac" means
Can Bond recover from a disaster? NO (well, YES, but it will take many, many years)
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 07:38 PM
"sorry, I don't know what "reach the cul de sac" means."
OK, it's like hitting a wall, or a point in which they can go no further...to be exhausted creatively and commercially...the end for the series...etc. It's one one those cute little streets where there is no way to continue and houses cost a few bucks more.
And..we all know that won't really happend...even Sly has put the gloves back on after Rocky V....but it took 16 years!
OK, it's like hitting a wall, or a point in which they can go no further...to be exhausted creatively and commercially...the end for the series...etc. It's one one those cute little streets where there is no way to continue and houses cost a few bucks more.
And..we all know that won't really happend...even Sly has put the gloves back on after Rocky V....but it took 16 years!
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 07:40 PM
"sorry, I don't know what "reach the cul de sac" means."
OK, it's like hitting a wall, or a point in which they can go no further...to be exhausted creatively and commercially...the end for the series...etc. It's one one those cute little streets where there is no way to continue and houses cost a few bucks more.
Gotcha. Thanks, TC. MAYBE
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 07:43 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO (originally Brosnan, but I've gotten used to the Craig idea)
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? NO (comment- at least 3 but no more than 5)
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO (originally Brosnan, but I've gotten used to the Craig idea)
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? YES
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? NO (comment- at least 3 but no more than 5)
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? NO
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? NO
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Posted 05 February 2006 - 11:20 PM
PERSONAL TASTE
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO. I'd love to say yes to this question, but in my heart of hearts, I doubt Craig will be "popular" from the get-go. I think he'll build a following of fans and defenders after he's gone, like Dalton and Lazenby. Then we'll get many "what if" and "if only" threads.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES. Unfortunately--times being what they are.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES. I am especially encouraged after seeing "Munich."
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? According to what I've read, he was Babs's first choice. But because the search went on so long, I highly doubt it.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES. But not the only actor approached.
FROM TARL_CABOT
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? MAYBE. Casino Royale will have to literally grab the audience by the balls on all fronts if they want the kind of excitement that's met many of the other films. Craig, Campbell & Co. have one shot to do that. If they continue to be dogged with problems, then it's unlikely that they'll be met with more than a shrug (it doesn't help that Vesper's not cast, and I can't tell if the script is done).
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? YES. Unfortunately. See above.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? NO. Unfortunately. The moviegoing public has too short an attention span to wait four years between Bond films, so I think they regard Bond as irrelevant and have moved on. They don't particularly forgive disasters.
Are you happy that Craig is Bond? YES
Is there anyone else (including Brosnan) you'd rather see as Bond in CASINO ROYALE this November? NO
POPULARITY
Do you think Craig will be a "popular" Bond (along the lines of Connery, Moore and Brosnan, rather than along the lines of Lazenby and Dalton)? NO. I'd love to say yes to this question, but in my heart of hearts, I doubt Craig will be "popular" from the get-go. I think he'll build a following of fans and defenders after he's gone, like Dalton and Lazenby. Then we'll get many "what if" and "if only" threads.
Do you think Craig's tenure will be "brief" (no more than two or three films)? YES. Unfortunately--times being what they are.
QUALITY
Do you think Craig's performance(s) as Bond will be good? YES. I am especially encouraged after seeing "Munich."
CONSPIRACY (THEORIES)
Do you believe Craig was always Eon's first choice for CASINO ROYALE? According to what I've read, he was Babs's first choice. But because the search went on so long, I highly doubt it.
Do you believe Craig was the only actor offered the Bond role in CASINO ROYALE? YES. But not the only actor approached.
FROM TARL_CABOT
Do you think James Bond will become 'hip' again, like say Jason Bourne, '24' and other various action franchises that the general public(civilians) seems to get excited about? MAYBE. Casino Royale will have to literally grab the audience by the balls on all fronts if they want the kind of excitement that's met many of the other films. Craig, Campbell & Co. have one shot to do that. If they continue to be dogged with problems, then it's unlikely that they'll be met with more than a shrug (it doesn't help that Vesper's not cast, and I can't tell if the script is done).
If Craig bombs or Martin Cambell delivers a well intentioned but mediocre film will Bond finally reach the cul de sac? YES. Unfortunately. See above.
Can Bond recover from a disaster? NO. Unfortunately. The moviegoing public has too short an attention span to wait four years between Bond films, so I think they regard Bond as irrelevant and have moved on. They don't particularly forgive disasters.
Edited by Mamadou, 05 February 2006 - 11:21 PM.