How long should Lazenby played Bond ?
#1
Posted 29 August 2008 - 10:28 PM
#2
Posted 29 August 2008 - 10:51 PM
I've had the great pleasure to meet him several times, and he's always said the same. I seem to recall that he felt if he had done another one, it would have lead to maybe two or three more in the brief chats we had.
We'll never know, but would it have made DAF, LALD, TMWTGG or TSWLM different? Better or worse? I do believe he could have grown into the role.
Say what you will about his performance in OHMSS, but it was a great Bond film. One of the best and the man did give it his all.
#3
Posted 29 August 2008 - 11:50 PM
#4
Posted 30 August 2008 - 12:26 AM
We'll never know, but would it have made DAF, LALD, TMWTGG or TSWLM different? Better or worse? I do believe he could have grown into the role.
Peter Hunt said he would have made more Bond films if Laz stayed so I am sure they would have been different.
Edited by Mister E, 30 August 2008 - 12:33 AM.
#5
Posted 30 August 2008 - 01:06 AM
#6
Posted 30 August 2008 - 01:32 AM
Maximum, heck he could have been going as long as 1989 since age is definitely not a factor.
#7
Posted 30 August 2008 - 01:38 AM
Minimum 2, not having a followup to OHMSS is the biggest crime of the whole series.
Maximum, heck he could have been going as long as 1989 since age is definitely not a factor.
Twenty years as Bond ? Personally, I think that's a bit excessive. I think '79 or '81 would be fine.
#8
Posted 30 August 2008 - 02:10 AM
But Laz took the road less traveled by, and that truly has made all the difference.
#9
Posted 30 August 2008 - 04:02 AM
That said, I really dig the first 3 Moore films, each of which are very much "of their time," so I wouldn't want those to be bumped backward in terms of franchise history.
Still, to have a Lazenby/Hunt "Diamonds Are Forever" would've been terrific.
#10
Posted 30 August 2008 - 04:07 AM
#11
Posted 30 August 2008 - 04:42 AM
Then Dalton could have taken over in '81, with Roger Moore starring in an epic one-shot Thunderball remake by Kevin McClory around the same time.
#12
Posted 30 August 2008 - 08:19 AM
#13
Posted 30 August 2008 - 06:02 PM
I pretty much agree with all that you said.This is one of those great what-ifs. I love OHMSS and really rate Lazenby's performance in it. So I would have liked him to do the seven-picture contract he was supposedly offered. On the other hand, that would have precluded Roger Moore taking over. As I love the Moore era, and believe it to be as valid part of the franchise as any other, it means I'm torn. I'd have liked to have seen more Lazenby, but not at the expense of seeing less Moore (although I could have lived without Moore's creaking finale in A View To A Kill; I believe Octopussy would have been a far better swansong).
#14
Posted 30 August 2008 - 10:03 PM
*runs*
#15
Posted 01 September 2008 - 04:04 AM
Don't worry, I'll hold 'em off: OHMSS is one of the most atrociously-acted Bond films I've seen. The only reason George Lazenby didn't suck on a Die Another Day level was because every other actor half-carried, half-dragged him through it. He had his moments where he had a bit of a go, but I'd rather pour petrol in my eyes than watch him in the role.One was too many.
*runs*
Worst. Bond. Ever.
#16
Posted 01 September 2008 - 04:25 AM
Don't worry, I'll hold 'em off: OHMSS is one of the most atrociously-acted Bond films I've seen. The only reason George Lazenby didn't suck on a Die Another Day level was because every other actor half-carried, half-dragged him through it. He had his moments where he had a bit of a go, but I'd rather pour petrol in my eyes than watch him in the role.One was too many.
*runs*
Worst. Bond. Ever.
sick 'em boy:
#17
Posted 01 September 2008 - 08:40 AM
I agree with Captain Tightpants. Everyone else was on top form on OHMSS. Lazenby was a rookie actor, and in some scenes it showed.
But after getting his feet under the table, doing DAF or YOLT as a follow up would have at least given some continuity. I would have wanted the same team behind the camera as OHMSS and a supporting cast as good. At a push, he could have done TMWGG in 1972, this would have further enhanced continuity.
Although Laz fans say about 7 films etc.. if the films made gradually less money, he would have been freed of his contract and Rog or another actor would have stepped in before the 7 picture deal was up. I would never have wanted Roger to have missed playing Bond in 73.
Edited by BoogieBond, 01 September 2008 - 11:34 AM.
#18
Posted 01 September 2008 - 11:24 AM
If I would change something in the series I would have made DAF in the sixties and YOLT with Lazenby in 1970, like in the novels. But it's difficult, if Lazenby had made more, mayby Roger Moore would never have played Bond.
#19
Posted 01 September 2008 - 11:34 AM
Diamonds Are Forever in 1967
Oh her Majesties Secret Service in 1969
You Only Live Twice in 1971
Live and Let Die in 1973
The Man With The Golden Gun in 1974
Then have Roger make TSWLM to OP.
#20
Posted 01 September 2008 - 11:36 AM
Yeah, This is something I have a problem with. I would have loved Lazenby to pick up a seven picture deal. I would have very much loved to see his progression as James Bond, BUT this would mean Roger, my favorite Bond, wouldn't have become 007. So I would have loved Lazenby to do:
Diamonds Are Forever in 1967
Oh her Majesties Secret Service in 1969
You Only Live Twice in 1971
Live and Let Die in 1973
The Man With The Golden Gun in 1974
Then have Roger make TSWLM to OP.
Indeed.
#21
Posted 01 September 2008 - 12:24 PM
Don't worry, I'll hold 'em off: OHMSS is one of the most atrociously-acted Bond films I've seen. The only reason George Lazenby didn't suck on a Die Another Day level was because every other actor half-carried, half-dragged him through it. He had his moments where he had a bit of a go, but I'd rather pour petrol in my eyes than watch him in the role.One was too many.
*runs*
Worst. Bond. Ever.
I had no idea there were two very different versions of OHMSS. Can I borrow yours sometime because you obviously have the alternate version. After all, you can't possibly be referring to the OHMSS which I rated as the best Bond for decades until the release of Casino Royale.
#22
Posted 01 September 2008 - 03:54 PM
#23
Posted 01 September 2008 - 03:58 PM
Don't worry, I'll hold 'em off: OHMSS is one of the most atrociously-acted Bond films I've seen. The only reason George Lazenby didn't suck on a Die Another Day level was because every other actor half-carried, half-dragged him through it. He had his moments where he had a bit of a go, but I'd rather pour petrol in my eyes than watch him in the role.One was too many.
*runs*
Worst. Bond. Ever.
Maybe Lazenby's acting was a little bit off the mark, but you have got to remember that this was his first major acting job. And I think he pulled it off pretty well. I was more than happy with Lazenby in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Brosnan had years of acting experience and this is why we find it quite hard to accept his performance in Die Another Day. Lazenby didn't and he gave a cracking performance. period.
#24
Posted 01 September 2008 - 05:05 PM
I don't know... I think it's one of the best films... but has got a wooden boring Bond unfortunately. imo
and incidentally, I don't find there to be too much wrong with Brosnan's performance in DAD... it's just DAD that's the problem.
#25
Posted 01 September 2008 - 05:08 PM
#26
Posted 01 September 2008 - 05:11 PM
It's strange how you can say that he is wooden, he showed quite alot of emotions throughout the movie. More than Connery. More along the lines of Craig and Dalton.
No definetly NOT on the lines of Craig or Dalton. More then Connery ? Emotions are always about being in love, anger is an emotion.
#27
Posted 01 September 2008 - 05:14 PM
#28
Posted 01 September 2008 - 05:21 PM
I think the only times Connery showed anger was during the Bond/Grant train fight in From Russia With Love. All of his other Bond movies he appeared emotionally shut off and more of a superman than a human.
You are missing DR.NO and THUNDERBALL. You also seem to forget the anger Connery showed in FRWL when he found out Kerim was dead and he was angry enough to slap Tatiana. In THUNDERBALL, one the most romantic scenes in Bond history was the beach scene with Domino. Notice how Bond put on his sunglasses, he couldn't bare the hurt on Domino's face.
#29
Posted 01 September 2008 - 05:25 PM
#30
Posted 01 September 2008 - 05:31 PM
Like I said, From Russia With Love was great in terms of emotional depth but Thunderball, don't get me wrong I adore Connery as Bond but I didn't see any emotion on his face during the beach scene. He didn't show any.
I honestly don't know how emotional you wanted him to be. You can't expect Kirk Douglas manly emotions but that was good. At one point Connery was actually pleading for Domino to help him take down Largo.
Edited by Mister E, 01 September 2008 - 05:34 PM.