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Are you happy with his era so far?


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#61 DaveBond21

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Posted 07 January 2010 - 02:24 AM

I'm happy with Daniel's era so far. I just hope that he does another two.

#62 sharpshooter

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Posted 07 January 2010 - 12:37 PM

while i do think he's doing a great job, i don't think bond films will ever be the same as they used to be.

Good. The last two films pumped new life into the series, being the best offerings in decades. Bring me more of the same.

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Posted 07 January 2010 - 03:33 PM

Unhappy. He's a generally unlikable Bond and the plot of QoS was so boring that I needed to watch it in three goes. (It's the only film I haven't bothered to buy yet on any format.) Hopefully they will return to the more over-the-top excitement that I expect when I watch the Bond films. If I want introspection, I'll read a Fleming novel.

#64 DCI_director

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Posted 07 January 2010 - 11:31 PM

I think Craig is a fine actor, but I don't like where this era is going so far. I don't blame Craig, but more Wilson and Broccoli. QOS was terrible to me. I felt like I was watching a Bourne movie or an action movie that just happend to have a character by the name of James Bond. I fear that's the type of Bond movies they will keep making. I miss Q, Moneypenny, a great name for the movie, a great title song, Daniel Kleinman, the gunbarrel at the beginning and the traditional Bond elements. I feel the producers just want to shove out a regular action movies and not BOND movies. Again, I feel Craig is great, but I have very low expectations for the series as of now...QOS settled that for me which I still will not watch. I guess only time will tell, but this Bond fan has very low hopes

#65 007mission

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Posted 13 January 2010 - 12:25 AM

Yes I do because of his acting skills but without them forget it because his films are too much like Bourne

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Posted 13 January 2010 - 12:31 AM

The best actor to play Bond by far(I still scratch my head in wonder at him accepting it, anyway), he has brought it to a new level in every score but he must not lose sight of what was created in CR by wanting to create each Bond film as a stand alone.
He has to be careful to not "over-thinking" it all.
Know what I mean?

Said it once though and I'll say it again, I pity the poor sod who'll play Bond after him.

#67 tdalton

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Posted 13 January 2010 - 05:54 AM

I'm very pleased with Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, but when Bond 23 debuts in 3D, my opinion of the era will take a considerable nosedive.

Craig is brilliant in the role, though.

#68 blueman

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Posted 13 January 2010 - 07:11 AM

I'm very pleased with Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, but when Bond 23 debuts in 3D, my opinion of the era will take a considerable nosedive.

Craig is brilliant in the role, though.

Yep, was very excited for Craig to take over in CR. And loved QOS dragging the franchise - kicking and screaming as it were - firmly into the new century. Looking forward to 23, 3-D or no 3-D (very likely not, EON will make its millions without it).

#69 Stephen Spotswood

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Posted 13 January 2010 - 10:07 PM

Could y'all imagine this guy as James Bond?

http://www.stevegare...e_piano_300.jpg

#70 The Shark

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Posted 14 January 2010 - 12:16 AM

Could y'all imagine this guy as James Bond?

http://www.stevegare...e_piano_300.jpg


What has poor old Liberace got to do with this?

#71 Mr. Blofeld

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Posted 14 January 2010 - 03:07 AM

Could y'all imagine this guy as James Bond?

http://www.stevegare...e_piano_300.jpg

Is that you, Stephen? B)

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Posted 14 January 2010 - 09:01 AM

The best actor to play Bond by far(I still scratch my head in wonder at him accepting it, anyway), he has brought it to a new level in every score but he must not lose sight of what was created in CR by wanting to create each Bond film as a stand alone.
He has to be careful to not "over-thinking" it all.
Know what I mean?

Said it once though and I'll say it again, I pity the poor sod who'll play Bond after him.



Cast your mind back to 2005. They said the same about Pierce Brosnan B)

#73 Stephen Spotswood

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Posted 14 January 2010 - 06:10 PM

Could y'all imagine this guy as James Bond?

http://www.stevegare...e_piano_300.jpg

Is that you, Stephen? B)


How about if this guy played 007?



#74 blueman

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Posted 14 January 2010 - 08:51 PM

The best actor to play Bond by far(I still scratch my head in wonder at him accepting it, anyway), he has brought it to a new level in every score but he must not lose sight of what was created in CR by wanting to create each Bond film as a stand alone.
He has to be careful to not "over-thinking" it all.
Know what I mean?

Said it once though and I'll say it again, I pity the poor sod who'll play Bond after him.



Cast your mind back to 2005. They said the same about Pierce Brosnan B)

Who did???

#75 Safari Suit

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Posted 14 January 2010 - 09:25 PM

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#76 blueman

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Posted 15 January 2010 - 01:37 AM

Those buffoons? Piper will kick their B) and chew bubble gum.

#77 Stephen Spotswood

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Posted 15 January 2010 - 02:27 PM

How about this guy?



Or even:



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Posted 13 April 2011 - 06:57 AM

I'm happy with his tenure so far for the most part. Casino Royale was a nice, balanced film w/ lots of depth (though it did drag at certain points) and they came back w/ an action-packed adventure in Quantum of Solace.

I tend to enjoy the more action-oriented films like TB, TND, and FYEO more. It's easier for me to commit 2 hours of my time to sitting in front of the TV.

Plus, both movies have wonderful leading ladies as far as character and look.

There's only a few complaints I have. One, there is almost no humor in the films. A little would be nice. Two, there's no Q character. Now, I know that Desmond can never be replaced, but I thought John Clesse did a good job and I think his kind of bumbling Q would work well w/ Craig's more serious approach..adding a few moments of comic relief to the film. Finally, where are the gadgets?

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 07:42 AM

What was Sir Sean's best movie? His 3rd Goldfinger
What was Sir Roger's His 3rd Spy Who Loved Me
What was Brosnan's His 3rd TWINE

Let Craig maintain the standard

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 08:16 AM

What was Sir Sean's best movie? His 3rd Goldfinger
What was Sir Roger's His 3rd Spy Who Loved Me
What was Brosnan's His 3rd TWINE

Let Craig maintain the standard


Quite a few here would argue with that, especially TWINE. ;)

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 09:06 AM


What was Sir Sean's best movie? His 3rd Goldfinger
What was Sir Roger's His 3rd Spy Who Loved Me
What was Brosnan's His 3rd TWINE

Let Craig maintain the standard


Quite a few here would argue with that, especially TWINE. ;)


I actually don't agree w/ any of that. I know a lot of people really like Goldfinger, but I find it somewhat boring. I much prefer Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Thunderball, & You Only Live Twice to Goldfinger.

I don't agree w/ the Moore and Brosnan sentiments either, but I won't get into that here.

#82 zencat

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 01:11 PM

I'm growing unhappy because I love Craig as Bond and I want to see more of him. This long wait for Bond 23 is extra hard with the bad taste of QOS in my mouth. I'm ambivalent about the games, pissed that they left us hanging on the Blu-rays, and having to ride out yet another MGM drama was no fun. And even though I loved CR, I'm still not sure about this shift to ultra realism. A lot rides on Bond 23 for me.

#83 Dustin

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 01:29 PM

I suppose it could be much worse. Craig's solid performance is what makes Bond 23 in 2012 possible in the first place. Without a proper lead the waiting could be significantly longer.

His two films IMO belong to the most distinctive in the series and to me seem more memorable than most anything since the days of Dalton. Yes, they are controversially discussed entries, and it apparently has become fashionable to criticise especially QOS for its bold interpretations, or lack of courage, depending on which side of the mainstream people fancy their supposedly informed opinions on. But overall I couldn't be more happy. a quality actor has given us a quality performance up to now, and this is much more than an overdone and nearly obsolete icon could have hoped for so late in the day. These performances will still enrich the series as a whole and be with us when the underage celebrity groupies have long since jumped ship. Craig has made an impact and that's the most any actor could hope for in such a long running series.

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 05:29 PM

I'm ecstatic. Craig has earned the right to call himself James Bond. As a former naysayer I am very glad to be proven wrong about him. Daniel gives us a Bond right from Fleming's pages. Casino Royale is definitely the finest Bond film ever made, with QoS as a solid Bond film. Regardless of what people may think of it.

I just wished that all the novels would be remade. Royale was a great cornerstone to remake all the films in chronological order while giving them a modern updating. It would have worked.

I also love the new direction, there's absolutely NO need to go back to the original formula. Despite QoS mixed reception now is the perfect opportunity to create a new and original formula for the next eighteen films or so.

Edited by TheREAL008, 13 April 2011 - 05:30 PM.


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Posted 13 April 2011 - 06:06 PM

I'm happy with Craig's era, my favorite Bond era so far, and want it to continue!

#86 Perry

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Posted 13 April 2011 - 07:21 PM

I'm delighted with Craig's tenure so far. This next film should have Bond going up against a real big motivated villain with possibly little connection to Quantum. With a few gadgets and the Bond theme and all that. Yes Craig needs a Goldfinger.

So by my reconing if B23 is out at the end of 2012 Craig will be 44, so hopefully we'll get a YOLT/TSWLM B24 in 2015 and a real adaptation of the YOLT novel in 2017/18?

So yeah, another 3 before he's 50.

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Posted 14 April 2011 - 01:53 AM

overjoyed