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[Daddy Bond]

Daniel Craig really doesn't look too old to me. I keep hearing people wonder if he would be too old if this MGM studio fiasco drags the next Bond movie out a couple of years. In my opinion - that's nonsense.

He has IMO, he's looked about 37-42 for several years. Before he was 40, he looked a bit older than his age. Since he's hit 40, he doesn't look like he is aging at any particularly alarming rate. I mean, give me a break. If we have a 2012 Bond film release, then Craig will be what? 43 or 44 when he films the movie? and 45 or 46 for his fourth. If he retires at that point with 4 under his belt, I'd hardly call 45 or 46 (or even 47) too old - not for his LAST Bond outing.

I think young people today WAY underestimate the abilities of a 40 year old man if he's in great shape.

Does anyone else think this complaining or concern about Craig's age is a lot of nonsense? He'll definitely be good for at least two more Bonds - three at the most. Thoughts?

[Germanlady]

Agreed - there were always people, who thought he looked old - from the start, but I see it as an advantage, because he never looked all that young with his craggy face and now can age without changing all that much - sorta grow into his face. He´ll be fine for 1 to 2 more in my book. His body certainly is a lot younger, which shouldn´t be underestimated.

Look at Robert D. Junior - he sure doen´t look like a spring chicken and nobody is complaining. Maybe people should get used to some real people instead of botoxed facades..

Edited by Germanlady, 25 April 2010 - 06:35 AM.

[Mr Teddy Bear]

Agreed. I think people confuse the fact that Craig has a face with character with an aged face. Craig has looked the same for about the better part of a decade now and there are no alarming signs of aging. Plus Craig keeps himself in great shape meaning he should be credible in the role longer then some of the past Bond actors have.

[Guy Haines]

Of course Craig is not too old. Even if "23" doesn't reach the cinemas until 2013 or 2014, Craig will still be only two years older than Moore was when he starred in his first Bond film.

Only those who think the typical multiplex audience could only identify with an action hero barely out of his teens would dismiss Craig as over the hill. Unfortunately, some of these people are involved in making and distributing movies.

Actually, the enforced hiatus caused by the MGM saga could have one positive effect, in a perverse way. Craig was brought in to portray "Bond-becoming-Bond". The gap may mean that by the time "23" is released, it will be Craig as "Bond the finished article" that we get to see.

[jamie00007]

I agree with Germanlady, Craig's face is imo an advantage in the aging department. Its one of those faces that doesnt really age, he's looked the same since he was in his early 30's. In fact he even kind of looks younger now since he bulked up and his face filled out more. I could imagine him in his 50's looking pretty much the same just with grey hair.

I definitely agree that the whole issue is nonsense anyway. Craig is still younger than Brosnan, Moore and Dalton were in their first films and he's already got two under his belt. Even if this movie is delayed 2 years he'll still be about the same age as those guys when they made their first films, an age where he could still be viably just beginning his tenure as Bond.

[jaguar007]

Speaking as someone who is within 3 months of being the same age as Craig, "40 is the new 25"

[Germanlady]

Actually, the enforced hiatus caused by the MGM saga could have one positive effect

Also - right now, in a way its good PR for DC, as most people rate him and don´t want a change. Not that Barbara needs confirmation, but still...can´t hurt.

[David Schofield]

Wouldn't matter anyway if EON had the sense to cast a more mature leading lady and not some young flavour of the month kid who WOULD make DC seem older. Dan's own involvement and Babs belief in him would ensure, I'd suspect

Craig has the necessary acting ability to carry an aging Bond forward anyway and not turn it into a Mooreseque spoof.

Only chance of age doing for DC is if the break is a few years and the SUITS put pressure on EON to put in a better looking younger actor.

[Guy Haines]

Wouldn't matter anyway if EON had the sense to cast a more mature leading lady and not some young flavour of the month kid who WOULD make DC seem older. Dan's own involvement and Babs belief in him would ensure, I'd suspect

Craig has the necessary acting ability to carry an aging Bond forward anyway and not turn it into a Mooreseque spoof.

Only chance of age doing for DC is if the break is a few years and the SUITS put pressure on EON to put in a better looking younger actor.

I agree, although Moore got away with being cast with young flavours of the month well into his fifties, and it didn't seem to harm him. As for the SUITS, see my views expressed previously.

[The Ghost Who Walks]

Maybe people should get used to some real people instead of botoxed facades..

If somebody asked me to decide (they sadly don't), Craig would be doing Bond movies until his early fifties.

[MrKidd]

Speaking as someone who is within 3 months of being the same age as Craig, "40 is the new 25"

Ha yes, indeed! The scary thing is that the NEXT James Bond will be younger than me!! Now there's a sign of mortality if ever there was one. I'd agree with German Lady and Teddy Bear above (edit: you all above!),..people may confuse a face with character for an ageing face. I think he's got 1 or 2 more in him easy. Its when he starts losing his hair and adopting a comb-over that it's probably time for a change! Can you imagine Bond with a Bobby Charlton?!

Edited by MrKidd, 25 April 2010 - 11:29 AM.

[Aris007]

Craig will return even if the film will be released in 2013! He ages well and his wonderfull bodytype proves him justice.

Damn it, he looks better than many 25 year old fellas I know!

[David Schofield]

Wouldn't matter anyway if EON had the sense to cast a more mature leading lady and not some young flavour of the month kid who WOULD make DC seem older. Dan's own involvement and Babs belief in him would ensure, I'd suspect

Craig has the necessary acting ability to carry an aging Bond forward anyway and not turn it into a Mooreseque spoof.

Only chance of age doing for DC is if the break is a few years and the SUITS put pressure on EON to put in a better looking younger actor.

I agree, although Moore got away with being cast with young flavours of the month well into his fifties, and it didn't seem to harm him. As for the SUITS, see my views expressed previously.

Well, Rog got away with many things by spoofing it, including Bond's irresistibility to grandaughter figures. I'm not sre Craig would want to go down that send up route with his Bond...?

Speaking as someone who is within 3 months of being the same age as Craig, "40 is the new 25"

Ha yes, indeed! The scary thing is that the NEXT James Bond will be younger than me!! Now there's a sign of mortality if ever there was one. I'd agree with German Lady and Teddy Bear above (edit: you all above!),..people may confuse a face with character for an ageing face. I think he's got 1 or 2 more in him easy. Its when he starts losing his hair and adopting a comb-over that it's probably time for a change! Can you imagine Bond with a Bobby Charlton?!

Passed acheivement some years ago with Craig, though my wife says I look WAY younger than him.

[Guy Haines]

Wouldn't matter anyway if EON had the sense to cast a more mature leading lady and not some young flavour of the month kid who WOULD make DC seem older. Dan's own involvement and Babs belief in him would ensure, I'd suspect

Craig has the necessary acting ability to carry an aging Bond forward anyway and not turn it into a Mooreseque spoof.

Only chance of age doing for DC is if the break is a few years and the SUITS put pressure on EON to put in a better looking younger actor.

I agree, although Moore got away with being cast with young flavours of the month well into his fifties, and it didn't seem to harm him. As for the SUITS, see my views expressed previously.

Well, Rog got away with many things by spoofing it, including Bond's irresistibility to grandaughter figures. I'm not sre Craig would want to go down that send up route with his Bond...?

Speaking as someone who is within 3 months of being the same age as Craig, "40 is the new 25"

Ha yes, indeed! The scary thing is that the NEXT James Bond will be younger than me!! Now there's a sign of mortality if ever there was one. I'd agree with German Lady and Teddy Bear above (edit: you all above!),..people may confuse a face with character for an ageing face. I think he's got 1 or 2 more in him easy. Its when he starts losing his hair and adopting a comb-over that it's probably time for a change! Can you imagine Bond with a Bobby Charlton?!

Passed acheivement some years ago with Craig, though my wife says I look WAY younger than him.

People find it hard to believe that I am only two years away from the big one that starts with the number five. So, I tell them about the portrait of myself I have tucked away in my attic!

[David Schofield]

Passed acheivement some years ago with Craig, though my wife says I look WAY younger than him.



People find it hard to believe that I am only two years away from the big one that starts with the number five. So, I tell them about the portrait of myself I have tucked away in my attic!

Rogermooretis will be setting in for us both soon.

[Guy Haines]

Passed acheivement some years ago with Craig, though my wife says I look WAY younger than him.



People find it hard to believe that I am only two years away from the big one that starts with the number five. So, I tell them about the portrait of myself I have tucked away in my attic!

Rogermooretis will be setting in for us both soon.

As long as the raised...... eyebrows and other items are in working order, I'm not too worried. I'm older than the typical policeman over here, and depending on which outfit wins on 6th May, I may be older than our next Prime Minister!

[col_007]

Speaking as someone who is within 3 months of being the same age as Craig, "40 is the new 25"

guess I'm an old git at the ripe old age of 25 then

[elizabeth]

Craig looks fine to me. That doesn't mean I think he looks anywhere in his 20s, but he looks late 30s to me.

Some people have a hidden talent of keeping themselves looking young. I mean, my mom's 56 and she looks at least in her 40s.

[The World Is Not Enough]

To be honest I think Pierce Brosnan looked younger in 2006 than Daniel Craig did in Casino Royale.

[Slight Inferiority Complex]

I think young people today WAY underestimate the abilities of a 40 year old man if he's in great shape.

I'm in my mid-30s and those young people would have my abilities pegged about right

[AMC Hornet]

Sean Connery had the same kind of rugged, older-than-he-really-is looks when he was 32, and that was a boon for playing a character who was supposed to be at least that age. Craig will be good for another decade at least.

[Epic Honor]

Does anyone else think this complaining or concern about Craig's age is a lot of nonsense? He'll definitely be good for at least two more Bonds - three at the most. Thoughts?

All right I didn't read every response since I'm coming to the thread late but yes I think all the complaining about Craig's age, appearance and style is a whole lot of BS especially since those making hte complaints have not studied Bond as a literary character. I happen to think Craig is the most faithful to Ian Fleming's version of Bond to date, sometimes even more so than Sean Connery was and Daniel happens to be an exceptionally good actor, I love his subtle expressions that totally get the point across without being overly dramatic. It's a James Bond movie and it's a film, not a stage play, so he shouln't have to be overly dramatic. I've gotten into it countless times with people at work who make it their life's mission to degrade Daniel's work and the new Bond films and they have absolutely no clue what they are talking about. James Bond as a character was never in his 20's anyways. Who's ever heard of a 20 year old Commander in the Navy, geez.

Edited by Epic Honor, 05 June 2010 - 06:08 PM.

[elizabeth]

I think young people today WAY underestimate the abilities of a 40 year old man if he's in great shape.

I'm in my mid-30s and those young people would have my abilities pegged about right

A young person who does not do that is sitting right here.

[ChristopherZ22]

By the time they get to Bond 23, Daniel Craig will be so old that the producers will decide to create a story where Bond is suffering from arthritis and cannot shoot his Walther PPK or kill anyone with his bare hands. Quantum has stolen Bond's arthritis medication and threatens to flush it down a toilet unless the British government pays them an enormous amount of money. This would not be such a bad idea since Quantum has a bad habit of doing really boring things like stealing water and cheating at poker.

[SecretAgentFan]

By the time they get to Bond 23, Daniel Craig will be so old that the producers will decide to create a story where Bond is suffering from arthritis and cannot shoot his Walther PPK or kill anyone with his bare hands. Quantum has stolen Bond's arthritis medication and threatens to flush it down a toilet unless the British government pays them an enormous amount of money. This would not be such a bad idea since Quantum has a bad habit of doing really boring things like stealing water and cheating at poker.

Do not feed the troll.

[The Shark]

By the time they get to Bond 23, Daniel Craig will be so old that the producers will decide to create a story where Bond is suffering from arthritis and cannot shoot his Walther PPK or kill anyone with his bare hands. Quantum has stolen Bond's arthritis medication and threatens to flush it down a toilet unless the British government pays them an enormous amount of money. This would not be such a bad idea since Quantum has a bad habit of doing really boring things like stealing water and cheating at poker.

Do not feed the troll.

Why? He has a fine sense of humour.

Encore!