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[Hockey Mask]

I came of age to Bond with Octopussy. Roger Moore WAS Bond for many years for me. I knew of Connery but he was the "old guy" and not until I got the VHS collection did I appreciate Connery's Bond or Lazenby's for that matter.

Daniel Craig is slowly securing his place as the best Bond of all time. His Bond movies seem to carry themselves in a way that the others have not.

I can't help but think that the young movie goers of today who are coming of age with Daniel Craig and what they will think of the previous Bonds and the franchise as a whole when they discover it. Will Connery be the "old guy", the "boring guy"? Will they appreciate Moore's take at all or will he be an embarrassment? Where will the opinions settle on Brosnan?

[Iceskater101]

Well, I am coming of age pretty much when Daniel Craig is starring, but I have seen all the other James Bond films and I think Sean is my fave..

[00 Brosnan]

Brosnan is my generation's Bond. When I think James Bond even today, Brosnan's image is usually what pops into my head at first thought. It started with GoldenEye 007 (N64) when I was 10 years old (1997). I've always been able to appreciate the older films/actors though, even back then. Each era/actor has brought a unique flavor to the role/films.

I didn't know at the time if I could enjoy anyone else in the role after Brosnan, but Craig could ultimately surpass him as my favorite Bond at this point.

I think it really depends on the individual and how open they are to change.

Edited by 00 Brosnan, 15 November 2012 - 06:47 PM.

[mrevans]

It really depends on the person. I grew up with Brosnan and have very fond memories of GE, both the movie and the game as a kid, yet I think Daniel Craig is still my favorite. I tend to gravitate to more hard edge Bonds in the way I rank the actors. Still I can appreciate what Moore did and regardless of ranking, go back to re watch his movies. It all depends. Because someone likes one better does not mean they will dislike the others. This may be the case with some though. on the other hand some may dislike Craig and not take an interest until if and when Bond gets light-hearted again. just depends.

[Trevelyan 006]

I can say from personal experience, that at least two of my friends are strictly Daniel Craig-Bond fans. I've tried convincing them otherwise but, my efforts are of no avail.

To each their own.

[Vauxhall]

Interesting question. Let's just say that if I met someone who had only seen CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE and SKYFALL, I wouldn't be recommending they watch OCTOPUSSY or DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER as their next outing. I think I'd have to wean them onto the lighter efforts...

[Dr. Tynan]

I'd say he'll have a huge impact, the man is brilliant.

[DominicGreene]

As a Daniel Craig kid, I don't see any Bond as "old." It's just that when I think of Bond, Daniel Craig pops into my head first and primarily, not any of the other Bonds.

[thecasinoroyale]

He's simply THE Bond for those who find his portrayal of Fleming's character the most exciting, real, witty and humane and the choice of a new generation.

As Brosnan was/is for those of the 90s...Moore of the 70s and Connery of the 60s and only someone who really shakes the character up to new heights could top anyone previous, so I am sure it's hard to pinpoint Craig's impact but he's certainly saved the franchise, breathed new life into the character and stories and also brought in a whole new generation of fans, male and female, young and old thanks to his portrayal and real-world connection.

[Safari Suit]

I am pretty sure for a lot of "the kids" out there Craig is the be all and end all of the franchise, just as Brosnan was to "the kids" 15 years ago. A lot, but contrary to popular belief, not all

[Judo chop]

The same thing will happen that happened when Moore came onto the scene and when Dalton came after him, and when Brosnan came after him. Some will cling to the newcomer, and some will see the value in the greater history and, in doing so, will reap pleasures that the others cannot fathom.

Let this be a lesson to anyone who continues to cling to 'their' Bond, the Bond of their time. Let him go. Let him go and open your mind and heart to all the others. Learn to see them for what they are.

Let your Bond go. If it indeed is true love, he'll fly back to you.

[plankattack]

Let your Bond go. If it indeed is true love, he'll fly back to you.

I have let the double-taking pigeon go, but alas, he has not returned to me.......!!!!

[Judo chop]

Let your Bond go. If it indeed is true love, he'll fly back to you.

I have let the double-taking pigeon go, but alas, he has not returned to me.......!!!!

Well, he's a double-taking bird, so I guess you have to do some double-letting-go in order for it to work.

[plankattack]

Interesting question. Let's just say that if I met someone who had only seen CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE and SKYFALL, I wouldn't be recommending they watch OCTOPUSSY or DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER as their next outing. I think I'd have to wean them onto the lighter efforts...

The solution - DAD! From the sublime (well, the solid) to the ridiculous!!!

[Golden Claw]

Sorry if I'm late to post on this thread. Came across it just now. Its an interesting question. So far I'm yet to come across anyone for whom James Bond IS Daniel Craig, among people I know. Even those I've met who are growing up in the Craig era, James Bond IS Pierce Brosnan. Its too early to say. Lets see how things turn out by the time the Craig era is over. It'll be interesting to see Craig's legacy, and I hope to encounter people who identify Bond with Daniel Craig.

[byline]

So far I'm yet to come across anyone for whom James Bond IS Daniel Craig, among people I know. Even those I've met who are growing up in the Craig era, James Bond IS Pierce Brosnan.

Gosh, so far many people I know refer to Craig as the ultimate James Bond. For them, he seems to be the total package. Others I know who prefer Brosnan are women who consider him the handsomest of all the Bonds.

[delfloria]

I was introduced to Bond 50 years ago as a kid and I'm still as big a fan as ever. I hope the Craig fans enjoy the same long run as new actors continue to take the torch. Though the face changes for each generation Bond is still Bond.