Honestly can't understand the appeal of his 007…
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roman8 — 9 years ago(May 13, 2016 11:59 PM)
LOL Going through 4 movies and all emotions and state of mind attached to them with a pout is actually the very efinition of not being able to handle dramatic scenes. Craig is an appalling Bond - and Brosnan was doubtlessly the best one. Acting-wise he always pulled it off, regardless of the scripts, directors and so on.
Craig's Bond is lacking in all the departments ncessary for a good movie, just like Brosnan's Bond did. Sadly, though, he isn't able to counterbalance it like Brosnan could. Which is a pity, since Craig can be a good actor when left to his own devices. -
psychoanalysis86 — 13 years ago(October 21, 2012 10:26 AM)
Goldeneye was a fantastic debut for him. Just happens that he had three misfires after that. I only blame him for not demanding better scripts. He would have been fine with better scripts and films.
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InternationaleClique — 13 years ago(November 06, 2012 08:18 AM)
Used to love Brosnan. However, watching all the films in sequence the last few weeks, his limitations have become all too obvious. For such a handsome man he's got practically no charm. He comes off as arrogant and stern.
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ryderdvs — 11 years ago(April 23, 2014 04:44 AM)
- Connery - Perfect blend of charm, bravado, and sex appeal.
- Craig - The most convincing "tough guy" Bond of the series.
- Dalton - Like Craig, was trying to play it real, and stay true to Fleming's novels - audiences weren't ready for that yet.
- Lazenby - Did a fine job for only one outing. My ranking probably stems from my affinity for his one film.
- Moore - Handsome, and suave, but could not stage fight his way out of a paper bag, and his body is shaped like a Bartlett pear.
- Brosnan - Just awful. See original post. I did see him at LAX last summer, and he did look good for his age.
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newcom-james9 — 11 years ago(May 24, 2014 10:55 AM)
Pierce was SUPER as Bond! One of the very best. That he was replaced by the current actor is an insult to him, all the previous portrayers of 007, and Ian Fleming. They should have kept him for at least 1 or 2 more films, then brought in someone like Christian Bale, or, if he can play British, Ryan Gosling. Someone who would at least fit the 1c84part. Pierce got a raw deal, IMHO.
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speccy1 — 10 years ago(April 19, 2015 03:20 PM)
This is interesting, he claimed he couldn't wait to take over the role from Roger Moore then when he finally did, he said he was, I quote 'caught in a time warp between Roger and Sean' feeling he never nailed the part.
So basically he never felt confident playing Bond? he seemed just empty, distant and dull to watch as a result with any attempts at humour or charm being forced and not looking natural.
I appreciate the pressure he was under at the time with the world watching but, come on, psyche yourself up, create your own take on the character.
For as useless as Roger Moore was, credit due, he did make up for it in personality and said every line with conviction.
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Agnieszka_102 — 11 years ago(August 12, 2014 03:25 AM)
I couldn't agree more! Very well put. Brosnan as Bond was terribly bland, smug and totally unconvincing as a tough guy and a seasoned agent. He was just a cheesy oneliner machine. And always Remington Steele.
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bpollen — 11 years ago(September 02, 2014 08:48 AM)
Sounds like someone doesn't like really good looking men?
He is my idea of the quintessential James Bond. How I've always pictured Bond to act and look. Much more so than the blonde little fella.
Bond isn't supposed to be Sly Stallone. He is supposed to look at home in a tuxedo AND have skills. Not necessarily a brawny beat-em-up man. He's supposed to be highly intelligent, agile, skilled with weapons and the martial arts. Bond is not brawn. -
ryderdvs — 11 years ago(September 04, 2014 01:06 AM)
Have you read ANY of the novels?
He is designed as a ruthless, cold-blooded killer.
Brosnan weighed maybe 165 lbs in his first outing, then he just got pudgy.
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vittoriaa — 10 years ago(July 06, 2015 03:58 PM)
Can you fanboys honestly see this guy playing the raw, alpha-male bravado of James Bond in Casino Royale?
And can you see Daniel Craig playing a suave Oxbridge educated civil servant who was recruited to infiltrate corporations and mingle with the rich and powerful?
I like Daniel Craig Bond films, but he is clearly different from the other Bonds. He's a former military man who was brought in to be muscle and for his physical prowess. He's not suave or charming. Likeable yes. But not charming.
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