9 Reasons Why Craig is the Worst James Bond
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9 Reasons Why Daniel Craig is the Worst James Bond Ever
Quantum of Solace, the newest James Bond movie staring Daniel Craig, is set to open next Friday and I can’t say I am very excited about it. After countless hours devoted to James Bond Marathons on TNT instead of studying for final exams, I have grown quite fond of 007. I have loved every movie from the original Dr No with the grandaddy of spies, Sean Connery, to Die Another Day with the slick Pierce Brosnan. However, Daniel Craig as James Bond just doesn’t do it for me. Daniel Craig is a very good actor, and the movie is probably very good. ( ) I’d probably love it if it was called “Bob Smith the Angry Spy”. Daniel Craig just does not fit the 007 mold. Here are 9 reasons why Daniel Craig is the Worst James Bond Ever:
9. James Bond is awesome. Everyone knows the martini shaking, bullet dodging, womanizing ways of 007. Even when Timothy Dalton played the title character, James Bond was still awesome. Yet Daniel Craig feels the need to “redefine the character”. He tells Playboy magazine, “I wanted to play around with the flaws in his character. It was much more interesting than having him polished.” Hey Danny boy, why mess with perfection? If we wanted to see a different spy, we’d go watch Jason Bourne.
8. To Daniel Craig’s credit, its not just his fault. Its really the writers and the directors. They decided to take James Bond in “another direction” and reinvent the character. I ask…no, I beg them…WHY?!!!! We liked James Bond the way he was. Why did you feel the need to do the same thing every Superhero movie has done in the last two years?
7. James Bond should rival Chuck Norris in his Awesomeness. Daniel Craig, on the other hand, gets his heart broken by a chick. Quantum of Solace focuses on Bond’s revenge over the betrayal of the woman he loved. Does that sound like James Bond to you? Ian must be Fleming in his grave!
6. Don’t listen to what they tell you kids - smoking is cool…if you’re James Bond. Daniel Craig thinks James Bond should quit. Wus.
5. Daniel Craig doesn’t look like he can handle a Martini. He looks more like a Budweiser guy.
4. Complex plans of world domination are replaced by 45 minute chase scenes. Explosions are cool and all, but where’s the story, the dialogue, and the character development? The UK Guardian writes in their early review of the film “I was disappointed there was so little dialogue, flirtation and characterization in this Bond: Forster and his writers Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade clearly thought this sort of sissy nonsense has to be cut out in favor of explosions.”
3. Where’s the cheesy spy music? Just because Dark Knight didn’t have the “Na na na na na Batman!” song, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t hear “doo doo, dooo doo” when James Bond stumbles upon a naked chick while sneaking around the enemy’s lair.
2. He wants to quit. Daniel Craig does not want to do the next Bond movie. Yeah…you know you’re not 007 material, don’t you Daniel? Interestingly enough, Quantum of Solace director Marc Foster, also recently announced that he is passing on the next Bond film. Hopefully Quantum of Solace and the most recent Casino Royale will end up being mere hiccups in the celebrated history of awesome bond films.
1. He doesn’t even say “Bond…James Bond” !!!! WTF? The line has been cut from the film. This is an outright travesty. For this reason alone, how can they justify this as an “Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007" movie?
9 Reasons Why Daniel Craig is the Worst James Bond Ever
Quantum of Solace, the newest James Bond movie staring Daniel Craig, is set to open next Friday and I can’t say I am very excited about it. After countless hours devoted to James Bond Marathons on TNT instead of studying for final exams, I have grown quite fond of 007. I have loved every movie from the original Dr No with the grandaddy of spies, Sean Connery, to Die Another Day with the slick Pierce Brosnan. However, Daniel Craig as James Bond just doesn’t do it for me. Daniel Craig is a very good actor, and the movie is probably very good. ( ) I’d probably love it if it was called “Bob Smith the Angry Spy”. Daniel Craig just does not fit the 007 mold. Here are 9 reasons why Daniel Craig is the Worst James Bond Ever:
9. James Bond is awesome. Everyone knows the martini shaking, bullet dodging, womanizing ways of 007. Even when Timothy Dalton played the title character, James Bond was still awesome. Yet Daniel Craig feels the need to “redefine the character”. He tells Playboy magazine, “I wanted to play around with the flaws in his character. It was much more interesting than having him polished.” Hey Danny boy, why mess with perfection? If we wanted to see a different spy, we’d go watch Jason Bourne.
8. To Daniel Craig’s credit, its not just his fault. Its really the writers and the directors. They decided to take James Bond in “another direction” and reinvent the character. I ask…no, I beg them…WHY?!!!! We liked James Bond the way he was. Why did you feel the need to do the same thing every Superhero movie has done in the last two years?
7. James Bond should rival Chuck Norris in his Awesomeness. Daniel Craig, on the other hand, gets his heart broken by a chick. Quantum of Solace focuses on Bond’s revenge over the betrayal of the woman he loved. Does that sound like James Bond to you? Ian must be Fleming in his grave!
6. Don’t listen to what they tell you kids - smoking is cool…if you’re James Bond. Daniel Craig thinks James Bond should quit. Wus.
5. Daniel Craig doesn’t look like he can handle a Martini. He looks more like a Budweiser guy.
4. Complex plans of world domination are replaced by 45 minute chase scenes. Explosions are cool and all, but where’s the story, the dialogue, and the character development? The UK Guardian writes in their early review of the film “I was disappointed there was so little dialogue, flirtation and characterization in this Bond: Forster and his writers Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade clearly thought this sort of sissy nonsense has to be cut out in favor of explosions.”
3. Where’s the cheesy spy music? Just because Dark Knight didn’t have the “Na na na na na Batman!” song, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t hear “doo doo, dooo doo” when James Bond stumbles upon a naked chick while sneaking around the enemy’s lair.
2. He wants to quit. Daniel Craig does not want to do the next Bond movie. Yeah…you know you’re not 007 material, don’t you Daniel? Interestingly enough, Quantum of Solace director Marc Foster, also recently announced that he is passing on the next Bond film. Hopefully Quantum of Solace and the most recent Casino Royale will end up being mere hiccups in the celebrated history of awesome bond films.
1. He doesn’t even say “Bond…James Bond” !!!! WTF? The line has been cut from the film. This is an outright travesty. For this reason alone, how can they justify this as an “Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007" movie?
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I read many reviews on here, and find myself agreeing with some of them, especially if I respect what they are saying, and understand their point of view. Particularly negative reviews on QoS.
Unfortunately, I didn't take this one seriously. It's obvious the guy has never even bothered to pick up a novel, and the mere fact that he likes DAD, and refers to Bond as `cheesy' means his credibility was shot to pieces right there.
I understand you guys posting negative reviews to make a point, but I'm afraid this one didn't do your cause justice....
Unfortunately, I didn't take this one seriously. It's obvious the guy has never even bothered to pick up a novel, and the mere fact that he likes DAD, and refers to Bond as `cheesy' means his credibility was shot to pieces right there.
I understand you guys posting negative reviews to make a point, but I'm afraid this one didn't do your cause justice....
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I agree. The liberal use of the word "awesome" meant that the reviewer was unlikely ever to be confused with Pauline Kael.
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Agreeing with me again 2 days running. What the hell is going on, Kris??Kristatos wrote:I agree. The liberal use of the word "awesome" meant that the reviewer was unlikely ever to be confused with Pauline Kael.
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I dunno. You keep being right about stuff. Are you unwell?
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Maybe I am. I think I'm coming down with Craignotbond-itis...Kristatos wrote:I dunno. You keep being right about stuff. Are you unwell?
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^The only prescription for that is more cowbell(that reference may be too specifically American for non-American posters)
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Ugh! What's cowbell when it's at home? It sounds disgusting....katied wrote:^The only prescription for that is more cowbell(that reference may be too specifically American for non-American posters)
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It comes from a Will Ferrell character on Saturday Night Live. I don't know any more than that, since I don't watch SNL.The Sweeney wrote:Ugh! What's cowbell when it's at home? It sounds disgusting....katied wrote:^The only prescription for that is more cowbell(that reference may be too specifically American for non-American posters)
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LOL Kris beat me to it..I think the joke got lost in translation
Oh and to keep this on topic?I am in the camp that doesn't care either way whether Bond does certain things in the films(like say "Bond, James Bond, f'rinstnce )
Oh and to keep this on topic?I am in the camp that doesn't care either way whether Bond does certain things in the films(like say "Bond, James Bond, f'rinstnce )
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As much as I wanted a change from some of the traditional cinematic Bond elements after DAD, I think for Bond 23, I'd actually like to see the return of -katied wrote:LOL Kris beat me to it..I think the joke got lost in translation
Oh and to keep this on topic?I am in the camp that doesn't care either way whether Bond does certain things in the films(like say "Bond, James Bond, f'rinstnce )
1. Q
2. Moneypenny
3. Gunbarrel opening
4. `Bond, James Bond.'
5. A few gadgets (but nothing silly).
6. The Bond theme
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Agreed on 3, and 6. Don't care either way on the others.Would prefer for Moneypenny and the gadgets to stay gone.
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Can't Craig's Bond at least be more debonair in the next film?
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I just saw him on the Daily Show promoting Defiance and he seems more debonair in real life than he was as Bond, which is odd.LilleOSC wrote:Can't Craig's Bond at least be more debonair in the next film?
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He's doing the rounds of all the shows..he was on Regis and Kelly today.
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I've always thought he comes across fairly upper class in his interviews (despite his swearing).Kristatos wrote:I just saw him on the Daily Show promoting Defiance and he seems more debonair in real life than he was as Bond, which is odd.LilleOSC wrote:Can't Craig's Bond at least be more debonair in the next film?
I think the script of QoS didn't allow him to do much other than look dirty, bloody and angry, which probably explains why we didn't see him being more debonair.
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Despite? You obviously don't know many upper-class people. His real voice sounded fairly posh but there was a hint of a Northern accent betraying his Cheshire origins. Voice-wise, he reminded me a little of Sean Bean.The Sweeney wrote: I've always thought he comes across fairly upper class in his interviews (despite his swearing).
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He's a Scouser isn't he? He must have got that voice in acting school.
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Nope, born in Chester.Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry wrote:He's a Scouser isn't he? He must have got that voice in acting school.
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I thought he was from Liverpool too (the Wirral) or at least grew up there. I know he is a Liverpool fan.Kristatos wrote:Nope, born in Chester.Capt. Sir Dominic Flandry wrote:He's a Scouser isn't he? He must have got that voice in acting school.