How will the Craig era be viewed?

katied · Post by **katied** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:20 pm

It's watching it-whilst "over and over" wouldn't be the right way to put it..it hasn't gotten better with time.It'll be the sort of movie I only watch once a year.

Summer Breeze · Post by **Summer Breeze** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:41 pm

bjmdds wrote:
Summer Breeze wrote:Daniel Craig is ok. I thought he was a weird choice but he's a good actor and made it work.

I think some supporters will mellow as will some haters. It's a Bond movie and the action and stories are as important as the actor. It's hard to say how he'll be seen in the long run because we don't even know how many movies he'll make.
Ah, a Summer Breeze brings a breath of fresh air. Welcome to this marvelous 'fortress of Bond solitude'. I do not think there will be much moderation on changing viewpoints with Craig. He has been too controversial and the climate still remains a tense one. Enjoy it here.

Thank you. I'm sure I will.

But are you saying that you will not see the next movie because of Craig? Or will you see it knowing you will give it a bad review?

I said before that I thought DC was a weird choice. But I enjoyed the movie a lot. I saw it a few times in the theatre and then it fell in my view when I saw it on dvd. Like katied, I will see it again but not as often as I did last year.

I am going to see the next movie and will go with an open mind though. I think DC is a good actor and if all the other aspects of the movie fall into place, then I'll still enjoy it, and DC as James Bond.

Is it not possible that some people that think Daniel Craig is God will see him as just a good actor and adequate Bond while others that disliked him might also see him as a good actor and adequate Bond?

stockslivevan · Post by **stockslivevan** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:39 am

Welcome to DCINB Summer Breeze, it's always refreshing to have more open minded members.

Post by **bjmdds** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:40 am

Summer Breeze wrote:
bjmdds wrote:
Summer Breeze wrote:Daniel Craig is ok. I thought he was a weird choice but he's a good actor and made it work.

I think some supporters will mellow as will some haters. It's a Bond movie and the action and stories are as important as the actor. It's hard to say how he'll be seen in the long run because we don't even know how many movies he'll make.
Ah, a Summer Breeze brings a breath of fresh air. Welcome to this marvelous 'fortress of Bond solitude'. I do not think there will be much moderation on changing viewpoints with Craig. He has been too controversial and the climate still remains a tense one. Enjoy it here.
Thank you. I'm sure I will.

But are you saying that you will not see the next movie because of Craig? Or will you see it knowing you will give it a bad review?

I said before that I thought DC was a weird choice. But I enjoyed the movie a lot. I saw it a few times in the theatre and then it fell in my view when I saw it on dvd. Like katied, I will see it again but not as often as I did last year.

I am going to see the next movie and will go with an open mind though. I think DC is a good actor and if all the other aspects of the movie fall into place, then I'll still enjoy it, and DC as James Bond.

Is it not possible that some people that think Daniel Craig is God will see him as just a good actor and adequate Bond while others that disliked him might also see him as a good actor and adequate Bond?

It will be seen and compared to the rest of the 21 other Bond films. Everyone's opinions will be interesting.

Post by **Skywalker** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:41 am

Summer Breeze wrote:Is it not possible that some people that think Daniel Craig is God will see him as just a good actor and adequate Bond while others that disliked him might also see him as a good actor and adequate Bond?

Personally I do consider DC to be a talented actor that potentially could be a good Bond. With the right style of Bond film and a far more refined performance, I think he could do the franchise justice. My fear is that QOS will be more of the same with an ageing/rookie Bond struggeling to comprehend his life, work and a one night fling.

Post by **bjmdds** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:55 pm

Given that premise alone Skywalker, how could QOSTBM ever redeem itself with an ageing rookie still in the role of Bond? That is one of the 3 key issues that exists with Craig, in addition to the reboot and his overall appearance.

Summer Breeze · Post by **Summer Breeze** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:56 pm

"aging rookie"?

I think that Craig is the right age for the part. A man would have to have a lot of experience to get to double o' status. I hear people put down George Lazenby for being too young. I know that was later in James Bond's career tho.

I don't think that Craig's Bond is a rookie. He is just a rookie 00. If you look at it that way, you can see him as the right age for the promotion.

Mr. Craig is not matinee idol good looking. But from what I read in the books, neither was James Bond. We just expect it because Connery was so hot.

Post by **Kristatos** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:26 pm

Summer Breeze wrote:Mr. Craig is not matinee idol good looking. But from what I read in the books, neither was James Bond. We just expect it because Connery was so hot.

As I recall, there were lots of comments in the books about Bond "looking like a film star".

Post by **carl stromberg** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:31 pm

Kris beat me too it! In the Moonraker novel that girlie says he is film star handsome. Bond is a bit of a tough customer who has been beaten up a few times, but he is a handsome man, as the woman in your avatar said in the From Russa, with Love novel.

Fleming's Bond got his 00 licence for a couple of kills during the Second World War when he would have been in his mid to late 20's. The "Craig as a rookie Bond" element was made all the worse by Daniel looking a bit older than he actually is!

Post by **Kristatos** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:43 pm

carl stromberg wrote:Fleming's Bond got his 00 licence for a couple of kills during the Second World War when he would have been in his mid to late 20's. The "Craig as a rookie Bond" element was made all the worse by Daniel looking a bit older than he actually is!

Yes, I think Cavill or Worthington would have been much more believable.

Summer Breeze · Post by **Summer Breeze** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:46 pm

Daniel Craig does look a bit older than he is. His acting skills must have won me over.

And I don't like any of the pretty boys that were mentioned as being up for the role.

When I said matinee idol, I guess I meant teen idol. The likes of Cliff Richards. Daniel Craig could be more like Brando, very rough looking. Not pretty.

I am not trying to sway you tho. I know the name of the site.

stockslivevan · Post by **stockslivevan** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:09 pm

Kristatos wrote:
Summer Breeze wrote:Mr. Craig is not matinee idol good looking. But from what I read in the books, neither was James Bond. We just expect it because Connery was so hot.
As I recall, there were lots of comments in the books about Bond "looking like a film star".

And that there was something cruel about his face. I see a lot in the book would comment "handsome but rough looking". I think Craig fits that bill, you can't deny that plenty of women found him handsome.

katied · Post by **katied** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:14 pm

He doesn't always look that good though.As I said in one of my earliest posts here,do a search on Yahoo for photos of DC and you'll wonder why the h*ell they made him James Bond.srsly.

stockslivevan · Post by **stockslivevan** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:21 pm

I'll use a recent photo of him at the Flashbacks of a fool premiere.

He looks like novel Bond to me. The only thing he lacks is dark hair and a scar on the cheek.

katied · Post by **katied** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:27 pm

Meh.His hair is almost a bit too long for my liking.

stockslivevan · Post by **stockslivevan** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:29 pm

Do you prefer the hair he sported in CR?

Post by **Skywalker** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:02 pm

stockslivevan wrote:He looks like novel Bond to me. The only thing he lacks is dark hair and a scar on the cheek.

katied · Post by **katied** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:04 pm

Skywalker wrote:
stockslivevan wrote:He looks like novel Bond to me. The only thing he lacks is dark hair and a scar on the cheek.

"Could you spare a few quid?"

Post by **Skywalker** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:07 pm

katied wrote:
Skywalker wrote:
stockslivevan wrote:He looks like novel Bond to me. The only thing he lacks is dark hair and a scar on the cheek.

"Could you spare a few quid?"

"Taxi for Craig"!!!!

katied · Post by **katied** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:20 pm

Skywalker wrote:
katied wrote:
Skywalker wrote:
stockslivevan wrote:He looks like novel Bond to me. The only thing he lacks is dark hair and a scar on the cheek.

"Could you spare a few quid?"
"Taxi for Craig"!!!!

That picture was taken just before the makeover