Sean Connery’s masterful portrayal of James Bond in the 60s sealed the character in motion picture history as one of the most influential and ‘cool’.
James Bond first came to our screens in 1962 at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis and during what would be a long ‘cold war’. Sean Connery took suave and cunning to a whole new level as Dr No became a huge hit, but looking back 50 years on, who has captivated audiences the most?
From Sean Connery to Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosan, who has had the most panache, and interpreted Bond the way Ian Fleming’s books suggested? With the recent reboot of the franchise in ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘Quantam of Solace’ starring Daniel Craig, are fans happy with the new Bond?
It was recently revealed that Sean Connery had ‘snubbed’ MGM’s invitation to the 50th anniversary get together in 2012. Whatever the reason may be, Connery remains in my view the greatest Bond of all time, with Pierce coming in second, and Roger Moore third.
While the new Bond films have taken on a different direction and continue to be more popular than ever, I will always cherish the classics. Sean Connery made Bond one of the greatest fictional heroes of the 20th Century.
I thought this was a good topic for conversation here.
"Those were the days when we still associated Bond with suave, old school actors such as Sean Connery and Roger Moore,"
"Daniel didn't have a hint of suave about him," - Patsy Palmer
Favorite Bond Movie: Dr No, Goldfinger, Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, License to Kill, The Spy Who Loved Me.
Favorite Movies: Sabrina (the original), To Catch a Thief, Charade, High Society, Indiscreet. More recent: The Blind Side, Top Gun, Jerry Maguire, Someone Like You, Wolverine, Spy Game, Miami Vice, Fantastic Four, No Reservations, The Wedding Date, 27 Dresses, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, The Devil Wears Prada
I second this guy's standings... And I don't put Pierce in first because Sir Sean was the original, otherwise... but yeah Sir Sean first, then Pierce. Then I'd say Sir Roger and Timothy tied, even though their Bonds were very very different. Glad to see someone out there doesn't follow the mass hysteria.(for Craig) LOL Seems like more and more people are coming around. Except EON.
I always exclude Connery from these lists as I regard his as the "Orgin of the Species " so try to list those after him ( I know Barry Nelson was first, but I don't consider his Bond as part of my list ).
I liked them all but would put Pierce second to Tim Dalton then Sir Roger and George lazenby.
Thunderpussy wrote:I always exclude Connery from these lists as I regard his as the "Orgin of the Species " so try to list those after him ( I know Barry Nelson was first, but I don't consider his Bond as part of my list ).
Actually, Nelson was second. There's the South African radio version of CR as well. I'll have an "M" please, Bob.
"He's the one that doesn't smile" - Queen Elizabeth II on Daniel Craig
I haven't heard Bob's take on Bond, But if we are to include Radio Bonds I have to say I've enjoyed Toby Stephens on Radio 4 doing Dr No and Goldfinger.
Thunderpussy wrote:I haven't heard Bob's take on Bond, But if we are to include Radio Bonds I have to say I've enjoyed Toby Stephens on Radio 4 doing Dr No and Goldfinger.
I wonder if any recording of Bob Holness as Bond still exists? I have visions of him walking into shot in the gunbarrel sequence, turning, and launching into the Blockbusters hand-jive.
"He's the one that doesn't smile" - Queen Elizabeth II on Daniel Craig
