Veronica wrote:Its IN to be way TOO political correct in the USA.
It has nothing to do with racism but Bond IS NOT black.
He is written as a white character,as an Englishmen.
That's just the way it is.
Yes V, it seems "P.C. outrage" has supplanted Base Ball as the national past time here in the states. I guess some folks believe if they are "outraged" over every little thing it somehow makes them better people?
Yeah Saint, most forget that 75% of people did not approve of the casting of Craig ten years ago, for many reasons most of which I would also apply to Elba but of course no one could look "morally superior" by defending Craig!The Saint 007 wrote:The people who love to shout "racist" at those who object a black actor playing Bond seem to forget the backlash Craig received when he was announced as the new Bond. I can't stand the mentality of how if someone can act they should be able to qualify for the role. To me, an actor has to look and play the part properly. No matter how much praise gets for his acting ability, his looks and mannerisms are just not suitable, in my opinion. The more classic Bond elements the filmmakers try to cram in, the more ridiculous and out of place Craig looks.
The series is truly running out of steam if casting a black actor is considered innovative. Not only will it likely create the issues that Benny stated, but it could also lead to the demand for Bond to be other various ethnicities.
Just goes to show if you tell people something enough times they are more than willing to believe it!Kristatos wrote:There was a psychological experiment carried out in Russia where subjects were shown headshots of a famous Russian silent movie star and asked what his expression conveyed. What they weren't told is that what they thought was a dozen different photos of the actor was actually the same photo 12 times. Nonetheless, they said a different emotion every time: happiness, fear and so on. I think the same phenomenon is at work in the Craigskis.Veronica wrote:Speaking of Craig's "incredible" acting talent...where is it?
I find him to be totally inexpresive.
Yup, 4 movies and Bond has not become "Bond" yet, yawn!Omega wrote:Opening of TLD , before the song starts Dalton is Bond. Opening of GE Brosnan is Bond. I don't have a moment where Craig becomes Bond.
If you listen closely neither do Craig and the producers.
At the end of Cr he was not bond yet, same of qos, sf looked like the end was a start to Connery s bond but guess what it's time daddy issues and what the hell I'll quit again.
Opening gun barrel will be empty
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. Point being the majority of people thought Craig was wrong, prompting whole websites to be created in response, yet nary a wimped of any "ism", however someone dare question whether or not Elba be appointed heir apparent to the Bond mantle and they are the second coming of Hitler.
