The BJMDDS General Discussion Thread......

[The Sweeney]

From the nydailynews link as posted by The Sweeney.
Mary Hines, who bought a $125 ticket without knowing anything about the plot. "I mainly came to see Daniel but, with Hugh as his co-star it's a two-for-one."

Now that's just sad. There are actresses that I fancy, but I can't think of anyone who I'd pay $125 to see in a play I knew nothing about.

Agreed.

[katied]

OK, first off, that was just a preview showing. I hardly would call the play a success just because Hugh and Daniel got a standing ovation.


Secondly, the lady in the article who paid $125 for a ticket screams "fanboy board poster" to me.

[The Sweeney]

OK, first off, that was just a preview showing. I hardly would call the play a success just because Hugh and Daniel got a standing ovation.


Secondly, the lady in the article who paid $125 for a ticket screams "fanboy board poster" to me.

Let's see how the show pans out, and what the reviewers say shall we. It got a brilliant preview showing response, so expect a little gloating from the likes of me and Nash, who have had to put up with all the negative crap from you and BJ over Craig doing this Broadway show....even if it is early days right now.

If the preview showing got a shockingly bad response, I know you and BJ would be the first on here screaming `I told ya so!!!' so you can expect the same from us. Hardly anyone else on here really cares about what Craig does outside of Bond, but both you and BJ have this unhealthy obsession to wish everything Craig does fails miserably....which borders on wierd, bitter and even downright nasty.

Intelligent posters like Kris are not bothered at all with how Craig does with his career outside of Bond. After all, the whole purpose of this forum is to debate whether an actor is right for the part of Bond...and that is all. This forum is not an open forum to go on the rampage and slag everything off that he does outside of Bond too.

Otherwise, change this forum title to `We hate Daniel Craig.com' because that is what it is mounting to with your uneducated, unintelligent opinions of him.....

[katied]

Let's see how the show pans out, and what the reviewers say shall we. It got a brilliant preview showing response, so expect a little gloating from the likes of me and Nash, who have had to put up with all the negative crap from you and BJ over Craig doing this Broadway show....even if it is early days right now

Well, between Craig's comedy moustache, and the patrons for the play seeming to be nerdy Bond fans, I'm not hopeful.

If the preview showing got a shockingly bad response, I know you and BJ would be the first on here screaming `I told ya so!!!' so you can expect the same from us. Hardly anyone else on here really cares about what Craig does outside of Bond, but both you and BJ have this unhealthy obsession to wish everything Craig does fails miserably....which borders on wierd, bitter and even downright nasty.

And I'm saying that it's a bit premature to be calling it a hit when they've had like what, one preview showing?

Intelligent posters like Kris are not bothered at all with how Craig does with his career outside of Bond. After all, the whole purpose of this forum is to debate whether an actor is right for the part of Bond...and that is all. This forum is not an open forum to go on the rampage and slag everything off that he does outside of Bond too

That was a bit random,but Ok...

[Blowfeld]

Hugh already has made it as an actor and proved his credentials with The Boy from Oz.

I'd say that Craig has made it as an actor of both film and theatre. Casino Royale being his most successful film to date. I thought that would be fairly obvious. His work in West End plays has also earned him high acclaim.

His is not a blip on the theatre scene, on the movie scene he only has Bond. Which is more Bond than him. Doing this play is a good move for him however sad that Barbara had to fund it.

Daniel really hasn't arrived yet. Where as Hugh made his mark firmly and is reconsigned for his versatility on stage and on screen. Daniel is struggling to find himself in the projects he chooses and he will either find a happy balance in his is career, or alternatively he will end up being lopsided like so many other actors out there.

[katied]

Daniel really hasn't arrived yet. Where as Hugh made his mark firmly and is reconsigned for his versatility on stage and on screen. Daniel is struggling to find himself in the projects he chooses and he will either find a happy balance in his is career, or alternatively he will end up being lopsided like so many other actors out there.

This.

Hugh has way more experience onstage than Craig does. That may hurt him when it comes down to the real thing, not just a preview for a few Bond fans who can afford to shell out money and admit that Craig is the only reason they want to see the play.

[The Sweeney]

Let's see how the show pans out, and what the reviewers say shall we. It got a brilliant preview showing response, so expect a little gloating from the likes of me and Nash, who have had to put up with all the negative crap from you and BJ over Craig doing this Broadway show....even if it is early days right now

Well, between Craig's comedy moustache, and the patrons for the play seeming to be nerdy Bond fans, I'm not hopeful.

So because the woman in the article is a Daniel Craig fan....then she HAS to be a nerdy Bond fan, right??
My wife is a Daniel Craig fan too, but she ain't no Bond fan. It is possible, you know.

And the standing ovation at the end....they are sure signs that this will be a failure, so I understand why you are not hopeful.

[katied]

I'm just saying..once a few non-nerds see the play, the reviews might not be so positive. And there definitely *are* nerdy Bond fans that are going to see the play.

[The Sweeney]

I'm just saying..once a few non-nerds see the play, the reviews might not be so positive. And there definitely *are* nerdy Bond fans that are going to see the play.

When the negative reviews start to come out, then you and BJ can rejoice and celebrate. But if the reviews are mainly positive, then I really despair for the pair of you (especially BJ). He has it in his mind that Craig is a failure, will fail at everything he does. The positive responses to CR must have nearly killed him....I'd hate to think how he will react to positive reviews of this, starring opposite his number 1 choice for Bond....AND being in NY.

[Captain Nash]

This thread has lasted 500 pages.
Suppose that's something.

(I'm sure a little CR reference there will please some on this forum.)

Now it's time for the...

Only kidding, now on with how great Daniel Craig is. Ooooops wrong forum.

[katied]

When the negative reviews start to come out, then you and BJ can rejoice and celebrate. But if the reviews are mainly positive, then I really despair for the pair of you (especially BJ). He has it in his mind that Craig is a failure, will fail at everything he does. The positive responses to CR must have nearly killed him....I'd hate to think how he will react to positive reviews of this, starring opposite his number 1 choice for Bond....AND being in NY.

I diagree, but there you go. *shrug*. Babs Broccoli would LOVE to think she's found a way to make New York area nerds,I mean Bond fans happy while she and her brother Mikey come up with ideas for Bond 23.

[The Sweeney]

When the negative reviews start to come out, then you and BJ can rejoice and celebrate. But if the reviews are mainly positive, then I really despair for the pair of you (especially BJ). He has it in his mind that Craig is a failure, will fail at everything he does. The positive responses to CR must have nearly killed him....I'd hate to think how he will react to positive reviews of this, starring opposite his number 1 choice for Bond....AND being in NY.

I diagree, but there you go. *shrug*. Babs Broccoli would LOVE to think she's found a way to make New York area nerds,I mean Bond fans happy while she and her brother Mikey come up with ideas for Bond 23.

Which bit do you disagree with?

[katied]

I disagree with you rah rahing the play. "ohh, give it a chance, blah blah blah". Sorry, not to be a beeyotch,but some people are WAY too gullible when it comes to defending Daniel Craig.I'm not saying that to be nasty.Seriously.


And if you don't believe me on the fans thing, go take a look at Commander Bond. There are a LOT of people asking how to get tickets.That's NOT something I made up.Unfortunately Craig is the only reason they're seeing the play.

[bjmdds]

First of all, the this is a GENERAL DISCUSSION forum, so ANYTHING is on topic here. Secondly, do not think an opening night PREVIEW at the HIGHEST ticketed Broadway non-musical price of $140.00 will prove out once the real opening starts. Craig is not the draw here, Jackman is. I never doubted Jackman would draw. Broccoli is attempting to bolster her sidekick's sinking career before she decides to keep him or can him as Bond. I will be attending the opening of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway with a bunch of other couples in 2 weeks. I will check out the 'scene' at Jackman's play when I walk past it. With the economy as it is, movies are flourishing but Broadway is down 10% due to their prices. Hark not Sweeney, for Craig's days in Hollywood are dwindling down month by month as his movies have shown. Perhaps Bond 23 will be a play on Broadway instead of a movie worldwide?

[katied]

First of all, the this is a GENERAL DISCUSSION forum, so ANYTHING is on topic here. Secondly, do not think an opening night PREVIEW at the HIGHEST ticketed Broadway non-musica price of $140.00 will prove out once the real opening starts. Craig is not the draw here, Jackman is. I never doubted Jackman would draw. Broccoli is attemoting to bolster her sidekick's sinking career before she decides to keep him or can him as Bond. I will be attending the opening of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway with a bunch of other couples in 2 weeks. I will check out the 'scene' at Jackman's play when i walk past it. With the economy as it is, movies are flourishing but Broadway is down 10% due to their prices. Hark not Sweeney, for Craig's days in Hollywood are dwindling down month by month as his movies have shown. Perhaps Bond 23 will be a play on Broadway instead of a movie worldwide?

This. Seriously, $140? But like I said,there will be a cadre of fans who make the trek more to see Craig than anything else.'Course they'll have to eat Top Ramen for 6 months afterwards but it'll be worth it. From what I have read it's impossible to find "discounted" tickets for the Jackman/Craig play so fans will be forced to pay full price.

[bjmdds]

Craig and Jackman's Broadway target audience are women. The question will be how much of their hard earned money will they shell out to be groupies?

[katied]

Craig and Jackman's Broadway target audience are women. The question will be how much of their hard earned money will they shell out to be groupies?

A lot,apparently-recession or not!

[The Sweeney]

I disagree with you rah rahing the play. "ohh, give it a chance, blah blah blah". Sorry, not to be a beeyotch,but some people are WAY too gullible when it comes to defending Daniel Craig.I'm not saying that to be nasty.Seriously.

Eh? Rah rahing the play? `Ohh give it a chance?' Where have I said that? I've said let's see how the show pans out before we make a judgement on whether it will fail or not. Is that difficult for you to comprehend?

And what is there to disagree with exactly, by saying `let's wait and see how the show pans out before dooming it a failure.'

You disagree that we should wait and see how the show pans out before deciding whether it was a success or not...?

[The Sweeney]

First of all, the this is a GENERAL DISCUSSION forum, so ANYTHING is on topic here. Secondly, do not think an opening night PREVIEW at the HIGHEST ticketed Broadway non-musical price of $140.00 will prove out once the real opening starts. Craig is not the draw here, Jackman is. I never doubted Jackman would draw. Broccoli is attempting to bolster her sidekick's sinking career before she decides to keep him or can him as Bond. I will be attending the opening of Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway with a bunch of other couples in 2 weeks. I will check out the 'scene' at Jackman's play when I walk past it. With the economy as it is, movies are flourishing but Broadway is down 10% due to their prices. Hark not Sweeney, for Craig's days in Hollywood are dwindling down month by month as his movies have shown. Perhaps Bond 23 will be a play on Broadway instead of a movie worldwide?

My my. The world is one bleak, pessimistic, dark, gloomy, negative place in your eyes BJ.....with Daniel Craig right at the epi-center of it.

[katied]

Give it a rest. We're entitled to our opinion.


I think that the play will have its fans...with people who like Daniel Craig.A quick poll of people waiting to get in to see the play will no doubt confirm this.