Johnny Drama Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 He doesn't even look like James Bond.So what exactly is James Bond supposed to look like? Sean Connery being the first I suppose set the benchmark for what Bond is 'supposed' to look like, but none of the 5 Bond players after Connery look anything like him and Pierce Brosnan certainly doesn't. Unlike many of the actors post Connery, Daniel Craig can really act and the stunt performances are exceptional, especially taking into account the advancements with production and post production techniques. IMO his films make most of the previous Bond films look almost B grade in comparison. The Connery films stand the test of time for coolness (just can't beat the 60s styling) but Craig's films are just high quality on every front.Mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 For Christ's sake at least they could make him have dark hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 For Christ's sake at least they could make him have dark hair.I guess they could have dyed his hair, but still, Craig isn't that blond. More of a dirty blond. Moore didn't exactly have the darkest hair either. In any event, his hair is about the only thing that doesn't match Fleming's description of Bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Yeah, you're telling me they didn't have enough money in their budget to die his hair? C'mon! That's a deal breaker. If they're not going to spend the time to make the movie right then I'm not spending my money to watch the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Yeah, you're telling me they didn't have enough money in their budget to die his hair? C'mon! That's a deal breaker. If they're not going to spend the time to make the movie right then I'm not spending my money to watch the movie.I guess they figured they'd spend their money on more important things, like getting a top cast, a great script, and making a quality movie. It's only hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Only hair. ONLY HAIR?!That's like saying Jif is a good choice on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because it's ONLY peanut butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Now now, they didn't give Connery blue contacts either. Those were only eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hair color is more important than eye color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hair color is more important than eye color.I've never seen you so worked up and passionate about something like this before. A worthy cause nevertheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hair color is more important than eye color.Bond's "cold blue eyes" were often mentioned by Fleming's Bond girls though. His eyes are pretty important. Fleming's Bond also had a scar on his cheek which never became a reality on film.There is another issue too: Bond is English. Only two actors (Moore and Craig) have been English. We've had an English spy portrayed by a Scotsman, an Australian, a Welshman, and and Irishman.So, new question for you Arnold, is Bond's hair color more important than his nationality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hair color is more important than eye color.Bond's "cold blue eyes" were often mentioned by Fleming's Bond girls though. His eyes are pretty important. Fleming's Bond also had a scar on his cheek which never became a reality on film.There is another issue too: Bond is English. Only two actors (Moore and Craig) have been English. We've had an English spy portrayed by a Scotsman, an Australian, a Welshman, and and Irishman.So, new question for you Arnold, is Bond's hair color more important than his nationality?Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Surely, someone who fits the bill in terms of charisma, fitness and acting ability is far more important than his hair color? For fucks sake, there's so much more to James Bond than just his physical appearance. What a stupid argument. The films have been going for 50 years, so OBVIOUSLY it's not going to be the same actor all that time and obviously it's not realistic to expect a carbon copy every time there's and cast change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hair>Acting>Eyes>Clothes>One liners>Charisma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Hair color is more important than eye color.Bond's "cold blue eyes" were often mentioned by Fleming's Bond girls though. His eyes are pretty important. Fleming's Bond also had a scar on his cheek which never became a reality on film.There is another issue too: Bond is English. Only two actors (Moore and Craig) have been English. We've had an English spy portrayed by a Scotsman, an Australian, a Welshman, and and Irishman.So, new question for you Arnold, is Bond's hair color more important than his nationality?Yes.This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Arnold knows what its all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I won't watch another James Bond until this bum gets the pink slip. He doesn't even look like James Bond. What a joke. Bring back Brosnan.Dude, he's pushing 60. He looks in worse shape than Roger Moore at 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I won't watch another James Bond until this bum gets the pink slip. He doesn't even look like James Bond. What a joke. Bring back Brosnan.Dude, he's pushing 60. He looks in worse shape than Roger Moore at 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Just watched Casino Royale for the first time tonight. Craig a joke? lolk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanGenie Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 the trailer for Skyfall is not so good imo. But i like it when he jumps into the train and fixes his suit first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 The cinematography of Skyfall looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 This, by the way, is how Fleming envisioned Bond:He was meant to resemble Hoagy Carmichael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Going off that sketch, i'd say Roger Moore was alI'd most a dead ringer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Bond Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 There was a rumor that Fleming originally suggested Moore for Bond after seeing him in the Saint, but the dates don't line-up because Dr. No was nearly finished by the time the Saint premiered.I even see a bit of Danny boy in that picture (minus the hair, before you guys say it ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) I thought Flemming wanted Cary Grant or some other guy. There's no backing for Moore but there's backing for another guy he badly wanted.I can totally see Dalton and Craig in that sketch. Edited October 7, 2012 by Stannis Baratheon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 There was a rumor that Fleming originally suggested Moore for Bond after seeing him in the Saint, but the dates don't line-up because Dr. No was nearly finished by the time the Saint premiered.I even see a bit of Danny boy in that picture (minus the hair, before you guys say it ).Roger Moore said Fleming had him in mind, but it would've been from acting on TV in the 50s (American and UK, he was alos on Maverick) and Fleming prob. saw him on a show. Ever see this? Kind of in the spirit of Daniel Craig on SNL tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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