I've been a James Bond fan forever, and I have no problem telling you who/what was great, and what fell short.
Always thought Sean Connery was the quintessential Bond - handsome, snarky and great with the ladies.
I thought Roger Moore's movies were better, but there was too much comedy. Too silly at times.
Pierce Brosnan, who is one of my altogether favorite actors, made what I thought were GREAT Bond movies...and while I liked his films the best I somehow I couldn't bring myself to say he was a better Bond than Connery.
So several years ago, when Daniel Craig was selected as the new James Bond, I was a little wary. And when I saw how they rebooted and stripped down the Bond movies and gave us more brooding and fewer gadgets, I was VERY wary.
THIS is James Bond?
This Bond has no charisma. Has no sense of self-deprecating humor.
Well, its years later, and as I think about it...I get it.
Daniel Craig IS the James Bond for the new(er) milenium.
He broods for a reason. Because he's serious about his job.
He's saving England...or the world...and he's got to do it without getting killed.
His enemies are lethal, and his lovers are either equally dangerous or in an equal amount of danger.
But his fashion sense, his drink of choice, his poise at the bar....it's all Bond.
He's a tough guy but he keeps his English manners.
He's a great marksman, and he's still a lady killer.
Of course, THIS James Bond is a little rougher. A little edgier.
(In fact, it's understood that Ian Flemming saw James Bond as a callous lover. Seeing Daniel Craig in the role is probably the closest to what Flemming envisioned)
So, here's a toast to you, Daniel Craig.
I know you cannot decide if you like being James Bond or not ... but I like it and I look forward to 1 or two more movies with you in the role.
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