Who was your favourite Bond?

"That's Bond, James Bond"!

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I was just reading an article about Pierce Brosnan, the current, er make that the most recent actor to play James Bond. He's been released from the role just as all the other actors before him...Roger Moore, Sean Connery, and that other guy.....Timothy Dalton...sorry he didn't even last that long as a Bond. I know there was one other before Roger Moore...George Lazenby, but Roger Moore is where my memories of James Bond started!

I've also been recently watching James Bond re-runs on Channel 47 in my area...i.e., AMC. So far they're on the movies starring Sean Connery. I really enjoy re-watching them. I really like these three Bond men, Roger Moore, Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan. If I had to pick only one, I would choose Pierce Brosnan. He was so suave and debonair in the role of the ladies man! Plus good looking to boot! And I've loved him since Remington Steele! I have fond memories of my mom and I watching that show on television.

So I have two questions.

1) Who was your favourite James Bond?

2) Who should be the next James Bond? (here's the list of the actors being considered)

Clive Owen
Christian Bale
Ewan McGregor
Orlando Bloom
Jude Law


I've answered who my favourite is but I have to think some more on who the next one should be!
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
My favorite is Connery. I think the next one should at least be British. Christian Bale isn't, is he?
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top


I think the series needs a make over first.
I can't stand the movies where Bronson was Bond, but now that I think about it he was ok in the role but the movies went for more Flash and action during his Bond.

They need to stop trying to have each movie bigger and with more explosives.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

Sean Connery, but Pierce Brosnan was number 2.

Ewan McGregor maybe, but not Orlando Bloom!  He caused the destruction of Troy!

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
there is but one bond and sean connery is his name, all the others are pretenders to the throne.


Colin Ferrel would make a good bond.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top

Connery
Moore
Dalton
Bronson

If a new one had to be picked, Ewan McGregor, would be made for the role as 007
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
No

Now that I think about it

Bronson sucked.
He was too perfect. Perfect in that the guy looks like a male model. When I watched him in the movies I remember thinking how can this guy hit hit byt that ..such and such... he's perfect.

Connery was handsome but not perfect which made him have a tinge of vulnerability.
Couple that with his personality on screen and you got best bond.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

I grew up with Roger Moore, so he's the one that I compare others to.  Each Bond actor has their own charm, but ask me today and I'll say Moore.

Timothy Dalton was underrated.  "The Living Daylights" was one of the most entertaining of all of the movies.  I doubt that he would have lasted long in the role however, his Bond was rapidly losing the battle with a receding hairline.

George Lazenby starred in what might have been the best of all the movies.  I wonder whether it was good because of him, or in spite of him.  Of course Diana Rigg in 1969 is as good as anyone to have as a Bond girl at the time.  (If I am in the right mood, I'll cry when she dies at the end of the movie.)

My personal favorite of all the movies is "Tomorrow Never Dies."  I think that the music made that one so good.  The one after that one was okay, but this last one was a real turkey.  There was way too much stuff happening in that one.

My favorite for the next Bond would be Ewan MacGregor.  I think that people would really buy into him as Bond.

Whomever they choose, I hope that they get going on the next installment of the series!

Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

Connery
Moore
Dalton
Bronson

If a new one had to be picked, Ewan McGregor, would be made for the role as 007

Dont forget Lazenby.

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
My favorite is Connery. I think the next one should at least be British. Christian Bale isn't, is he?


Connery was good wasn't he? I'm not sure. I thought they all were.


think the series needs a make over first.I can't stand the movies where Bronson was Bond, but now that I think about it he was ok in the role but the movies went for more Flash and action during his Bond.



A makeover to less flashiness? I dunno, that's part of what makes it all exciting. They did make it that way with Pierce didn't they. I guess to go with the times!


Sean Connery, but Pierce Brosnan was number 2.


Ok.

Ewan McGregor maybe, but not Orlando Bloom! He caused the destruction of Troy!


hahaha...that was a good movie wasn't it?! He was such a coward in that role!





there is but one bond and sean connery is his name, all the others are pretenders to the throne.


I love Pierce but I think I have to agree...after watching him again!



Colin Ferrel would make a good bond.


I really had hope he would have been on the list! He would have been perfect!


ConneryMooreDaltonBronsonIf a new one had to be picked, Ewan McGregor, would be made for the role as 007


OK. I'm still out on the next one. But he wouldn't be a bad choice.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
Bronson sucked.He was too perfect. Perfect in that the guy looks like a male model. When I watched him in the movies I remember thinking how can this guy hit hit byt that ..such and such... he's perfect.


hahaha...but this is exactly what made him a great Bond! We all saw him as the suave and debonair guy who could do it all. I do concede your point though. (sorry Pierce!) (as if he's going to be reading this!)






Connery was handsome but not perfect which made him have a tinge of vulnerability.Couple that with his personality on screen and you got best bond.


I really have to agree with you on this too! Sean you're chaning my mind....(but I still love Pierce hehee)


rapidly losing the battle with a receding hairline.


Agreed!


My favorite for the next Bond would be Ewan MacGregor. I think that people would really buy into him as Bond.Whomever they choose, I hope that they get going on the next installment of the series!


OK, you're the second to choose him. I agreed then and I think so but still haven't made up my mind on that yet.



Whomever they choose, I hope that they get going on the next installment of the series!


Yes, most definately. It does make for good entertainment![


quote]ConneryMooreDaltonBronsonIf a new one had to be picked, Ewan McGregor, would be made for the role as 007Dont forget Lazenby.

Oh yeah, see what happens when our memories began with Roger Moore!
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Bond movies shouldn't be action movies.
The orinal pre Bronson movies had enough action mixed with mystery and coolness.

'Tomorrow never Dies' was one of the worst cookie cutter movies ever to have 007 tag.- Yuk
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top

The orinal pre Bronson movies had enough action mixed with mystery and coolness.

Brosnan.  Bronson is no bond!

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sean Connery, but Pierce Brosnan was number 2.


My sentiments exactly.


I think Colin Farrell would have made an excellent next Bond. Too bad he didn't make the list.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Colin Farrell does not have the Charisma to pull off Bond
Orlando Bloom maybe in about 10 years
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
"Bronson is no Bond"


Are we overlooking the idea of Bronson (Pinchot) as 007?

I laughed my ass off at "Blame it on the Bellboy."
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
I was suggesting Charles Bronson as 007
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top

I was suggesting Charles Bronson as 007

Are we overlooking the idea of Bronson (Pinchot) as 007?

I laughed my ass off at "Blame it on the Bellboy."

Forever, I think you have lost control of this article.

Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
I just went to IMDB. Christian Bale was born in Wales. I think Batman would make a great secret agent. lol
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top

Jm J. Bullock is American, isn't he?  I wonder whether he could do an English accent...

vs.

Each appealing in his own, debonair way.

Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
Honestly, I think Clive Owen would make an excellent Bond. If anyone hasn't seen the BMW short films, you should take a look. Definately a good contender.

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Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
BTW the best one (in my opinion) is under the 'Season 1' link Called "Star".

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Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sean Connery has to lead by a head. However, Ian Fleming's actual Bond books can be really quite dark (not just car chases, babes, and vodka martinis - "shaken, not stirred"), especially the troubled, near suicidal Bond of You Only Live Twice, and I think the actor who best captured that aspect was the much under-rated Timothy Dalton. It has also been said that he most resembles the physical descriptions of Bond in the novels.

Roger Moore was already too old when he was cast, and his performances were more camp than suave (although he was great in The Saint and was apparently Ian Fleming's first choice for the Bond film role).

Of the current suggested front runners, I think maybe Clive Owen would be best.

Incidentally have you ever seen "Never Say Never Again"? - a kind of spoof remake of Thunderball made in 1983 and starring...

... Sean Connery

Jm J. Bullock is American, isn't he? I wonder whether he could do an English accent...

Interesting choice. As to the English accent, no worries: Sean Connery couldn't do one either.
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
Are we overlooking the idea of Bronson (Pinchot) as 007?


Jamie, are you kidding me here?! In no way would Bronson Pinchot make a good James Bond unless of course the show becomes a comedy then we can talk! !


Colin Farrell does not have the Charisma to pull off Bond


Of course he does! He's charming, got the looks and can get the ladies anytime. He's also pretty good in action flicks. Did you see Swat? It wasn't really an all out action but it was a good enough show and I thought he did well in it.


was suggesting Charles Bronson as 007


Now he definitely would have made a great OO7. He passed on sometime ago and remember he's not British which seem to be a requirement.


Forever, I think you have lost control of this article.


Hahaha, it looks like it Doc but don't worry, I'm reigning them in!



Christian Bale was born in Wales. I think Batman would make a great secret agent. lol


He's ok to me and he was pretty good in Batman. I really think he plays a great role in whatever movie he does.


Reply By: Jamie BurnsidePosted: Thursday, August 18, 2005Jm J. Bullock is American, isn't he? I wonder whether he could do an English accent...


Jamie, no way... they can have a role for comic relief but not as 007! No way! And have you heard Jim speak, too American to have an English accent,!




Honestly, I think Clive Owen would make an excellent Bond. If anyone hasn't seen the BMW short films, you should take a look. Definately a good contender.


Hmmm, he's definately one to consider. I'm going to take a look at that link.


I think the actor who best captured that aspect was the much under-rated Timothy Dalton


I agree that his time as a Bond was underrated. I think he's a pretty good actor. He's just not been much in the "face" of the American public. He has been in a few films that I enjoyed though!


Roger Moore was already too old when he was cast, and his performances were more camp than suave (although he was great in The Saint and was apparently Ian Fleming's first choice for the Bond film role).


You're right on this. He did come of as rather campy and yes, I did enjoy seeing him in the Saint role.


Incidentally have you ever seen "Never Say Never Again"? - a kind of spoof remake of Thunderball made in 1983 and starring...... Sean Connery


Yes, I had the pleasure of watching it again recently too! This is why I'm changing my mind as to Sean Connery being my number 1 and Pierce my number 2. (no pun intended here for those with the wacky sense of humor)!

Sean Connery couldn't do one either.


Aw come on...Sean's accent and way of speaking is one of the most copied whenever any commedians do their stand ups! His diction is definitely most memorable!
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top
BTW the best one (in my opinion) is under the 'Season 1' link Called "Star".


I couldn't view this today since I'm at the Library and I can't download so I'll view this next time.
Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top
According to a report I saw this morning, it seems that Jude Law is the forerunner.