Totally, but also he IS good looking!! It's just not in the same way Pierce is or Erol Flynn was, he has a rougher more manly charm and I lurve his voice too, one of those sexy deep english voices
I haven't read the book, I think I will have to get it!!
You ought to hear a Deep Northern English voice, that'd make ya smile
The Problem I have with Craig is not his acting, He is a great actor but NO more than four months a ago he released a statement saying" He did not want bond" I have a huge problem with that!! Meaning if the only reason he took the role is to make him a star and make a huge paycheck, then he is all wrong for Bond. He could be the secondcoming of George Lanzenby. If the film bombs then he might not even last for the next two films. I think EON took the easy way out and he wasn't even close to being the only actor offered the part. Both Clive Owen and Hugh Jackman turned down the same 3 film deal because they both wanted a percent of the gross profits. I don't see what the big deal is because you have a ton of actors that ask for the same thing and they get it. EON needs to come back to this planet because on many poles over 60% of the voters think Craig is bad casting and the voters buy tickets to the movies you know!!!!! Barbara, you should be ashammed, Cubby is turning in his grave!!!!!
superadoRegent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,652MI6 Agent
Pardon me guys, I may not be a very regular poster but isn't this thread meant to be positive things bout Danny Craig??
Not gonna name names but whoevers sore bout Craig gettin the role there stick to your gazillions of other threads knockin the guy!
I was just startin to like this one!!
To put it mildly, you seem to disapprove of negative Craig opinions on all these other "gazillions of other threads knockin the guy," so how did you become the mediator of right and wrong on this thread? Why don't you stay off those other threads, and I'll stay off this one.
Sincerely,
"King Ignoramus," by sole virtue of not liking Craig as Bond despite of explanations I've attempted to intelligently reason out.
"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
Sorry to drag this up, but I feel it to be the most appropriate place to say it:
Craig is great!
I think his casting was a stroke of absolute genius - just over a year ago he would have been one of the last people I, and many of you, would have considered. Now, I just can't see anyone else in the role.
Tell ya what: many of you Craig supporters have been telling us Craig bashers to tone down our criticism. I've essentially done that; but, might I encourage those who think Craig will be the savior of the series to also dial it down? Look at it this way--Craig will indeed bring something different to the role, but so would Dame Edna. Craig is an unknown quantity, period. Why not, then, join my crusade to demand that EON do more to sell us on Craig, through releasing material on the Net that will show Craig in action, by allowing representatives from the Bond fan sites to visit the set, and by being more forthcoming in general? Bond fans of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but the money you spend at the box office!
Well they didn't do that, but the question is: did it harm anything? At the moment my feeling would be 'no'.
superadoRegent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,652MI6 Agent
Tell ya what: many of you Craig supporters have been telling us Craig bashers to tone down our criticism. I've essentially done that; but, might I encourage those who think Craig will be the savior of the series to also dial it down? Look at it this way--Craig will indeed bring something different to the role, but so would Dame Edna. Craig is an unknown quantity, period. Why not, then, join my crusade to demand that EON do more to sell us on Craig, through releasing material on the Net that will show Craig in action, by allowing representatives from the Bond fan sites to visit the set, and by being more forthcoming in general? Bond fans of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but the money you spend at the box office!
Well they didn't do that, but the question is: did it harm anything? At the moment my feeling would be 'no'.
In terms of success for CR/Craig/EON/Sony/the Series, no, but in terms of goodwill among and between Bond fans? That would be difficult to accurately assess. But who knows how different the landscape of the fanbase would be if EON had done a better job with their early publicity effort?
"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
To be honest, why should they care about the fanbase? There's only seven people on this website, the top Google entry for 'James Bond Forum' right now, and it's the day of release of the new Bond film. ****ing us off isn't going to make a massive dent in their huge takings. All net fans have proven to be is a pain in the arse, from stealing DAD script excerpts, from stealing the entire CR script, to craignotbond. If I were Sony, I don't think I'd give a rat's ass, quite frankly.
Tell ya what: many of you Craig supporters have been telling us Craig bashers to tone down our criticism. I've essentially done that; but, might I encourage those who think Craig will be the savior of the series to also dial it down? Look at it this way--Craig will indeed bring something different to the role, but so would Dame Edna. Craig is an unknown quantity, period. Why not, then, join my crusade to demand that EON do more to sell us on Craig, through releasing material on the Net that will show Craig in action, by allowing representatives from the Bond fan sites to visit the set, and by being more forthcoming in general? Bond fans of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but the money you spend at the box office!
Well they didn't do that, but the question is: did it harm anything? At the moment my feeling would be 'no'.
In terms of success for CR/Craig/EON/Sony/the Series, no, but in terms of goodwill among and between Bond fans? That would be difficult to accurately assess. But who knows how different the landscape of the fanbase would be if EON had done a better job with their early publicity effort?
I agree, the early publicity effort was rather poor. Only months later did it really pick up.
I sometimes wish EoN would show a little more respect to their fan base. Incidentally, would you say that there were any elements of CR's publicity which catered for the fans, and showed some appreciation to us separately to the general movie-going audience? Although I think they have given us a fantastic film, would you you be able to give an example of any publicity for the film which showed a little appreciation to the fans?
I agree, the early publicity effort was rather poor. Only months later did it really pick up.
I still don't understand this point of view. Can you name a film that's coming out this time next year? Because the Casino Royale press conference happened well over a year ago and it got plenty of people talking about their film then. Is the big film of January 2008 doing more, somehow, to promote itself than CR was?
superadoRegent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,652MI6 Agent
To be honest, why should they care about the fanbase? There's only seven people on this website, the top Google entry for 'James Bond Forum' right now, and it's the day of release of the new Bond film. ****ing us off isn't going to make a massive dent in their huge takings. All net fans have proven to be is a pain in the arse, from stealing DAD script excerpts, from stealing the entire CR script, to craignotbond. If I were Sony, I don't think I'd give a rat's ass, quite frankly.
From a business perspective, you're right. From a legal standpoint, we are owed no obligation. But I don't know how quite to take the part about ****ing off the fanbase, because it's not a false statement (as said above) and it is a valid opinion, but it just affects me as fan on a whole different level above the Craig debate.
"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
To be honest, why should they care about the fanbase? There's only seven people on this website, the top Google entry for 'James Bond Forum' right now, and it's the day of release of the new Bond film. ****ing us off isn't going to make a massive dent in their huge takings. All net fans have proven to be is a pain in the arse, from stealing DAD script excerpts, from stealing the entire CR script, to craignotbond. If I were Sony, I don't think I'd give a rat's ass, quite frankly.
I concur entirely emtiem. What are fans owed? Nothing, in my view. And given the tone of debate over the past year, as well as the nicking of the Die Another Day script et al, I cannot blame them. What they have done instead is concentrated on making a superb motion picture and I commend all involved for being willing, eager even, to challenge orthodoxy and insular thinking. Frankly, I'm bloody glad that they ignored the opinions of what might be termed 'web-fans'.
By following their instinct what has been created is a superlative movie. Daniel Craig literally owns the screen and embodies the character. Of course many people will dislike it, but so what? It is their property and they can do whatever they like with it. I am certainly not owed anything, however as an individual fan, I am ecstatic at what they have chosen to do with their property.
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,990Quartermasters
edited November 2006
"Daniel Craig is the second coming!!!"
...sorry, couldn't resist... :v
Over the past year, this has been (by far) my favourite of all quotes mis-attributed to Give Craig a Chancers---although, as near as I can tell, nobody actually said it...until now...glad I could be the first B-)
Just got back from the cinema---review to follow, in the approprate thread...
:007) :007) :007)
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
superadoRegent's Park West (CaliforniaPosts: 2,652MI6 Agent
To be honest, why should they care about the fanbase? There's only seven people on this website, the top Google entry for 'James Bond Forum' right now, and it's the day of release of the new Bond film. ****ing us off isn't going to make a massive dent in their huge takings. All net fans have proven to be is a pain in the arse, from stealing DAD script excerpts, from stealing the entire CR script, to craignotbond. If I were Sony, I don't think I'd give a rat's ass, quite frankly.
I concur entirely emtiem. What are fans owed? Nothing, in my view. And given the tone of debate over the past year, as well as the nicking of the Die Another Day script et al, I cannot blame them. What they have done instead is concentrated on making a superb motion picture and I commend all involved for being willing, eager even, to challenge orthodoxy and insular thinking. Frankly, I'm bloody glad that they ignored the opinions of what might be termed 'web-fans'.
By following their instinct what has been created is a superlative movie. Daniel Craig literally owns the screen and embodies the character. Of course many people will dislike it, but so what? It is their property and they can do whatever they like with it. I am certainly not owed anything, however as an individual fan, I am ecstatic at what they have chosen to do with their property.
Would either of you care to give a fitting update to this "EON, I Challenge You" thread? Seeing how there's vindication due to EON, this old thread was a crucial barometer of the situation then and how many views have changed today:
Actually, I'd be interested in entiem starting a thread along the lines of "EON Can Continue to **** Off Bond Fans, and There's Nothing Wrong With That", but for all his bravado despite the lack of something to use a carpet beater for, I doubt that happening.
"...the purposeful slant of his striding figure looked dangerous, as if he was making quickly for something bad that was happening further down the street." -SMERSH on 007 dossier photo, Ch. 6 FRWL.....
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You ought to hear a Deep Northern English voice, that'd make ya smile
To put it mildly, you seem to disapprove of negative Craig opinions on all these other "gazillions of other threads knockin the guy," so how did you become the mediator of right and wrong on this thread? Why don't you stay off those other threads, and I'll stay off this one.
Sincerely,
"King Ignoramus," by sole virtue of not liking Craig as Bond despite of explanations I've attempted to intelligently reason out.
Craig is great!
I think his casting was a stroke of absolute genius - just over a year ago he would have been one of the last people I, and many of you, would have considered. Now, I just can't see anyone else in the role.
Well they didn't do that, but the question is: did it harm anything? At the moment my feeling would be 'no'.
In terms of success for CR/Craig/EON/Sony/the Series, no, but in terms of goodwill among and between Bond fans? That would be difficult to accurately assess. But who knows how different the landscape of the fanbase would be if EON had done a better job with their early publicity effort?
I agree, the early publicity effort was rather poor. Only months later did it really pick up.
I sometimes wish EoN would show a little more respect to their fan base. Incidentally, would you say that there were any elements of CR's publicity which catered for the fans, and showed some appreciation to us separately to the general movie-going audience? Although I think they have given us a fantastic film, would you you be able to give an example of any publicity for the film which showed a little appreciation to the fans?
I still don't understand this point of view. Can you name a film that's coming out this time next year? Because the Casino Royale press conference happened well over a year ago and it got plenty of people talking about their film then. Is the big film of January 2008 doing more, somehow, to promote itself than CR was?
From a business perspective, you're right. From a legal standpoint, we are owed no obligation. But I don't know how quite to take the part about ****ing off the fanbase, because it's not a false statement (as said above) and it is a valid opinion, but it just affects me as fan on a whole different level above the Craig debate.
By following their instinct what has been created is a superlative movie. Daniel Craig literally owns the screen and embodies the character. Of course many people will dislike it, but so what? It is their property and they can do whatever they like with it. I am certainly not owed anything, however as an individual fan, I am ecstatic at what they have chosen to do with their property.
...sorry, couldn't resist... :v
Over the past year, this has been (by far) my favourite of all quotes mis-attributed to Give Craig a Chancers---although, as near as I can tell, nobody actually said it...until now...glad I could be the first B-)
Just got back from the cinema---review to follow, in the approprate thread...
:007) :007) :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Would either of you care to give a fitting update to this "EON, I Challenge You" thread? Seeing how there's vindication due to EON, this old thread was a crucial barometer of the situation then and how many views have changed today:
http://www.ajb007.co.uk/index.php?topic=23839
Actually, I'd be interested in entiem starting a thread along the lines of "EON Can Continue to **** Off Bond Fans, and There's Nothing Wrong With That", but for all his bravado despite the lack of something to use a carpet beater for, I doubt that happening.