Official "Craig will be great" thread.
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It is becoming highly apparent that AJB at the moment is split in two: Those who like the idea of Daniel Craig as Bond, and those who don't.
Every topic about Craig is full of insults and negativity, and I feel lost in trying to promote a bit of optimism! I think DC will be a great Bond. His picture looks flemming-like, his voice is perfect and he has the rough-edge which I felt absent from Brosnan's pretty-boy face (which WAS pretty, so don't start).
I am highly excited about CR and full of anticipation, seeing the picture of Craig in the tux has put me right in the Bond mood and even the CR logo makes me tingle!
So, I have made this thread for everyone who, like me, wants to be in a positive atmosphere away from the negative dirge, in which we share the excitement for the next Bond actor / film.
(Those who don't agree, feel free to post, but please don't attempt to dampen the spirits and degrade Craig or this thread, reserve that for somewhere else.)
Every topic about Craig is full of insults and negativity, and I feel lost in trying to promote a bit of optimism! I think DC will be a great Bond. His picture looks flemming-like, his voice is perfect and he has the rough-edge which I felt absent from Brosnan's pretty-boy face (which WAS pretty, so don't start).
I am highly excited about CR and full of anticipation, seeing the picture of Craig in the tux has put me right in the Bond mood and even the CR logo makes me tingle!
So, I have made this thread for everyone who, like me, wants to be in a positive atmosphere away from the negative dirge, in which we share the excitement for the next Bond actor / film.
(Those who don't agree, feel free to post, but please don't attempt to dampen the spirits and degrade Craig or this thread, reserve that for somewhere else.)
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Let's let the cameras roll on the production, and see what they've cooked up for us. I've got a better feeling about the future than I thought I'd have.
LONG LIVE JAMES BOND! :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
If you're going to have a new 007 - then make him new! That's what Eon has done here. Three cheers! Let's get 007 back to actually being a spy who kicks butt, not some guy who's just walking through the sets, winking, and pressing buttons. I want the 007 from FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and DR. NO. Craig is the guy who can bring back the danger 007 needs as part of his character partly because of the way he looks (and acts.)
I don't know how anyone who is a true 007 fan (and has seen that photo of Craig as 007 posted on the Sony site) can say this guy has no potential as 007. Craig, I feel, will bring back a bit of Connery - that rugged masculinity that is needed for this character to be good again. That's not a shot as Brosnan - but he's not playing the role anymore. Craig is 007.
And let's all remember - we didn't see any of the screen tests. Craig could have been in another league from all the contestants and that's why he got the part!
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I posted this in the hair thread, but I'll post here to. I do hope it's the same Daniel Craig. It's not of the press conference, but a pic with him having darker hair.
http://samizdat.4t.com/samizdat19/danielcraig.jpg
If it's not the same Daniel Craig, let me know. I don't want to feel like a fool.
I agree there, if Craig's acting is great then it could certainly be possible to see past this hair "issue". And if Craig was so fantastic in his screen test (he's obviously impressed EoN, he's their Bond, is he not?), then that is definately an encouraging sign in that direction.
I had to take a closer look, but yes, that's him.
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Are you telling us here to grow up? If so, we are embracing what "has been decided"! However if that post was in support of a positive attitude to Craig, a good choice!
In any case, Craig will obviously take the character in a somewhat new direction, and that is what we should be excited about: a new Bond movie! Finally, after the second-longest drought in EON history.
I was just thinking that, I always thought the TMWTGG gap was the 2nd longest, but this now takes second place. After something like that, I want something new. GE was a fresh new change after LTK, and I want a change from the Brosnan films (even though I loved them, I want to see a more Fleming-like Bond which I haven't had chance to live through yet). People need to understand the potential that is on offer here, and those who didn't think much of DAD are those I'd expect to appreciate it the most.
That cheered me up:)
You know, I think that as time goes on, Bond fans are really going to warm to Craig as Bond. (They already seem to be, with all these changed minds, which I personally think is a good thing rather than bad, those people aren't glueing themselves to opinions.)
I´m also kind of relieved that we don´t have to wait anymore.It was nice to go to the IMDB and see "Daniel Craig.......James Bond".
No, this is a positive thread. Normally it would be unreasonable for there to be what may feel like a dictatorship, but some of us want to get away from posts such as yours.
Indeed.Let's please try and be positive here.There are plenty of threads elsewhere on AJB (and our sister sites) that are openly critical of Craig.
There are many Craig and CR orientated threads out there which will welcome any opinion. The whole point of this one to cut out the negativity so I find it highly selfish that you have chosen this one to flaunt it. Please, if you haven't got anything nice to say, go and say your piece somewhere else.
That's sick and unneccessary and proves that you are aren't worthy of being on this forum. I can't wait until a mod picks up on you.
can relate to the potential work ethic of James
Bond who even in the boardroom remains the worlds
only true 'PLAYER'.
I was never a big fan of Craig but like Blade, I now like him. I think he will make a great gritty realistic Bond. Isn't that what we have all been waiting for?
I am a little skeptical though. I cant wait to see how he does.
There are other topics with regards to Craig where you can be as negative as you like.
Lets stay on topic and continue the discussion please.
It's been...interesting, Mr. Sadler.
I persist in giving the guy the benefit of the doubt...at least until the film is in the can, for Pete's sake...
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
As stated in the topic title this is for positive comments on Daniel Craig. Not discussion on whether you think he is good or bad, wrong or right.
By all means disagree with posters on aspects they may comment on. But if you wish to comment on Craig as a bad choice, argue your view with a Craig supporter please find the appropriate topic.
Thank you, on with the topic.
Here's hoping Mr. Craig overcomes (and makes irrelevant) all objections.
Here's to you, Commander Bond. -{
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
I am starting to come around
it hurts me to say it, but I really am
Eat! Drink! Gamble! Be happy! :007)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM