Attention, colonists: It is official. The British love their new blond Bond. As far as the papers are concerned, he’s as good as knighted, his license to kill renewed at least for the duration of the Gordon Brown administration. The Daily Telegraph says he "steps with full assuredness into Sean Connery’s old handmade shoes" and has a face "like an Easter Island statue." They do not come out and say that some of his predecessors had faces like an Easter bunny statue, but they come close. They praise his tough physique and “acting.”
I haven’t seen this film. But that’s not going to stop me from agreeing wholeheartedly with these mysterious British critics. Or, at least, hoping they’re right. I’ve been a big believer in Layer Cake’s Daniel Craig from minute one, and the earliest trailers (with their tamped-down paranoia, flecks of inelegant brutality, and basic theme of “how a womanizing government thug becomes a debonair murder artist”) got my martini in a twist. (That last phrase… worst thing I’ve ever written? Or worst thing ever, period? Vote below!)
“How James became Bond.” That’s a nice tagline. We’ve all wondered. And this is not an acceptable theory, I’d argue.
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maybe the worst thing you’ve written, but not even close to the worst thing ever.
Daniel Craig can twist my martini anyday
Everyone knows the worst thing ever written was this:
Anakin: “I don’t like sand. It’s coarse, rough, irritating and it gets everywhere. Not like here. Here everything is soft…and smooooth…”
Ah…what will the movies do without George Lucas.
I don’t care if the last phrase was the one you ever wrote. All I care is that Daniel Craig is BOND, and I consider him one of the finest actors around. cannot wait.
I am very interested in seeing the latest Spy Thriller starring Bond. Its time for the franchise to get back on track. . . Trying something new with the character will be a joy to see. Bond vs. Osama Bin Laden would be a great film. . . Bond teamed-up with Sydney Bristow (Jennifer Garner)and fighting SPECTRE would be an even greater film. Or how about a World War II black & white Bond story. . . See, the ideas are endless.
I’m sorry but I’m going to unleash my gayness all over this blog. Daniel Craig is freakin HOT! I don’t go to Bond movies because I don’t like blow up movies; but when I saw him in those tight trunks I got all wet.
Daniel C does nudity like it’s going out of style. An old copy of Playgirl has some frozen bits of his nasty bits. HONIES, DON’T LET THE SCREEN FOOL YOU, THIS MAN HAS A NICE ONE! He “manscapes” quite nicely too.
Everything about this man has me in a twist, I’ll be first in line to see this new Bond movie.
By the way…thank goodness movie producers behind franchises are casting people that can act first…as opposed to someone that “looks” the part. Imagine that…casting someone who can act to carry your movie…what a novel concept. First with Christian Bale in “Batman” and lately with Robert Downey Jr. as “Iron Man”, I hope Hollywood keeps it up.
Daniel Craig is a very good actor. Just look at Layer Cake and Munich. Hopefully, Casino Royale will be a little less silly and more edgy that the last couple of Bond films.
‘martini in a twist’, I like it. Of course, If you knew how many I drink per week, you’d understand why. I must spread your phrase among the lush community. In addition, thank you for that link to ‘James Bond Jr.” For the sake of full disclosure, I admit that I remembered the ENTIRE theme song. It has to be one of the worst ever written. Whoo!
For the record, James Bond Jr wasn’t about James Bond growing up. Jr was James’ nephew.
Daniel Craig is so hot he’s ridiculous. I think old-fashioned gays would call him trade, as will I. It’s about time Bond was butch. Amen.
So not interested. I like my Bond debonair, not thuggish.
For me Craig just doesn’t have the looks to be Bond, and at 35 he’s too old to be “becoming” Bond and going on his first double-O mission.
Craig is simply not good-looking enough to be Bond, and at 35, he’s too old to be “becoming” Bond and going on his first double-O mission.
ahh
the blonde bond
i canNOT wait for this movie to come out
Daniel Craig ay be the best bond ever
bringing the franchise back
and hes dead sexy too
Why on earth did you put the quotations around acting? He was brilliant in Layer Cake.
Can’t WAIT to see this movie!! I think Craig is going to be PERFECT as 007!
He’s gonna be the Hottest Bond yet!!!
Nov. 17th!!!
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The movie looks ok, Ill wait to rent it, not worth as trip to the movies
Not only do i think he’s a fine actor, I am absolutely hypnotized every time I see him coming out of the ocean in that blue boykini in the commercial. My husband is mad jealous.
My dh saw a pic of Mr. Craig in a magazine and asked, “Who’s the ugly guy in a tux?”
That about sums it up for me. He looks like a boxer who’s had his nose and other facial bones broken one too many times. I wouldn’t have a problem with him playing another espionage lead, but James Bond? No. James Bond is supposed to be dashing and suave and debonair, not looking like he needs plastic surgery.
After the British tabloids decimated everything about Daniel Craig’s casting, my first thought was, “Wait until you see the freakin’ film!” Yeah, just like I thought, hypocrites! Daniel Craig is ultra hot and a brilliant actor. Everybody mentions “Layer Cake” and “Munich”, but also check out “The Mother” and “Enduring Love” if you want to see more examples of his greatness, and his ridiculous sexiness. Hot, talented, believably tough and convincingly suave…Bond hasn’t had it this good since Connery, and I loved Pierce Brosnan!
Daniel Craig is absolutely gorgeous, first of all, and he’s mezmerizing to watch on the screen. I just finally saw Layer Cake, and he’s amazing. I’ve been dying to see this new Bond flick, and I’m totally happy to see him and his performance turning the doubters around in the initial reviews.
I thought as Scott Brown did, from minute one, that Craig was an excellent choice. Bond’s an attitude more than appearance. Anytime there was a pic or something from the film, all I could think was he’s got what Sean Connery had that made him so great as Bond…and that is what’s se*y. A confident man, one not afraid to get dirty, and who doesn’t give a shi* what you think (do I look like I give a damn)….that is pure se* appeal…who cares what his nose looks like.
Daniel Craig is only 35?! He looks a good 10 years older than that.
I’d always thought the worst thing written was:”And don’t forget… I’m also just a girl… standing in front of a boy… asking him to love her.” from Notting Hill but that Anakin quote is pretty bad.
Worst thing you’ve ever written but not the worst thing ever.
I wasn’t sure about Craig until I saw the trailer with him walking out of the water in his little powder blue swim trunks — then I became a believer — YOWZA! First “real man” to play Bond since Connery. I’ll be the first in line.
I want to second Winn’s rec for “The Mother”. He a complete jerk…bad boy? But, God, he’s just superb to watch in it.
Love the concept for the movie, love that tagline, and absolutely love Daniel Craig as Bond. He is tough, hot, ruthless, hot, and the right actor to take the franchise in a new direction. And did I mention he’s hot?
I don’t get why everyone was so mad about DC being cast as Bond. His hair was too light? Are you kidding me? They finally cast someone for their acting skill NOT because he looked like a Ken doll with a gun.
OOOOH, dammit. I just saw a commercial for the movie and now I want to see it. I feel like a traitor to my long-held preconceptions and Pierce Brosnan!
PS: My sudden possible openness to seeing the movie does not mean I agree with the casting choice or in any regard the previous four Bonds as “unmanly.” Thank you.
I heart Daniel Craig, too: http://moviemartin.blogspot.com/2006/08/simply-irresistible-pt.html
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