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Both SF and SP had exceptional directors of photography but they frequently didn't do him any favors.
Same. I know girls my age (24) that think he's gorgeous.
Campbell is probably the most overrated director in the series history. GE is dire. CR is significantly better, but it's not without significant flaws.
I don't agree that Campbell is overrated. Goldeneye, which had too much action and cheese and that I'm not a fan of, not unlike the rest of the dire Brosnan films, is easily the best of the four. The scripts in the Bond films suffered from too much inconsistency. They tried to put too much of everything into one film - action, gadgets, girls, cheesy humour. Yes, the director has the write to change things but I think that the whole team believed that what Goldeneye and the Brosnan error had, was considered best at the time even if they were wrong, well, atleast according to the purists like myself.
I think that Campbell did a great job with Casino Royale. It wasn't without the cheesiness, but then none of the Bond films are but atleast in CR, it was kept to a minimum. He championed the removal of the "one line clankers" (his words) and the action is edge of your seat suspenseful and cut perfectly with the exception of the shoot up in the Venice building. This scene should have been left out. The third act in CR wasn't without it's mistakes. It should have involved more drama instead of resorting to more action.
I don't think that Campbell is the best director of the Bond films but I certainly wouldn't say that he's overrated either.
@dominicgreene, I agree with you on Craig. He sometimes can look very impressive in a rugged Connery'esque manner (most notably in his early turns as 007), but in SP I noticed an almost 'tired' and 'ragged' appearance. I'm not sure if that was because he was in pain or under anesthetic on account of his knee, but it was certainly noticeable to me.
Yeah I've always thought he resembles Sid James, especially in his last two outings. He only really looked the part in CR imo, he just hasn't got the look of Brosnan or Moore to be able to carry the role on beyond 50, even though hes in great physical shape.
I agree with that.
Like this picture for example...
Vs.
=D> Thank you.
What exactly is happening in a month again?
I'd prefer we get a new actor for 'Bond 25' so Campbell can do his third Bond introduction film in a row. That'd make me a very happy fan.