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The DANIEL CRAIG Appreciation thread - Discuss His Life, His Career, His Bond Films

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  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    Häh? What's your problem. I suppose, you misunderstood, what i was writing. Only explanation.
  • TuuliaTuulia
    edited March 2015 Posts: 2,081
    What??? Me? What problem? I think you must have understood me as well then... Until now i thought we pretty much agreed. Oh well.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    I think, we still do, as I haven't said or meant anything, that would ask for this response. Hence I believe, there is a misunderstanding. Happens...
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    DC really needed to do Monuments Men. Yes, it was a flawed film, but it could have kept him relevant and put him on screen with Clooney, to remind everyone that he is still A-List. Cowboys and Aliens flopped, too, but it was an important film for Craig to have made.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts: 7,546
    Apparently Monuments Men was not very good?
    Although I still see your point.
  • FoxRoxFoxRox
    Posts: 12,466
    Have mixed feelings on Monuments Men; I liked some of it, but I definitely don't have plans to ever watch it again.
  • Pajan005Pajan005 Stockholm, Sweden
    Posts: 432
    I thought Monuments Men was alright. There were some good moments from time to time. Like the scene where Bill Murray busts the guy in his house.

    I wonder what went wrong with The Whole Truth? You think DC thought it wasn't the right project for him?
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    Something must have gone wrong on the very last minute, as he dropped out 2 days or so before start. Not his usual behaviour plus the press never made a big fuss of it. So I believe, he had very good reasons.
    As for MM, I dunno. Is it valid to be in a flawed film, for which Clooney apologized in the leaked emails just fo be seen? Cant answer that with a hearty yes or no. But working with Rachel seemed more important to him. Like I said, no career plan, just what pleases him the most. Time will tell, how his works out in the end.
  • GetafixGetafix
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    I think Daniel Craig will never be short of work, if he wants it - theatre, small films etc. I think he just feels he's pretty much sorted. Enough money in the bank to never have to worry about working again, if he doesn't want to. And the pick of the smaller, low key work, that I suspect he probably enjoys best. I don't think he'll be looking for Hollywood blockbusters after he's finished with Bond.

  • RogueAgentRogueAgent
    Posts: 12,526
    Getafix wrote: »
    I think Daniel Craig will never be short of work, if he wants it - theatre, small films etc. I think he just feels he's pretty much sorted. Enough money in the bank to never have to worry about working again, if he doesn't want to. And the pick of the smaller, low key work, that I suspect he probably enjoys best. I don't think he'll be looking for Hollywood blockbusters after he's finished with Bond.

    I pretty much agree with all the above, and I could not blame him if he should do that.
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    I'll be the first to admit that Craig hasn't set the world on fire like I thought he might after being appointed as Bond, I actually thought he would transcend the usual baggage that comes with the role being an already established character actor and do interesting work mixing this with also financially rewarding films while in the role.

    Although outside of TGWTDT which I thought was fantastic with DC giving one of his best performances theatrically of his career, he has been somewhat underwhelming.

    Possibly after Bond he will enter into a far more rewarding phase of his career but he was without doubt the actor with the most impressive CV before Bond of anyone else that has played the role.

    I think if he's happy and he certainly seems to be with Rachel and likes playing Bond he might choose to concentrate on this role and leave more challenging work till he's left the tuxedo and PPK behind.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
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    I knew Felicity Jones (in The Theory of Everything) looked familiar. I couldn't place it. And then, it hit me today...

  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    Yes, sure, she was in Flashbacks. Its always amazing and interesting for me to see, which Brits have been on film or stage together at some point. Like in The Rover: DC, Dougray Scott and Andy Serkis in 1995
  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    Still in London today. Great coat.
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  • doubleoegodoubleoego #LightWork
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    That's a lovely coat.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    2qakb50.jpg

    Courtesy of GQ Facebook

    Although I'm sure the photo is a bit old.
  • GermanladyGermanlady
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    Yes, a BIT ;) and its New York, not London.
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
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    I saw the NYC bit of the photo, which is why I knew it wasn't current based on what you posted.
  • Pajan005Pajan005 Stockholm, Sweden
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    DC on a break I presume
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts: 7,546
    I'm sure this is old news to everyone, but I just got my subscriber cover in the mail, and I'm excited!

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    Probably going to get framed... :P
  • Pajan005Pajan005 Stockholm, Sweden
    Posts: 432
    Nice. You got the Bulldog figure
  • GermanladyGermanlady
    Posts: 6,601
    It sure looks classy with the gold and little text.
  • rokoroko
    edited March 2015 Posts: 188
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3013934/Daniel-Craig-zips-helicopter-filming-Spectre-Mexico-City.html

    Nothing much, but non-Bond Daniel looking fit, so I thought this would be the place for it to go.

    Edit: I just saw that someone already posted the link in the Production Timeline. So most of you've probably already seen it.
  • Mendes4LyfeMendes4Lyfe The long road ahead
    Posts: 8,395
    This man embodies the character that Ian fleming created while bringing that creation into the modern age.
  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    edited March 2015 Posts: 4,583
    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    2qakb50.jpg

    Courtesy of GQ Facebook

    Although I'm sure the photo is a bit old.

    I have this outfit, actually.
  • talos7talos7 New Orleans
    Posts: 8,205
    http://www.latino-review.com/news/will-we-be-seeing-more-of-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-after-all
  • NickTwentyTwoNickTwentyTwo Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Posts: 7,546
    TripAces wrote: »
    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    Courtesy of GQ Facebook

    Although I'm sure the photo is a bit old.

    I have this outfit, actually.

    Wish I looked good in a henley :P

  • TripAcesTripAces Universal Exports
    Posts: 4,583
    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    TripAces wrote: »
    NickTwentyTwo wrote: »
    Courtesy of GQ Facebook

    Although I'm sure the photo is a bit old.

    I have this outfit, actually.

    Wish I looked good in a henley :P

    I didn't used to...have dropped 30 lbs in the past year or so
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    talos7 wrote: »
    http://www.latino-review.com/news/will-we-be-seeing-more-of-the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-after-all

    Can't say I'll be bothered if they recast the leads, I'm coming to terms with DF not returning to direct but if Craig and Mara are off the table forget it!

    Cheaper? I don't like the idea of that, the Swedish sequels were obviously cheaper and pretty much TV movies and far drop on the original.
  • smittysmitty
    Posts: 725
    Germanlady wrote: »
    Dragon Tattoo sequels in 2016 and 2017?
    http://geektyrant.com/news/sony-plans-to-release-dragon-tattoo-sequels-in-2016-and-2017

    I think this info is based on old leaks is questionable. Even if she is producing at Sony, Pascal was still fired, and Fincher appears to have a full plate of other projects. 3 more films for a risky project sounds very iffy. I also hope Craig doesn't do it even if it is a go. It's high time he did some non Bond film work that taps his talent. This series has him mostly supporting Mara and he's better than that, so I hope he doesn't do it even if it is a go.

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