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Lazenby although looked the part and played the character well, was too cheesy in places.
Moore was too tongue in cheek.
Dalton's part on the boat didn't come across too well for me, although Licence to Kill is one of my favourite films, and the Bond character was pretty much spot on.
Brosnan was far too swarve and cheesy, and now seems very dated.
And Craig, well, I think he did well in Casino Royale with the trouble maker and 'things Bond would laugh at' side, but what's with the put on posh accent in that openning scene? "I nneeewwwww where you keep your gun". What the hell is that all about, just speak like you do for the rest of the film!
It seems that the only Bond you really enjoy is Sean Connery based on your descriptions! This particular thread is for who gave the best 'first line', as mentioned above, but its great to see your opinions!
2. Connery
3. Dalton
4. Brosnan
5. Moore
6. Lazenby
2. Sean Connery: "I admire your courage, Miss....?"
3. Pierce Brosnan: "Beg your pardon. Forgot to knock."
4. George Lazenby: "Good morning. My name's Bond, James Bond! Miss uh....?"
5. Timothy Dalton: "I need to use your phone!"
6. Roger Moore: "Not married by any chance are you?"
I would probably have to give the edge to Connery's for it's effortlessness. Craig's was also good for his delivery but also for the fact that it delivers a key piece of information about the plot and setting as opposed to only identifying the actor as Bond.
I feel sorry for Brosnan being introduced to a watching world as James Bond making an impromptu appearance in a toilet block and offering a lame one liner
Connery always seems the epitome of cool when you first see him in Dr No, but had less to say that Craig so I went with the most recent
Dalton, mostly unspoken for The Living Daylights teaser, gets to say a few words on a yacht in Gibraltar but despite being my favorite 007 that entrance is nowhere near my best
Moore, awaken by M at his home with a 'missing' Italian agent, and 'Not married by any chance', I thought that was well said, the subsequent arrival of Moneypenny and the magnetic watch demonstration are always good to watch
Lazenby, for his one film, did OK, With his 'Good morning, I'm Bond etc', but probably falls last on his list, it just seemed a little pretentious the way he said his first lines. I would of liked to have seen him in at least another Bond feature.
I love Connery's intro for what comes after his first line(you all know what I'm talking about) and the mystery of who Bond is. We only see small shots of Connery's hands, then BANG the best Bond ever right in front of us delivering the best line of the series FIRST(you all still know what I'm talking about). It cannot be beat in space or time. Connery's intro is unique. You won't see Lazenby's, Moore's, Dalton's, Brosnan's, or Craig's intros being played in celebration of film's best lines. But Connery's intro, that spectacular line that started it all will live on forever. And that's why Connery wins top spot for best intro. Not only for his opening line, but the famous line after(you still know what I'm talking about).
Sean Connery: "I admire your courage, Miss....?"
but I'll give honorable mention to this
George Lazenby: "Good morning. My name's Bond, James Bond! Miss uh....?"
Dalton's and Moore's deliveries were fine enough but their first lines as the character weren't as iconic as the first two Bonds.
2. Connery
3. Moore
4. Brosnan
5. Lazenby
6. Craig
2.Connery
3.Brosnan
4.Moore
5.Lazenby
6.Dalton
But if we're talking about the last line of their first scene, I'd go with Moore or even Lazenby.
Brozzer's would be second.
Dalton was okay, but it was a poor first line.
The Brozzer was goofy, so he falls in around Moore.
Lazenby was just horrible. Way too chipper for Bond - he comes across like that person who is waaaay too cheerful for 4am and wonders why you don't share his enthuisiasm.