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That's strange. Elizabeth really was my favourite movie of the 90s, it made me discover Cate Blanchett and I absolutely loved everything about it... But I barely noticed Daniel Craig in it. I remembered the killing monk of course but I would have never thought Craig was Bond material.
If they were looking for a younger actor, this guy has something. He has a confident swagger and effortless cool about him. He's somewhat reminiscent of Tom Hardy and Daniel Craig. He has that bad boy vibe that girls like and guys want to emulate.
Looks also too much like a Mediterranean. He'd be like a Greek or Corsican thug.
He does, imho, but he is also a decent enough actor that he can pull off the part, if the script is up to par. Having said that, I'm reminded of how much more he looks like Grant than Bond whenever I watch FRWL these days.
I really hope we get back to suave and handsome next time out, rather than folks who like like they've received a thrashing from Mike Tyson at his peak.
As I said on another thread, the floodgates look to have been opened with Craig's casting, and I'd rather they be shut once more. Permanently.
Quite.
Very appropriate description, and I too am not a fan of either, despite Pierce and Denzel seeming to be in favour of Hardy.
This is the role he should audition for (the goon that is). Not Bond.
@bondjames I frequently find myself agreeing with your posts. This one is no exception.
Michael Fassbender would be perfect, but age is not on his side.
Hardy is far too 'street' and Hiddlestone is a little too fey for my tastes.
It's a tough conundrum. In times gone by there always seemed to be at least two actors that would stand out from the pack. We cant say that now.
I pretty much agree on your comments above as well. Someone in the Cavill or Fassbender mold would be perfect for #007.
I wouldn't mention those two in the same breath personally.
Apart from looking the part, I don't think Cavill has really demonstrated his suitability at all. And sadly Fassbender is almost certainly going to be too old, otherwise I'd agree he would have been an obvious choice.
Cavill is bound to be one of these whose names is knocked about. But can any one seriously see Babs casting someone like Cavill in the role? I've always been of the view that she was distinctly tepid about Brosnan as Bond and her casting Craig was a clear demonstration of her desire to have a more hefty actor in the lead role. Assuming she has some say in the decision of who replaces Craig (and I don't see any serious indication she's about to throw the towel in) I simply cannot see another good-looking lightweight getting to wear the tux. I just don't think she'd be interested in working with someone like Cavill, who let's face it, is only ever going to be tolerable at best.
Cavill is a bit lightweight and Fassbender is too old. Hiddleston needs to toughen up and Hardy is too 'street'.
I suppose one of the big things against Hardy might be that he seems too samey after Craig.
Hiddleston must still be under consideration but I suspect (I may be wrong) he lacks a certain X factor with the female viewers.
Re: Brosnan - I've had a re-evaluation of him over the years. I'm in the camp that now believes EON did him a disservice. They really disgraced themselves with some of the crap they gave him to work with, and he did the best he could with it.
That's down to the producers, writers and directors, not him. If all four of his films where of a similar quality to Goldeneye, he would be far more respected in Bond fandom than he is now.
Agreed. Hemsworth's trajectory is what Cavill should have also experienced. Had this been the case, chances are not only would Cavill be a STRONG contender for Bond #7 but EoN may have decided to not bother with Craig for Bond 25 and just recast instead of trying to coax him back.
I don’t rate any of his Bond films. Couldn’t stand GE when I first saw it in 95 and from my perspective the next three films just confirmed my initial fears to a greater or lesser extent. TWINE is probably the nadir. DAD just seems the inevitable and appropriate conclusion to the Brosnan era.
I do subscribe to the view that he could have been a lot better with decent scripts and direction.
Having said that he can’t be entirely absolved from all responsibility. He was given opportunities to demonstrate his acting chops and almost invariably failed to rise to the challenge. Put it down to complacency on his part or poor direction.
Have to disagree on this one. I think Brosnan did well in the rare meaty scenes he was given.
Each to their own.