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If Michael Caine can't get Sean to come, it's hopeless. I think Sean got sick of the role and didn't want to be see as just that character, which unfortunately for him, he has. When you think Bond, many go to the opening of DN, and I can't blame them. He was so good he became the quintessential actor in the role, and I guess he didn't like that over exposure.
The Broccolis owe him too for the Bond's success.
So they are even.
As to the audience, they go to see the movies because they were well made and well acted. Nothing forced them to do that. So....
I disagree. I suspect that the majority of fans will understand and respect Sean's decision. Connery did a job of work, he helped to make excellent Bond movies. Members of the public were willing and happy to pay to see his work. Therefore he earned a lot of money. Those people were rewarded by being able to watch the best James Bond actor in some of the very best Bond films.
End of story.
@Ellis, I don't believe you are correct in that Connery and Cubby Broccoli made peace. If you read Moore's autobiography, Sir Rog clearly states that even though he tried to make this happen, it went nowhere because of the fact that Connery insulted Cubby to his face, in Moore's presence at that.
You very well could be right. I read the book. But my memory on the details is vague. I do recall Rog saying he was disappointed that Sean didn't attend the funeral.
I have to agree with those saying it's Connery's prerogative whether he wants to show or not. Put yourself in Sean's shoes: you take a role in 1962 without any context of the international phenomenon. There's no internet, no movie fandom the way there is now, no 50th tributes or any of that. Connery was simply a working man who took a good opportunity. When the work became too much he left. If you worked for a company 40 years ago and then moved on to bigger and better things, but then there's a dinner reunion for said company for which you'd have to fly across the ocean to get to, all the while being in your retirement years, would you really give a crap?
Besides, Sean Connery has done plenty for the fans. He did the interviews for the Special Edition DVD's and he more recently did interviews around the time of QOS. He's played roles in Indiana Jones and the Rock, which were obvious nods to Bond. He even did the voicework for the FRWL video game. Sure the 50th celebrations means a lot us fans, but to Sean Connery, the man, the actor, it's probably not that important. The internet has made people very sentimental and nostalgic. Sean comes from a different generation. At the end of the day, it's just another anniversary, but does it really mean anything? It's just a time-marker. Let the films and the novels that inspired them, be the true testament of the greatness of the series.
Roger did indeed invite them both over, and Cubby said (mostly) in jest: 'So Sean -- I heard you said you hated me so much that you wouldn't piss in my ear if my brain was on fire'
To which Sean replied: 'Cubby, I'd be happy to piss in your ear any time.'
Lol I can just picture Roger immediately cutting in: 'SO who's hungry!!' :D
I don't know, Connery's comment seems to be in jest too. It's a pretty witty retort from Sean.
It's part of the Sean Connery method of acting.
English secret agent- He used a Scottish accent, and ended up changing the whole character in the books because of it.
Russian sub captain- Scottish accent.
Irish cop- Scottish accent.
And so on.
Poor Rog. At least he was a gentlemen and was brave in his attempt to get them to reconcile.
I got the impression he didnt really want to be there but was doing his duty as part of the pre SF build up as he gave both SF and DC a big plug.
Self deprecating to the point where Morgan had to appeal to the audience to get Rog to believe he was talented he is the very definition of the term national treasure.
Take note Sean - you may leave more in the bank but there will be many more tearful mourners at Rogs funeral.
Sean Connery is still the BEST JAMES BOND!!!!!
Maybe he's not the nicest individual or the most gracious or whatever else, but Connery's portrayal of the film version of James Bond remains to be beaten in my eyes. His appearance or non-appearance at this 50th anniversary event will...in no way...change my views on the most classic and iconic take 007 has ever seen. Of course I will be disappointed if he doesn't show, but I respect his decision to not show up (if that is in fact his final decision).
When Roger was Bond, he was one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Prior to that, he was an internationally-known TV star in the long-running "The Saint" series, which probably contributed greatly to his getting the Bond role. Rog was on top for 2 decades. You don't stay at the top for so long, unless you have talent.
Regarding Rog: Lovely man, excellent Saint, poor Bond.
This is not a Moore thread, but I did read the above reply @Ellis
An interesting point made here which Sean ought to take note of.
Apart from Lazenby, Sean was the biggest nobody to take on the role. All the rest had decent careers apart from him.
Rog - The Saint, The Persuaders - the bloke was a household name on both sides of the Atlantic and would have made a very nice living even without Bond. Rog didnt really need Bond.
Tim - A very solid career in the theatre which he could always fall back on and had done bits and bobs in films and on telly. Not a star but then for Tim the craft of acting has always been far more important than fame and money. He could have got by quite happily without Bond.
Pierce - One hit TV show that probably made his fortune and some small films. He wasnt a star but he was doing OK. He needed Bond to hit the big time but wouldve done OK as a TV actor and on the straight to video circuit.
Dan - Had a respected body of work behind him and wasnt going to have trouble picking up work. Couldve got by without Bond so easily that he seriously considered turning it down.
And Sean? Darby O'Gill and the Little People, On the Fiddle and one line in The Longest Day?
Difficult to say if he wouldve made it big or not- quite possibly he would have done as he has that intaginble star quality - but without Bond he wouldnt be the household name he is today and he wouldnt have made Indy 3 or The Rock and probably not the Hunt For Red October and the Untouchables all of which traded on the fact that he was Sean Connery and the first two traded on the Bond connection in a big way.
And the fact certainly cant be denied that he needed Bond and it made his fortune and at the time he probably couldnt believe his luck so he ought to show a sliver of gratitude to Cubby and Harry for taking a masve punt on him.
Well were all gonna die some day and with Bond people/crew passing away left and right (Barry , Hamlisch , Leech etc)......not being mad , just an observation.
IMO , Connery doesnt owe us diddly squat besides entertaining us for yrs and yrs....yes , it would be a nice gesture if he DID appear but if he doesnt feel like it and/or health reasons (I myself can hold a grudge for yrs and yrs if people make me angry , we forget that our heroes , be it Connery or whoever , also have flaws)
I REALLY hope that Lazenby attends the premiere . Seeing as he kicked off the whole idea of a more human/gritty bond all those years ago it would be cool for him to see it finally manifested.
Lazenby had the benefit of the whole crew pulling the stops out to compensate:
a. for the lack of Connery:
b. for his own wooden performance;
...and still the film was a disappointment financially. Despite this Lazenby was offered a contract but good old George walked because he "thought Bond was over".
Not very bright and one of the worst Bond actors, second only to Moore.
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Don't quite follow your argument....there are plenty of people with Honours who live abroad, don't pay UK taxes and express political opinions.....