This past weekend I went home and finally got to watch the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale. I admit that I was a little worried at first about Daniel Craig being Bond. It wasn't really anything personal against him because let's face it, he is one good looking man. Didn't you see Lara Croft: Tomb Raider? But as much as I love Daniel Craig (and love looking AT him) I wasn't sure if he was the right choice to be Bond. And I feel bad saying it, but I was one of those people who simply thought that Bond shouldn't be blonde. I mean, he's just always been the tall, dark, handsome brunette....and I'm not a big fan of change.Other than being a bit judgmental of Daniel Craig as Bond, I was extremely pumped about seeing the movie, and actually had high expectations. Mainly because there's no way it could possibly be any worse than the last Bond movie, Die Another Day, which was so ridiculous I wanted to cut off my own foot just to have something to throw at the t.v...okay, so maybe not...but I think you get my point. So I am happy to say that Casino Royale is a GREAT movie and Daniel Craig is a GREAT James Bond! Of course, nobody can top Sean Connery, but I'd say he's easily the second best. He was just so perfect for the young and wild agent who is just promoted to 007.
So after watching the movie I became curious about the Bond movies. And it is pretty much a goal of mine now to see every James Bond movie. Six different actors have played Bond in the 22 movies. Curiously, the newest Bond movie they're working on is under the production name of Bond 22...when in reality it 's the 23rd. Either way, the list goes as follows:
Dr. No (1962) - Sean Connery
From Russia with Love (1963) - Sean Connery
Goldfinger (1964) - Sean Connery
Thunderball (1965) - Sean Connery
You Only Live Twice (1967) - Sean Connery
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) - George Lazenby
Diamonds are Forever (1971) - Sean Connery
Live and Let Die (1973) - Roger Moore
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) - Roger Moore
The Spy Who loved Me (1977) - Roger Moore
Moonraker (1979) - Roger Moore
For Your Eyes Only (1981) - Roger Moore
Never Say Never Again (1983) - Sean Connery
Octopussy (1983) - Roger Moore
A View to a Kill (1985) - Roger Moore
The Living Daylights (1987) - Timothy Dalton
Licence to Kill (1989) - Timothy Dalton
GoldenEye (1995) - Pierce Brosnan
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) - Pierce Brosnan
The World is not enough (1999) - Pierce Brosnan
Die Another Day (2002) - Pierce Brosnan
Casino Royale (2006) - Daniel Craig
Bond 22 (coming out in 2008) - Daniel Craig
So yeah, another thing to add to my list of things to do before I die...anyone up for a James Bond themed movie night?
Katherine
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5 comments:
I had heard that he was one of the better Bonds. I might actually like this one. I've never been much of a fan of the 007 series. It's unrealistic. Now the video game series is another story. They are totally fun to play with large groups of people. Granted they are kind of like Tony Hawk where as once you played one they are all pretty much the same.
Yeah, I actually played one of the video games at the Ajtaji's house once. I was in junior high at the time and it was quite exhilerating to be shooting things. lol.
casino royale is amazing! ... in fact, brian and i watched it for the second time last saturday night [well, i think he's seen it three or four times by now :-P] i too was dubious about a blonde 'surfer boy' playing the suave, dark haired, dark eyed bond ... but he did a teriffic job. also, i definitely agree with you on sean connery being the best!
good luck with watching all the movies ... that'll be quite a feat! at least school's almost over! [or so i like to think] :)
hope you're enjoying this wonderful weather! :-D
I'm SO in!! I LOVED Daniel Craig as James Bond and you know that I knew he would be awesome. I was never skeptical. Anywhen...You have too much time on your hands...
Personally I'm a Pierce Bronsan fan, but I did enjoy the early Sean 007. Anyway, I'm in! I was very negative about Daniel. I saw a TV Entertainment magazine with all the Bonds on the cover which was cool - like 6 individual covers - and I was so unimpressed by Daniel. But, when Patrick and I watch it, we loved it and were sold on his performance.
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