I fell for DC in Tomb Raider, but he really blew me away in Road to Perdition and Layer Cake. The trailer kicks ass--he is tough, sexy, gorgeous. Bond is definitely back!
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Do you not agree with me?
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I think the Casino Royale teaser trailer looked awesome. Everything in the trailer looked awesome! I don't know what people are thinking, but it has the aston martin db5, a new aston martin, and the bulldozer scene looks good too. It looks like an action paced movie. I can't wait to see it.
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Craig will be an excelent bond, he will raise the bar for Bonds to come, so why do people keep saying he is a bad Bond?
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Daniel Craig good!!!!
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I am a huge James Bond fan, and have enjoyed all the James Bond films for many different reasons. Pierce was great as Bond and I thought the The World is not Enough had recaptured perfectly what Bond was all about, but then came Die Another Day and it was the first time that I left the cinema feeling disappointed and let down. Following the previous film, we found in Die Another Day that M actually didn’t really care about Bond and would have left him in Prison, and that anyone can come out with one-liners (not just Bond) in order to make him look stupid. Previous Bond stories have sometimes been weak, but always based in reality (even in Moonraker: it is possible to go into Space), but suddenly Bond has an invisible car, which quite frankly, went too far. Madonna was crap in the film, and the Bond song was one that I would never want on any James Bond compilation, furthermore the direction and CGI effects made the film look like a low budget movie reject of XXX. I said at the time to my friends that the only way they can save Bond now is to go back to the gritty Bond thriller Connery started with Dr No. Dalton brought his own personality to the Bond thriller in Living Daylights, as did Brosnan in Goldeneye to an extent. When I heard that Daniel Craig was going to play the new James Bond, I hadn’t seen any of his films but had heard a lot about his acting ability - so I was excited. Then I read about the intentions for the film and that they were indeed taking a different tact, bringing it closer to the original and first novel. I kind of like the idea that Bond is being revamped because, unless Broccoli is stupid, she will ensure that Bond will become the man we love to see by the end of the film. And Craig himself is apparently a Bond fan which will ensure he will put passion into the role. It wasn’t until I realised people were criticising Craig that I began to question his suitability as Bond, but I actually cannot be bothered with the comments about his face, or how tall he is. I think on that front, seeing the end product is the only way to know if he can fit the James Bond mould, and make us really believe. I am confused with the story line a bit. It seems this Bond is starting out as a 00-agent in modern times, and this raises many questions about continuity, which has always been important for true Bond fans. If too much of the Bond we have come to love has been changed then fans will not accept the film, and this is a big danger that really depends on how well Bond 21 has been written. But I think a new, moody, arrogant, dark and gritty Bond could work well, and add an exciting new dimension to the character unlike any Bond transition seen before. I am certainly willing to give Craig a chance.
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Sorry haters, but the teaser looks great, to say the least!!! I was impressed the first time I saw it and I still am. The poster looks good, too...
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An official english Teaser Trailer in high quality hits the net: Check it out on ->TEASER TRAILER.
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I just posted a short piece on my entertainment & politics blog regarding high hopes for Casino Royale. The permalink is ->Link and for the record, I understood Craig could be Bond after seeing Layer Cake
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First and foremost, before we go into any discussion about who should or should not be cast as James Bond and before we stand up and shake our fists, either in anger or delight, we have to face one very certain truth.... A new type of Bond movie is being made. Let’s start with October 14, 2005. This was the day that an unnecessary circus had started its long line of annoying and repetitive shows. This was the day the world would finally be in on the (worst kept, yet) very exciting secret of who would be the new James Bond. We all knew weeks earlier that Pierce Brosnan was out, which was a sad departure as I think he was able to redefine the character in his own unique way. He was in two of my favourite Bond films (for two different reasons). I enjoyed Goldeneye as it was really my first Bond cinema experience and Tomorrow Never Dies because it had an easily believable Villain in today’s media control society. But let’s face it; Brosnan has had a good run. It’s time to let someone else have a crack at doing the coolest (and dare I say saddest?) super spy in cinema history. Internet rumours had been spreading for months, saying that names like Eric Bana, Hugh Jackman and Clive Owen were all on the drawing board at some point. Casting an already well-known actor as one of the most loved cinema characters can be dangerous. The actor who is James Bond should not be an unknown, but at the same time he should not be well known either. Whenever a Bond film is released, the poster at the cinema or the cover of the DVD or at the start of the movie, it always features the following: “Pierce Brosnan (or whomever at the time) IS Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007” or similar. If a highly regarded actor or well-established celebrity was placed in the most famous of tuxedos, you might as well change it to “Hugh Jackman In Casino Royale…” To be James Bond is to become him. Some may argue that this is the job of any actor, “becoming” their chosen character, but James Bond requires the actor to make certain sacrifices. There is something truly iconic about this character that when I think of Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton and Brosnan, I can’t help but immediately think of that Commander Bond with his Walther PPK. But as soon as Clive Owen comes to mind, King Arthur certainly does not. When it was announced that Daniel Craig, the little known actor (outside of the UK) who was now the new look Bond, was immediately the victim of cold and at times very vicious attacks. Why? Because of he has blonde hair or because he isn’t as tall as his predecessors? Three words immediately come to mind that perhaps Daniel Craig may have also thought: “Get over it”. To those people who feel it appropriate to sit back on their high horse and criticise a man before he has even been given the chance to produce the goods, shame on you. If you are an avid sports fan, should you publicly put down a decent football team before they even play the final because of previous matches or because of the way they choose to look? Let’s be accused of being cliché by saying – “Never judge a book by its cover.” Daniel Craig is a remarkable actor. I class Layer Cake as one of my favourite films from last the year. His performance was cool yet vulnerable, badass yet a cracker of a hero. Seeing him with a gun after learning he was now Bond put chills up my spine, in a very exciting way. I do not know if he will make or break the Bond franchise. Saying I don’t care is not fair because I enjoy Bond films. His performance may or may not be good, either way we should give him the chance to do what we have let his 5 predecessors do. Give him the gun and the enormous sex drive and see what he does with it. Daniel Craig, do not be shaken and do not be stirred. Please just be James Bond.
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I always thought beauty was in the eye of the beholder, tons of women find men who may be thought of as ugly extremely attractive. Judging Daniel soley on his looks is a horribly narrow minded. Lets see him act, lets see his performance before we critisize him. Those old idiots at craignotbont.com probably freaked out when they cast Roger Moore as bond. They are afraid of change and will eat their words.... GO DANIEL !!!!
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Perfect choice! Look the franchise was clearly running out of steam. Sure it made lots of money but it was over indulgent on rubbish special effects and bad one- liners. Pierce was a good bond, but he had a long run. Daniel craig has buffed up well for the part and has a smart cropped haircut. He now looks like bond more than ever and he is a brilliant actor. So all those idiots on the stupid anti craig sites will all be chewing thier own words. Wait and see Daniel craig is James bond!
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November will be the return of 007 after 4 years of waiting. To be prepaired for the new face of 007, I have used the last couple of months watching Craig's earlier movies. I must say he is a great actor! His movies are very different; from adventures , love stories to social dramas. My favourite is "Our friends in the North" It's a fantastic performance done by Craig. Yes, he looks a bit different from Brosnan, but still I'm convinced he has the acting ability to portray iBond. It's also nice to get a serious version of the Casino Royale adventure, until now it has been Barry Nelson's and David Niven's versions of the story we have had. In fact Craig looks a little bit like Nelson.
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I'm a big Bond fan. I've seen al movies more than once or twice or trice or ... I don't care if the new Bond is blond or short or tall or whatever, as long as he has that charismatic look..... And Daniel Craig has it...... not only charisma, but I think he's incredibly sexy ;-)) He really deserve to have his chance to be James Bond, and I'm sure he will play this part superbly. So Daniel, good luck
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This movie is going to be just the new transition Bond needs to keep interest up. Craig is a brilliant actor is and going to be superb at playing 007. I can't wait to see it and hope that everyone who loves movies and Bond will atleast give it a chance. I don't care if his hair is purple, he couldn't drive a bike, or whatever the so called "problems" are. Attitude is the ticket and when it comes to Craig he's got it by the truckload.
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Finally finally finally we have the Bond film I'm sure we've all been waiting for. I mean all the actors have brought their own qualities, even Roger Moore's Moonraker brings back happy memories as a kid on a sunday afternoon watching the telly. And when I got older i enjoyed far more 'From Russia With Love' and OHMSS. for different reasons. But come on - an invisible car?!?! and did you see the CGI waves Pierce was surfing on?!! As Sean would say 'shocking!' Needs a revamp and Daniel Craig will I think be the James Bond we all want and hopefully with a decent script - unlike the shite poor Dalton was given. Personally I liked Pierce but it had got that daft if you had put him in a really gritty serious one now it wouldn't have worked - were used to the comedy and terrible one liners. Daniel Craig a hard ass fella that'll shoot ya as much as look at ya! That is Bond - Hard as nails. Can't Wait!!
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Daniel Craig is perfect for the role of James Bond on all accounts. He is a great actor, handsome and DOES look like a Bond. The whole 'James Bond isn't blond' thing is complete crap! Bond is English, yet that didn't stop Connery (Scottish) and Brosnan (Irish) being brilliant Bonds. So if the actor's nationality doesn't matter, why should his hair colour?! And if you've seen the press released pictures, his hair has been darkened slightly compared to his previous films. Craig will be brilliant, and its ludicrous that websites like this have to exist to defend that point, but sadly there are morons out there who seem to think Craig won't be suitable. Guess what - you're wrong.
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I never saw any movie from Daniel Craig, but I saw several times all the bond movies (I own all the french VHS copies, English VHS copies, and complete DVD collection). Back in 1997 I saw all the then existing bond movies in 3 or 4 days to write a review that you can find on my website. So, based on this and on what I can read from bond fans all over the world, I can say that I am very happy to have a new bond and peoples that still thinks that Brosnan is the real bond (the worst one for me) should seat and see all the movies to understand what is bond. I as anybody else, can't say that Craig will be the best or worst Bond (but I can say his face is more believable as Bond than Brosnan's face is). He needs to show us what he can do first. For those who don't like the idea of having him as Bond, just think that if he's really bad, he won't do another one and this one will be forgotten. So don't stress and let the man do his job!
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Daniel Craig is a great actor. And a yummy piece of manflest. He's just the right amount of manly cool. He's got my vote!!
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I would agree with the comments that Craig is a good actor- after having seen Layer Cake, Road to Perdition, and Munich I think that's a given. But the role of Bond has never been one that's demanded great acting skills. It demands someone who can blow up a chemical weapons plant, gun down/physically attack thirty+ terrorists, make an escape in a stolen plane, and then make love to a gorgeous woman in about ten minutes of screen time. James Bond is the slickest mother-f**cker alive and I'm just not sure if Craig is up to the challenge. The guy is just too ordinary (and, yes, I'm aware that this would be a positive trait for a real spy but we're talking about Bond here- this is a spy who nine times out of ten introduces himself by his real name. We aren't going for realism). That said, I will be absolutely be going to see the movie and I hope he proves me wrong and does a great job.
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Having seen Craig in "Munich", I can state that I thought he was great! Blond or not, I think he will make a great Bond. I like his rugged looks - neither handsome nor ugly - he looks tough enough to be Bond for me. And I think that Ian Fleming would approve. I agree with memom. I was terribly disappointed with Roger Moore as Bond. I think he made James Bond a buffoon! I look forward to "Casino Royale" and Daniel Craig in the role. He may not be Sean Connery, but he'll do!
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Have you seen him in Layer Cake? Hot, Hot, Hot, HOT... He is obviously a very, very accomplished ACTOR - he could assume just about any role. Bond will be far from the challenge of his career.
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I don't see what the big deal is about Daniel Craig playing Bond. For me he fits the profile just fine - even if he is blond. He'll fit right in with Sean, George, Timothy and Pierce as 007. If anyone should have been bouycotted as Bond it should have been Roger Moore - who was blondish too but, just wasn't/isn't the actor one would care too see.
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Anyone who knows anything about the covert world of secret agents is that you cannot be memorable. You cannot stand out because it is a small world and people remember memorable. I have enjoyed all the bond movies the same as the next guy, but c'mon the leads are too handsome. It will be refreshing to see someone who not everyone agrees is "pretty" handsome. A rugged, man's man - just like Lazenby. Go Craig!
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