Who played the best Bond?

Apex · August 3rd, 2012, 05:14 PM

Who is your favorite 007 actor?

I am somewhat partial to Roger Moore. That could be because he was the Bond I grew up with.

If you can't choose between two or more, it is multiple choice, so choose them all.

lgk · August 3rd, 2012, 05:18 PM

sean connery

adouglas · August 3rd, 2012, 06:33 PM

Craig is the only worthy successor in my book. He's doing a darned fine job. Casino Royale was superb… the followup not so much, but still miles better than some of those dreadful smirkfests from the 70s.

Can't wait for Skyfall.

Alex · August 3rd, 2012, 08:00 PM

The poll is set up to allow people to vote for multiple Bonds. Was that the intention?

Heed · August 3rd, 2012, 08:31 PM

Craig is the right guy. I'm too young to know the others very well so I won't bother voting.

EvilPooMonkey · August 3rd, 2012, 09:00 PM

I too grew up with Roger Moore so I am pretty partial to him myself. A license to kill was my first bond movie and I was hooked after that. I do however think Craig's bond movies are way awesome sauce!

Jiggles · August 3rd, 2012, 10:35 PM

I don't know who any of these people are

Apex · August 3rd, 2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

The poll is set up to allow people to vote for multiple Bonds. Was that the intention?

Some people may have a hard time deciding between two (or more) of them.

Jono · August 3rd, 2012, 11:20 PM

Oh man what a great thread. I am a big James Bond fan. I remember a couple summers ago I rented all the movies from blockbuster. Best summer ever. Haha. I hadn't seen any of the older films until then.

Sean Connery was a great James Bond. And of course the original. So he is obviously the best. Roger Moore wasn't bad. One of my favorites. But for me, Daniel Craig was/is the perfect James Bond. Casino Royal was probably the best bond movie made. But that is just my opinion. And I am just a young lad so all the special effects and such in the older Bond films didn't really do it for me. I am sure back in the day they were just as amazing as the new Bond films. Can't wait for Skyfall.

You should also make a thread of favorite/best Bond girl.

Apex · August 4th, 2012, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

You should also make a thread of favorite/best Bond girl.

Go for it. I don't think I have the energy.

Redgeneral · August 8th, 2012, 09:56 AM

Daniel Craig for Casino Royale, Roger Moore for Moonraker

alex.s · August 8th, 2012, 12:18 PM

where the **** is the n64 option god damnit

CThunder-blue · August 8th, 2012, 12:22 PM

I liked Pierce Brosnan as 007. The thing with Craig is that they've re-written the 007 character to be more intense than the 80's and even 90's. So, are we really voting for actors or the differences in 007 over the decades? Craig is definitely a great actor, but I don't think he pulls off the smoothness of 007 quite like Brosnan.

Xoulrath · August 8th, 2012, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

You should also make a thread of favorite/best Bond girl.

That one's easy: ALL of them!

Alex · August 8th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xoulrath

That one's easy: ALL of them!

That one's ALL of them: they're easy!

Whiskey · August 8th, 2012, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

I liked Pierce Brosnan as 007. The thing with Craig is that they've re-written the 007 character to be more intense than the 80's and even 90's. So, are we really voting for actors or the differences in 007 over the decades? Craig is definitely a great actor, but I don't think he pulls off the smoothness of 007 quite like Brosnan.

Ian Flemming wrote the original 007 character more like Daniel Craig's version than Brosnan's.

CThunder-blue · August 8th, 2012, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Ian Flemming wrote the original 007 character more like Daniel Craig's version than Brosnan's.

I know, but Ian Flemming isn't alive either. Things change. If we were to stick to what was originally written, most of the comic book movies we've seen today would be vastly different.

Whiskey · August 8th, 2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CThunder-blue

I know, but Ian Flemming isn't alive either. Things change. If we were to stick to what was originally written, most of the comic book movies we've seen today would be vastly different.

Nothing wrong with bringing back some of the extreme violence that was originally the backbone of the character.

The prudes of America would probably have a collective heart attack if they introduced the gratutuios sex that made up most of the rest of his character.

itsEnZo · August 8th, 2012, 03:29 PM

Roger Moore gets my vote, but Pierce Brosnan follows a super-close second. I for one appreciate the witty, slick, and stylish 007 of old rather than the 007 that Daniel is portraying right now. As much as I love the series, I've stopped watching it once Craig started portraying Bond. Idk, I just dont think he fits the bill

Apex · August 8th, 2012, 04:23 PM

Pierce does have a smoothness about him that was unrivaled.

My favorite line was from Sean Connery:
Bond: "Who are you?"
"My name is Pussy Galore"
"I must be dreaming"

I died laughing when I heard that. Best line in a Bond movie ever.

lgk · August 8th, 2012, 04:38 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

CThunder-blue · August 8th, 2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Nothing wrong with bringing back some of the extreme violence that was originally the backbone of the character.

The prudes of America would probably have a collective heart attack if they introduced the gratutuios sex that made up most of the rest of his character.

Right, but I think you might have mistaken my meaning about the smoothness. Perhaps it's the script that doesn't allow Craig to be the suave spy, but it goes beyond that too. You can tell he's very comfortable in the action and intense scenes, but in the scenes where he's supposed to affect the suavity of 007, he comes off... kind of like a robot. Again, maybe it's a script thing and not so much his acting. I'm not complaining about the violence or the intense script. It's good to see things evolve (or in this case, close to the original).

Also, if you go back and watch some of Brosnan's 007, you'll see a lot of violence there too. Brosnan was great in his action scenes, and when it came to being the smooth spy, he was completely into it and pulled it off really well. The only other bond that was that smooth was Connery.

IMO, the best 007 has to be the complete package, not just good at one thing. No doubt, Craig is great at the action and intensity, but not as good at being smooth.

broilmebk · August 9th, 2012, 04:30 PM

I totally agree with Tri. The best bond though would be Brosnan and Craig together.

CynicalC · August 9th, 2012, 05:03 PM

I'm partial to Brosnan, but Moore was good. I despise Connery and think Craig is a bit of a nancy boy to fit the part. He can't even drive stick.

As long as we can all agree that Dalton was the worst (considering Lazenby doesn't even count)

Alex · August 9th, 2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

He can't even drive stick.

lgk · August 10th, 2012, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Craig is a bit of a nancy boy to fit the part. He can't even drive stick.

horrible, every car enthusiast should know how to drive stick...

CynicalC · August 10th, 2012, 03:58 PM

Javier Bardem as the new Bond villain in Skyfall

Apex · August 10th, 2012, 04:24 PM

Playing Bond and not being able to drive a stick is like being a scooter owner and saying you race motorcycles...

ebrammer252 · August 14th, 2012, 05:27 PM

Sean Connery hands down.

Alex · November 10th, 2012, 09:13 AM

Bump.

Lakeshow · November 10th, 2012, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskey

Ian Flemming wrote the original 007 character more like Daniel Craig's version than Brosnan's.

hit the nail on the head, other than the lighter hair he is very close to the person in the book

after craig my favorite is connery

ChaoSS · November 11th, 2012, 01:04 AM

Sean Connery is the only Bond, although Roger Moore did a good impression.

Craig simply isn't Bond. The movies are great, they simply are not Bond movies. Craig isn't the character. He is not the smooth man who could bed any woman and kill any man without breaking stride. His character is much darker.

That's not to say they aren't good movies, that the character isn't good, it's just that it is not, and never will be, James Bond.

Jono · November 15th, 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynicalC

Javier Bardem as the new Bond villain in Skyfall

Just saw Skyfall tonight. And Javier was a fantastic Bond villain.

AznJoJo · November 17th, 2012, 10:28 PM

Brosnan, Best looking dark-haired bond. MMM!

If only he had Craig's body...

soundsfasterthanitis · November 21st, 2012, 09:46 PM

Did anyone else think skyfall was terrible? I didn't like the villian, and the plot its self was a huge step backwards from quantum of solace. I loved the last two movies but skyfall just didn't do it for me.

Bassman · November 22nd, 2012, 12:31 AM

Sean Connery is 007, but Craig is a close second.

Jono · November 22nd, 2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundsfasterthanitis

Did anyone else think skyfall was terrible? I didn't like the villian, and the plot its self was a huge step backwards from quantum of solace. I loved the last two movies but skyfall just didn't do it for me.

It wasn't Casino Royale but it was better than Quantum of Solace if you ask me. I really liked the ending. M is now a man and money penny is back. Can't wait for the next bond film. Oh and Adele singing Skyfall was great for the title theme song. Way better than Jack White in the last bond film.

And then there is this...

soundsfasterthanitis · December 4th, 2012, 08:42 PM

I will agree that the opening sequence was epic. Best part of the movie if you ask me.

Whiskey · December 5th, 2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soundsfasterthanitis

I will agree that the opening sequence was epic. Best part of the movie if you ask me.

The fight in Shanghai was great, the heli scene was class & someone did their homework on how to boobytrap a house (then made a very basic mistake in it, if you know what you're doing you know where they went wrong

)

My biggest gripe was the lack of use that this one got

Jono · December 5th, 2012, 11:12 PM

^
I know, right? She is ****ing beautiful!!!

View Poll Results: Best Bond?
Sean Connery	23	41.07%
George Lazenby	2	3.57%
Roger Moore	7	12.50%
Timothy Dalton	5	8.93%
Pierce Brosnan	19	33.93%
Daniel Craig	23	41.07%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

August 3rd, 2012, 05:14 PM	#1
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August 3rd, 2012, 08:31 PM	#5
Heed ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: John Location: Illinois Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): None yet, yet. Posts: A lot.	Craig is the right guy. I'm too young to know the others very well so I won't bother voting. __________________________________________________ The Rush is Addictive

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August 3rd, 2012, 05:18 PM	#2
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	sean connery

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August 3rd, 2012, 09:00 PM	#6
EvilPooMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: James Location: Winston Salem N.C. Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 :) Posts: 253	I too grew up with Roger Moore so I am pretty partial to him myself. A license to kill was my first bond movie and I was hooked after that. I do however think Craig's bond movies are way awesome sauce!

August 3rd, 2012, 11:20 PM	#9
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Oh man what a great thread. I am a big James Bond fan. I remember a couple summers ago I rented all the movies from blockbuster. Best summer ever. Haha. I hadn't seen any of the older films until then. Sean Connery was a great James Bond. And of course the original. So he is obviously the best. Roger Moore wasn't bad. One of my favorites. But for me, Daniel Craig was/is the perfect James Bond. Casino Royal was probably the best bond movie made. But that is just my opinion. And I am just a young lad so all the special effects and such in the older Bond films didn't really do it for me. I am sure back in the day they were just as amazing as the new Bond films. Can't wait for Skyfall. You should also make a thread of favorite/best Bond girl.

August 8th, 2012, 09:56 AM	#11
Redgeneral ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Ontario Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r (SOLD) - Black. 2011 ZX-6R Green/Black - 2001 Garbage Bag Green KLR650 Posts: 275	Daniel Craig for Casino Royale, Roger Moore for Moonraker

August 8th, 2012, 12:18 PM	#12
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	where the **** is the n64 option god damnit __________________________________________________

August 8th, 2012, 12:22 PM	#13
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	I liked Pierce Brosnan as 007. The thing with Craig is that they've re-written the 007 character to be more intense than the 80's and even 90's. So, are we really voting for actors or the differences in 007 over the decades? Craig is definitely a great actor, but I don't think he pulls off the smoothness of 007 quite like Brosnan. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

August 8th, 2012, 03:29 PM	#19
itsEnZo ninjette.org member Name: Jared Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): None.. YET Posts: 41	Roger Moore gets my vote, but Pierce Brosnan follows a super-close second. I for one appreciate the witty, slick, and stylish 007 of old rather than the 007 that Daniel is portraying right now. As much as I love the series, I've stopped watching it once Craig started portraying Bond. Idk, I just dont think he fits the bill

August 8th, 2012, 04:23 PM	#20
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Pierce does have a smoothness about him that was unrivaled. My favorite line was from Sean Connery: Bond: "Who are you?" "My name is Pussy Galore" "I must be dreaming" I died laughing when I heard that. Best line in a Bond movie ever. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

August 8th, 2012, 04:38 PM	#21
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	Link to original page on YouTube.

August 9th, 2012, 04:30 PM	#23
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	I totally agree with Tri. The best bond though would be Brosnan and Craig together.

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CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	I'm partial to Brosnan, but Moore was good. I despise Connery and think Craig is a bit of a nancy boy to fit the part. He can't even drive stick. As long as we can all agree that Dalton was the worst (considering Lazenby doesn't even count) __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

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August 14th, 2012, 05:27 PM	#29
ebrammer252 ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '01 Ninja 250 Posts: 62	Sean Connery hands down.

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November 11th, 2012, 01:04 AM	#32
ChaoSS ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Goshen CA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 red 250 ninja Posts: 740	Sean Connery is the only Bond, although Roger Moore did a good impression. Craig simply isn't Bond. The movies are great, they simply are not Bond movies. Craig isn't the character. He is not the smooth man who could bed any woman and kill any man without breaking stride. His character is much darker. That's not to say they aren't good movies, that the character isn't good, it's just that it is not, and never will be, James Bond.

November 17th, 2012, 10:28 PM	#34
AznJoJo ninjette.org Bunny Name: Jojo Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): none, cuz i'm a loser. Posts: 687	Brosnan, Best looking dark-haired bond. MMM! If only he had Craig's body... __________________________________________________ (\_/) (o.0) c(")(") - baby bunny disapproves of creepy PM's...

November 21st, 2012, 09:46 PM	#35
soundsfasterthanitis ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: SE Wisconsin Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 58	Did anyone else think skyfall was terrible? I didn't like the villian, and the plot its self was a huge step backwards from quantum of solace. I loved the last two movies but skyfall just didn't do it for me.

November 22nd, 2012, 12:31 AM	#36
Bassman ninjette.org guru Name: Marc Location: Castaic, CA Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1986 Goldwing, 1996 CR500, 2011 Ninja 250, 2009 Harley Heritage Softail, 1941 Suzuki Gerbil 250 Posts: 427	Sean Connery is 007, but Craig is a close second. __________________________________________________ I know there's a 7th gear here somewhere... Changing to 15T/41T, now I'll get that 7th gear, lol.

December 4th, 2012, 08:42 PM	#38
soundsfasterthanitis ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: SE Wisconsin Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 58	I will agree that the opening sequence was epic. Best part of the movie if you ask me.

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