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Post by Savage Gambino on May 9, 2015 21:36:47 GMT -5
I was listening to some of John Barry's work from the later Bond films (the Timothy Dalton years) when I realized that, up until his death, he was probably the longest constant in the James Bond franchise. At which point I realized that, to me, Barry and Dame Shirley Bassey probably defined James Bond more than any one person who actually played the super spy on film.
So, FAN, I pose the question to you: if you could pick three people, who would you say defines the James Bond/007 franchise?
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Post by BJ Sturgeon on May 9, 2015 21:39:48 GMT -5
The first three names I thought of were THE three actors in my opinion. Connery, Moore and Brosnan.
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Post by Jiren on May 9, 2015 21:40:28 GMT -5
Sean Connery
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Post by andrew8798 on May 9, 2015 21:43:12 GMT -5
Brosnan for me
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Post by The Unconquered Sun on May 9, 2015 21:46:41 GMT -5
John Barry, you hum a few bars from the theme and everybody but everybody knows what you're singing.
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Post by Main Eventer on May 9, 2015 21:52:01 GMT -5
Where is the George Lazenby option?
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on May 9, 2015 21:55:10 GMT -5
THE original bond .....
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on May 9, 2015 21:56:23 GMT -5
Idris Elba Brosnan is the closest to how I usually see Bond's personality. He's a happy medium between Roger Moore's dapper campy style and Daniel Craig's angst.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2015 22:02:10 GMT -5
Connery's was the first name that popped into my head when I read the question.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on May 9, 2015 22:06:09 GMT -5
Brosnan first, Connery second.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on May 9, 2015 22:08:43 GMT -5
It's Connery.
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Post by andrew8798 on May 9, 2015 22:11:53 GMT -5
Such a shame after Goldeneye Pierce didn't get any good movies
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Post by Jiren on May 9, 2015 22:21:13 GMT -5
Such a shame after Goldeneye Pierce didn't get any good movies Aside from DAD I liked Brosnan's Post Goldeneye flicks, While not in the upper echelon of the Bond flicks they're fun movies |
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Post by agent817 on May 10, 2015 0:16:08 GMT -5
Is the reason there is no option for Timothy Dalton because he only portrayed Bond in two films?
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Post by 4real on May 10, 2015 1:50:39 GMT -5
Sean Connery because everyone tries to imitate his voice when they think of James Bond. Plus he was in Goldfinger...GOLDFINGER people!!!
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Post by The Ichi on May 10, 2015 4:25:15 GMT -5
I think Brosnan has marketing on his side. Quite a few Bond video games used his likeness and while you could argue he only had one good movie during his run as the character, they always received a lot of buzz.
Plus he just looks like how I picture the character.
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Post by yes on May 10, 2015 8:39:23 GMT -5
For school this year I've been watching the James Bond films, not all of them but a good amount of them to be able to answer this.
My answer being Sean Connery given that when I first read the thread I initially thought of him. The second most recognisable to the Bond character would be Daniel Craig.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on May 10, 2015 8:59:43 GMT -5
Sean Connery is the fisrt to come to mind, even though its a toss-up between Brosnan and Daniel Craig for my favorite portrayal of Bond. I think Craig comes ahead, especially after having read a few of the books. He nails it.
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Post by Hit Girl on May 10, 2015 9:25:37 GMT -5
Fleming
Without him, there's nothing.
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Post by Savage Gambino on May 10, 2015 10:09:37 GMT -5
Is the reason there is no option for Timothy Dalton because he only portrayed Bond in two films? That's what the "other" option is for.  Honestly, Timothy Dalton would be my third choice, just because I think he comes closer to the Bond of the original novels. At the same time, while he's definitely my favorite James Bond, I wouldn't call him the "definitive" James Bond because I imagine most folks don't even remember him in the role. |
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