What is it about this super spy that has given us some of most highest grossing films in entertainment history? “Bond, James Bond” and his hot Bond girls have sent people flocking to the cinemas every time a new movie is released. But another thing that’s happened since 1962, when Dr. No (the first Bond movie) was in the theatres, is that many leading men have given an identity and a face to that name; and this in turn has given us the good fortune of having “our favourite Bonds”.
Star Movies is showing a month-long tribute to this suave, spirited, and witty spy; and it’s aptly called ‘For the love of Bond’. And while I watch some of the most intriguing, action-packed movies ever made, I can’t help but compare all the Bonds that have ever graced the silver screen, to pick and choose which one I really like the most.
Some call him the ultimate Bond; no one can surpass him. Being the first Bond (with Dr. No in 1962), he has that advantage. Most Bonds are compared to him, and being the actor that he is, he is incomparable. After starring in five Bond movies back to back, he was replaced, but then he returned to play the MI6 super spy Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, his final offering.
George Lazenby replaced Sean Connery in 1969 to film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Reportedly, he was under tremendous pressure to fit into Connery’s shoes and once the film released, critics slammed him for poor acting (or at least poor acting as compared to Connery). Even so, the film was a huge hit.
It is said that Roger Moore was Ian Flemming’s (the author of the original series) favourite for the role of James Bond, but eventually lost it to Connery. Moore as Bond was a more light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek character, very different to the stoic, serious role played by Connery. Moore is also known to make the most number of Bond films, even surpassing that of Connery’s, with seven films to date.
After Roger Moore retired from playing Bond, Timothy Dalton took his place and starred in 1987’s The Living Daylights. With a worldwide gross of $191 million, The Living Daylights became the fourth most successful Bond film at the time of its release. Dalton had a contract for making three Bond films, but could manage making only two.
Pierce Brosnan took over from Dalton to star in 1995’s Golden Eye. Known to be the most cool-cat character of Bond, Brosnan epitomised the character of Bond by becoming his face in a popular video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. Four Bond movies later, he is arguably the most popular Bond.
Daniel Craig replaced Pierce Brosnan and is probably the most interesting of Bonds ever. If you take a look a look all of Bond heroes, none have a physique to match Craig’s. Maybe this was done because Craig was going to play the young Bond. However, his stoic, serious nature can be compared to that of Connery’s. And it is without a doubt that this one’s my favourite. Playing the somewhat vulnerable, somewhat angry, and having a lot more screen presence than all the other Bonds, Craig gets my thumbs up for being the best Bond ever.
Who is your favourite Bond and why? Let me know. You can also vote for your favourite Bond in the poll below.
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Pierce Brosnan has given the vast dimensions to the charscter and is undoubtly the face of the James Bond.
As Q Said : Fully Loaded !
Craig is doing better, but can’t compare with the persona of Brosnan, Both are too different to be compared.
Don’t Care what everyone says but it is quite obvious … Daniel Craig is the best and definitive bond in the same way Heath Ledger was the best and definitive Joker. The main reason is his characterisation and his acting skills and body language. He acts the way a real spy would and not light hearted and joking around all the time like Roger Moore who in my opinion was the worst bond ever followed by George Lazenby. He is good looking but not super model type who can charm girls but may not work his magic on everyone. Very close Number 2 in my opinion is Sean Connery. Number 3 is Pierce Brosnan who I think is most handsome of the lot and a fairly good actor although not on the level of Daniel or Sean.
If we are considering best looking of all then in my opinion it would be
1. Pierce Brosnan
2. Sean Connery
3. Daniel Craig
nuff said
Both Pierce Brosnan and Sean C made very good Bond, though Roger Moore was also not bad.
But as the joke goes, if Pierce and his son were to see Sean, Pierce’s son would say, “Dad look here comes Bond.”
No offence meant to Pierce, he was also a great Bond, just that Sean stood for everything that Bond is or probably since he was the first Bond we might be biased as he created the benchmark.
As a school boy, the first Bond movie I saw was Dr.No. Therefore naturally Sean Connery is my favorite.Though later on Brosnan carved a niche for himself.Dr.Jaman Lal.
i like bond movie his stile is very danger
Pierce Brosnan is the greatest Bond ever….he is the man who really suit for this particular spy business after him any one ya Sean Connery
pierce is real bond i know it is not possible to see him again in role of bond but if it happens than its very good man
I vote for Mr. Pierce Brosnan, though there are many other legends.
runners up will be Mr.Sean Connery and Mr.Roger Moore. Why don`t we seek/ request/ask more films of JAMES BOND 007 which again portray Mr. Pierce Brosnan as 007, will they listen to my request. If so, it`ll be a Big Record
No doubt, Pierce Brosnan is the best bond.
1.Sean Connery
2.Pierce Brosnan
rock and roll for Pierce Brosnan, his style,attitude and romantic nature… follow him on twitter http://twitter.com/PierceBrosnan
The best bond is Pierce Brosnan , bond movies should have a style along with action flicks that has been done in the era of brosnan.
Brosnan should be back to make it work again.
Pierce Brosnan Is the ULTIMATE BOND of All..
Reason Is very Simple., Majority Of People Who comment in this Section are in B/w 25-35., So During Our Time it was Pierce Brosnan Who was emerged as a bond., So we all like him… I think this is the reason..
Pierce Brosnan is the exactly suitable person for James Bond Character…None of the actors can fulfill his place in the Bond Movies…He looks very fit for ever James Bond..His face look is enough to attract everyone…I never expect his replacement…Expecting his entrance again in the James Bond movies…He is loved by all of the people who are seen his face and actions….Can we expect him in the future Bond movies…Always he is a action hero as well as detective..
Pierce Brosnan is the Best. I don’t wanna let sean connery down too. But pierce is best of all. Craig is not smart enough when compared with Pierce and Connery.
Pierce Brosnan is the best Bond ever. No one can match him. He should be brought back as the super spy.
And as for the reporting – On her Majesty’s Secret Service was a big flop.
Sir Roger Moore is the Best followed By Brosnan.