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Sperry · 24 May 2017, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ejvette

If you grew up in the 60's there is only one bond and that's Connery but Moore comes in a close second

True, there is only one "Bond", and that is Sean Connery, but I started on the Ian Fleming books in grade school, then the films. Something about the purity of On Her Majesty's Secret Service . Looking at the film rather than the Bond ...

AK797 · 24 May 2017, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by axjimenez

Grew up with Moore, but for me it is Connery (Classic Bond) and Craig running a close second. Dalton is actually under rated for me as he really played the character very close to the literary version but I think his tone was too dark for the 80's. Funny how Craig plays it somewhat dark and everybody loves it (the Dark Knight effect).

Dalton was dark, like Craig, and most like Fleming's depiction, but Paul Haggis' funny script really helped lift Casino Royale from becoming too dour and grim, and so they got the balance right on that film, which I think is the best Bond film overall.

DLRIDES · 24 May 2017, 10:32 PM

Any of the early ones ............. pre absurd special affects.

Connery and early Moore bring back the most memories.

Cru Jones · 24 May 2017, 10:45 PM

For me, Moore was the best "Bond". In terms of who I think is James Bond. Followed by Connery and Brosnan.

Craig is fine as an action star, but for me, he isn't "James Bond". Bond needs to also be suave, cool and sophisticated. Craig is more of a bulldog with a machine gun. A Jason Bourne without the mystery. Though Casino Royale was very enjoyable (the only Bond film of Craig's that I like).

Here's a nice Moore story. RIP.

axjimenez · 24 May 2017, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Dalton was dark, like Craig, and most like Fleming's depiction, but Paul Haggis' funny script really helped lift Casino Royale from becoming too dour and grim, and so they got the balance right on that film, which I think is the best Bond film overall.

Agreed - Casino Royale is one of the few that I can watch over and over again.

Al1969 · 25 May 2017, 06:42 AM

Roger Moore.

brandrea · 25 May 2017, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Dalton was dark, like Craig, and most like Fleming's depiction, but Paul Haggis' funny script really helped lift Casino Royale from becoming too dour and grim, and so they got the balance right on that film, which I think is the best Bond film overall.

I agree Neil, I think I've seen it at least 10 times

AzPaul · 25 May 2017, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

For me, Moore was the best "Bond". In terms of who I think is James Bond. Followed by Connery and Brosnan.

Craig is fine as an action star, but for me, he isn't "James Bond". Bond needs to also be suave, cool and sophisticated. Craig is more of a bulldog with a machine gun. A Jason Bourne without the mystery. Though Casino Royale was very enjoyable (the only Bond film of Craig's that I like).

Here's a nice Moore story. RIP.

Great story

subtona · 25 May 2017, 07:27 AM

Thanks to Adams amazing recall, I realize I am a flip flopper between Connery and Moore.

I was 7 years old when roger Moore was introduced as James Bond, perhaps the perfect age for imagination and fantasy to capture a youthful spirit.

my favorite bond films are live and let die and the spy who loved me.

Connery is timeless and maybe if I was just a few years older he'd be my guy but ...

Drewkeffler · 25 May 2017, 07:31 AM

Pierce is definitely my favorite.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 25 May 2017, 07:33 AM

Honestly, there isn't a Bond actor that I don't like. I was introduced to the series through "Goldeneye" so i have an affinity for Pierce, even though I think some of his movies suffered because of casting choices and writing.

AK797 · 25 May 2017, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I agree Neil, I think I've seen it at least 10 times

I remember me and my mates laughing alot during it that we thought this was maybe a comedy but then they started going after Daniel's balls and everything changed.

mysharona · 25 May 2017, 10:23 PM

Timothy Dalton played Bond most like Flemming's source material. That said, Connery has been my favorite.

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Yousefsl · 25 May 2017, 10:44 PM

Sean Connery by far

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capote · 26 May 2017, 03:53 AM

As a knee-jerk reaction I always used to say Connery but I revisted the movies a while back and now I think Moore got it right, also he is starring in a few of the best, Live and Let Die and The Spy Who Loved me. Lazenby is good too, as is Dalton.

locutus49 · 26 May 2017, 03:59 AM

Lazenby is underrated, mainly because of the 70's clothes he wore that are outrageous.

KarlTheToyotaGuy · 26 May 2017, 04:33 AM

Connery is James Bond.

However, Craig was the best Bond "replacement."

I can watch any of the movies over and over.

The Thomas J · 26 May 2017, 04:59 AM

Always been a big fan Bronson. Craig is great as well.
Kind of a toss up for me.

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Sperry · 26 May 2017, 09:30 AM

I'll have to revisit the David Niven version.

Alex21 · 31 December 2017, 07:40 AM

Sean Connery is the best James Bond. period.

JUSTIFIED · 31 December 2017, 07:51 AM

It was close.... went w/ Connery, but he barely edges out Daniel Craig. The Craig version moved away from the over the top cheesy silliness of Moore (whom I still liked) and, to a lesser extent, Brosnan.

View Poll Results: Who's the best?
Sean Connery: 1962–1967, 1971 and 1983	58	45.67%
David Niven: 1967	0	0%
George Lazenby: 1969	4	3.15%
Roger Moore: 1972–1985	28	22.05%
Timothy Dalton: 1986–1994	1	0.79%
Pierce Brosnan: 1994–2004	11	8.66%
Daniel Craig: 2005–present	25	19.69%
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24 May 2017, 10:32 PM	#33
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,595	Any of the early ones ............. pre absurd special affects. Connery and early Moore bring back the most memories. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

24 May 2017, 10:45 PM	#34
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,469	(poll) Who's your favorite 007 ? For me, Moore was the best "Bond". In terms of who I think is James Bond. Followed by Connery and Brosnan. Craig is fine as an action star, but for me, he isn't "James Bond". Bond needs to also be suave, cool and sophisticated. Craig is more of a bulldog with a machine gun. A Jason Bourne without the mystery. Though Casino Royale was very enjoyable (the only Bond film of Craig's that I like). Here's a nice Moore story. RIP.

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Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	Roger Moore. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

25 May 2017, 07:27 AM	#39
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	Thanks to Adams amazing recall, I realize I am a flip flopper between Connery and Moore. I was 7 years old when roger Moore was introduced as James Bond, perhaps the perfect age for imagination and fantasy to capture a youthful spirit. my favorite bond films are live and let die and the spy who loved me. Connery is timeless and maybe if I was just a few years older he'd be my guy but ... __________________

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Drewkeffler Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Usa Posts: 54	Pierce is definitely my favorite.

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BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,623	Honestly, there isn't a Bond actor that I don't like. I was introduced to the series through "Goldeneye" so i have an affinity for Pierce, even though I think some of his movies suffered because of casting choices and writing.

25 May 2017, 10:23 PM	#43
mysharona "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 96	Timothy Dalton played Bond most like Flemming's source material. That said, Connery has been my favorite. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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Yousefsl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 300	Sean Connery by far Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

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capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	As a knee-jerk reaction I always used to say Connery but I revisted the movies a while back and now I think Moore got it right, also he is starring in a few of the best, Live and Let Die and The Spy Who Loved me. Lazenby is good too, as is Dalton.

26 May 2017, 03:59 AM	#46
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Lazenby is underrated, mainly because of the 70's clothes he wore that are outrageous.

26 May 2017, 04:33 AM	#47
KarlTheToyotaGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Karl Location: Texas Watch: Datejust 36! Posts: 323	Connery is James Bond. However, Craig was the best Bond "replacement." I can watch any of the movies over and over.

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The Thomas J Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 185	Always been a big fan Bronson. Craig is great as well. Kind of a toss up for me. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk

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Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	I'll have to revisit the David Niven version.

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Alex21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: James Bond Location: Palace hotels Watch: ♕ Posts: 156	Sean Connery is the best James Bond. period.

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JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	It was close.... went w/ Connery, but he barely edges out Daniel Craig. The Craig version moved away from the over the top cheesy silliness of Moore (whom I still liked) and, to a lesser extent, Brosnan. __________________ "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change" Wayne Dyer

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