Daniel Craig IS James Bond 007 in Casino Royale

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Eurospy
1 month ago

Why is he THE James Bond?

Because Daniel Craig is first and foremost an actor, in the true sense of the word. And a brilliant one at that.

While the ones before him oozed charisma one way or the other, having on-screen personas which the camera usually adores, Daniel Craig doesn't rely solely on charisma (which he also oozes).

He ACTS the part, in every positive aspect of the word.
BlackFire
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just got back from Quantum of Solace, and I have to say that he now has my 110% support for the role. I waited two the second movie because even though Casino Royale was awesome, it was very early to say something, but now I feel safe to say: Daniel Craig is indeed James Bond, and the best one ever, and he will do a very, very awesome job with the two movies he has yet to do.

Go Craig.. Daniel Craig!
Ravenstone
3 months, 2 weeks ago

I confess, I had my misgivings. In my defence, I'd have had misgivings about just about anyone. But Casino Royale is a film that just gets better with every viewing.

Daniel Craig may not look like Bond; but he acts like Bond. And that is by far more important.

First viewing - I thought it was either the best Bond film I'd seen, or at least one of them. It had its weaker moments.
Second viewing - the weak points didn't seem so important, and the action was mindblowing.
Third viewing - utterly hooked. Can't get enough of it.

I can't wait for Quantum of Solace. I don't understand the criticism of Craig; his portrayal of Bond is amazing.
ImTheMoneypenny
7 months, 1 week ago

Ever since I saw Casino Royale for the first time, I've been absolutely kicking myself for my initial outrage that Daniel Craig was chosen as Bond. I was so very very wrong and for that I've always wanted to make a public apology.

Oh I grumbled at first. I scoffed. Then one day I saw a picture of Craig in his tuxedo sitting at the gaming table and went "Hmmmmmmm. . . Looks the part." But I was still unsure. I clung to the familiar. Then the trailers started coming and I began to swing in Daniel Craig's favour. Definitely seeing him come out of the water changed my mind in a big way. By the time of the film's release date I was sold, and I'd dragged my boyfriend to the soonest showing. I walked from Casino Royale later that night, not only madly in love with Mr Craig as a performer, as a Bond, but my love for 007 which had been on life support since the Brosnan era, suddenly made a full and hearty recovery. Craig makes Bond a magnificent animal, in a very good way. He's strong, commanding, instinctual, self assured, but not above making a mistake. He's become my favourite Bond.

So once again, to Daniel Craig, I apologise for my misgivings. You are not my father's Bond, you are MY Bond.
Leon
11 months, 1 week ago

My thoughts on DC as 007:

Other than the fact that his hair is not dark Daniel Craig is Ian Fleming's James Bond 007, as we only saw in the very early films (Dr No and FRWL in particular). He really plays the character properly, with his quirky humour, dark nature and real coolness which is not overplayed as with Moore or Brosnan and not underplayed
as with Dalton.

What surprised me most about seeing him play 007 for the first time was the way he moves superbly. He moves like Connery did in his early days.

As soon as I see Daniel Craig wit his suit/DJ jacket off in a shoulder holster I think the ultimate light will ping on in my head with a "Bingo! That's as James Bond as it gets!". In fact this is something I am hoping to see in Quantum of Solace.
number_9
1 year, 4 months ago

I was incredibly hesitant about viewing "Casino Royale" because of the changing of the Bonds. I didn't know that it was going to be about "the beginning" of Bond as a 00. (Reason #1 why Craig fits like a glove. An older Bond can't pull off the "beginning")

When we saw photos of him it didn't do him justice. We didn't know the script was going to be about a rugged, new, fresh out of the military kind of Bond. When I began watching the movie I was blown away. From the opening "foot chase" stunt I knew that I had seen something very special. I liked too the location and it more realisticly matched a Bond in the field. I always pictured Bond as a military field operative. I always wondered, how did he come about. This movie clearly answered that question. So, immediately I knew that he definitely could pull off the butt kicking side of Bond that we all kind of craved. He's a Bond for my generation. (An action hero)

Then I began to wonder about whether we had traded in the suave Bond for an action hero. Again, I was disturbed, but still was very much enjoying the show. Then, I saw Craig do the charming, suave, babe magnet thing that is so prevalent in all or most Bond films. I was like, dear God, he can really act! So when the Bond girl (forgive me I can't think of her name, but she was incredible) and he are on the train, in the back of the car, and all that... it was really a magical thing. The chemistry was there and I dare to say that they were, to some degree, genuinely attracted to one another. Needless to say it really went off well. (Reason #2 that he fits like a glove... Craig is an incredibly versatile actor with a lot of depth.) So now, I know that Craig is both the suave Bond we always have wanted and he can kick butt!

The love scenes were not overdone as in some of the previous bond stories. This is a new, fresh, Bond fresh off the block and the script was tailor made for Craig. I can't imagine anyone else pulling off this script. This was the only book that hadn't been made into a serious movie. (a spoof of it was made i think?)

I couldn't imagine another Bond. I always thought Connery had the market cornered on Bond. I really didn't like any of the other Bonds as much. I did like Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. Yet, I knew that with Connery I would get the kind of 60's / 70's classic Bond that I grew up with as a kid. When Roger Moore came along... I didn't think it was going off as well, but it was adequate. Never liked the other guys. When Pierce hit the scene we were like, well here comes Remington Steele and thank God. I had always thought of him as Bond, probably because I have seen so much Remington Steele and I wanted him as Bond. So, when they decided to can Brosnan we were not ready to write him off. We just weren't. Yet, I must admit, I wondered how they were going to bring Bond into the new millenium to compete with people like Jason Bourne. (Bourne Identity Series) Still, to this day, my favorite fight scene is when Jason Bourne is stabbing dude who crashes through the window with the ink pen. Loved it! So see, we needed someone to bring Bond into this era of movies. That entailed competing with such fight scenes. Pierce couldn't do the fight scenes. Not like Craig. I'm sorry. I dare to say that the Bond movie series would have died without Craig.

For the record, I was the staunchest of opponents to replacing Pierce, but now, I see Craig as the saviour of the franchise, a Bond for my generation, and now... YES, MY FAVOURITE BOND. (notice i spelled favorite in British English and not American English... I'd do my madonna accent for you now, but I'm sure you've had enough) Anyway, Craig... I'm with you! Woot Woot! I resisted watching the movie for almost a year, whatever, but finally gave it a chance. God, did i miss out! What if I had died and never seen a good version of Casino Royale? Yes, I can die now.

Your Yank,

number_9 ... number_9 ... number_9 ...

(turn me on dead man!)

Yes, I love the Beatles too!
Sbott
1 year, 6 months ago

I still remember seeing the trailer for CR on the web and straight away any doubts were gone, Daniel Craig was Bond.

The film was fantastic and as a long time Bond fan it is great to hear everyone talking about the Bond films again with renewed excitement, energy and respect.

Congratulations to Daniel and the whole team for reinvigorating series and helping the old fans to remain committed and bringing many new fans into its clutches.
Nicolas Suszczyk
1 year, 11 months ago

Daniel,

It's been near two months since I saw Casino Royale. I wanna tell you that you're an excellent Bond. You really deserve to be called Mr. Bond (and of course, you deserve an Oscar). Of course, I think Roger Moore and (especially) Pierce Brosnan are the bests Bonds, because they're the Bonds I saw as a 8 yr. old boy in TV, Cinema and VHS.

But I tell you... If Brosnan and Moore would have never played Bond... you would have been my favourite 007.

By the time, you're thrid in my list. (You've beat Sean)

Regards,
ms minniespinney
1 year, 11 months ago

I Ian Flemming would be delighted with DC's portrayal of Bond. He is the only one that so far personifies the character in the book. Although SC comes close, DC portrays the character with real understanding and depth. He has clearly read CR many times to get it right. It would be nice to see DC play the part again not only in Bond 22 but also in some remakes to see how he accurately reflects the development of the character and changes into the hardened ruthless superspy we all know and love. Not just the best Bond, but the only Bond surely!
pringlesforeva
1 year, 11 months ago

I reckon he's the best. I grew up watching Roger Moore, followed by Timothy Dalton. Sean was good and obviously the original but having seen Daniel in action he really is the business. Pierce was good but too 'chocolate boxey'. I read some of Ian Fleming's books years ago and the way Bond is portrayed was nothing like Roger Moore or later actors - until now. Daniel is gritty, moody, sexy, cold, clinical, almost psychotic but has weaknesses. I was wary at first when I saw the press launch and he came up the Thames in a speedboat. He looked too weedy with billowing blonde hair. But Daniel let his acting do the talking and he proved his critics wrong. Great credit to the man. He's superb as Bond. Long may he reign.
kaloushilabops
1 year, 11 months ago

Daniel Craig makes me want to be Bond. I am so interested in how he played it. I believe Craig as an agent that just got 007 status. And I am riveted to his every action to find out what he will do next. And unlike some of the more recent Bond films there is a definite character change. Where will it go next?
ilovedaniel!!!
1 year, 11 months ago

I have seen this movie 6 times and it never gets old. Daniel Craig is a great James Bond and is one of the best Bonds. Plus he's seriously sexy.
Neptar
1 year, 11 months ago

After seeing the film, and being entertained from start to finish. I can honestly say this is my favourite bond film and has really got me into James Bond.

I saw the site danielcraigisnotbond, and it was full of tripe. They are posting desperate news articles to try and ridicule Danaiel Craig's name. They are making themselves look like desperate fools.

All I can say is long live Bond, and i cannot wait till the next movie comes out!
Nodrog Yeffahc
1 year, 11 months ago

For all those people who doubted Daniel Craig's ability to play James Bond, this must be a slap in the face. Daniel Has made history by becomming the 1st Bond to get a BAFTA nomination. Well done Mr Craig and good luck.
bulldog
1 year, 12 months ago

I'm 26 yrs, living in Belgium and i've always been a huge bond-fan. I have all the movies on dvd and watched them several times. I never ever ever before posted a message on a forum, but this time i just had to. I know chances are very slim that daniël will ever read this message, never the less i'll post it, just because he deserves it. You were f*#@ing awesome in layer cake and now i saw casino royale. As so Many many many many other people i heard all the negative news, heard about the anti Daniël as bond-sites etc...and i must say:......THEY WERE SOOOOOOOOOOOO WRONG!!!! You absolutely rule and are without a doubt the best Bond ever in the best Bond-movie ever.WHY, I'll spare you the 1.000.000 reasons because they were already mentioned on this site by the other members. Keep up the good work and I hope to see you again on the big screen,commander. And as i said before: That's what i call KICKING THEIR A@#!!!!!!
HH007
1 year, 12 months ago

I've now seen Casino Royale four times, I loved it that much! After sleeping through most of Brosnan's films, I finally got the Bond movie I've been waiting all my life for. Aside from a snappy script, exciting, visceral action scenes and stylish direction, the main ingredient to this movie's success is Daniel Craig. He brings a raw intensity and a humanity to the role that we have never seen before, proving his doubters wrong and making him the best Bond since Connery. French Goddess Eva Green is terrific as Vesper and her chemistry with Craig is simply wonderful. Mads Mikkelsen is absolutely chilling as the villain Le Chiffre. But great supporting cast aside, this movie ultimately hinged on Craig, and he pulled it off in spades. Casino Royale is not to be missed! Daniel Craig is Bond!
Anastasia
2 years ago

When I first saw him I hated him! I loved Pierce Brosnan. I thought Craig was the worst choise for Bond. I said I' ll never see the movie but I did it! Just because I was curious. And I still can' t believe I changed my mind whithout a second thought. Casino Royal is the best Bond movie and Daniel Craig is the best choise after Sean Connery! Now I can admit it: Daniel Craig is Bond and he deserves it!
Juliet
2 years ago

Daniel, here's to you kid. You took the hits and proved them wrong. Your Bond IMHO is simply the best!

Cheers,
Juliet
no-goal
2 years ago

Hey.

When I was asked to go and see Casino Royale with a friend, I was somewhat skeptical - not because of Daniel Craig though - I loved him in Layer Cake!! - but because James Bond movies aren't really my thing. Anyway, I walked away from the theatre absolutely blown away. It was a fantiastic film. I've seen it twice now. The script is solid, Daniel is a fantastic actor with charisma and skill. He's also attractive, which is a bonus! More of Daniel Craig as James Bond please!
azdaisygirl
2 years ago

So I just saw Casino Royale on Sunday, had some hesitations, and walked away BLOWN AWAY! Daniel Craig is not only drop dead gorgeous and sexy, but he is so talented and I think the best Bond ever. He brought a completely different dimension to a character that to me was getting predictable and boring. I'm sure this thought has been discussed before, but anybody agree?
Dazy
2 years ago

So Daniel Craig, you're pretty fantastic. Your depth and smoldering sensuality burns in your blue blue eyes, and you are a man's man and woman's man..you're a British Steve McQueen...but more..deeper, suave, layers of mystery and heart and just the way you walk is fantastic.
Cannot wait to see more of you, as James Bond, as whatever the heck you want to be, cause you are THE MAN. And quite a stunning talent to behold. Godspeed, hope to shake your hand someday.
trish_wilde
2 years ago

Hi, Im Patricia, Im 25 years old and Im from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The first thing I want to do is to CONGRATULATE DANIEL FOR HIS AMAZING JOB as the BEST Bond ever. I hope he knows about this webpage and about all of us who support him. Casino Royale was released here in Argentina a week ago and it did more than great at the box office; in fact, it was the number one movie beating Happy Feet. This is the First Bond movie that I actually went to see at the movie theatre and Im indeed happy and excited about it. I really liked Pierce Brosman as Bond but I was more a fan of Pierce than Bond. The stories and the character didnt appeal to me that much and I never really felt that any of the situations could happen in real life. Still, I was disappointed when I heard PB wasnt going to be in the next movie but I was intrigued bout this new actor. In fact, I wanted to see his work so I went to blockbuster but didnt really find any of his most important movies. All I could find was Lara Croft and Road to perdition, so after seeing those movies I said to myself that I was definitely going to wait till I see the new Bond movie before passing any judgement. Thats why I was more than angry and disgusted when I heard that people had created a webpage dedicated to insult Daniel and his work. I didnt really know much about Daniel at that point but I thought it was rude and actually stupid to criticised him before knowing what he could do. I still cant believe how Daniel managed to give such an amazing performance in Casino Royale after the Hell all the media and stupid fans made him go through. He definitely had every reason to get distracted and overwhelmed by the whole Bond is not Blond crap but he didnt and Im not sure any other actor could have done the same. Good for you Daniel, you should be proud of everything youve done!
Anyway, thats all in the past all those brainless idiots who criticised him made a real fool of themselves because this Bond movie not only is great but it has had the best reviews Ive ever read of all the Bond movies and thats impressive!!! One other thing I want to say is that Im a big Fan of British movies and actors thats why I couldnt believe how was it that I never heard of Daniel but the simplest explanation is that here in Argentina we dont get to see all the British movies I personally would love to see. Anyway, Thanks to Bond, there were a few Daniels films that were released here this last year and that is GREAT!. I had the pleasure to see Layer Cake, which was released here in May 2006, and it quickly became my favourite movie. Although I like Guy Ritchies stories and movies, for me Layer Cake was a bit more appealing and the ending is marvellous! I also got to see Enduring Love and it was amazing. I love Daniel and Rhys performances. Its such complex movie and story; it was great to have the chance to see it. All of these movies are being released just because Daniel (the so-called new Bond) is in them and although its sad that they werent release earlier, Im happy to have the chance to see them now! I even got to see Archangel which was actually promoted as a view of the new bond actor by a cable channel before Casino was released.
The last thing I want to say is that I hope the Producers and any other people involve in the next Bond movie dont do the same thing they did in Die another day. Casino Royale is a perfect example of how amazing and actually better movie you can make without the whole special effects crap!!! PLEASE DONT SCREW THIS UP!
Im sorry for such a long post, I cant believe I wrote so much. I dont even know if I made myself clear. My English is not the best. Im just very happy and excited by this new Bond and I really wanted to let Daniel know how great he is. I know he wont let anyone tell him differently but anyway, I just wanted to GIVE MY SUPPORT TO HIM AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR BEING SUCH AN INCREDIBLE ACTOR. Im not only looking forward to seeing him as Bond, but to have the chance to see all of his past and future works. I really like the types of roles he chooses and I hope here in Argentina we get to see all of them, specially English movies

DANIEL IS BOND!!!!!!
bill007
2 years ago

Thanks to The Commander and all those at CBn, we do have a voice to speak out for the greatest Bond movie in years.
larvae
2 years ago

HELLO EVERYONE THIS IS MY FIRST POST, I JUST JOINED TODAY.
Found this site (thank you Google)looking for craignotbond because I wanted to see those wankers eat thier words! I didn't know who DC was when he was annouced and was frankly disappointed that PB would not be back, but I was curious. I hired Layer Cake ASAP and had my fears allayed. I thought "This bloke could be very good" and told everyone I knew. So glad to be proved right.
When DC utters the imortal line "Bond, James Bond" at the end of the fim I got a shiver down my spine. YES YOU ARE MATE.
I truly believe that Flemming would approve 100% of this film and this man.
capungo
2 years ago

Here's to Daniel Craig, a man who so accurately portrays the ruthlessness, resourcefulness, humour, and humanity of Ian Fleming's immortal agent. This Vesper's on me, Dan.

-Dave
skye gypsy
2 years, 1 month ago

I've never really been a James Bond fan. Except for Sean Connery, who portrayed the role with such elegance, I never liked the other actors who played James Bond, especially Pierce Brosnan. Yes, he looks great, and oh-so suave, the dashing and debonair Bond but he never really added anything new to the role. Neither did he give it depth. I think he just banked on his 'good looks' and thought that was what being 007 is all about.

So, imagine how happy I was when I first got to watch the teaser trailers of Casino Royale and Daniel Craig. One look at him and I knew this guy's going to be a very good Bond. And I was not mistaken.

Next to Sean Connery, Daniel Craig is the perfect James Bond of the 21st century. This 'new' Bond is human, passionate, gritty, all heart and has a great sense of humor. Craig has been lambasted for being chosen to play Bond and criticized for not being 'good-looking' enough. Such shallowness. Well, these people are probably eating their words now.

On the contrary, Craig gives Bond an intensity terribly lacking in recent years. This actor worked hard for this role and you can see it in the movie. Great body too Whatever his detractors are saying, I say that Daniel Craig fits the role to a T and I hope he will be able to withstand the pressure and be consistent in future Bond films.
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Ferrari
2 years, 1 month ago

At LAST! Bond can start afresh! The best thing about Casino Royale was watching good actors being allowed (by the script) to act in between the action sequences. Gone are the naff quips and predictable self parodying set pieces that dragged Bond down and instead we have more intelligent dialogue and character progession.

The action sequences too have more grit and believability (considering it's 007) and are actually interesting to watch due to their unpredictability.

The people who rubbish this movie either do it to be noticed, or purely because they don't understand Ian Fleming's James Bond and would just prefer another cliched rehash a la Moore/Brosnan. Either way, they should all be locked in a big room with a 360 degree screen which endlessly reshows Octopussy and Die Another Day until they realise how fatuous they and their precious Bond had become

Yes, the plot is flawed, and the film could stand a 15 minute cut, but this is the James Bond I LOVE! Not since License to Kill have we seen a Bond that comes so close to reality and not since Bond began have we seen such an attempt to capture Fleming's essence of Bond.

....not since I was 10 have I wanted to stand up and cheer at the end of a film and go straight from the cinema to the nearest toy shop and buy a toy gun.

... and as for the Craig detractors....... do I look like I GIVE damn?

We have the real Bond back, let's hope he's here to stay!
bondfan66
2 years, 1 month ago

The folks at "Craig not Bond" have taken delight in the fact that "Happy Feet" beat out Bond at the (domestic) box office. Not really a big deal in the history of Bond films. Here's why.

Of the last 12 Bond films, only 6 were #1 at the domestic box office their first week. Here's some examples of the movies that beat them. "License to Kill" was #4 behind #3 "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids". "A View to a Kill" was #2 behind "Rambo 2". "For Your Eyes Only" was #3 behind #2 "Cannonball Run".

Only 4 of the last 11 Bond films have been in the top 10 movies of the year based on domestic gross. The average finishing position for these films is below 12. After only two weeks, "Casino" is already up to #16 for 2006.

The 10 Bond films before "Casino" earned an average of 29% of the domestic gross of the biggest movie of their year. After two weeks, "Casino" is already up to 22% of "Pirates 2" - the 4th biggest grosser in the last 11 years.

"Casino" is already the 5th biggest grossing Bond film domestically after only two weeks and will more than likely move up to #2 in two more weeks.

"Casino" came in 2nd in its first week by less than a $1M and was shown on 370 fewer screens. It's per screen take was much better than "Feet" - $11890 to $10918 (at $10 a ticket, that's 97 more people per show). With just 59 more screens, Bond would have passed the penguins. If they had had the same number of screens, Bond would have been #1 by about $4M. And lets face it, half the folks that saw "Feet" only went because they were taking their kids. "Casino" viewers went to see Bond.

All the previous stats have been about the US box office. Here's a look at the worldwide box office.

The five Bond films before "Casino" earned an average of 67% of their gross outside the US. "Casino" is earning only 58% outside the US (making it a bigger US hit) and is still the #1 movie in the world.

"Happy Feet" has earned $104M worldwide (95% in the US) after two weeks, Bond is at $222M (Americans love taking their kids to penguin movies). Bond has made a profit of $72M so far, penguins only $4M with a much smaller budget.

I wish I had monetary stats from the Connery films. All of this came from 1979 and after (beginning with "Moonraker"), so only includes one Connery film ("Never Say Never Again"). Here's one stat that encompasses all Bond films back to "Thunderball" in 1965. Viewers graded each of the last 18 Bond films, without exception, a B with about 50% giving it that grade. So far, 79% of viewers have graded "Casino" an A.

Looks like Daniel Craig is Bond after all!
the007JamesBond
2 years, 1 month ago

I think, I must to see this movie the 21st Bond because I have seen since the trailers and I think it is good.

Yesterday (say saturday),finally I gone to cinema within little belated comes the movie in 15 minutes (traffic bus drive too slow...), okay. I tell more about GOOD previews from movie.

I could to say, Daniel is good actor and I have never seen before from his movie. At first only for James Bond, what is the great movie? Yes, I am shrackle and toogled on the chair and very excited.

From the scene are very strange another movie and not same from the Ian Flemming's book, what is the new idea from movie? I remember this book has written "injury on the right back of the hand bleeding too much from cutting knife" and on the movie seen other.

blond Bond, but in the movie has really darker bright and I know only real James Bond with darker black hair. The producer must to remember that real James Bond with important body of the contract, in next time remember from crew making the hair color to Daniel Craig. But I don't know what I like it. =)

On the book has written by Ian Flemming, Vesper is not dead and she gone from Bond's lover, anything not know. In the movie has been death of Vesper under the water. What is the chaos? I could to read again the book, now I don't remember.

But is the respect for the movie with action, love, relations, sad...and then I said wow! Once time of movie is better as than other movie, where are too much action, beater...or that better?

and I want to see again this movie, if I come on time.

I hope, if what read Daniel Craig here, or other crews of the production the stage 007.

but I must to explain about movie, I know more about James Bond's job, life...and scar on the skin are important! like who Pierce Brosnan's mouth and I am fan from Pierce Brosnan, he is too good for the James Bond, Daniel Craig too same. I admit, he is truth of James Bond!
ncblondie00
2 years, 1 month ago

First of all, who could resist those dreamy blue eyes? But seriously, I believe that Daniel Craig did a PHENOMINAL job as Bond, and the movie was beyond entertaining! Edge of your seat action! People are way over critical of Craig as Bond...there have been a few Bonds. Some great, some ok...some we don't really need to remember. And yes, Sean Connery set the bar high. But Daniel Craig is definitely up there and can definitely hold his own. I would definitely have chosen him before Pierce Brosnan...and would definitely put him right under Connery. Just my opinion. But the ridicule and the "lets boycott" needs to stop. That's ridiculous. It's a great movie filled with suspense, drama, love, and intrigue...not to mention great action sequences...what more could you ask for?

Krit
ABondFan
2 years, 1 month ago

My hubby and I saw "Casino Royale" last weekend and came away satisfied. It was return to the less P. C. Bond. I do have one small problem. The traditional Bond smirk needs some work. Other than that, the spouse was better at predicting events than I was. Great movie, a must-see.
nyjetsfan5000
2 years, 1 month ago

I must admit, when originally hearing of the new James Bond (Daniel Craig). I wasn't entirely sure on what to think. However, soon after hearing of the new 007, i started watching the Casino Royale Podcast on Itunes and did a bit of research on Mr. Craig. After a few mere days, I could not wait to see what this actor was capable of. I was then very happy about him being Bond and tried to convince others to give him a chance. On November 19th, 2006 I went to the theatres to see Casino Royale. 2 1/2 hours later and I could'not have been more pleased. An amazing movie and an amazing Bond. He showed pain and was much more realistic if I may say so myself. He is now my 2nd favorite Bond behind the original master Sean Connery.
lolaloo
2 years, 1 month ago

Let's get one thing straight. I may be a woman but I was always a big Bond fan. The escapism, the one liners, the girls, the cars (I've been saving for an Aston Martin since I was 7...), I loved it all. Which meant that the idea of a gadget-less, serious Bond did have me a little concerned when I heard about Casino Royale. Even so, I decided to reserve judgement till I'd seen the film.

All I can say is that I think all those 'Craig Not Bond' people are total idiots. It's one thing to have an opinion but something completely different to just bitch about people before they've even done their job. It really annoyed me. The truth is that Daniel Craig is the perfect actor for the Bond of the new millenium. I have to admit that I'm not a big fan of the overly-muscular look but I think he wears the part well, thanks to the joy of casting a talented actor.

So, stop with the boycotts and the trashing and just go see the damn film before you pass judgement. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Daniel Craig IS Bond. Deal with it.
yuta_rule
2 years, 1 month ago

It's wonderful to know that so many people are behind this amazing actor.
It's truly fantastic what Daniel has to offer to this iconic character, and really, he had me and my friends and family all begging for more! 2008 just seems too long a wait...

Can't wait to see him as Bond again, and he and Eva have such explosive chemistry I do hope they bring Eva back in the next one!!
mrgerzq
2 years, 1 month ago

Daniel Craig I applaud you. This movie is your strong middle finger to all those who said you couldn't pull it off. Congrats, you achieved one of the true great movies of this generation.
annie
2 years, 1 month ago

I was never a fan of the Bond series. Upon till now, that is.
I have seen many bond movies, including those of pierce and many others. This past week, I went to the theaters to check out the newly released Bond movie, Casino Royale.

When I arrived at the theater, I was under the influence of the opinions of the critics and those who did not like Daniel Craig. When I saw the scene where Daniel Craig enters the scene in his swim shorts, I was quite disturbed. But that feeling did not last long. Soon, I was captured by the excellent Bond that was presented to me right before my eyes.

the truth is, I LOVE daniel craig as the new bond.

and to all of you out there who hates him:
FACE IT, majority of you probably hasnt even seen the movie yet. Basing your opinion on somebody else's is just a complete BS.
Get over yourselves already, Craig is the new bond, like it or not. Just because you dont, doesnt mean others agree with you.

because we DONT.

Craig is Hot, hes Great, hes Awesome, he IS Bond.
louvejita
2 years, 1 month ago

I have been a Bond fan for a very long time and have to admit was not thrilled when Daniel Craig was chosen to play the next Bond. Needless to say, I had to see it myself and ended up biting my tongue. I simply loved CR and what Mr. Craig did with the role. I do believe he is the best Bond since Sean Connery and that all Bond fans have actually won with this recruitment. My hat is off to Daniel Craig and his amazing performance.
paullaup
2 years, 1 month ago

I'm sure there are countless more posts like this to say that I am so glad Daniel Craig has proved all the critcs and moaners wrong with this great portrayal of James Bond.
The last 20 movies were great (well mostly) but time to move on, its was getting rather tired and predictable. This is a great, refreshing movie. Everything negative I have read on the net just goes on and on about not enough gadgets, not enough hot looking women so if they are the peope not going to theatres to see it thats great because they'll be the ones who get on your nerves chatting or kicking the back of your chair all the way through the movie.
I read with much amusement on our friends DanielCraigisnotbond (please go there if you haven't to have a real laugh) that "New Bond is a dud" because if you adjust the box off takings for inflation then Die Another Day and The World Is Not Enough easily beat Casino Royale yet if you go to another part of their site it shows that the top five earners are:
Die Another Dy
World Is Not Enough
Goldeneye
Tomorrow Never Dies
Moonraker
Yet there is no mention of adjusting those box office takings for inflation. I don't have any facts or figures but I think Thunderball might top the list with Goldfinger coming in second.

Anyway roll on part 2 and please stop worring about timelines, this is a film on its own, if you starting worrying about how M can be Judi Dench if we've gone back to the beginning then you're thinking about it far too much.
Brit_in_Miami
2 years, 1 month ago

Having seen Casino Royale last night - Daniel Craig is TOTALLY Bond, and Im a total convert - from Pierce Brosnan! Witty, tough, wonderfully British, real and just how I would have dreamt up 007! No question, no contest.
thelordyuan
2 years, 1 month ago

This part of James Bond very famous in Thailand, and I and many Bond Fans in Thailand are completely support him that Daniel Craig he perfect for James Bond,He is Unique,Ha is Bond, JAMES BOND!!!!!
vodka&martini
2 years, 1 month ago

Yesterday evening total extasy!! I feel like Ive had a long expected dreamy, perfect date ) In the past two weeks I watched the trailer and other links almost every day, just couldnt wait till I see it and I slightly got afraid that it wont surprise me after all. Cant believe the very opposite happened!! In one word: MASTERPIECE!! Many times I caught myself watching it amazed with mouth opened ))
I always liked Bond, saw every movie, but was quite dissappointed with the last Brosnans performance. To me Craig was the right choise on the first sight and I felt in my bones that the move which the movie was going to make will just be exactly right. And Im so damn happy it was!! Now I understand what I always missed in the previous Bond flicks enjoing the scenes in them, there was this creepy thinking: gosh, I like this but I would have liked more, shame they didnt go deeper there was always something that could have been done better - acting, action, dialogues, affairs, story, style details jokes, well theyve been always brilliant ) All this doesnt come up my mind this time. This is how the Bond movie should be like! Sure, Ian Fleming would like to jump from his grave and give a hug to the crew )
I read the book as well and appreciate a lot that they didnt recoil from showing Bonds feelings and so didnt go on with the simplism. Bond is cynical, but why should be the movie and its audience?!
Btw Im from Prague, Czech Rep. one more reason to enjoy:o) after all I just wish to have a chance to shake Daniel Craigs (and the others) hand and give him (not the others) a bondgirl kiss to thank him for creating such an excellent James Bond, the best one, at last deserving the attribute SUAVE. Tomorrow Im gonna live the extasy again - hope, I won't need to use the handy defibrillator ))
Blunt Instrument
2 years, 1 month ago

In the months building up to the release of the film, I'd heard everything there was to say about Daniel Craig. From the early Controversy to the widespread praise. I have a familiarity wiht his body of work and I can say that it was no surprise to see that as time passed, there was less bashing and more praise.

Some people question wether or not Bond is relevant in our times. He is no less relevant today as he was when Fleming penned Casino Royale. However Bond must be able to change dynamically with the times. Craig has delivered a character that is fitting for this day in age, while not straying from the character that fans have come to love. Each generation has their own Bond. I'd like to claim Daniel Craig as the Bond for my generation. I have no conpunctions about calling him "MY James Bond."

Daniel Craig, thank you for keeping the the legend alive and becoming MY James Bond.
Marquis
2 years, 1 month ago

I was blown away by Daniel's performance in Casino Royale and after just one film, it's now impossible for me to imagine anyone else in the role.

Well done Daniel.
andisa
2 years, 1 month ago

OMG! Daniel Craig IS really james bond!!
Matt L
2 years, 1 month ago

While we were watching Layer Cake, my brother told me that Daniel Craig might be the next James Bond. I had one thought, "He would be perfect." I can't wait to see what I think may be the best James Bond movie, ever.
simone007
2 years, 1 month ago

On Saturday, when I go see Casino Royale, it will be THE FIRST TIME I WILL GO TO A THEATER TO PAY AND WATCH A JAMES BOND MOVIE!

And I'm quite excited about it. When I first heard that Daniel was the new bond, I was surprised that it was him, mostly because he's blond. But after seeing him in other movies, namely Munich and A Road to Perdition, I knew he would make an excellent bond.

Good luck Daniel, I'm confident Casino Royale will do great!
Waffles, James Waffles.
2 years, 1 month ago

Daniel Craig will be 007. You have my full support as James Bond. The "Bond fans" who don't approve: Don't be discouraged by them in the future. All their arguments about you-Who says James Bond has to be dark-haired? Ian Fleming said in the novel he had dark hair. This isn't the novel. Wearing a life jacket aboard a boat is perfectly normal and we wouldn't want a drowning 007 actor, would we? And I really look forward to seeing Casino Royale. I hope that you have looked on supportive websites where you are welcome as 007, rather than the depressing ones. And, lastly, congratulations!
tulipa
2 years, 1 month ago

Daniel Craig has my total support as James Bond.
I'm sure he'll do a great job and will bring new life to an "old" Bond!
Stephen Spotswood
2 years, 1 month ago

I'm looking foreward to the relaunching of James Bond with Danield Craig. I just hope the producers have the guts to get away from 44 years of cinematic baggage. Personally, I would like to see an end to the dancing silhouettes of naked women in the opening credits. Now of course they're more computerized and digitalized, but it's just the same thing gone high tech. Although it may be dicey, I would like to see the opening credits showing various parts of Bond's past, as a boy, as a naval commander (commando?), and perhaps a few clinches with the fairer sex. Even better would be montages of just what kind of outrages has been committed by the group 007 will be assigned to eliminate later in the course of the movie to follow. This would help merge the opening credits and provide some early exposition. That way when you have the action scenes in the begining of Bond movies it's related to what is to follow, and not simply a stand alone or gag scene. The best was the murder of Strangways and his assistant in Dr. No. The worst was probably Sean Connery decking an old lady at a funeral, who turned out to be a man in drag, and then Bond making his escape a'la Flash Gordon with a jet pack.

The Bond theme could stand some work, and the music overall. They change the singers and composers for the opening credits on a regular basis, but the James Bond action theme, and the incidental music, has become almost as silly as Neal Hefti's Batman song. Couldn't we have different themes and leitmotifs in a related style?
teknococaine
2 years, 1 month ago

...the film has been made! So those of you who disagree with this choice better silence yourselves. I mean, don't you have anything better to do?! Daniel Craig is a great actor and he has proven it with his films. He's just as deserving as the other actors chosen as Bond before.