tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post6532861217740697536..comments2024-03-18T10:29:46.055+00:00Comments on Ken Armstrong Writing Stuff: Why Dalton Was GoodKen Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-79611333940258819322010-10-11T18:52:45.278+01:002010-10-11T18:52:45.278+01:00After Sean Connery all the James Bond's look l...After Sean Connery all the James Bond's look like male models and seem pretty, polished and perfect. I haven't seen Craig as Bond. I wait for them to come to TV these days. But he does have more of the look of a guy who has taken a few knocks and gone without washing his hair a day or two and maybe he suit gets dirty (and stays that way) once in a while.Laura Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06774385463320319572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-7060550742398475442010-09-27T10:41:23.422+01:002010-09-27T10:41:23.422+01:00I’ve never been a great Bond fan in fact it’s year...I’ve never been a great Bond fan in fact it’s years since I watched one, not since Moore’s day and I don’t think I’ve seen all of his. The last one I saw in the pictures was when I was on my first honeymoon and it was the only thing playing. I actually enjoyed Lazenby’s outing. Not sure why he wasn’t popular. I think he was simply the Brandon Routh of his day. Bond films are on TV all the time and so there’s no reason not to catch up on some of the ones I’ve missed other than the fact I prefer my spies more George Smiley than Derek Flint. I have probably seen all of Connery's though.<br /><br>Jim Murdochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786388638146471193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-54928717138913739782010-09-27T10:25:58.451+01:002010-09-27T10:25:58.451+01:00You're right Ken, one of the reasons Bond does...You're right Ken, one of the reasons Bond does work is because it is of the time it was made.<br /><br />It also allows the strengths of the actors to come through, albeit within certain signifiers that remain the same (cars, gadgets, girls).<br /><br />Connery - as well as being fantastic - represented the supposedly classless, optimistic 60s. <br /><br />As a former Mr Universe entrant, he was also a huge physical presence - indeed, one of the things that got him the role was the way he moved.<br /><br />I wonder if one of the reasons his films are so beloved is because of the nostalgia for that era?<br /><br />Moore's Bond came from a strike-torn 70s - no social fluidity here - and he was also a much more light actor than Connery, and less of a physical presence.<br /><br />That led to greater comedy and quips from him and in the films in general, as well as the emphasis on 'keeping the British end up'.<br /><br />He should have quit three films before he did though.<br /><br />Dalton was an excellent choice, and should be applauded for moving Bond towards his tougher, edgier roots.<br /><br />But I think the films struggled because in the late 80s, alot of the traditional Bond signifiers had lost their cache - like sleeping around and smoking.<br /><br />On top of that, people were used to a lighter touch in Bond films, and so expected some comedic elements which were not Dalton's strength. <br /><br />(And a huge lawsuit kept Bond off our screens for several years too, which wasn't Dalton's fault)<br /><br />Although his films weren't consistently good (Goldeneye excepted) I feel Pierce Brosnan was a great Bond and had a lot of the elements the character requires.<br /><br />As for Daniel Craig, if anything his Bond reflects the fact that the Bourne films had performed so well as opposed to any social trends of the last few years.<br /><br />When Bond returns, it will be interesting to see if Craig is in the role or if they try and make something new again.<br /><br />And in case you're wondering, I did my Uni dissertation of this exact subject.xxnapoleonsolohttp://scyfilove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-23688768846172153392010-09-27T00:47:32.772+01:002010-09-27T00:47:32.772+01:00Hi Ken! My first Bond was Connery, but Dalton rema...Hi Ken! My first Bond was Connery, but Dalton remains my favorite. I loved Roger Moore as the Saint and Brosnan was terrific as Remington Steele, but Dalton was a fresh face. I was impressed with his keeping alive Bond's ladykiller aspects during the height of political correctness. I could go on, but I won't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-70820992896331375452010-09-26T22:39:47.037+01:002010-09-26T22:39:47.037+01:00Hi Ken
love the post I'm a big bond fan too
Da...Hi Ken<br />love the post I'm a big bond fan too<br />Dalton was the closest to Bond in the books bar none my own fave SC included.Dalton was a close friend of Brocolli and was offered the part after Connerys' initial departure he declined because of his age 24 Ithink<br />Craig is brilliant though I fear we may have seen the last of him.The new Bond movies were supposedly a trilogy Bond RE-BOURNE so to speak<br />and now with the production embargo<br />he may be too old to continue.I think the writers can be blamed for quantums'lack of success they've been round for quite a while and maybe fresh blood would help fancy a job?seoirse mac enrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894305600071657649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-732287400981383562010-09-26T12:08:33.572+01:002010-09-26T12:08:33.572+01:00Hi Andy - Very well put, sir, thanks for taking th...Hi Andy - Very well put, sir, thanks for taking the time to say it.Ken Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775956557261111127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6496460488742488789.post-52833296742115332912010-09-26T11:59:42.167+01:002010-09-26T11:59:42.167+01:00Dalton wasn't just my "loaf of bread"...Dalton wasn't just my "loaf of bread", he was, and still is, my definitive Bond. <br /><br />I'd seen Connery/Moore adventures, but this was the first Bond who actually seemed real to me. His style, mannerisms, looks, flaws, were all so much closer to the Bond of the books than ever before. This was a Bond who was seriously dangerous, with a sly wit, but wasn't comical. He had style, but he also had brutality. And this was the first and only Bond (to me) that you could see actually felt screwed over when things didn't go to plan. <br /><br />I'm not a fan Craig at all. He just doesn't fit the role of Bond for me, and I cant wait to see someone else take the role. Craig plays a ruffian thug, whereas Bond needs to be a stylish, controlled thug. It is a vast difference that to me, only Dalton came close to capturing on screen. <br /><br />My little rant, anyway. Thanks for sharing, Ken!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com