Monday, September 22, 2008

Daniel Craig as James Bond

Bond, James Bond.
The most famous British secret agent in the world (at least that is what I know of)
Until now there are 6 actors trying to portray the image of the spy, Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Bronsnan, and Daniel Craig.
I only watched 2 of them: Pierce Bronsnan and Daniel Craig.

Speaking of Daniel Craig, I often hear lots of positive comments about him especially from boys (or man? :D). They said that he is very cool, macho, and 'keren'. Very suitable to play James Bond. That is something I can not understand you guys!

Yes, I admit that since Mr.Craig, James Bond actions have been more thrilling and exciting. But that's it. For me, every time I hear the words "James Bond" the image that pops in my head is a playboy, passionate, handsome, sophisticated full of gadgets spy. An image that is supported by the author himself. Regarding him (means James Bond), Ian Fleming (the creator) wrote in The Times, October 21, 1962 (and I quote) "James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy" and until now, I find it hard to find the romantic side of Mr. Craig. All I can see is the 'killing-aura' all over him. Where is the passion??? He looks so angry all the time instead of cool.

In short, menurut pendapat pribadi, Mr. Craig tidak lah mewakili secara utuh sosok James Bond dengan segala imagenya yang sudah terbentuk selama ini. Terlepas apakah filmnya menjadi lebih seru karena actionnya lebih memikat. For me, he is not "the James Bond" I always imagine all this time.

Sorry Mr. Craig and his fans.

2 comments:

OnikChan said...

Daniel Craig cocok bgt jd James Bond versi modern, suka bgt aksinya di Royale Casino. Ngga sabar nonton aksi barunya di Quantum Solace :)

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