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Post by harrypalmer on Jul 12, 2009 14:25:27 GMT -5
The darker Quantum of Solace was criticized and it looks as if Bond 23 will see Daniel Craig play a more humourous Bond. I'm not sure if he can handle a charming, humourous James Bond. I have not watched Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace more than once so it is difficult for me to comment on Craig's handling of the gags in any detail. But from what I can remember, his delivery was rather wooden (to put it mildly). In Casino Royale we had the swiss chocolate gag. I also remember a scene where Bond had to talk to a female receptionist in the country club near the start. Brosnan or Connery would have made you laugh with their facial expressions, but Craig's Bond stood there looking like a serial killer! In Quantum of Solace I remember a scene with another receptionist where Craig adopted a cockney accent. He adopted this cockney accent a few times - he did it in the opera scene too. Maybe this adoption of a cockney accent was a way to make humourous lines less wooden. I have read some posts on other forums extolling Craig's comedy skills in his Bond films. They say things like "Did you see that bit in QOS where Bond said :"Two coffees hold the sugar"? What subtle wit". So perhaps I am not sophisticated enough to appreciate the humour in these new Craig Bond films.  |
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Post by Cpt. Sir Dominic Flandry on Jul 13, 2009 11:00:10 GMT -5
No I don't believe he can. I'm with you in that I have only watched Craig's Bond movies once. I should watch them several times - but that would be torture.  |
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Post by atticus on Jul 13, 2009 15:09:19 GMT -5
Craig was in a light comedic film in a movie called (ironically) Hotel Splendide. Saw it a few years ago but I don't remember him standing out and showcasing any kind of comedic talent. Naw, I don't believe he can handle the humor that one identifies with Bond. If he could, Eon would've used it to the fullest. Instead, you can see what they did with the last two movies. They geared the script for him, which is typically what they do for each of the actors. But in his case, they downplayed the humor because they knew it just wouldn't work. They did attempt at being witty, like that scene where he has the stupid seduction line about getting the girl to help him look for stationary. That was the worst in the series. No one in the theater laughed, and you could sense that Eon and Forster didn't know how to handle Craig in those types of situations.
The only way I could see humor coming into play is if they shift the humor to other characters, like what they did in the Dalton films. For example, Q getting a bigger role (if he's brought back), or the villains getting more one-liners.
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Post by adam on Jul 13, 2009 16:13:25 GMT -5
I don't see how any actor can have a problem doing a bit of humour in a Bond movie. I mean it's just saying a line ('he saw the point) or even a word ('Butterhook'). We are not asking them to smile, wink at the camera and go all Mr Bean on us. If you say the line at the right time and with enough conviction, it should bring a laugh. It's basically up to the writers to put some good one liners in a film, that suits the situation Bond is in.
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Post by bjameso on Jul 13, 2009 16:25:47 GMT -5
your right adam any one can say the line... but... the actor has to have the charm and timing
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Post by bjameso on Jul 15, 2009 16:17:37 GMT -5
Craig couldn't make a lighter film even if Sir Rog was there to coach him
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Post by FormerBondFan on Jul 15, 2009 19:14:02 GMT -5
Craig couldn't make a lighter film even if Sir Rog was there to coach him Perhaps DC should play the title character in a rebooted Rambo series. |
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Post by drfanshawe on Jul 17, 2009 5:53:54 GMT -5
Daniel Craig does ruin some of his funny lines. Perhaps it is because he is trying to play an intense Bond and then suddenly has to recite a Purvis and Wade line.
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Post by FormerBondFan on Jul 17, 2009 9:47:35 GMT -5
DANIEL CRAIG = BRITISH JOHN RAMBO
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Post by 009 on Jul 17, 2009 13:32:28 GMT -5
No is the answer.
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Post by FormerBondFan on Jul 17, 2009 14:30:23 GMT -5
Has DC ever done comedy?
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Post by 007 on Jul 17, 2009 14:46:56 GMT -5
Yes, Quantum of Solace, a hilarious 2008 spoof of the Jason Bourne films. To be honest I don't think he has. If you were making a comedy or a romantic comedy, Daniel Craig would hardly be high up on the shortlist of actors.
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Post by bjameso on Jul 17, 2009 17:11:44 GMT -5
i'm sure we all heard this saying but... "drama is easy - comedy is hard"
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Post by Cpt. Sir Dominic Flandry on Jul 31, 2009 10:56:22 GMT -5
i'm sure we all heard this saying but... "drama is easy - comedy is hard" True. But, Craig playing a Sir Roger style Bond would be like Steven Seagal appearing in a Harold Pinter play. |
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Post by FormerBondFan on Jul 31, 2009 11:07:04 GMT -5
i'm sure we all heard this saying but... "drama is easy - comedy is hard" True. But, Craig playing a Sir Roger style Bond would be like Steven Seagal appearing in a Harold Pinter play. Seagal has never done any comedy ever since he started acting in the 80s. |
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