After Daniel Craig was announced as the 6th James Bond, a web site was created that is attempting to encourage fans to “boycott” the film. It gave Craig critics a voice and was highly publicised by major news outlets.

The fans who supported Daniel Craig had no consolidated place where they could voice their support of Craig and their confidence in him. Because of that, it appeared to some as though the majority of fans didn't favour Craig as James Bond.

This site is here to prove them wrong. Show your support.

“Daniel Craig IS James Bond” says

  1. Mr. Somerset

    Mr. Somerset
    3 weeks, 2 days ago

    I love the fact that after CR he was so widely praised for his role and the backlash he received upon being cast vanished quickly. Everyone seems to be looking forward to his next film as they were QoS, and I am confident I will be there opening night with a very large audience.
    I recall back in 05 seeing Layer Cake in the cinema only for the reason his name had been touted here on commanderbond as a possible PB replacement. I was won over instantly...and bought the dvd when he was officially announced as oo7. I can only speculate how badly CR might have turned out with Henry Cavill or someone else far too young in the role.
    I hope Dan sticks around for at least four plus films.

    BTW, he still hasn't received his well earned gunbarrel audience cheer. The moment the last dot opens and Bond begins his walk- the audience cheers. Thank,s Mickey G for putting it at the END of Q0S where the audience is leaving :(

    Too bad. Next time, perhaps?

  2. 007FANATIC

    007FANATIC
    2 months ago

    Daniel Craig is the best James Bond ever. Here's the two main reasons why:

    1) His fights. Daniel Craig has the best Bond fights, with the possible exception of Connery versus Shaw in FRWL. His fights are realistic and brutal. With all of the other Bonds, they have one or two fights that could be considered "Top Ten" material. But with Craig, every single one of his fights are completely worthy of "Top Ten". He does most of his own stunts, and it shows.
    His fights are the best. Period. They are the way Bond should fight.

    2) His acting. Craig is an excellent actor, and he delivers the wit immeasurably well. He does it very convincingly.
    His chemistry with his co-stars is amazing. He and Eva Green play the best and most realistic romance in the entire series. (Sorry OHMSS fans, but it's true.)

    I wish to point you to an excellent scene from Quantum of Solace. It's the one and only time Bond gets bitterly drunk. He can't bring himself to call the drink a "Vesper". You really feel Bond's pain. Give credit to Craig for that.

    Here are some fine examples of wit from Casino Royale, excellently delivered by Craig:

    -Vesper Lynd: It doesn't bother you? Killing all those people?
    James Bond: Well I wouldn't be very good at my job if it did.

    -Vesper Lynd: [introducing herself to Bond] I'm the money.
    James Bond: Every penny of it.

    -Vesper Lynd: [after discussing poker skills on the train] What else can you surmise, Mr. Bond?
    James Bond: About you, Miss Lynd? Well, your beauty's a problem. You worry you won't be taken seriously.
    Vesper Lynd: Which one can say of any attractive woman with half a brain.
    James Bond: True. But this one overcompensates by wearing slightly masculine clothing. Being more aggressive than her female colleagues. Which gives her a somewhat *prickly* demeanor, and ironically enough, makes it less likely for her to be accepted and promoted by her male superiors, who mistake her insecurities for arrogance. Now, I'd have normally gone with "only child," but by the way you ignored the quip about your parents... I'm going to have to go with "orphan."
    Vesper Lynd: All right... by the cut of your suit, you went to Oxford or wherever. Naturally you think human beings dress like that. But you wear it with such disdain, my guess is you didn't come from money, and your school friends never let you forget it. Which means that you were at that school by the grace of someone else's charity: hence that chip on your shoulder. And since you’re first thought about me ran to "orphan," that's what I'd say you are.
    [he smiles but says nothing]
    Vesper Lynd: Oh, you are? I like this poker thing. And that makes perfect sense! Since MI6 looks for maladjusted young men, who give little thought to sacrificing others in order to protect queen and country. You know... former SAS types with easy smiles and expensive watches.
    [Glances at his wrist]
    Vesper Lynd: Rolex?
    James Bond: Omega.
    Vesper Lynd: Beautiful. Now, having just met you, I wouldn't go as far as calling you a cold-hearted bastard...
    James Bond: No, of course not.
    Vesper Lynd: But it wouldn't be a stretch to imagine. You think of women as disposable pleasures, rather than meaningful pursuits. So as charming as you are, Mr. Bond, I will be keeping my eye on our government's money - and off your perfectly-formed [censored].
    James Bond: You noticed?
    Vesper Lynd: Even accountants have imagination. How was your lamb?
    James Bond: Skewered. One sympathizes.
    Vesper Lynd: Good evening, Mr. Bond.
    James Bond: Good evening, Ms. Lynd.

    -Dryden: [pointing a gun at Bond] Shame, we barely got to know each other.
    [Pulls the trigger, and the gun doesn't fire]
    James Bond: [holding up the magazine he'd removed from Dryden's gun] I know where you keep your gun. 'Suppose that's something.

    -Vesper Lynd: Am I going to have a problem with you, Mr. Bond?
    James Bond: No, don't worry, you're not my type.
    Vesper Lynd: Smart?
    James Bond: Single.

    -Vesper Lynd: You love me?
    James Bond: Enough to travel the world with you until one of us has to take an honest job... which I think is going to have to be you, because I have no idea what an honest job is.

    -James Bond: I think I'll call it a Vesper.
    Vesper Lynd: Because of the bitter aftertaste?
    James Bond: No, because once you've tasted it, that's all you want to drink.


    -Dryden: How did he die?
    James Bond: Your contact? Not well.
    Dryden: Made you feel it, did he? Well, you needn't worry. The second is...
    [Bond shoots Dryden]
    James Bond: Yes... considerably.


    -James Bond: [after Bond has just lost his 10 million in the game, to the bartender] Vodka-martini.
    Bartender: Shaken or stirred?
    James Bond: Do I look like I give a damn?


    From all this, it seems that I only like Casino Royale, but that’s not true. Quantum of Solace is the second best Bond movie ever made, after CR.

    Here's a previous post on QoS:

    I was watching Quantum of Solace (my new #2 movie, if you hadn't read one of my previous posts) and it is such an awesome movie, second only to Casino Royale. It features another excellent performance by Craig, and the two Bond girls, Camille and agent Fields, portrayed by Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Arterton respectively, are also great. Also giving excellent performances are Judi Dench as M, Jeffery Wright as Felix Leiter (My favorite M and Leiter respectively), and Mathieu Amalric as Dominic Greene, an excellent and realistic villain.
    I'll list the things that make it awesome, in what I hope is chronological order:

    - The PTS. It's the best Craig chase, and the best chase since the Tomorrow Never Dies BMW 750IL chase. It's gritty and realistic, and I really love that when the black cars crash, the don't explode (!). I also love how Bond coolly dispatches the second black car's driver. Classic Bond.

    - The chase after and fight with Mitchell. Right after the excellent Mr.White interrogation scene is this: One of the best foot chases (I like it better that the chase after Mollaka, since that's a little to long) in the series. The stunts are amazing, and though out the whole chase, I can only see one CGI effect. (And it's good CGI, unlike the Die Another Day CGI.) Once again, I love how Bond dispatches his adversary. Quickly as he can, he twists upwards and shoots a single shot. More classic Bond.

    -The opera scene. Great stuff as Bond tricks the members of Quantum into leaving, and proceeds to identify them. (Of course Mr. White is smart enough not to fall for that.) Then the great fight/chase through out the building, intercut with scenes of death during the opera.

    -The fight between Bond and Greene. It's a brutal and realistic fight, and I love it. It shows a man terribly outmatched (Greene) and an experienced fighter (Bond) slugging it out. The fight between Camile and Medrano is also excellent.

    -Best part? The ending. Bond finally meeting the man who caused Vesper to betray him is one of the most powerful moments in the series. Bond's dialog with M is classic and also powerful. The ending line "I never left." accompanied with Bond leaving Vesper's necklace in the snow with Vesper's theme playing, put together, equals the best ending in the entire series. It is so unexpected and moving. It is one of the best scenes ever, let alone endings.

    Watch Quantum of Solace. It's fantastic. It is truly an example of what a perfect Bond movie should be.

    So, there you go. Daniel Craig IS James Bond.

  3. danielcraigisjamesbond007

    danielcraigisjamesbond007
    3 months, 3 weeks ago

    I was behind Craig 100% of the way. I hadn't seen any of his work, but I felt that the criticism that he was getting from the press wasn't fair. He didn't even get a chance to be Bond yet. I said to my friends, "Give him a chance. Casino Royale isn't even out yet."
    As a side note, Craig's blonde hair didn't bother me either.
    Getting back on point, when I finally saw Casino Royale in theatres, I was AMAZED at Craig's performance. He brought back some emotions to the role and he could pull off all of those amazing stunts without any CGI.
    So, I can't wait to see what Craig does next for Bond 23. I hope that he stays around for a long time.

  4. BOND. J

    BOND. J
    4 months, 1 week ago

    Ever since I saw Daniel Craig at the movies, I said to myself : that's the guy I want to be.

    For me you will be the best and most original Bond of all.

    He's dark, he's witty, he's got a six-pack, he's BOND, JAMES BOND.

  5. Cilogy

    Cilogy
    5 months ago

    I could not think of anything elaborate or exciting to say in this thread.

    Daniel Craig is the best Bond actor, no questions, no comments.

    Period.

  6. Eurospy

    Eurospy
    7 months 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.

  7. BlackFire

    BlackFire
    7 months, 2 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!

  8. Ravenstone

    Ravenstone
    9 months, 1 week 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.

  9. ImTheMoneypenny

    ImTheMoneypenny
    1 year, 1 month 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.

  10. Leon

    Leon
    1 year, 5 months 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.

  11. number_9

    number_9
    1 year, 10 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!

  12. Sbott

    Sbott
    2 years 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.

  13. Nicolas Suszczyk

    Nicolas Suszczyk
    2 years, 5 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,

  14. ms minniespinney

    ms minniespinney
    2 years, 5 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!

  15. pringlesforeva

    pringlesforeva
    2 years, 5 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.

  16. kaloushilabops

    kaloushilabops
    2 years, 5 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?

  17. ilovedaniel!!!

    ilovedaniel!!!
    2 years, 5 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.

  18. Neptar

    Neptar
    2 years, 5 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!

  19. Nodrog Yeffahc

    Nodrog Yeffahc
    2 years, 5 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.

  20. bulldog

    bulldog
    2 years, 5 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@#!!!!!!

  21. HH007

    HH007
    2 years, 5 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!

  22. Anastasia

    Anastasia
    2 years, 5 months 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!

  23. Juliet

    Juliet
    2 years, 6 months ago

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

    Cheers,
    Juliet

  24. no-goal

    no-goal
    2 years, 6 months 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!

  25. azdaisygirl

    azdaisygirl
    2 years, 6 months 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?

  26. Dazy

    Dazy
    2 years, 6 months 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.

  27. trish_wilde

    trish_wilde
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Hi, I’m Patricia, I’m 25 years old and I’m 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 I’m 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 didn’t 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 wasn’t 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 didn’t 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. That’s 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 didn’t 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 can’t 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 didn’t and I’m not sure any other actor could have done the same. Good for you Daniel, you should be proud of everything you’ve done!
    Anyway, that’s 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 I’ve ever read of all the Bond movies and that’s impressive!!! One other thing I want to say is that I’m a big Fan of British movies and actors that’s why I couldn’t believe how was it that I never heard of Daniel but the simplest explanation is that here in Argentina we don’t get to see all the British movies I personally would love to see. Anyway, Thanks to Bond, there were a few Daniel’s 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 Ritchie’s 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. It’s 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 it’s sad that they weren’t release earlier, I’m 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 don’t 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 DON’T SCREW THIS UP!
    I’m sorry for such a long post, I can’t believe I wrote so much. I don’t even know if I made myself clear. My English is not the best. I’m just very happy and excited by this new Bond and I really wanted to let Daniel know how great he is. I know he won’t 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. I’m 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!!!!!!

  28. bill007

    bill007
    2 years, 6 months 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.

  29. larvae

    larvae
    2 years, 6 months 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.

  30. capungo

    capungo
    2 years, 6 months 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

  31. skye gypsy

    skye gypsy
    2 years, 7 months 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 tongue.gif 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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  32. Ferrari

    Ferrari
    2 years, 7 months 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!

  33. bondfan66

    bondfan66
    2 years, 7 months 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! biggrin.gif

  34. the007JamesBond

    the007JamesBond
    2 years, 7 months 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. =) biggrin.gif

    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. wink.gif

    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!

  35. ncblondie00

    ncblondie00
    2 years, 7 months 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

  36. ABondFan

    ABondFan
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  37. nyjetsfan5000

    nyjetsfan5000
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  38. lolaloo

    lolaloo
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  39. yuta_rule

    yuta_rule
    2 years, 7 months ago

    It's wonderful to know that so many people are behind this amazing actor. thumbup.gif
    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!!

  40. mrgerzq

    mrgerzq
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  41. annie

    annie
    2 years, 7 months 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. biggrin.gif

  42. louvejita

    louvejita
    2 years, 7 months 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. thumbup.gif

  43. paullaup

    paullaup
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  44. Brit_in_Miami

    Brit_in_Miami
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  45. thelordyuan

    thelordyuan
    2 years, 7 months 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!!!!!

  46. vodka&martini

    vodka&martini
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Yesterday evening total extasy!! I feel like I‘ve had a long expected dreamy, perfect date eek.gif) In the past two weeks I watched the trailer and other links almost every day, just couldn’t wait till I see it … and I slightly got afraid that it won’t surprise me after all. Can’t believe the very opposite happened!! In one word: MASTERPIECE!! Many times I caught myself watching it amazed with mouth opened eek.gif))
    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 I’m 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 didn’t go deeper … there was always something that could have been done better - acting, action, dialogues, affairs, story, style details … jokes, well they’ve been always brilliant eek.gif) All this doesn’t 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 eek.gif)
    I read the book as well and appreciate a lot that they didn’t recoil from showing Bonds’ feelings and so didn’t go on with the simplism. Bond is cynical, but why should be the movie and its’ audience?!
    Btw I’m 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 I’m gonna live the extasy again - hope, I won't need to use the handy defibrillator eek.gif))

  47. Blunt Instrument

    Blunt Instrument
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  48. Marquis

    Marquis
    2 years, 7 months 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.

  49. andisa

    andisa
    2 years, 7 months ago

    OMG! Daniel Craig IS really james bond!!

  50. Matt L

    Matt L
    2 years, 7 months 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.

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