Daniel Craig's Emotional Goodbye To James Bond | The Graham Norton Show

[@Safeguard1]

"I'll probably be incredibly bitter when the new person shows up!" Craig, I love that sort of good-natured humor.

[@HaiderAliKhan]

yes.. he's the GOAT

[@johndillard5266]

As will I and millions of others.

[@hugokatz8902]

Lol

[@danielzhang1916]

I'm sure he will, but the next one won't compare to this

[@nikitamohanan2124]

@@danielzhang1916 umm not if it's Henry Cavil or Richard Madden. Either of those 2 would be hot in it!

[@insomnia0000]

His first scene, the chasing scene in casino royale, is still my favourite one

[@stevehunt6741]

Casino Royale was a Bond MASTERPIECE!!!

[@ThelastArchdemon47]

@@stevehunt6741 it was boring as hell the one after was better

[@philipgeorge3677]

@@ThelastArchdemon47 what are you on about mate , quantum of solace was the worst one craig starred in

[@jessealvarez5436]

@@ThelastArchdemon47 Quantom Of Solace is considered his worst Bond movie. 🤦‍♂️😂Casino Royal is considered his best.

[@sturycroft]

For my money, best to worst Craig Bonds Casino Royale Skyfall Spectre QoS Hopefully NTTD will be the best or if not 2nd place

[@Krebssssssss]

Craig is, in my mind, the best Bond of all-time. His portrayal of a vulnerable, tortured, mess of a person who is bound by honor, yet is striving for a time where he can find the missing piece of himself, and live in peace somewhere. It’s absolutely brilliant, and comes closest to what the book version by Ian Fleming wanted to portray.

[@rODIUMuk]

💯

[@epiphany55]

Spot on mate.

[@masonlewis174]

Not writing an essay Jesus Christ

[@rh6112]

@@masonlewis174 Four lines too much for you?

[@ianism3]

yeah it's just too bad most the movies weren't all that great other than Casino Royale. haven't seen No Time to Die yet of course. Brosnan had the same problem. he was really good as the character, but other than Goldeneye and Tomorrow Never Dies, the movies with him were pretty bad.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I can’t believe he’s been Bond for so long… it feels like 5 years, not 16! Wow.

[@RYMAN1321]

IKR? In 2006 when Casino Royale came out, I was in 6th Grade. Man do we grow up so fast.....

[@Batsybatay]

@@RYMAN1321 damn man this hits real

[@Ramparts4]

Yeah, he's still the "new James Bond" in my mind.

[@folieadeux5463]

He really was. He was just bond. Elegant, striking, dashing, yet dangerous, without the bs.

[@Pe6ek]

Names begin with capital letters.

[@wetwhistlinwillyjohnson5743]

He was wooden, mate.

[@amk8411]

Original Bond actors were tall, dark, handsome and capable of portraying a British _officer_ of a certain class. A short, blonde common little squaddie who alludes to homosexual encounters whilst facially looking like a Norman Wisdom/chimp hybrid and the posture to match is simply not James Bond.

[@adrianpaulochoa9825]

@@amk8411 Oh I'm sure you like tall handsome men ;)

[@allistergraham6704]

@@Pe6ek thanks captain Obvious!

[@trayglaze8196]

I remember when they criticized him for being selected as Bond...His work has shown that there is "No Time to Criticize." Thank You Daniel Craig.

[@johnbulcaster7464]

He was a lousy Bond be honest with yourself.

[@mick65291]

@@johnbulcaster7464 rubbish!! He was by far the best

[@doyoulikedags3534]

@@johnbulcaster7464 He was a realistic Bond. He wasn't cheesy and silly slapstick (although that was also fantastic) like most of the old ones.

[@johnbulcaster7464]

@@mick65291 In your opinion...

[@johnbulcaster7464]

@@doyoulikedags3534 Movies like music are subjective. You think he was a great Bond and I think he looked odd and out of place in that role. I respect your opinion but I disagree with it. Be well :-)

[@camerondaniel1973]

You can tell he is fighting back emotion and he uses the quip about being bitter over the next bond to hide it. Thank you for an amazing 16 years as 007 Mr. Craig!

[@welcometohell5233]

this was a great show and interview. lea is quiet. but shes still learning british humor.

[@si_w8201]

Odd though, isn't it, as it was his choice and he's been talking about leaving the role for years...

[@SelfImprovement1111]

@@si_w8201 leaving 007 he knows he’s not leaving behind one of his biggest movie roles but in some way his prime years, so that’s perhaps why he’s bitter about it.

[@dandominare]

That's just talk show 101. If you get into any serious or heartfelt topic, end on a joke.

[@dag-richardulvang3591]

Men mm m men M M Mm mm mm mm ... Mmo

[@EFUwazurike]

I was a Bond fan before Craig, but in the way that a child might be a Bond fan. Craig's flawed yet confident, realistic take on the character made me a fan as an adult. His era will be one to be remembered and good luck to whoever has to follow him.

[@parnamsaini4751]

Emeka...don't sound sad...that's life my friend..nothing is permanent...like the pandemic..

[@kukko83]

My thoughts exactly. As a kid, I loved the tongue in cheek adventuring of Connery's and Moore's Bonds. But I think Craig is the ultimate Bond, and for me the series dies with him exiting the stage.

[@fmoa2541]

they pushing for a female or black james bond cause of diversity..pretty stupid move

[@harveydontell777]

@@kukko83 Well said, true and shame as it is, the days of the heterosexual man saving the world from those hellbent on destroying it, are OVER!!! This is the age of.. The Woman!!! Well, as a man, I'm looking forward to accessing the lifeboats first for a change! I'm also looking forward to keeping the home fires burning while our new dynamic partners in crime go off to war and do the right thing? I'm also looking forward to watching my other half do some Womanual labour!! Fixing the roof; laying the slabs, cleaning the gutters & digging those WOman holes. but most of all, I'm looking forward to having tea, cakes anda laugh with the LADies at every opportunity.. Hahahahaha! Thanks Daniel, For all you have done. You have done us proud!! 👍

[@harshitchawla8068]

I hope it's Tom Hiddleston! But I agree about Daniel Craig being an amazing Bond. Skyfall is my favourite Bond Film!

[@XeroFailGames]

I'm a fan of the darker damaged bond Craig portrayed. It shows hes human.

[@jussiuutaniemi3767]

Tim Dalton, anyone?

[@jeffduncan9140]

@@jussiuutaniemi3767 I liked Dalton' s Bond. Daniel Craig is my favorite because he seems more like the mental image I had from reading the books but Timothy Dalton isn't too far behind.

[@jussiuutaniemi3767]

@@jeffduncan9140 License to kill still my favorite . But that has a lot to do with the ways of the world in the 80s , compared to nowadays . I'd go back there in a heartbeat if I could. Not to say Craig is bad or anything , he is a real good fit for this generation, I just feel like Dalton was the perfect fit for that period of time.

[@jeffduncan9140]

@@jussiuutaniemi3767 He absolutely was the right Bond at the right time. He also came across as meaning business and just dark enough, somewhat brooding. I liked Pierce Brosnan well enough but he was still a little silly. I saw Daniel Craig and it was like "yes! That's it!".

[@jussiuutaniemi3767]

@@jeffduncan9140 Brosnan's films , they are good , but somehow they remind me of elevator music , kind of helps you pass the time but nothing you truly miss if it's gone. Sure , Dalton only did 2 but they were big ones both of them, especially LTK. Unique film among the 25. That ending scene with the Patti LaBelle song and the fish by the pool giving the audience one final wink ... Goodbye 80s.. a beautiful , happy but bittersweet moment and at the time , I thought Dalton is the guy who leads Bond into the 90s...we don't know how it's gonna be but come what may ....Oh God those moments and the atmosphere.

[@selenanappi66]

This man made me fall in love with bond movies. Damn i'm gonna miss him as bond, he was a fantastic bond and legend.

[@ThelastArchdemon47]

realy? i can´t believe it are u paid to write this?

[@phyllispetras3369]

@@ThelastArchdemon47 REALLY is how you spell the word. I do hope you are the last.

[@jeettrivedii]

@@ThelastArchdemon47 He made me fall in love with the bond movies as well. I wasn't paid to say that. I just feel that way. And also, I never really liked the previous bonds, except of Pierce Brosnan.

[@selenanappi66]

@ThelastArchdemon47 Please pay no attention to trolls, i said what i said period. Daniel Craig will forever be the best bond.

[@Kevlar-78]

@@selenanappi66 He’s great. I’m torn between him and SC. Both amazing (although different times I know)

[@anthemtii]

My Dad was a big Bond fan since he was a teenager. He even bought the Sony Ericsson Casino Royale phone, of which I ended up using it LOL. I remember watching Skyfall at the movies with him, just the two of us. He loved every minute of it and we discussed about the movie afterwards. He passed away in 2019 but I'll always remember our memory of watching Skyfall together. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Bond!

[@shaheennetwork4368]

I'm sorry to hear that

[@Stevan_275]

Rest in Peace. I've been a big fan as well. Let's celebrate together with No Time to Die 🖤

[@tatumheartscrochet]

Sorry for your loss. My dad too is a big Bond fan and whenever a new one comes out, he and my mom will go to the cinema together and a posh dinner later 😂😂.

[@marcospedrini8739]

Jessica: Your dearest father's soul lives on! Treasure all memories and be reassured he passed on to a better Life! X

[@michaelsegriff3362]

I’m much older. My dad took me to see the first 5 Connery Bond films when I was a kid. I remember Rosa Klebb’s shoe knife, the Bond attaché case, Goldfinger sucked out of a tiny jet window, the hijacking of atomic bombs, and ninjas storming a volcano fortress. I remember the theaters, what snacks I had during the movies, vending machine soda in a cup, and just being together. Thanks for the opportunity to bond, 007. RIP to your dad, and mine.

[@mathieunorry]

Daniel Craig is the best bond in my book. He took Bond from being a fictional, dated, one dimensional, cartoonish character and transformed him into a relatable person for the 21st century with humanity, vulnerability and flaws aplenty. That's really quite an achievement.

[@christiansimmons630]

Brosnan was the best bond, he encapsulated the role of what poster boy bond is. He’s so charming and cocky and it he fits the role perfectly Craig for me is how bond would be in real life, a bit like Christopher’s Nolan’s Batman was done as if it were real

[@Bodhismile]

I wasn’t a big Bond fan until I saw Daniel Craig’s Bond. He balanced toughness, elegance and humanity in such a compelling way. Skyfall was my favorite. Bravo!

[@gasienamohamed1234]

Well said

[@gasienamohamed1234]

Watching bond since from very very young in my eyes nobody could replace Sean and then Craig and l was amazed how well he played bond very good actor in any movie became and instant fan

[@petermodaffari1142]

"Skyfall was my favorite." As was mine as well. Superb.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

I enjoy watching the whole Bond collection from the first to the last :-)

[@LongHoang-bg6rd]

The view where Bond stopped by on the way to Skyfall is breathtaking. Is that Scottish Highland?

[@slurve44]

I think Daniel Craig brought a toughness to Bond that was missing. He's been a fantastic Bond, right there with Connery.

[@irishguy200007]

Its a pity Robert Shaw didn't get Bond part.

[@searchingforfoodonyoutube2500]

Yes

[@m444ss]

Great insight. Connery was cold blooded from the start (Dr No "You've had your six."). Subsequent Bonds were cute, cheeky or cute-trying-to-be-tough. Craig brought it back to full on tough guy status.

[@nancydemoss7904]

slurve44 - you think Connery brought a toughness to the role? Actually after Daniel Craig, I liked Timothy Dalton. It's a damn shame there were only two.

[@ronmartin1375]

Agreed. He did great as Bond. Was hopping for a few more. Good luck 007.

[@ZhayynnJamesPhotography]

Daniel Craig's iteration of Bond is the only one which showed James Bond's development as a human being and a character. From the brash, raw recruit in Casino Royale who was vulnerable and emotional and fell in love with Vesper and was hell bent on revenge through QoS, learning to leave his emotions behind, until they were stoked in through M's murder in Skyfall, was such a progression in character development. The people who couldn't take a 'crying James Bond' in Casino Royale just didn't understand that with Daniel Craig it wasn't carrying on where Pierce Brosnan left off. It was re-creating and building the character for a new generation, stripping away the flaws, the weaknesses, adding the charm, the humour, the arrogance and coldness, movie by movie, to ultimately become the typical Bond of yesteryear.

[@CRC-876]

This is true I grew up on bond movies and I am even starting a restaurant called Dr O next to the Golden eye resort ,I hated the first Daniel but now am going to miss him he grew on me

[@NB-xh3ic]

Good point, I think Daniel Craig’s bond was the closest thing to what Ian Fleming wrote about in his books. Constant internal conflict with his emotions and carrying out cold acts for his work showed really well in this iteration of James Bond. The cold and almost lifeless at times character showed love and emotion and had to deal with losing that. All the previous bonds kind of felt like he was an untouchable badass always saving the world.

[@epiphany55]

​@@NB-xh3ic Right. For me it made me root for him as a character more genuinely because we were given those glimpses into his emotional turmoil. Even giving significant screen time to his alcohol dependency in a more sombre light was enough to relate to him more honestly than any of the previous Bonds.

[@NB-xh3ic]

@epiphany55 yeah it’s funny you bring up the alcoholism, as it is a serious problem for the character, but previously it was a cute accessory.

[@vishu7478]

Casino royal is the only reason i started liking bond movies otherwise they were like so cinematic and very boring

[@kirmityou]

Oh, the train ride with Eva Green...such a clever conversation and such amazing chemistry.

[@notrut]

She mumbled her way through it!

[@fangzahn]

It's my favourite scene of all his Bond movies.

[@mav4578]

@@notrut she was fantastic

[@ichneumon2776]

Eva Green, The Goth Goddess.

[@najeebladha4358]

How's the lamb? Skewered, one sympathizes 😂

[@kneufeld12]

I honestly can’t imagine anyone doing it better. Spot on Daniel, Spot on.

[@Overhemd]

🎶 Nobody does it better 🎶

[@ksa999xx]

انا

[@irishguy200007]

Robert Shaw would have done it

[@blackmantis3130]

Am sure people said same about Sean Connery and pierce

[@seantodd8875]

Nobody does it better than Roger Moore. But I do like watching Daniel Craig.

[@ABC-gl4iq]

The next actor to play bond has some seriously humongous shoes to fill.

[@epiphany55]

I feel kind of sorry for them (even with the millions of dollars they'll inevitably earn). I really hope it doesn't flop post-Craig and they can successfully reinvent the character. Post-Brosnan, people were hungry for a new Bond. I don't feel so much of that hunger this time.

[@kendrick7385]

@@epiphany55 only thing that will ruin it will be the fans, they’re going to expect it to be MORE and the same at the same time, different but same characters, the bar is going to be all over the place

[@afd3206]

Well, its is going to be a woman and its known who she is. I think it is a good step but in the wrong direction. Its going to be very difficult for her to "fill those shoes". To many things that we associate with Bond that wont be there any more. I just hope im wrong.

[@ABC-gl4iq]

Being a woman and an actor, I support new great roles for women. However, James Bond is a male character and I sincerely hope the producers keep the role as a male character. It won’t be right otherwise…

[@afd3206]

@@ABC-gl4iq they already said is going to be a woman. Have you seen No time to die?

[@Tero92]

Just for a man, to be able to say "I once was James Bond" is a thing

[@skylined5534]

And to be able to say most people preferred me in the role... incredible!

[@peteplayz-norskgaming5723]

Once james bond, always james bond

[@johnfran3218]

When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "The time for the schism in the Church is almost here and you must get prepared now" "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out" The Book of Truth

[@freefall6696]

So is "I once wasn't...."

[@skylined5534]

@@johnfran3218 The book of what now?

[@ID-pw8zb]

He’s a throwback to the old school British actors is Craig. He’s brilliant.

[@dallas-cole]

You mean bloody brilliant

[@MaloPiloto]

I sure agree!

[@anthonytsang2190]

Awesome 👌

[@Wtahc]

no

[@ID-pw8zb]

@@Wtahc fantastic insight there, are you a film critic by chance?

[@satriojtohir9327]

Daniel's the perfect potrayal of James Bond. He's flawless, vulnerable yet emotional. I mean i cried when No Time To Die ends. Such an emotional ending 😭

[@erikl6988]

He was a really good Bond. I never thought he was going to be either when they first announced him. He really surprised a lot of people and did the role justice.

[@binoymathew246]

Exactly. Casino Royale, where he earned his stripes.

[@PR-on7qk]

That was only because people where shallow, critisising only on the hair color etc.

[@KenMaerran]

Those people didn’t see Layer Cake…not an amazing movie but you could see where he could go.

[@nicolakunz231]

Craig's Bond will always been my favourite. His Bond was human, and cried, and Failed, and Bled, and just yeah... best Bond.

[@binoymathew246]

Well said. 👍🏽

[@PR-on7qk]

Ehm, is that Craig's Bond or it is the writer's Bond?

[@nicolakunz231]

@@PR-on7qk Craig's Bond. The writers are a massive influence of course but the acting and subtleties are all Daniel's.

[@redcardinalist]

pff. lol Sean Connery. You hve heard of him right?

[@slipd7467]

@@redcardinalist Craig > Connery

[@sonny6810]

Daniel's take on Bond was refreshing and different, showed that he was human and had flaws like the rest of us. He's a fantastic actor and I'm definitely going to miss him as 007. I'll probably be just as bitter as you DC when they announce who will be the next Bond! Looking forward to watching No Time To Die next week.

[@ivanfrangugic8355]

There is no time to die

[@andreistoica2470]

Theres a rumour that Tom Hardy might be the next James Bond

[@ivanfrangugic8355]

@@andreistoica2470 noone can replace Daniel, the true bond, the best and the last James Bond. He realy was that caracter that made the history. Thank you Mr. Crage for the best Bond ever! I hope they will atleast stick with the Omega.

[@Al-Hunt-acrylic-painter]

@@andreistoica2470 I'd hate that

[@dreamawake2670]

He isn't like the rest of "us".

[@scotte17887]

Never was a Bond fan..but when Daniel Craig took over the role and brought the realism I because a Daniel Craig Bond fan. Sad to see him go.

[@rex-racer]

One of the most memorable scenes for me was in Skyfall, with Daniel and Judi… _Bond, standing in front of the DB5, staring into the foggy valley and the highlands beyond of Scotland. M gets out of the car, adjusts her coat, and walks over to him._ M: Is this where you grew up? Bond (looking ahead): Mmm. M: How old were you when they died? Bond (softly): You know the answer to that. You know the whole story. _long pause_ M: Orphans always make the best recruits. Bond (smiles slightly, turns to M): Storm’s coming. Bond’s human side was rarely more displayed than during the Daniel Craig era. I hope this last outing befits his legacy.

[@leonidas7692]

One iconic scene

[@riturajjha]

That's a legend scene... The background dark haunting music till they reach skyfall 🔥🔥🔥

[@suzawilo]

As much as I love every Bond with Daniel, Skyfall would've been an epic ending for his arch.

[@nkyoung1265]

Hence I love Daniel Craig’s series. They humanised James Bond. He is my favourite Bond and so is Skyfall.

[@dougm659]

I’ll be driving through that valley with my son in a couple of weeks’ time, I plan to stop as close as I can to that spot and see if he realises where we are….sadly in an old Range Rover rather than a DB5….

[@RS-jb1lf]

The best Bond of our time. No Tme to Die didn't disappoint. If you haven't seen this masterpiece in the movie theater, do so at the earliest.

[@jamesgraham679]

He really has been a brilliant Bond. From Casino Royal all the way through to this last one... No time to die.... they have all been amazing films. Good Luck Daniel and thank you for putting on an unforgettable show.

[@steveclayton4249]

I like the fact that Daniel still looks embarrassed when he gets praised by Graham Norton. Top guy, top actor.

[@HQBergeron]

Maybe it has something to do with the ridiculous jacket Graham is wearing.

[@michaelsegriff3362]

Yep. Acing right there with Norton as well.

[@steveclayton4249]

@@michaelsegriff3362 is Daniel into tennis as well?

[@michaelsegriff3362]

@@steveclayton4249 I don’t know. He could have been acting.

[@mrkvis]

I have seen every "generation" of Bonds. This, Daniel Graig's one, is all time best of all. Thank you so much Daniel. 🥂❤️

[@IO-tr3vr]

Sean Connery is most attractive figures to all of them in bond films.

[@ritahorvath8207]

. Pierce Brosnan . .

[@jepoy8516]

@@EvilKris do you know what's the meaning of an own opinion?

[@raytherad]

A worthy successor to Sean Connery that took Bond to new heights and help flesh out the character. Can't think of a better praise for this amazing man for making Bond great and relevant again

[@kathleenclark5877]

What I adore about the Craig films is the fact that not only was he as tough as nails but with that, he was also really vulnerable. The betrayal he felt in Casino Royale when Eva Greene seemingly betrayed him but his face when M points out that she sold out to save his life. Plus clearly having the brain power to make lightening fast decisions. He has much more dimension than the earlier Bonds. Casino Royale is the best showing how he got started and that Parkour segment … amazing. But also Skyfall which traces his roots, gets the Aston Martin out of mothballs, includes Albert Finley in his last role as the trusty family retainer and Judi Dench’s death as M followed by Bond’s obvious upset as a result. … you can’t fault this! This interview was a really nice view of Craig’s take on his epoch as Bond.

[@amit6844]

Plus he also gets bruises & injuries...whereas earlier bonds looked invincible. He's more close to reality.

[@GauthamThomas]

The opening to casino royals should be taught in film schools under how to do a reboot. This man according to me is the best bond I've seen in my 30 years of existence. The rawness and flawed nature of bond has forever shattered my view of who 007 is. Excellent films. Excellent actor. I'm glad I lived through his era. Bravo.

[@defiverr4697]

The opening of Terminator 2 eats CR for breakfast. The bar scene is better than all of Craig's run as the crappiest Bond ever.

[@user-jn7bq8wh1e]

Absolutely sir! I don't think any one couldve have got a better start to a franchise like Casino Royale!

[@nikunjdixit3225]

@@defiverr4697 I didn’t realize Terminator 2 was a reboot of anything!

[@defiverr4697]

@@nikunjdixit3225 I Think you misunderstood my euphemism

[@rodneymunoz5166]

It seemed to me that the Bond character was rather "cartoonish" even though as appealing as it may be, I think that Craig's great achievement was providing depth and humanity to the character and showing the audience that Bond is not a superhero who never gets hurt (both physically and emotionally), instead we've got a man who does the best he can with what he's got which is pretty much what most people do everyday regardless of betrayal, heartache and/or pain. Things that we all can relate to.

[@ADAPTATION7]

The pinnacle of cartoonish actually was during the Roger Moore era who never took himself too seriously in his role as James Bond. Even though I've lost interest over time in the franchise, I must admit that Craig gave a dramatic dimension to the character that was otherwise lacking in other movies.

[@ruanniemann2604]

Roger Moore had a cartoonish quality, Lazenby was brilliant. Connery superb, but apart from a dip in the 80's where technology was centre, and the Bonds suffered as a result, I have liked all of them.

[@BrainFire]

Totally accurate I think that the tone of the films has changed. I liked the Connery films even with the tongue in cheek. Yes, it got ridiculous with Moore. It now resembles more of a true spy film in tone. I quite like the new direction.

[@datatsushi2016]

They just copied the Jason Bourne formula because that was the formula that worked for audiences at the time (they even ripped off the editing and fast cuts from Bourne films and used the same technique is QoS) Let's not pretend they did something really special. They ripped off another franchise and made Bond a generic action hero. No gadgets, no larger than life villains, a super serious Bond. His Bond was no different from any other action hero like Liam Neeson in Taken for example. Just a guy running around with machineguns. Hope they'll reinvent Bond the PROPER way now instead of the Lazy way. Bye Daniel 👋

[@croc8998]

The absolute best bond of them all, nobody will better Daniel Craig in my eyes. Sad to see you go Daniel ❤️

[@sqr2024]

Well Sean will always be the gold standard but Daniel is a very close second if not a near tie.

[@ExKUKicker]

@@sqr2024 Exactly! No future Bond will ever be Sean Connery! But give kudos to Craig...A Great Run!

[@croc8998]

I prefer Daniel over Sir Sean Connery

[@j.erickson8571]

He is wonderful. I can't imagine who can make a good Bond, much a less a better one. He can be very proud of himself.

[@davesmith4248]

The opening scenes in Casino Royale when he chased the guy up and down the cranes and on to the consulate were brilliant cinema, he was a great Bond, not easy to follow I would suggest.

[@brocksamson4245]

The whole film I should say

[@adriankliros694]

Brilliant first Bond film. Above all ever made. From casting choices flinging around I'm sure this last Bond will soon spell the end of the series

[@brocksamson4245]

@@adriankliros694 it's about to go female, that's the whole message behind this one, the black female operative shoving him aside, the franchise is finished already, just look at Doctor Who as a case in point

[@ronaldrodriguez14]

For me, Daniel Craig is the best James Bond of all. Sean Connery and Roger Moore are great (alongside Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton and George Lazenby) , but Daniel Craig gave us the most human portrayal of 007. I will miss him.

[@thierryguth2567]

Strange, I feel quite the opposite, Craig being the most dehumanized, coldest, robot-like version ...

[@letsgetunknown5637]

Damn right!

[@letsgetunknown5637]

Loved Craig

[@erikl6988]

He was equal parts human and stone cold killer. Which I think is even more impressive.

[@Tourist1967]

@@octavius8562 He's easily the best actor ever to have played Bond. Sean Connery, however, edges him out, just, as the best Bond.

[@JimRedHawk]

Craig is the BEST Bond, so far! He had an edge that none of the other guys did. I really hate to see him retire. ☹️

[@OneAndOnlyMe]

He brought James Bond into the modern era, and he did it with style and grace.

[@M4NA5]

Just saw Casino Royale in the theater again last night. Brought back memories of watching the movie on release day back in 2006 in an almost empty theater. I remember how much flak Craig got post his selection as the next Bond; all major tabloids ran stories on how this was a terrible choice and a mistake (blond bond?), actresses refused to work in the film, etc. But I had faith in Daniel Craig, and when that iconic gunbarrel shot hit of him shooting one of his two kills to become a “double O” followed by You Know My Name (still my favorite Bond song), I was transfixed that day in the theater. It’s one of my favorite movies of all time and I have seen it countless times, including last night (again, in an almost empty theater).

[@dannywayne311]

Chris Cornell slayed that song for Casino Royale fantastic film all the way around got me hooked on the series at 14

[@Fooq]

They showed it in a theatre?

[@lucadewit2865]

Love that story mate, great memories

[@JuanDiaz-zw7cc]

Same. I saw Casino Royale on Netflix so I thought I'd give it a shot. Was not expecting it to be one of the best movies I've ever seen. It completely blew me away and I became an instant James Bond/Craig fan because of that movie.

[@Rubmaster]

It was so refreshing seeing a bond film without all the crazy technology. And Mads Mikkelsen as the villain was a perfect match! Casino Royale is my favourite bond movie.

[@notrdy4thisjelly546]

I love him in pretty much everything. Knives out is amazing and he's a lot of fun in it.

[@RobertOrgRobert]

He brought a toughness & a caring side without being too cheesy !

[@mariobeauregard1379]

I think Daniel Craig as Bond was the best.....he brought many layers to the character like no one else did before him. He will be truly missed.

[@kittymaepackard4875]

I’ve watch it twice so far… wonderful! I’m going to miss him as Bond.

[@ychaps]

I never liked the bond movies until Daniel took it on...he is nothing short of freaking amazing...

[@jimmason8502]

The Craig bond films also had much, much bigger budgets, better CGI, just bigger and better production than ever. Craig was a beneficiary of that.

[@deadinthebed963]

good actor solid bond average looking guy

[@Zain94336]

Sean connery

[@youraveragepasser-by7367]

@@jimmason8502 not just that tbh, the plots of his movies were much better than earlier bond films which were a bit cheesy

[@Nabhan82]

I know everyone feels that Sean Connery was the best bond and in many ways he was incredible and there's so much nostalgia attached to him in that role, but to me Daniel Craig is the best, he brought in so much class and sophistication to the role and all his bond movies have been incredible especially Casino Royale.

[@supermancd1988]

Craigs the best for sure.

[@YewrMan]

Not sure why there has to be a 'best' Bond. Connery had a great acting career outside the Bond movies, very charismatic man. Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, George Lazenby, Timoth Dalton also very good in their own eras. I'm missing one or two there? People have their own favourites and it'd be a sad world if we all agreed on everything. Just enjoy the movies for their escapism and magic.

[@trvman1]

I think "they" blew it. A LONG time ago they should have written a script where they brought back some of the former Bonds out of "retirement" to work with whomever the current Bond was and did a film where they were all chasing down several different "villains". They could have just said they were former agents and given them different numbers or if Bond number 7 is just handed down from a previous agent, they could have all been 007's. A good script and it could have made billions.

[@stacemantheaceman1501]

@@trvman1 Sean Connery and Roger Moore are dead! George Lazenby is 82.

[@trvman1]

@@stacemantheaceman1501 Perhaps you should read the post again and maybe your reading comprehension of it will be better.

[@mmjnr10]

This man will go down as one of the best Bonds in history.. He certainly took this character to whole new heights and I will miss him dearly in that role for years to come.. Cheers Crai🥂

[@michaelwebster1060]

Daniel Craig has been phenomenal as James Bond, every film was brilliant to watch

[@UrbanCharisma]

Honestly, this franchise was blessed to have got him in Bond's shoes... There would NEVER be another Daniel!❤️

[@Donegalwildatlantic]

Went to see No time to die last night left the cinema in tears, I will miss Daniel Craig So much I cnt tell you, all my life been a james bond fan growing up watching it religious with my dad and for a girl been very young at the time I've see them all, but i can put my hand on my heart and say that Daniel was the best will miss u Sir 😪❤ it wont be the same without you 😪😪 you had it all the looks the charm and the power to make us belive in bond thank you

[@Krieky]

Well said - Daniel Craig has been a fantastic Bond. He will be missed.

[@imranbmnoor]

In my opinion, he was not fantastatic. He is THE BEST. Don't think I will ever watch any Bond movie at the theatre after this. His Bond will be a tough act to follow.

[@prozoomy]

I'll miss you in bond movies

[@kraggman]

Daniel Craig is top notch as Bond. He should be very proud of his performance. 👏👏👏

[@edwardmonsariste4050]

Casino Royale is one of the top notch Bond Movies. Not only because of Craig, but because of Eva, and great story writing, and brilliantly directed.

[@NaughtyJackal]

and don't forget the AMAZING Mads Mikkelsen

[@Turder]

and stunning locations

[@seanpanigel5494]

Yeah, it was definitely an incredible movie

[@chuckyboy6977]

The Jason Bourne films showed that the Bond films had to evolve into a more physical gritty style, Matt Damon and those who produced those films deserves a big thank you from Bond fans for raising the game and in turn, making the Daniel Craig Bond films (IMO) the best of the bunch.

[@leighkelly2161]

Totally agree 👍

[@papalazarou1353]

Craig is my bond. I grew up with him as bond and he got me into the franchise. It’s sad to see him go.

[@NY_7]

I love Daniel Craig's James Bond. The physicality of his Bond compared to others is unmatched. I started watching the Bond movies when Pierce Brosnan was in the role, but his Bond movies were just a little too far out there in scifi for me. I'll miss Craig in the role.

[@abrahamgideon]

True. Criag's Bond has a rawness that the other Bonds' do not have.

[@PHOQUR]

Still it was goldeneye that brought back my interest in them

[@Lockn3s5]

Ummm... Martin Campbell who directed Goldeneye also directed Casino Royale. It wasn't really until Die Another Day that the Brosnan films got whacky with the sci-fi. Even Tomorrow Never Dies which is highly underrated was more understated with it's approach to the story. Goldeneye has so much in common with Casino Royale with regards to the physicality of Bond. Watch those two films back to back and you'll see it.

[@ekkamailax]

Pierce never seemed to fit the role. Craig nailed it

[@Lockn3s5]

@@ekkamailax What an odd statement. How the hell did Pierce not fit the role? Prior to Craig he was arguably the best Bond next to Connery

[@Vincentdeoliveira]

Who remembers when people were infuriated that James Bond was being cast by a blue-eyed blond man? I think he has been a fantastic choice. :)

[@joahprivette8646]

I was, most of us Bond fanatics were. However very few had any issues after the opening scene of Casino Royale. I remember thinking after that scene ended in the theater opening night "This guy is James Bond!". Little did i know the whole movie was going to be in most peoples' top 5 Bond movies of all time!

[@gasienamohamed1234]

Roger Moore what rubbish bond movies like a dumb blonde and then daniel Craig oh my nothing dumb about Daniel Craig best of the best played to perfection 🥰

[@damonreynolds6775]

Me too, but I was just curious, not opposed. Within the first minutes of CR, not only was he Bond, he reinvented the role into the grittiest, toughest and most 'real' it had ever been.

[@itzbp9949]

Now they want a black or asian person to take his place because "representation"

[@frakkinMatt812]

I remember. And I agree.

[@thesnoworionshow4788]

Berated before he took the part, revered when he left it. Testimony not only to the great actor that is Daniel Craig, but role model to every actor in any role who follows him

[@alexanderpbyron]

I have vivid memories watching Casino Royal at 12 years old in Odeon on opening night. I was absolutely obsessed ever since. Thanks Daniel!

[@peterjanoff]

He’s a great talented actor that excels in all of his roles. He was fantastic as Bond.

[@valigeo96]

My favorite Bond and an amazing actor altogether, so humble too. You can see how much he cared and how emotional it is for him. He deserves all the praise.

[@jamestonguet1737]

Having read all the books , Daniel is the closest to the real Bond in them . Bravo for many fine portrayals

[@kanedaku]

Yep. A lot of moviegoers scoff at the source material, but Craig has been closest.

[@KrisVic91]

I've heard people say Timothy Dalton was?

[@kanedaku]

@@KrisVic91 You should watch some films and make your own decision if your're interrupting two people who obviously have seen the movies.

[@KrisVic91]

@@kanedaku No need to get pissy mate. I just watched a video about why Dalton was the closet to Flemings Bond and alot seemed to agree.

[@srxt6758]

@@KrisVic91 no need to argue. Dalton is the closest these two haven't a clue. Dalton even looks like Bond in the books Craig does not. Bond Isn't Blond.

[@aafsterlife9647]

"A fantastic Bond"?! The BEST Bond, by far! He truly brought the character to life in a way none of the others did.

[@daveslife9486]

I wasn't keen on him at the start, but then I understood the premise. It was a Bond Reboot and he plays a young, raw and brutal Bond. Over the years we've seen him grow and personally Skyfall is now my all time favourite Bond movie. Many thanks Daniel Craig 🥰

[@mcescher9835]

Funny how every generation has their defining Bond actor. Glad I got Craig but I love hearing how people older than myself connected with their generation’s 007.

[@xxPenjoxx]

I'm from the Brosnan era and I've loved what Daniel Craig brought to the role

[@Sanctified57]

I’m from the Connery and Moore era. But for me Craig absolutely nails it

[@jeffebdy]

Kind of like Dr Who, too!

[@PaulE46]

Do not overlook Dalton imho a very underrated bond.

[@dstfno]

I personally detest all the comparing and hating on some Bonds. Every actor was perfect for the role at the time he was selected and brought something new to the character that fit the era in which the movies took place. I love them all.

[@BryanRiel]

Casino Royale was my first Bond cinema experience. Crazy to think Craig held the mantle throughout my elementary school thru post-college years.

[@mcescher9835]

Same for me. It still feels like his portrayal shaped how I wanted to be when I grew up… for better or worse haha

[@eddieg6436]

You should watch For your eyes only, and Octopussy.

[@BryanRiel]

@@eddieg6436 I’ve seen em all but have been long overdue for a rewatch - Moore, Connery, and Brosnan were the family favorites growing up.

[@kirby_onion196]

Craig is the best James Bond ever, he’s such a great and talented actor 🤩

[@JackMellor498]

There is an argument to be made about who was Fleming’s Bond between Craig, Dalton and Connery for me. But in terms of a cinematic Bond that encapsulates everything that makes the character great for every generation, Craig has made it his own. Will miss him in the role very much, but on another hand, I’m happy to see him bow out now, and not get into the Roger Moore trap of doing a Bond film at too old an age. That didn’t work once, it shouldn’t work again.

[@darrenrichards2610]

@purplerains Christopher Lee is the correct answer to most things 👍

[@budisutanto5987]

I like Moore's & Brosnan's Bond most of all & will continue to rewatch it. But I believe that's because the scenario is better & cinematography technology is matured enough. That being said, I believe the true Bond is still Connery. That's because the actor is most believe able, because irl the actor can defeat all other Bond. At any age for both the competitor. Meaning when Connery & (for example) Moore at the same age. I believe Craig is good but he can't shine because the scenario. That's understandable because all the good one is already made.

[@shauryak8572]

Dalton's bond was brutal,that much can be said for it.

[@Sanctified57]

Agreed

[@Espedals]

Loved Dalton's Bond, much too underrated.

[@Taihitiblue]

Best Bond ever, will miss him, people who criticise him should watch some of the other films and TV he has done, really talented and entertaining actor, all the best for the future Daniel. We will miss you as Bond, James Bond.

[@fabian_br319]

My Bond😭💔 Thank you Mr. Craig, Thank you very much.

[@blacksky379]

Casino Royale, with Craig not that other one, still is the best bond movie ever.

[@Ofinfinitejest]

Not only that, it has by far the best and most powerful Bond song.

[@VehicularMenace]

Second only to Goldeneye.

[@JacksonS1125]

I thought both skyfall and Spectre were much better movies than casino Royale. All the Texas holdem poker stuff was so cheesy to me. Mads Mikkelsen was a good villain in it though. Dr. No and Goldfinger are probably my favorites of all time other than Skyfall and Spectre.

[@boksic8]

Spy who loved me is nr1

[@mattyice2099]

Same 100% most interesting story line for me was Casino Royale.

[@garethbacon1]

For me Daniel Craig is the best bond. The role/character evolved and he executed the character perfectly

[@milanavaliyeva5637]

Craig is truly irreplaceable Bond. He is ideal for the role. He brought so much depth, irony , he made Bond special and real at the same time. I want to thank Daniel for the amazing movies he did! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ExLibris-Alys]

I’m sincerely sad to see Daniel Craig step down. For me he has been by far the best Bond 👏🏻💛😞

[@Rupsyy]

daniel craig brought something new to the bond character. less charm and much less comedy, but a far more gritty real bond. someone who felt less like a superhero and more like an actual person.

[@kuntalcares]

less charm? really? 🤔

[@terriseverson3873]

I can see the less charm comment. Instead he brought incredible sex appeal with all the alpha!

[@tornoofo17]

And he wasn't completely sexually driven. His Bond definitely had heart.

[@MasterBetty69]

Less charm?

[@viperion_nz]

In a lot of ways his Bond is the closest to Ian Fleming's book version of Bond who was a borderline psychopath and a definite alcoholic. Fleming's OG Bond has been described as a thug in a tuxedo

[@RichardGeresPT]

For me he’s been by far the best Bond! Athletic, charming and cool, but with human emotions, and he even bleeds!

[@urbandombert]

That‘s true, he is a fantastic Bond. For me the best Bond ever.

[@yaro42]

I have to say it, after rewatching most of Bonds, the ones with Craig are overall the best. They have everything, character drama, tons of action, and what's probably most important, he has a soft side. Will really miss him, but I'm glad he went out on a hight note

[@c.tes9009]

Wow he actually becomes visibly emotional when he answers.

[@oltedders]

I was never that impressed with the Bond character or movies until Daniel Craig assumed the role. He's mine my gold standard by whom all others will be judged.

[@johnhorak2000]

And I remember how everybody hated that the Bond will be "blonde" or "looking like Ukrainian".

[@bobmcrae5751]

Sean Connery is the gold standard by which all Bonds are compared to.

[@Tracker7266]

@@bobmcrae5751 Well said. Daniel Craig is almost a rebirth of the Sean Connery era. NOBODY beats Connery.

[@heric_]

​@@Tracker7266 No way. Connery is on a different league. He was classy and refined in a way that Craig will never be...

[@Tracker7266]

@@heric_ You basically said the same thing. I wasn't knocking Connery.

[@tom_cruise_1986]

Personally I think he was the greatest James Bond of them all

[@stevehunt6741]

Next to Connery....YES

[@autobotbumblebee7]

I concur

[@ThelastArchdemon47]

Top 5

[@leonidas7692]

I think his gritty Bond completed the dimensions we have seen through the years of actors. Craig is the zenith of Bond, so to speak. I used to believe that Brosnan was the best until I realised that he too had added a significant dimension to the character, and with Rose tinted glasses, he still is a crucial figure in the 007 enterprise. With all the facets of Bond now complete in my view, the only thing I believe we can expect to see from a new Bond, is actually a new character - a new type of Bond.

[@BigMarkKent]

Definitely the best.

[@unrefusableoffer4412]

he is the bond of my generation and he was glorious in it.

[@ZoneHorror.]

I'm really looking forward to No Time To Die! Can't wait!

[@Sanctified57]

Can’t wait to die?

[@adamclark8994]

He always played a good James Bond. He just fitted the role naturally.

[@exessex3522]

Craig was convincing unlike some of the others. I'd seen Roger Moore as Simon Templar and Lord Brett Sinclair and he never looked or sounded tough enough to be Bond.

[@adamclark8994]

@@exessex3522 Sean Connery rest his soul was a good one. I wonder who the next Bond will be.

[@hobo1452]

IMHO, he was the best Bond of the lot. There wasn't any frivolity in his Bond. He wasn't a flashy showoff. He was 100% deadly business 100% of the time.

[@MK-hw2ir]

I hope Idris Elba is going to be the next one🤣

[@isabelledetaillefer2726]

When I saw the first Bourne movie, I thought: James Bond is SO dead. But Daniel saved him. Bigtime. Don't think any other actor could have done that.

[@NAVMAN987]

Isnt that the truth?

[@PR-on7qk]

@@NAVMAN987 No. The WRITERS and producers saved the franchise. Not Craig. Though his protrayal is very good. The writers wrote a great, gritty story and the producers casted Craig, cause they thought he would fit that version of Bond. Had the story and script been rubbish, Casino Royal would have been a failure and Craig would almost sure be cast aside.

[@justgoclockwise2499]

Bourne movie at second rate compared to BOND.

[@IT-li3ul]

Bourne films was the reason the producers changed the action in bond films ,,, craig wanted to changed the character or he wouldn’t do it

[@Sanctified57]

Yes. I remember a review after Casino Royale when Mark Kermode said that the Bourne films raised the bar for that genre, and the Bond film that followed The Bourne Identity successfully copied much of its intensity and grittiness. And it certainly needed to

[@redbunnytail9528]

Wow. 16 years of EVERYone's life, who is into Bond movies. Some people went from prime of their life to . . um . . deep into middle age. Bond seemed to do that, although middle age for some is better than most. It's funny, though. I can clearly remember watching 'Casino Royale,' and it was so dynamic and exciting, and STILL it wasn't until I started watching it again a few years ago, that it AND 'Spectre' sort of made sense to me. So like. The BIG picture. And. I think that's what Craig is talking about, but from a different point of view, BEing the actual actor who made Bond this HUGE deal in many people's lives who lost track of 007, during the Dalton and Brosnan 'phase.' 'Brooding' and 'Sissyish' didn't do it for me in the 90's. I think Craig deserves some sort of memento from his fans, but all of us put together wouldn't have the money to buy a proper gift for THE best 007 of ALL time. It was just a GREAT run of Bond films. Course. Still haven't seen 'No Time to Die.'

[@aboemusic]

A great Bond, no doubt. Thanks DC and to all involved in bringing him to our screens. Stoked for NTTD.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Casino royale intro chase scene: The best action scene in Bond history

[@fvhitman4hire]

The opening scene of Casino Royale where Craig chases the Bomb Maker was the best intro to the new Bond... I still watch that movie mainly because of that wild chase.

[@hannah.p.s9677]

I am so grateful that I got to witness his Bond era , he was phenomenal!

[@georgecocon3739]

A fantastic Bond doesn’t do him justice. Give the man what he deserves. He was Bond. The one and only best of all time. Just like Fleming described him. Most accurate he brought it thru his eyes on our screens. Thank you sir! No one can ever fill those shoes. You made this character yours. You will forever be James Bond. Much appreciated.

[@ritahorvath8207]

" a fantastic Bond " is more than enough . .

[@carlos424]

I personally like Craig’s Bond the best. He is gritty, flawed, and believable. The others just kind of seem like caricatures.

[@mskidi]

Craig is absolutely believable as the ultimate hunk, if you're blind.

[@annegachanja3468]

💯

[@mskidi]

@Misty No, I've got eyes

[@Leon-ub8pe]

Connery is best

[@carlos424]

I think they’re all good in their own ways, even Timothy Dalton : ) Alot of people prefer the Bond they grew up watching. My favorite, growing up, was Roger Moore. I also like Pierce Brosnan. But something about Daniel Craig’s version just appeals to me most. Maybe it’s just the writing, but I think he brings a unique quality to past iterations of the role.

[@ivanfrangugic8355]

Best bond ever!

[@shubhamkhot5205]

Hey Daniel... You are the greatest Bond ever. Thank you and Sam Mendes for the experience.

[@MrFakherabbas]

Craig brought muscular physique and athletic agility in Bond’s character that had been missing. After Sean Connery and Roger Moore, Craig Daniel is the all time best Bond. Love you Craig.

[@positional_play]

He's better than Moore, but I prefer Brosnan over Craig. Connery Brosnan Craig Dalton Moore Lazenby

[@GorcStew]

Because Moore brought so much brutality and "athletic agility" to the character right? lol

[@Vyselink]

@@positional_play For me its Brosnan, Craig, Connery, Lazenby, Moore and Dalton

[@mick65291]

I'm 45 and have been a Bond fan all my life. Daniel Craig for me has been the best James Bond by far. I had a lump in my throat at the end of NTTD

[@paulsmith8572]

For me he was the first believable bond, he actually looked like he could do all that stunt stuff

[@Anonymous-mn3td]

@@linedriver1 Suspending disbelief is part of watching fiction. Don't rail a guy for using terms you don't yet understand.

[@defiverr4697]

I think you've mistaken Craig's movies with Mission Impossible and Cruise. Cruise actually jumped, flew, drove, biked all of his scenes. Craig just wanted to slash his wrist, for real!

[@paulsmith8572]

@@defiverr4697 no i actually said he looked like he could do them 🙄