Which James Bond does it better?

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:42:59 -0400

What's your favorite Bond movie and more importantly, who plays him better?

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 15 at 2014 10:17 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:17:32 -0400

Of course Sean Connery... he is the original and set the standard. Always liked Roger Moore as well since he was the Bond I grew up with. On a side note, I thought George Lazenby did an excellent job but never had the chance to return after "Her Majesty's Secret Service" since Connery returned to the role. All the rest I would lump together as "also ran".

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 15 at 2014 3:09 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:09:35 -0400

Connery is the original & the best but I liked them all. I'm not as fond of the Daniel Craig movies though - not because of him, I think he's excellent - but because the franchise took too much of a reality twist. No more "Q" and his cool devices or Bond's whimsical quips and especially - No more Bond Girls - 'sup with that?

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Aug 15 at 2014 6:13 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:13:26 -0400

Top 3 in order:

1) Sean Connery - His mix of swag and smoothness empitomized the character.

2) Craig Daniels - He brings grit and menace back into the character.

3) Roger Moore - While not quite as smooth or having as much swag as Connery, he did bring a bit more humor to the character.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Aug 15 at 2014 6:16 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:16:41 -0400

Nobody does it better.....

Response by PO1 Joseph Silvers made Sep 21 at 2014 6:12 PM

PO1 Joseph Silvers — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:12:11 -0400

The original, Sean Connery!!!

Response by SFC James Barnes made Sep 21 at 2014 6:41 PM

SFC James Barnes — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 18:41:32 -0400

Sean Connery takes the prize but I am kind of impressed with Daniel Craig's performances with the early bond. I am not a roger more bond fan but I did enjoy George lazenby's bond.

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Sep 21 at 2014 7:49 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 19:49:09 -0400

Any Bond flick with Sean Connery in it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2014 12:11 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:11:35 -0400

Daniel Craig has been doing a very fine portrayal of Bond. If you read the original books as well as John Gardner's "Bond" books, Craig fits the bill very well. I also like Connery and Lazenby. Brosnan played a decent Bond but was a bit cheesy at times. The worst two were Dalton and Moore. Both just too campy.

On a new movie update, filming for the next Bond movie will start in December 2014 with a release time of October 2015. Craig will reprise as will Ralph Fiennes, Naomi Harris, Rory Kinnear and Ben Whishaw. No word on villains or the ever present Bond girls.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Sep 22 at 2014 5:57 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:57:37 -0400

Denzel wants to do Bond what does everyone think about that? I could see it! If you combine his roles in "Training Day", "Man on Fire" and "Safe House" I think he's got it.

Response by SFC William "Bill" Moore made Sep 22 at 2014 9:04 AM

SFC William "Bill" Moore — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:04:49 -0400

I have read a couple of the books and Daniel Craig gets it closer than most of them, plus, I like him in some of the other things he has did. (Don't tell my Wife or Mom, Sean has their hearts!)

Response by SPC David Shaffer made Sep 22 at 2014 9:54 AM

SPC David Shaffer — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 09:54:14 -0400

I think Sean Connery was the best Bond but I think SFC Joe Davis could pull it off !!!

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made May 8 at 2016 10:55 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Sun, 08 May 2016 10:55:15 -0400

Sean Connery, no doubt in this military mind.

Response by SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM made May 8 at 2016 11:03 AM

SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM — Sun, 08 May 2016 11:03:06 -0400

SSG Private RallyPoint Member ,
Definitely between Sean Connery and Timothy Dalton.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 11:25 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 May 2016 11:25:50 -0400

Sean Connery for sure. Others did a credible job, but they were all a step below the original.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 8 at 2016 11:28 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sun, 08 May 2016 11:28:25 -0400

It depends on which aspect of the character you are looking at.

If you are looking at his strengths and marrying those up, Sean Connery or Daniel Craig come to mind. Sean Connery was able to capture the "animal magnetism" of him, while Daniel Craig displayed the seldom shown Veteran which is usually ignored. I also like Mr. Dalton's rendition as he reset the character with a much darker edge reminding us that there was assassination in spycraft.

If we look at the character's weaknesses, each actor does an amazing job in various ways. It's the flaws that make our heroes interesting. We like them not because they are perfect, but because they are not.

I'd likely lean towards Daniel Craig, but that is because the writing has gotten better over the years, not because Sean Connery is worse. If both were given the same script in their prime, I'd be hard pressed to choose.

Response by LTJG Robert M. made May 8 at 2016 11:28 AM

LTJG Robert M. — Sun, 08 May 2016 11:28:28 -0400

I liked all, wasn't too keen on Roger Moore, really like Daniel Craig

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 11:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 May 2016 11:30:31 -0400

While Sean Connery will always be the quintessential Bond, I have found Daniel Craig to be the baddest of the group. His portrayal as the damaged yet unstoppable spy has been the best of the series

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 11:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 May 2016 11:45:28 -0400

I'd have a hard time choosing between Sean Connery as the classic 007 (even though I grew up with Roger Moore) and Daniel Craig, who is the Bond I enjoy most.

I dislike Daniel Craig as a person, but his character is "bad ass" which I like. All the previous 00's were too classy and refined. Yes, DC may lack some refinement, but I like tougher action heroes than gentlemanly ones.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 1:25 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 May 2016 13:25:39 -0400

Sean Connery (Dr. No, Goldfinger), Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre) and Pierce Brosnan (Goldeneye, Die Another Day, Tomorrow Never Dies).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2016 1:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 08 May 2016 13:29:17 -0400

Roger Moore (Octopussy, A View To A Kill)

Response by A1C Melissa Jackson made May 8 at 2016 2:24 PM

A1C Melissa Jackson — Sun, 08 May 2016 14:24:22 -0400

I am a Sean Connery Bond girl all THE WAY. I guess it is because I am an 80's kid- but he also has a casual, classy ease to his acting. He is sexy without being...uh, cutesy? He is handsome but not...over-groomed. I also think this Scottish accent sounds rougher and more in tune with the role as opposed to some of the "prissier" versions- the new one in particular.

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made May 8 at 2016 2:28 PM

Capt Gregory Prickett — Sun, 08 May 2016 14:28:47 -0400

Daniel Craig, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, in that order and very close.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 12:03 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 00:03:27 -0400

All the Bond movies are my fav but my fav bond is sean connery, rodger moore pierce brosnen George lazenby, Daniel craig timothy Dalton in that order

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2016 3:17 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 May 2016 15:17:04 -0400

i gotta go with Daniel Craig. I like the fact that he was more physical in the role(fighting/stuntwork/gruff attitude) as opposed to the previous pretty boys and smooth talkers. I've watched most of the originals with Connery. didn't care for Roger Moore. Grew up on Dalton and Brosnan, but Craig is (currently) my favorite.

Response by SSG William Jones made Aug 30 at 2018 2:14 PM

SSG William Jones — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:14:31 -0400

To each his own...
(Yes, I know this post is four years old!!!)