Oscar Nomination for Craig

neobido9999 · 12-02-2006, 08:26 AM

deo anyone thing Craig has a chance at a Best Actor oscar? Just put to one side the whole "but it's a James Bond film' one second:

* He's in a class/generation of actors (along with Colin Farrel, Guy Pearce and Eric Bana) who has been 'due' for recognition for some time now, with a history of good work (another example would be Clive Owen, who finally got a nom to years ago). Previous bonds weren't.

* He has good connections (worked with Speilberg, Hanks for example). Previosu bonds didn't.

* He has a strong theatre background (only Dalton did before him)

* Genre perforamnces can get recognition (Johhny Depp, Pacino in Dick Tracy, McKellan in LotR - Sigourney Weaver nominated for Aliens, Tommy Lee Jones won for the Fugitive)

*the most emotional performance of Bond we've ever seen

* Craig getting recognition would be a headline friendly story, considering his initial unpopularity, fans and critics doing a complete 180

*Put on weight to play the charatcer in a pseudo-method-y way

* Is playing a literary, as opposed to movie, version of the charcter for the first time in quite some time (if ever, arguably)

* Further to this, for the first time Bond's flaws (his weakness for women, his remoteness, his fundamentaly anachronistical quality, are tied to a well rounded, flawed, character, not a superhero)

* The charcter and the performance has an [i]arc/i] for the for time since OHMSS

Most importantly:

*Will almost certainly get precursor award attention (Golden Globes, maybe Baftas)

Crucially:

*Was unviersally praised in the role. Everyone loved him as Bond

*General conscensus is that he was the best thing in the movie

I accept it's a long shot. But i feel it is possible, which is more than you could say for other bonds

FaT_tONle · 12-02-2006, 08:33 AM

Craig did not remind me of Bond... the guy is average... he doesn't have that charisma or charm that Bond should have... just a hardass... which is fine with me... but it isn't Bond... I don't mind the dark tone... just wish the movie was better... acting was good but the substance wasn't there...

**Hunter Rider** · 12-02-2006, 08:35 AM

I'd like to see happen and it isn't outside the realm of possibility but i doubt it will

green · 12-02-2006, 08:39 AM

He's more likely to get a supporting nom for the movie Infamous, which I hear he is fantastic in.

Kevin Roegele · 12-02-2006, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neobido9999

deo anyone thing Craig has a chance at a Best Actor oscar? Just put to one side the whole "but it's a James Bond film' one second:

* He's in a class/generation of actors (along with Colin Farrel, Guy Pearce and Eric Bana) who has been 'due' for recognition for some time now, with a history of good work (another example would be Clive Owen, who finally got a nom to years ago). Previous bonds weren't.

* He has good connections (worked with Speilberg, Hanks for example). Previosu bonds didn't.

* He has a strong theatre background (only Dalton did before him)

* Genre perforamnces can get recognition (Johhny Depp, Pacino in Dick Tracy, McKellan in LotR - Sigourney Weaver nominated for Aliens, Tommy Lee Jones won for the Fugitive)

*the most emotional performance of Bond we've ever seen

* Craig getting recognition would be a headline friendly story, considering his initial unpopularity, fans and critics doing a complete 180

*Put on weight to play the charatcer in a pseudo-method-y way

* Is playing a literary, as opposed to movie, version of the charcter for the first time in quite some time (if ever, arguably)

* Further to this, for the first time Bond's flaws (his weakness for women, his remoteness, his fundamentaly anachronistical quality, are tied to a well rounded, flawed, character, not a superhero)

* The charcter and the performance has an [i]arc/i] for the for time since OHMSS

Most importantly:

*Will almost certainly get precursor award attention (Golden Globes, maybe Baftas)

Crucially:

*Was unviersally praised in the role. Everyone loved him as Bond

*General conscensus is that he was the best thing in the movie

I accept it's a long shot. But i feel it is possible, which is more than you could say for other bonds

Dalton was on the verge of Oscar quality in Licence to Kill, regardless of whether he was especially Bond-like, it was still top class acting.

xwolverine2 · 12-02-2006, 09:46 AM

the oscars would never........

im not saying he doesnt deserve it after CR though.......

OtepApe · 12-02-2006, 09:49 AM

The Oscars would never recognise a Bond movie in such a way. He was good in CR (not Bond like), but I highly doubt he'll receive a nom for it.

ChrisBaleBatman · 12-02-2006, 11:07 AM

I thought he was Bond-like. Certainly he was the closest to Ian Flemming's creation.

He should get a nom, though. But CR will be seen as a genre film. Animated films seem to be held to higher regard than action films really.

Warhammer · 12-02-2006, 11:13 AM

When CR (or any movie in the action/superhero genre) is actually nominated by the Academy for something other than SFX and such, hell will freeze over.

Max J Power · 12-02-2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

When CR (or any movie in the action/superhero genre) is actually nominated by the Academy for something other than SFX and such, hell will freeze over.

Sadly, this is true.

I SEE SPIDEY · 12-02-2006, 12:40 PM

Not going to happen.

ChrisBaleBatman · 12-02-2006, 12:43 PM

Now....the question is.....SHOULD it happen? We know it won't.....but should it?

I mean, this Bond had layers and layers to him.

xwolverine2 · 12-02-2006, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBaleBatman

Now....the question is.....SHOULD it happen? We know it won't.....but should it?

I mean, this Bond had layers and layers to him.

it should.....

BUT IT WONT

ChrisBaleBatman · 12-02-2006, 12:47 PM

Don't they have a Best Action film category or something?

The Amazing Lee · 12-02-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBaleBatman

Now....the question is.....SHOULD it happen? We know it won't.....but should it?

I mean, this Bond had layers and layers to him.

Like a layered cake.

Secret_Riddle · 12-02-2006, 02:25 PM

lol he should win. i mean johnny depp was nominated for Jack sparrow...I didnt see that one coming. Plus your right, its about time that the oscars recognized him and his acting skills.

ChrisBaleBatman · 12-02-2006, 02:33 PM

Layer Cake was awesome.

And, if you watch THE JACKET.....Craig pulls that role off incredibly well. Hid his accent pretty well too.

Gonking · 12-02-2006, 03:46 PM

He has no chance

Carmine Falcone · 12-02-2006, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisBaleBatman

Layer Cake was awesome.

Understatement. Layer Cake is ****ing brilliant.

Wolfwood · 12-02-2006, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

When CR (or any movie in the action/superhero genre) is actually nominated by the Academy for something other than SFX and such, hell will freeze over.

Yah, pretty much.

The Chairman · 12-02-2006, 10:15 PM

As great as Craig, it just isn't going to happen.

**Hunter Rider** · 12-02-2006, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANTHONYNASTI

As great as Craig, it just isn't going to happen.

Great avvy

The Chairman · 12-02-2006, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter rider

Great avvy

Thank you.

zer00 · 12-02-2006, 10:59 PM

*laughs at thread*

DACrowe · 12-05-2006, 02:03 PM

An Oscar nomination....for playing James Bond....as the sixth actor in a 21 film franchise...and not the best one at that.....

NO.

12-02-2006, 08:26 AM	#1
neobido9999 Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,180	Oscar Nomination for Craig deo anyone thing Craig has a chance at a Best Actor oscar? Just put to one side the whole "but it's a James Bond film' one second: * He's in a class/generation of actors (along with Colin Farrel, Guy Pearce and Eric Bana) who has been 'due' for recognition for some time now, with a history of good work (another example would be Clive Owen, who finally got a nom to years ago). Previous bonds weren't. * He has good connections (worked with Speilberg, Hanks for example). Previosu bonds didn't. * He has a strong theatre background (only Dalton did before him) * Genre perforamnces can get recognition (Johhny Depp, Pacino in Dick Tracy, McKellan in LotR - Sigourney Weaver nominated for Aliens, Tommy Lee Jones won for the Fugitive) the most emotional performance of Bond we've ever seen Craig getting recognition would be a headline friendly story, considering his initial unpopularity, fans and critics doing a complete 180 Put on weight to play the charatcer in a pseudo-method-y way Is playing a literary, as opposed to movie, version of the charcter for the first time in quite some time (if ever, arguably) * Further to this, for the first time Bond's flaws (his weakness for women, his remoteness, his fundamentaly anachronistical quality, are tied to a well rounded, flawed, character, not a superhero) * The charcter and the performance has an [i]arc/i] for the for time since OHMSS Most importantly: Will almost certainly get precursor award attention (Golden Globes, maybe Baftas) Crucially: Was unviersally praised in the role. Everyone loved him as Bond General conscensus is that he was the best thing in the movie I accept it's a long shot. But i feel it is possible, which is more than you could say for other bonds __________________ The Dark Knight Last edited by neobido9999; 12-02-2006 at 08:33 AM.*

12-02-2006, 08:33 AM	#2
FaT_tONle Banned User Join Date: May 2006 Location: En Mi Casa Posts: 14,549	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig Craig did not remind me of Bond... the guy is average... he doesn't have that charisma or charm that Bond should have... just a hardass... which is fine with me... but it isn't Bond... I don't mind the dark tone... just wish the movie was better... acting was good but the substance wasn't there...

12-02-2006, 08:35 AM	#3
Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 121,274	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig I'd like to see happen and it isn't outside the realm of possibility but i doubt it will __________________ thinkmcflythink.com Movie fans, hop in your Delorean and check it out! "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again"

12-02-2006, 08:39 AM	#4
green ... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: frisco Posts: 6,967	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig He's more likely to get a supporting nom for the movie Infamous, which I hear he is fantastic in. __________________ "You always hear that people want to see something different. Then you give them something different, and they don't know how to deal with it." -Darren Aronofsky

12-02-2006, 09:46 AM	#6
xwolverine2 Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: miami, FLA Posts: 36,402	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig the oscars would never........ im not saying he doesnt deserve it after CR though....... __________________ MY CG ANIMATION THREAD last updated: December 31st 2011 XWOLVERINE2 ART THREAD

12-02-2006, 09:49 AM	#7
OtepApe Side-Kick Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 7,695	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig The Oscars would never recognise a Bond movie in such a way. He was good in CR (not Bond like), but I highly doubt he'll receive a nom for it. __________________ A man may fight for many things. His country, his friends, his principles, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn.

12-02-2006, 11:07 AM	#8
ChrisBaleBatman Legendary Hero Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shadow Moses Posts: 17,352	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig I thought he was Bond-like. Certainly he was the closest to Ian Flemming's creation. He should get a nom, though. But CR will be seen as a genre film. Animated films seem to be held to higher regard than action films really.

12-02-2006, 11:13 AM	#9
Warhammer Half Monk, Half Hitman Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: B.P.R.D. Posts: 20,580	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig When CR (or any movie in the action/superhero genre) is actually nominated by the Academy for something other than SFX and such, hell will freeze over. __________________

12-02-2006, 12:40 PM	#11
I SEE SPIDEY Cav-El *****es Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In Superman's arms Posts: 21,653	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig Not going to happen. __________________ Come think with us:http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/ Movies get an "A" for being good, not for effort

12-02-2006, 12:43 PM	#12
ChrisBaleBatman Legendary Hero Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shadow Moses Posts: 17,352	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig Now....the question is.....SHOULD it happen? We know it won't.....but should it? I mean, this Bond had layers and layers to him.

12-02-2006, 12:47 PM	#14
ChrisBaleBatman Legendary Hero Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shadow Moses Posts: 17,352	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig Don't they have a Best Action film category or something?

12-02-2006, 02:25 PM	#16
Secret_Riddle Agent of Chaos Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Posts: 3,398	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig lol he should win. i mean johnny depp was nominated for Jack sparrow...I didnt see that one coming. Plus your right, its about time that the oscars recognized him and his acting skills. __________________ I'm a million different people from one day to the next.

12-02-2006, 02:33 PM	#17
ChrisBaleBatman Legendary Hero Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shadow Moses Posts: 17,352	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig Layer Cake was awesome. And, if you watch THE JACKET.....Craig pulls that role off incredibly well. Hid his accent pretty well too.

12-02-2006, 03:46 PM	#18
Gonking Banned User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montevideo, Uruguay Posts: 2,697	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig He has no chance

12-02-2006, 10:15 PM	#21
The Chairman Pimps' Main Prophet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Down in the Jackson Cage Posts: 18,822	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig As great as Craig, it just isn't going to happen. __________________ "The world better prepare, for when I'm a billionaire" - Bernie Madoff

12-02-2006, 10:59 PM	#24
zer00 Banned User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Val Kilmer Society of America Headquarters Posts: 23,975	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig laughs at thread

12-05-2006, 02:03 PM	#25
DACrowe Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: No longer NC Posts: 24,745	Re: Oscar Nomination for Craig An Oscar nomination....for playing James Bond....as the sixth actor in a 21 film franchise...and not the best one at that..... NO.

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