About Craig's face

[TheVileOne]

OK, what hell is the damage? People actually complaining about Craig's face. So I ask why?

Ok, so the guy's got a bit of a weathered and beaten down face. He's got some crags and some wrinkes. But so what? He's rugged. And Bond should be rugged.

Sean Connery was also rugged. He wasn't a fresh-faced, metrosexual pretty-boy. He was a rugged and cold bastard.

But people complaining about Craig's face is just sort of how superficial the complaining about him has become. And how much crap it is. It reminds me of the whiney fanboy kids complaining about the looks of Kirsten Dunst and Bryce Dallas Howard for Spider-man.

I guess Craig isn't sexy enough for some moronic fanboys.

 

[Agentsands77]

I can understand the controversy, even if I disagree. People who are used to the Brosnan-style Bond - that immaculate, pretty-boy image of Bond - aren't always going to easily adapt to Craig.

Craig's Bond is remarkably different from all those to previously take on the role. His look is tougher, less conventional, rougher, and all that jazz. But for me, a fan first and foremost devoted to the Ian Fleming novels, that fits right in with who Bond is supposed to be. Bond in the novels is less of a pretty-boy and more of a tough guy.

Fleming's MOONRAKER even describes Bond as out-of-place among the upper crust in the Blades club:
"And what could the casual observer think of him, 'Commander James Bond, CMG, RNVSR', also 'something at the Ministry of Defence', the rather saturnine young man in his middle thirties sitting opposite the Admiral? Something a bit cold and dangerous in that face. Looks pretty fit... Tough looking customer. Doesn't look the sort of chap one usually sees in Blades."

And in Fleming's THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, Bond is mistaken for a gangster by the character of Vivienne Michel, and is subsequently described as "good-looking in a dark, rather cruel way."

I mean, that just kind of fits with the vibes Craig's Bond gives off, at least in my opinion. And I do think Craig is handsome and exudes a masculinity that is just right for the character. He seems perfectly plausible as the womanizing, drinking, charming secret agent, as well as bringing his own flavor to the character.

 

[TheVileOne]

How can you understand the controversy if Craig looks how Bond you know SHOULD LOOK.

Brosnan wasn't exactly a pretty boy, especially when he was getting older.

Connery was certainly not a pretty boy. Even Roger Moore wasn't. And Connery was also a pretty cold bastard at times.

Most of this controversy and complaints, I see it as petty BS.

I was absolutely disgusted when I heard these boys like Orlando Bloom and Jude Law being discussed as Iron Man. In my opinion, Craig is a better choice.

 

[Masut]

I can understand the controversy, even if I disagree. People who are used to the Brosnan-style Bond - that immaculate, pretty-boy image of Bond - aren't always going to easily adapt to Craig.

Craig's Bond is remarkably different from all those to previously take on the role. His look is tougher, less conventional, rougher, and all that jazz. But for me, a fan first and foremost devoted to the Ian Fleming novels, that fits right in with who Bond is supposed to be. Bond in the novels is less of a pretty-boy and more of a tough guy.

Fleming's MOONRAKER even describes Bond as out-of-place among the upper crust in the Blades club:
"And what could the casual observer think of him, 'Commander James Bond, CMG, RNVSR', also 'something at the Ministry of Defence', the rather saturnine young man in his middle thirties sitting opposite the Admiral? Something a bit cold and dangerous in that face. Looks pretty fit... Tough looking customer. Doesn't look the sort of chap one usually sees in Blades."

And in Fleming's THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, Bond is mistaken for a gangster by the character of Vivienne Michel, and is subsequently described as "good-looking in a dark, rather cruel way."

I mean, that just kind of fits with the vibes Craig's Bond gives off, at least in my opinion. And I do think Craig is handsome and exudes a masculinity that is just right for the character. He seems perfectly plausible as the womanizing, drinking, charming secret agent, as well as bringing his own flavor to the character.

Those are very good examples, and make a lot of sense with Craig's casting.

 

[Chaos Bringer]

D.C. is perfect as Bond. Anyone who disagrees has their feet firmly planted in poop.

 

[TheVileOne]

I like this one.

How about anyone who disagrees is dumber than dirt?

 

[Two-Face]

There is nothing wrong with his face...

 

[TheVileOne]

To some dumb morons there is.

 

[ShaneHelms]

Although i loved the previous Bonds, I think Craig will be my favorite. I have full faith in him and i hope he blows all the naysayers away.

 

[E-Mack]

As ashamed I am to say it...I did at one time, albeit shortly, think that Craig was too ugly for Bond. But once those promo photos came out, he did sell me in the looks department.

Craig's not the best looking guy, and he does have a lot of bad photos out there, but he works imo. It's already been said, but the his "boxer" face really compliments Fleming's Bond. And it is something we haven't seen since Dalton or Connery.

 

[Two-Face]

To some dumb morons there is.

There is nothing wrong with his face sure he has winkles but who don't? He is 38 years old that I assuming, winkles shouldn’t be a problem it should how he performs in Casino Royale.

 

[xwolverine2]

i think hes sexy

 

[Mentok]

Nothing wrong with his face.

 

[MJZ]

Craig looks like a modern-day Steve McQueen, who might I add women lusted over and men wanted to be. Sounds about right, doesn't it? Of course the current gen of tight-assed fans don't even know who he is.

I question the mental state of anyone who sees this image and finds it un-Bond:

 

[kit1982]

I'll admit I have a slight reservation about his face, I mean at the end of the teaser he looks like he's just gone 12 rounds with Tyson back in his prime. He doesn't particularly pull off the tux look at all either IMO, I've been impressed with most of the promo shots but there's something abut him in a tux that doesn't look right to me. For the record I'm 110% psyched for this film and hopefully I'll be eating my words on November 17th.

 

[The Trainman]

That's a great picture of Craig. The suit makes him look more suave than ever.

 

[johnsonuk]

D.C. is perfect as Bond. Anyone who disagrees has their feet firmly planted in poop.

someone pass me the towel.

to say craig is perfect as bond is also rediculouse.just because some of us are waiting before we judge does not make us wrong.Those who are against him without judging him have a right to do that,just as you do to say he is perfect without seeing him(whats the difference?).But time will tell who is correct or not.

 

[Darkstar]

Craig looks like a modern-day Steve McQueen, who might I add women lusted over and men wanted to be.

With that in mind...how about a remake of Bullit with Craig in the title role?

 

[SolidSnakeMGS]

I like this one.

How about anyone who disagrees is dumber than dirt?

Oh oh, I got one. How about anyone who doesn't understand the meaning of the word "opinion" should be locked in jail. You could go first and be an example to all of the other similiar thinking (word used loosely) people.

Yeah, I don't like the idea of Craig as Bond. He's more of a villain than a hero type. He's also the only Bond below 6ft. His face is very rough, and kinda distracting. Now I like Craig as an actor, and I will wait till I see the movie before I pass judgment, but Bond is a character whose appearance matters since so much has been made of it in the books, and since its such an integral part of the character. Craig just doesn't look the part.

Craig looks like a modern-day Steve McQueen, who might I add women lusted over and men wanted to be.

There is a slight resemblance, and besides, that doesn't mean women lust over Craig just because they lust over someone whom you think resembles Craig.

And NO, no remake of Bullit please. The movie is great on its own.

 

[TheVileOne]

Oh oh, I got one. How about anyone who doesn't understand the meaning of the word "opinion" should be locked in jail. You could go first and be an example to all of the other similiar thinking (word used loosely) people.

Yeah, I don't like the idea of Craig as Bond. He's more of a villain than a hero type. He's also the only Bond below 6ft. His face is very rough, and kinda distracting. Now I like Craig as an actor, and I will wait till I see the movie before I pass judgment, but Bond is a character whose appearance matters since so much has been made of it in the books, and since its such an integral part of the character. Craig just doesn't look the part.

OH MY GOD! HE'S ONE INCH UNDER 6'0"!!! WHATEVER SHALL WE DOOOOO?!!!!

Once again, Connery wasn't exactly a smooth faced pretty-boy. So was he not sexy enough for you either?

These aren't legitimate arguments against Craig.

And Craig does fit the character based on many descriptions people have posted directly from the books here. He simply doesn't fit what you think he should look like.

 

[E-Mack]

I think he looks the closest from Fleming's descriptions:

 

[SolidSnakeMGS]

OH MY GOD! HE'S ONE INCH UNDER 6'0"!!! WHATEVER SHALL WE DOOOOO?!!!!

Well considering the other Bonds tower over him, I'd say it was pretty important. You have actors with certain traditional physical features, and when you suddenly have one that lacks one, two, or more (such as in Craig's case) of those features, its distracting. And almost like stepping down.

Once again, Connery wasn't exactly a smooth faced pretty-boy. So was he not sexy enough for you either?

*re-reads my post* Nooooope, didn't think I mentioned anything about Connery. But I can. Better yet, I'll use pictures.

Yeah, I'd say that was smooth faced. Or much MUCH more so than Craig. He is also my favorite Bond.

These aren't legitimate arguments against Craig.

Yes they are. Let me clue you in on something. Just because you do not agree with something does not mean it's not legitimate. Of course, you did write all of that rubbish about the people that disagree with your high and mighty opinion, so I'm not surprised you'd say something that laughable.

And Craig does fit the character based on many descriptions people have posted directly from the books here. He simply doesn't fit what you think he should look like.

Or better yet, he simply fits your own idea of what Bond should look like.

I neglected to mention the fact that Bond is also typically a dark haired fellow but sandy-haired in Casino Royale.

There's a pretty good amount of people that don't like the casting choice. I guess they all also have non legitimate reasons as well?

 

[SolidSnakeMGS]

I think he looks the closest from Fleming's descriptions:

The fact that there is so much morphing required kind of argues against the similarity argument. Different hair color, facial structure, chin size, mouth size, nose width, etc. In fact, it'd be easier to note what similarities do exist!

 

[E-Mack]

Aside from the head shape, I don't see THAT much of a difference like you make it out to be. Plus I said out all the Bond actors, he looks closest. Which I think is a fair assessment, no?

 

[Agentsands77]

Well considering the other Bonds tower over him, I'd say it was pretty important.

"Tower" over him? I think not. And honestly, is the height difference noticeable? Not in any footage/photos I've seen from CASINO ROYALE.

You have actors with certain traditional physical features, and when you suddenly have one that lacks one, two, or more (such as in Craig's case) of those features, its distracting. And almost like stepping down.

Or, it's a more interesting twist. Just because Craig doesn't follow the mold of previous actors doesn't mean he's innapropriate, or a step down. It just means he's different.

Frankly, I like the change. We've had enough of the same that some changes can be made. Craig's rougher look is a nice twist, I think. And I do think it definitely fits with the basic look of Fleming's Bond. Take a look at this manip to illustrate my point. Leontheprofessional at MI6forums.com added a few of the FlemingBond characteristics (namely the scar, comma of hair) to Craig. It's 99% how I've always pictured Fleming's Bond.

Yeah, I'd say that was smooth faced. Or much MUCH more so than Craig. He is also my favorite Bond.

Oh, come on now. Connery's face is very wrinkly, even in that photo.

I neglected to mention the fact that Bond is also typically a dark haired fellow but sandy-haired in Casino Royale.

True. But even Roger Moore got pretty light-haired depending on the film.