Is Daniel Craig an overrated actor?

[Ajendo]

I wish people like the op would actually take the time to observe his body of work before make dumb statements or questions based on a handful of movies. Paccino, Dinero, Brando... nearly if not every actor with a lasting career has made a few bad movies and could be regarded as overrated.

If one looks at Craig's work from
Tomb Raider to Endearing Love or
from Layer Cake to his Bonds or
from Defiance to Road to Perfition
or even from the golden compass
to tgwtdt and munich to that film he
did as a washed up Hollywood
actor, you'd have to be pretty
dense to believe they're the same type of roles and that he has no acting range.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

I think the OP might be mistaking his popularity with acclaim.

A lot of people like him in films. He's a very sexy bloke, fits perfectly into certain roles and is enjoyable to watch.

I personally haven't seen enough of him to judge his acting.

The only thing I'd say, is that there was a little something missing from his performance in GWTDT, that made me feel Michael Nyqvist's performance was the better one. Which is no indication of me simply loving the original, because I think I prefered Rooney Mara to Noomi Rapace.

 

[Rowsdower!]

The only movies where I thought Craig's performances were questionable were Tomb Raider and Cowboys & Aliens. But those movies were crap, so that was more than likely the reason why he was underwhelming.

 

[marvelman2006]

He pretty good acting range wise. He definitely has more range then pierce brosnan. But I only ever hear him referred to as james bond and nothing else. I wish he would do a comedy, same as leo.

 

[Matt]

I think he is overrated as James Bond, but as an actor....not really.

 

[marvelman2006]

I think he is overrated as James Bond, but as an actor....not really.

Its odd because as james bond they kind of limit his dialogue and amp up the action like you would for a leading action star who cant really deliver lines. He comes off as almost one note, gives you an intense stare.

 

[bunk]

Its odd because as james bond they kind of limit his dialogue and amp up the action like you would for a leading action star who cant really deliver lines. He comes off as almost one note, gives you an intense stare.

It is interesting how his diologue is more minimal. I think that speaks to his abilities though. He does a great job of conveying intelligence without saying much.

 

[Assassin32]

Road to Perdition.

 

[Destructus86]

I don't think an actor needs a large range of acting styles in order to be considered a great actor. I like that some actors have a familiarity to them in every role they do. It's their "thing"

 

[E.NormusJohnson]

I'm still not sold on him as Bond... as a huge fan of the franchise I'm waiting for that role that finally nails down him as JB. Casino Royale was a fun ride and a solid flick, but I still think DC's definitive portrayal as Bond is out there somewhere. Maybe it's Skyfall.

 

[Ajendo]

Go visit the Bond thread and look at the pics. Craig imo is underrated as Bond. He doesn't get the credit he deserves BUT he and no one else for that matter will EVER top Connery.

 

[Soapy]

Connery isn't that good. People just like to say that because he was the first.

 

[Ajendo]

Um No. Imo Connery was the absolute best. Every actor who has played Bond or done a screen test will tell you it's not easy and Connery managed to make it look effortless. It has nothing to do with him being the first. Craig is the current Bond and he's my 2nd favorite out of the official 6. Connery had swagger, charm, wit, sex appeal and physicality; all rolled into one package. Simple things like the way he walks, facial and hand gestures/inflections, the authority he commanded and his verbal sparring. All that stuff came off as natural. The same canno be said convincingly by the rest.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Connery isn't that good. People just like to say that because he was the first.

Blasphemy!

 

[E.NormusJohnson]

Connery isn't that good. People just like to say that because he was the first.

First part of your post is fine 'cause it's your opinion... but the second part is utterly ridiculous.

 

[marvelrobbins]

I consider him a bit overrated for now as Bond.I have Issues with Bond films since the
so called reboot.I have never attacked his acting ability.y Issues lie with the writers
and Producers.My favorate Bond are Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnon.Right now I
would place Craig fourth of the six Bonds.The recent Bond set pics screams Classic
Bond.If the producers are done trying to copy Jason Bourne and are having Craig do
a real Bond film then My rankings will have to change.

The one thing we can agree on Is Connery was the best.He made one of the worst Bond films Diamonds are Forever a hugh success because he was In It.If not for COnnery In
Dr No and From Russia with love you wouldn't ever had Casino Royale.That was kinda of a cross between Bourne and from Russia with Love.

 

[humbdrumb]

Road to Perdition.

"It's all so ****ing hysterical."

Best line in the movie.

And as per the question, Daniel Craig is probably the only actor who's played Bond that has any range whatsoever.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Yeah, I think so. Looking at his work, including pre- 007, he's proven to be probably the most versatile actor whose ever played 007.

That's not saying a whole lot considering his company, but still.

 

[flickchick85]

And as per the question, Daniel Craig is probably the only actor who's played Bond that has any range whatsoever.

Ha, that's so true.

 

[E.NormusJohnson]

"It's all so ****ing hysterical."

Best line in the movie.

And as per the question, Daniel Craig is probably the only actor who's played Bond that has any range whatsoever.

Not sure I agree with that... Timothy Dalton is probably as good or better an actor than Craig is. Hard to say with Connery because everyone tends to put the movie star looks and charisma before his acting skills... and of course the fact he never changed his accent in any role... but Connery def. had some decent ability to adapt to and disappear into roles.

 

[Matt]

Go visit the Bond thread and look at the pics. Craig imo is underrated as Bond. He doesn't get the credit he deserves BUT he and no one else for that matter will EVER top Connery.

Best Bond is Brosnan. He has the edge and toughness of Connery/Craig but the wit and charm of Roger Moore. The only problem is, with the exception of Goldeneye he had the worst scripts of the franchise.

 

[Ajendo]

Brosnan had no identity and was too smug. His fisticuffs were limited and had some of the worst lines/scripts in the series. He's not the worst but he's definitely not the best. Way too sensitive and his pain face was a joke.

 

[chamber-music]

Craig is underrated. I would say he was good in Road to Perdition, Layer Cake, Munich, Infamous, Flashbacks Of A Fool and Defiance.

He was a great villain in Road To Perdition, good moral leader in Defiance and a great complex killer in Infamous. Craig was very different in each role as well.

Daniel Craig does good American accents but his not very good at other accents besides his own.

 

[Blue Sugar]

Being able to change your voice has little to do with acting. And Daniel playing the same role? He plays Mikael Blomqvist and James Bond totally different. Just because he has the same accent and looks the same doesn't mean he acts like it. Acting is so much about subtle things in s character, being able to show emotions through that character and situation.

 

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Brosnan was a great Bond, I thought. He was my introduction into 007.

I think he got dealt a bad hand overall, though. His 007 could have been so much better if he'd been better supported. Goldeneye, and working with Campbell, proved he could do more with Bond than what we got afterwards.

I'll say this too, I think Brosnan was a better Roger Moore 007 than Roger Moore's 007. Moore's Bond was an attempt, and failure I think, in balancing the absurdity and goofiness with the action hero. I think Brosnan's Bond pulled off the action well, while still being genuinely charming in cheesy ways with one liners he made work onscreen.