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Rickenbacker · 03-08-2003, 12:01 PM

Major James Bond fan here & I'll preface this by saying- I *know* Connery is generally seen as the best Bond of all. He was the 1st & he did an amazing job. (you can already see where this is going!)...

BUT- he's not my favorite. He's #2 in my book. My favorite Bond of all is easily Roger Moore. Say what you will about him, but I think Moore had that..."English gentlemanliness" that all of the others lacked. (& He was the only true Englishman of the bunch!)
Sure there was lots of humor in his Bond, but who doesn't like humor? (although I'll admit *some* of it got silly in his series) I was a kid in the 70s & I think his Bond was very kid-friendly. (look at Moonraker. ie: Star Wars) "Spy Who Loved Me" & "Live & Let Die" are my 2 faves.

I also understand that Moore was Ian Fleming's original choice for the role, but he was unavailabe at the time.
Anyway, if anything, I think Moore's Bond car still beats the crap outta any of them before or since. The one from The Spy Who Loved Me that converted to a submarine. That 1977 design still looks cool today! (that 'invisible' one "Die Another Day" *was* kinda cool, but a liiiittle *too* far fetched.

Roger's car:

http://www.darkside.com.au/lotus/lotus06.jpg

Brian Damage · 03-08-2003, 01:09 PM

Roger Moore is my favorite Bond too.

dlemond · 03-08-2003, 01:15 PM

I grew up with Roger Moore as Bond, so he was always first in my eyes.

Though not the best Bond movie, For Your Eyes Only is one of my favorites.

Rickenbacker · 03-08-2003, 01:21 PM

2 Moore fans onboard w/ me! "For Your Eyes Only" was a *great* movie! They thankfully cut down on the cartoonishness & got a little more serious...A little!

It's my 3rd fave of them all.

Brosnan's my #3 choice. I didn't like Dalton at all. Zero charisma. Too serious.

*waits for onslaught of Connery fans*...

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 03-08-2003, 01:23 PM

Sean Connery is James Bond!!!! Pierce Brosnan is second. I think Roger Moore was the worst one.

dlemond · 03-08-2003, 01:23 PM

By the way, did you ever see "Ffolkes" with Roger Moore?

Pretty good flick with Moore as a very unassuming hero and Anthony Perkins as a nut (not much of stretch) badguy.

Rickenbacker · 03-08-2003, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
By the way, did you ever see "Ffolkes" with Roger Moore?

Pretty good flick with Moore as a very unassuming hero and Anthony Perkins as a nut (not much of stretch) badguy.

Oh yeah. Saw 'Ffolkes". I loved it. I think I've seen all of his post-Bond films & I'd like to start collecting the 'Saint' series. Maybe even "The Persuaders" too if it's on dvd.

You see "Shout At The Devil" or "That Lucky Touch"?

GM'Calgary-

How can Moore be The Worst one after seeing non-actor George Lazenby?

TJL · 03-08-2003, 02:14 PM

I think I prefer Connery.
A friend and I were discussing Bond the other night and one hit wonder Bond George Lazenby's name came up.
Does anyone know his nationality? I thought he was Austrailian.

Rickenbacker · 03-08-2003, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
I think I prefer Connery.
A friend and I were discussing Bond the other night and one hit wonder Bond George Lazenby's name came up.
Does anyone know his nationality? I thought he was Austrailian.

He's an Aussie, alright mate!

isiahthomas · 03-08-2003, 09:21 PM

My favorite Bond was Roger Moore also & my grandfather's favorite Bond is Roger. My mother likes Sean Connery as the best Bond. I like A View To A Kill & Octopussy with Roger Moore. I also like Never Say Never Again with Sean & Kim Basinger. I liked that Bond movie with Timothy Dalton, i forgot the name of it but Patti Labelle sang the theme song If U Ask Me To. Timothy had 2 cute women in that movie. I haven't seen any of the Bond movies with Pierce Brosnan but i wanna see Die Another Day with my hometown Cleveland girl Halle Berry. What's the name of that Bond movie with Pierce that had Teri Hatcher in it? I think Teri is cute.

Rickenbacker · 03-09-2003, 09:04 PM

I'm inspired to watch 'Live & Let Die' tonight!

*bump!*

isiahthomas · 03-09-2003, 11:50 PM

Timothy Dalton movie i couldn't think of was License To Kill. Gladys Knight sang the theme song. I haven't seen Live & Let Die yet & i haven't seen the other Roger Moore earlier James Bond movies.

Rickenbacker · 03-10-2003, 07:37 AM

Isiah-

You have got to see Live & Let Die! Also The Spy Who Loved Me. That ones his best. Roger himself said so.

Unwanted Angel · 03-10-2003, 07:45 AM

Pierce Brosnan

Pedantic · 03-12-2003, 08:20 PM

I like Brosnan the best.

Moore is second for me.

03-08-2003, 12:01 PM	#1
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	Bond...Which Bond? Major James Bond fan here & I'll preface this by saying- I know Connery is generally seen as the best Bond of all. He was the 1st & he did an amazing job. (you can already see where this is going!)... BUT- he's not my favorite. He's #2 in my book. My favorite Bond of all is easily Roger Moore. Say what you will about him, but I think Moore had that..."English gentlemanliness" that all of the others lacked. (& He was the only true Englishman of the bunch!) Sure there was lots of humor in his Bond, but who doesn't like humor? (although I'll admit some of it got silly in his series) I was a kid in the 70s & I think his Bond was very kid-friendly. (look at Moonraker. ie: Star Wars) "Spy Who Loved Me" & "Live & Let Die" are my 2 faves. I also understand that Moore was Ian Fleming's original choice for the role, but he was unavailabe at the time. Anyway, if anything, I think Moore's Bond car still beats the crap outta any of them before or since. The one from The Spy Who Loved Me that converted to a submarine. That 1977 design still looks cool today! (that 'invisible' one "Die Another Day" was kinda cool, but a liiiittle too far fetched. Roger's car: http://www.darkside.com.au/lotus/lotus06.jpg
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03-08-2003, 01:21 PM	#4
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	AwRIIIGHT! 2 Moore fans onboard w/ me! "For Your Eyes Only" was a great movie! They thankfully cut down on the cartoonishness & got a little more serious...A little! It's my 3rd fave of them all. Brosnan's my #3 choice. I didn't like Dalton at all. Zero charisma. Too serious. waits for onslaught of Connery fans...

03-08-2003, 01:23 PM	#5
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03-08-2003, 02:14 PM	#8
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03-12-2003, 08:20 PM	#15
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03-08-2003, 01:09 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Roger Moore is my favorite Bond too.

03-08-2003, 01:15 PM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I grew up with Roger Moore as Bond, so he was always first in my eyes. Though not the best Bond movie, For Your Eyes Only is one of my favorites.

03-08-2003, 09:21 PM	#10
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	My favorite Bond was Roger Moore also & my grandfather's favorite Bond is Roger. My mother likes Sean Connery as the best Bond. I like A View To A Kill & Octopussy with Roger Moore. I also like Never Say Never Again with Sean & Kim Basinger. I liked that Bond movie with Timothy Dalton, i forgot the name of it but Patti Labelle sang the theme song If U Ask Me To. Timothy had 2 cute women in that movie. I haven't seen any of the Bond movies with Pierce Brosnan but i wanna see Die Another Day with my hometown Cleveland girl Halle Berry. What's the name of that Bond movie with Pierce that had Teri Hatcher in it? I think Teri is cute.

03-09-2003, 09:04 PM	#11
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	I'm inspired to watch 'Live & Let Die' tonight! bump!

03-09-2003, 11:50 PM	#12
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Timothy Dalton movie i couldn't think of was License To Kill. Gladys Knight sang the theme song. I haven't seen Live & Let Die yet & i haven't seen the other Roger Moore earlier James Bond movies.

03-10-2003, 07:37 AM	#13
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	Isiah- You have got to see Live & Let Die! Also The Spy Who Loved Me. That ones his best. Roger himself said so.

03-10-2003, 07:45 AM	#14
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	Pierce Brosnan