Which Bond had the best debut movie? - Blu-ray Forum

Benoit Blanc · 07-29-2022, 10:23 PM

Seeing as how the swan song thread is so popular that it's had 50 replies already, may as well do a debut thread too.

So who had the best? Connery in Dr. No, Moore in Live and Let Die, Dalton in The Living Daylights, Brosnan in GoldenEye, or Craig in Casino Royale?

Dunemoon · 07-29-2022, 10:35 PM

sultanofcinema · 07-29-2022, 10:41 PM

This is a no brainer. George Lazenby in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, truly the finest produced James Bond film in the series and the last exceptional one.

BladeRunner2007 · 07-29-2022, 10:42 PM

Craig in Casino Royale.

BluBonnet · 07-29-2022, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sultanofcinema

This is a no brainer. George Lazenby in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, truly the finest produced James Bond film in the series and the last exceptional one.

The absolute best of the best

Warm Gun · 07-29-2022, 10:53 PM

I haven't watched Lazenby's movie, and with the 4K boxset probably coming out within two years, why bother? Craig from the four others. I don't like any of his other Bond movies, though. Barbara Broccoli, Robert Wade and Neil Purvis all need to go. They suck.

Benoit Blanc · 07-29-2022, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Warm Gun

I haven't watched Lazenby's movie, and with the 4K boxset probably coming out within two years, why bother? Craig from the four others. I don't like any of his other Bond movies, though. Barbara Broccoli, Robert Wade and Neil Purvis all need to go. They suck.

Um... five others.

erixon20 · 07-29-2022, 10:57 PM

I like The living Daylights a lot, but Royale is the best one.

Warm Gun · 07-29-2022, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Benoit Blanc

Um... five others.

Right. Your poll threw me off. You were too fast for my edit.

Winslow Leach · 07-29-2022, 11:34 PM

I went with Dalton, but could have easily voted for the others. All five had exceptional debuts as Bond.

RCRochester · 07-29-2022, 11:35 PM

Lazenby should have been included but there’s no question that Connery in Dr. No is my choice. He laid the groundwork for not only the character in that film but for every action hero who casually kills the bad guys, makes wisecracks, bangs the girls, etc. Dr. No may be rough around the edges but it’s a stunning debut not just for Connery but the entire series.

RCRochester · 07-29-2022, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Warm Gun

I haven't watched Lazenby's movie, and with the 4K boxset probably coming out within two years, why bother?

Because you can enjoy and learn to appreciate the film now AND when it comes to 4K and you can actually be qualified to participate in discussions like this.

stardragon9 · 07-29-2022, 11:52 PM

All the Bonds had great entrance movies! In fact I felt that The Living Daylights and Goldeneye were the best movies for Dalton and Brosnan. And Casino Royale was good enough that I saw it three times in theaters.

Winslow Leach · 07-30-2022, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stardragon9

All the Bonds had great entrance movies! In fact I felt that The Living Daylights and Goldeneye were the best movies for Dalton and Brosnan. And Casino Royale was good enough that I saw it three times in theaters.

I saw CASINO ROYALE twice in theaters, I was so impressed with it. It's still one of my favorite Bond films.

jess1581 · 07-30-2022, 12:20 AM

Connery's debut was a game changer, Lazenby's continues to be underrated, Brosnan's was smooth and cool as ice, but Craig is the winner imo. What a power punch. Dalton and Moore's were kinda meh to be honest. Dalton kicked it up with LtK and Moore really didn't get in the groove until TSWLM.

anomaly7 · 07-30-2022, 12:27 AM

For me it's a close call between Goldeneye and Casino Royale, but ultimately gave it to Casino Royale (mainly because it has the better score). Martin Campbell directed 2 of the best Bond movies IMO, the best films for Brosnan and Craig.

Dr. No is good, but not one of Connery's best. Still a hell of a way to kick off this great franchise.

Living Daylights I really enjoy, and consider it one of the more underrated Bond films.

Live and Let Die would be at the bottom of Bond debut movies. I like this one as well, but the other actors just had better debut films.

AKORIS · 07-30-2022, 12:45 AM

Toss up between Moore, Craig, and Brosnan.

I picked Brosnan because he was at the top of his game in Goldeneye and never reached those heights again

fattyjoe37 · 07-30-2022, 12:51 AM

Craig then Lazenby.

Zechs Merquise · 07-30-2022, 01:33 AM

GoldenEye. Always GoldenEye. Living Daylights, Casino Royale and Secret Service were pretty good too. Dr No was a bit rough, From Russia With Love was better, and Live and Let Die was terrible.

Markgway · 07-30-2022, 01:44 AM

Tough, because Live and Let Die is the only one I didn't much care for. But I went for Connery because he had no legacy to build on and nailed it right out the gate. From his first moment on screen he's iconic and as great as they others were no one can compete with that.

View Poll Results: Which Bond had the best debut movie?
Connery in Dr. No	27	28.13%
Moore in Live and Let Die	6	6.25%
Dalton in The Living Daylights	5	5.21%
Brosnan in GoldenEye	16	16.67%
Craig in Casino Royale	48	50.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 96. You may not vote on this poll

07-29-2022, 10:23 PM	#1
Benoit Blanc Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Dublin, Ireland Blu-ray collection:76	Which Bond had the best debut movie? Seeing as how the swan song thread is so popular that it's had 50 replies already, may as well do a debut thread too. So who had the best? Connery in Dr. No, Moore in Live and Let Die, Dalton in The Living Daylights, Brosnan in GoldenEye, or Craig in Casino Royale?

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07-29-2022, 10:35 PM	#2
Dunemoon Banned Member since:Jul 2013

07-29-2022, 10:41 PM	#3
sultanofcinema Member Member since:May 2019	This is a no brainer. George Lazenby in 1969's On Her Majesty's Secret Service, truly the finest produced James Bond film in the series and the last exceptional one.

07-29-2022, 10:42 PM	#4
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:43 Blu-ray collection:969 Blu-ray reviews:3	Craig in Casino Royale.

07-29-2022, 10:53 PM	#6
Warm Gun Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:579 DVD collection:103 Digital collection:2 Trading Score:10	I haven't watched Lazenby's movie, and with the 4K boxset probably coming out within two years, why bother? Craig from the four others. I don't like any of his other Bond movies, though. Barbara Broccoli, Robert Wade and Neil Purvis all need to go. They suck.

07-29-2022, 10:57 PM	#8
erixon20 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Elmhurst, NY 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:513 DVD collection:83 Trading Score:214	I like The living Daylights a lot, but Royale is the best one.

07-29-2022, 11:34 PM	#10
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:266 DVD collection:96	I went with Dalton, but could have easily voted for the others. All five had exceptional debuts as Bond.

07-29-2022, 11:35 PM	#11
RCRochester Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2017 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:8	Lazenby should have been included but there’s no question that Connery in Dr. No is my choice. He laid the groundwork for not only the character in that film but for every action hero who casually kills the bad guys, makes wisecracks, bangs the girls, etc. Dr. No may be rough around the edges but it’s a stunning debut not just for Connery but the entire series.

07-29-2022, 11:52 PM	#13
stardragon9 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1346 DVD collection:547	All the Bonds had great entrance movies! In fact I felt that The Living Daylights and Goldeneye were the best movies for Dalton and Brosnan. And Casino Royale was good enough that I saw it three times in theaters.

07-30-2022, 12:20 AM	#15
jess1581 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2016 Location:Fairhaven, Massachusetts 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:2139 Blu-ray reviews: 70	Connery's debut was a game changer, Lazenby's continues to be underrated, Brosnan's was smooth and cool as ice, but Craig is the winner imo. What a power punch. Dalton and Moore's were kinda meh to be honest. Dalton kicked it up with LtK and Moore really didn't get in the groove until TSWLM.

07-30-2022, 12:27 AM	#16
anomaly7 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:846	For me it's a close call between Goldeneye and Casino Royale, but ultimately gave it to Casino Royale (mainly because it has the better score). Martin Campbell directed 2 of the best Bond movies IMO, the best films for Brosnan and Craig. Dr. No is good, but not one of Connery's best. Still a hell of a way to kick off this great franchise. Living Daylights I really enjoy, and consider it one of the more underrated Bond films. Live and Let Die would be at the bottom of Bond debut movies. I like this one as well, but the other actors just had better debut films.

07-30-2022, 12:45 AM	#17
AKORIS Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:458 Blu-ray collection:3429 Blu-ray reviews:19	Toss up between Moore, Craig, and Brosnan. I picked Brosnan because he was at the top of his game in Goldeneye and never reached those heights again

07-30-2022, 12:51 AM	#18
fattyjoe37 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:WA 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:1841 DVD collection:7 Trading Score:67	Craig then Lazenby.

07-30-2022, 01:33 AM	#19
Zechs Merquise Senior Member Member since:Oct 2012	GoldenEye. Always GoldenEye. Living Daylights, Casino Royale and Secret Service were pretty good too. Dr No was a bit rough, From Russia With Love was better, and Live and Let Die was terrible.

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