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I don't think it will surprise anyone that I chose Connery. Don't get me wrong, each actor brought something to the role, but for my money the Bond film to end all Bond films has to be From Russia with Love. It wasn't too silly, but it really gave us a likable, relatable, but still capable Bond. It's that rare combination, the kind you find in all the great action heroes from John McClain to Indiana Jones to Capt. Hilts , a.k.a.The Cooler King.
All that said, Craig has the potential, more than any other, to match Connery. Casino Royale was a wonderful reboot and Quantum of Solace, imho, was an all-around classic revenge movie. The only thing they were really missing was the refinement and the likability. The way Quantum of Solace ended, it seems both of those ingredients are about to find their way into the writing, finally giving Craig all the tools he needs to be the James Bond.
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