I’m deep “in the soup” as my writer buddy, Liz Maverick is fond of saying, so immersed in my work-in-progress that if it weren’t for the occasional vocal intervention of hungry cats, I’m not sure I’d register the time of day.
Still, you know what “they” say about all work and no play. In this case, it makes Hope a dull girl and well, when you’re a writer of romance fiction and a purveyor of Happily Ever Afters, you can’t have that.
I took time out this Friday to meet friends for the opening of the new James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace, and I am ever so glad I did. First off, though, I have to cop to the need to eat a little crow. Before seeing the film, I had doubts, vocally expressed doubts, about Daniel Craig pulling off the classic role of Fleming’s uber suave British secret agent. Even though I’m a fan of the film series, I missed out on seeing the 2006 prequel, Casino Royale, Craig’s debut in the role. Not to cast aspersions on Mr. Craig’s acting abilities and well, obvious attributes, but he’s no Remington Steele, and make fun of me if you will, but I really liked Pierce Brosnan in the role. And Craig is blond, which seemed like it might work against the character’s edgy, dark vibe.
After seeing the film, I have to concede that the critics are right on the money this time. Daniel Craig is the penultimate James Bond, at least since Sean Connery passed on the revolver. As for edgy and dark, well, his performance may give new meaning to those words. I think he may be the most tortured Bond yet–and anyone who’s read my Men of Roxbury House trilogy books: Vanquished, Enslaved or Untamed knows I go for tortured heroes in a big way.
Afterward, we decamped to an Irish pub around the corner where we tucked into a booth, ordered pints and pub grub, and settled in for a recap. Those shoulders, that chest, those burning blue eyes, those oh so chiseled if somewhat implacable features…Oh yeah, and the movie was really good, too.
Will Daniel Craig be the prototype for the hero of a future Hope Tarr novel? I’d say it’s a strong bet he will. An historical, I’m thinking, and yes, definitely British-set.
Okay, enough about me and my new Daniel Craig obsession. Anybody else do anything cool this weekend?
Hope
I adore Daniel Craig and was very lerry at first when he took up the Bond role, but after seening Casino Royale I think he fits Bond , plus he’s only the second britsh actor to play Bond to boot.
I know David Niven was one of the former Bonds. A good actor but as Bond? No way.
I’m going to order Casino Royale via Netflix for sure.
I wish I got to se Bond, but I did get to dance with my bubby in a tux. That was fun.
Well, Kwana, that doesn’t sound like a bad evening, not at all. I hope you had a blast. Sounds as though you did. 🙂
I would have to say that Daniel Craig is the best James Bond of all times.,’,
I have to agree, Alexandra. I was skeptical of a blond Bond at first plus Craig is short, not a bad thing but my image of Bond was “tall, dark and dangerous.” But Craig really owns the character. I think his is the most tortured Bond of them all. And I love tortured heroes, at least fictional ones. 🙂
i think that Daniel Craig is second to Sean Connery when playing James Bond:,’
Sean Connery playing anyone is pretty hard to touch, John. Amazing actor.
i think that Daniel Craig is only second to Pierce Brosnan when playing the role of James Bond~.*
Brosnan was a really good Bond, so it’s a tough call for me. And I loved him as Remington Steele.
actually, i like the body of Daniel Craig. wish i could have a body like that ‘`~