Daniel Craig’sJames Bondtimeline doesn’t make a ton of sense, because his 007 goes from an inexperienced rookie to a grizzled veteran in just a single movie. Craig was the first Bond actor to get a proper character arc.All the previous Bond actorshad done a series of standalone movies and stopped when their contracts ran out. But Craig’s tenure told a complete story from beginning to end. It started with Bond’s origins inCasino Royale, showing how he became a 00 agent (and a cold-hearted killer), and ended withBond’s death inNo Time to Die.
But,while Craig’s Bond story is complete, it’s not perfect. It’s not half bad for the franchise’s first serious attempt at serialization in 50 years, but it’s not without a few flaws. Craig’s Bond tenure started off with a perfect opening and it culminated in a near-perfect ending, but the journey in between was pretty rocky.Quantum of SolaceandSpectrewere bothdeeply disappointing Bond movies, andwhileSkyfallwas a terrific Bond film overall, it made the flow of Craig’s 007 arc feel disjointed.
Daniel Craig’s James Bond Goes From Rookie To Grizzled Veteran Within 1 Movie
Quantum Of Solace Is About Bond Still Learning The Ropes, Then Skyfall Is About An Aging, Disillusioned Bond
Bond went from an inexperienced rookie still learning the ropes to a seasoned veteran contemplating retirement in just one movie.Casino Royaletold 007’s origin story, thenQuantum of Solacepicked up right where it left off, with Mr. White in the trunk of Bond’s car. This meant thatCraig’s Bond was a fresh-faced recruit for his first two movies. Then,in Craig’s third movie,Skyfall, Bond was suddenly a hardened pro.
Skyfall is about a grizzled, aging Bond who’s grown disillusioned with his job and isn’t sure he can do it anymore. After two rookie stories, that jump to “Old Man Bond” felt pretty jarring.
Skyfallis about a grizzled, aging Bond who’s grown disillusioned with his job and isn’t sure he can do it anymore. After two rookie stories,that jump to “Old Man Bond” felt pretty jarring. It seems as though there should’ve been another story to bridge the gap. Craig’s Bond needed another movie where he’d learned the ropes, gotten good at his job, and figured out the ins and outs of espionage before becoming cynical and preparing to hang up the tuxedo.
Quantum Of Solace Should’ve Been Set A Few Years After Casino Royale
Quantum Of Solace Should’ve Bridged The Gap Between Casino Royale & Skyfall
Quantum of Solaceshould’ve been the movie that bridged the gap between rookie Bond inCasino Royaleand grizzled veteran Bond inSkyfall.By settingQuantum of Solaceright afterCasino Royale, it meant that Craig’s 007 was a novice in his first two movies, so the jump to a seasoned Bond in the third one felt like a big leap. IfQuantum of Solacewas set a few years afterCasino Royale, andJames Bondhad gotten more to grips with his job, then the transition toSkyfall’s Old Man Bond storyline would’ve been a lot smoother.
James Bond
The James Bond franchise follows the adventures of British secret agent 007 as he combats global threats. With a license to kill, Bond faces off against various villains and criminal organizations, employing high-tech gadgets, espionage, and charm. The series spans multiple films, featuring exotic locations, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters. Bond’s mission to protect the world and uphold justice remains central, making the franchise an enduring icon in the spy genre.
