Want to Watch a James Bond Movie? These Are My Top Picks
The article provides guidance for newcomers to the James Bond franchise, highlighting key films and the evolution of the character. It notes the transition of Bond's creative control to Amazon MGM Studios and the search for a new actor to portray 007. Additionally, it recommends starting with Daniel Craig's Casino Royale as a modern reboot of the series.
- ▪The James Bond franchise has over two dozen films featuring six different actors portraying 007.
- ▪Daniel Craig's last film as Bond, No Time to Die, was released five years ago, marking the end of his tenure.
- ▪Amazon MGM Studios is currently searching for Craig's successor, with Denis Villeneuve set to direct the next installment.
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So you're new to this whole James Bond thing. You're wondering: Where do I start? It's a good question. You've got more than two dozen movies to choose from, with six different actors portraying 007 in the official franchise across distinctly different eras and approaches.I'm here to help you with that. I grew up watching Bond movies and reading the Ian Fleming books that first brought the MI6 superspy to life, a formative experience that had a knock-on effect on my first big career choice.We're at an inflection point for Mr. Bond (or Commander Bond, if you prefer), coming up on five years since the most recent 007 movie arrived in theaters. That was No Time to Die, which rather definitively put an end to Daniel Craig's tenure.
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