Perfect James Bond Theory Explains Why He's Such A Bad Spy
A theory about James Bondsuggests that he's actually a bad spy on purpose, and it explains a lot about the character and his cinematic history. James Bond is one of the most iconic characters in all of cinema. First introduced to moviegoers in 1962's Dr. No, Bond's cinematic legacy extends all the way to the present day, with a current total of 27 films centered on the character. However, despite his longevity, Bond's credentials as an actual agent have often been called into question.
In many ways, James Bond has become the quintessential movie spy. Through his many incarnations, the qualities that are attributed most to James Bond are that he's suave, confident, and deadly. However, with six different actors delivering different versions of Bond over the character's cinematic history, he's been many other things, too. Pierce Brosnan's James Bond was a tragic figure, whereas Sean Connery's was often arrogant. Daniel Craig's Bond was particularly stoic, and Roger Moore's was sillier. However, one thing that all Bonds have in common is that they aren't technically good spies.
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James Bond is widely credited with creating a number of misconceptions about real-life spies and the work they do. Bond's high-octane actions and thrilling vehicular chases make for excellent cinema, but they aren't entirely indicative of the real work that actual spies carry out. One fan theory, posted to Reddit, explains that Bond being bad at his job is actually by design. According to the theory, Bond's real job is to act as a distraction for more competent spies, and it's surprisingly convincing upon inspection of the wealth of evidence that the James Bondfranchise offers.
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