Why Bond Actors Third Movies Are Usually The Best
It's a strange recurring trait that the third James Bond movie of a given 007 performer tends to be their best. The James Bond movie franchise will mark its 60th anniversary in 2022, making it one of the longest-running film series in the world. The runaway success of the early Sean Connery 007 adventures made Bond one of the first blockbuster franchises, and while the character has gone up and down in terms of popularity, the series has always found a way to reinvent itself across the decades.
Daniel Craig capped off his run with 2021's No Time To Die, his fifth outing as Bond. More than any other entry, No Time To Die broke some major rules, including ending with the first death of Bond himself in the EON series. Everyone from Henry Cavill to Henry Golding has been tipped to take over for the next entry, and the introduction of the new Bond will no doubt see the series perform another reinvention of the formula. Just like Craig's Casino Royale from 2006 wiped the slate clean following 2002's Die Another Day, the next James Bond adventure will similarly need to add some fresh ingredients into the mix.
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James Bond devotees have their favorite actors and entries; the likes of Casino Royale or On Her Majesty's Secret Service are commonly cited as series highlights, while noted fan Christopher Nolan's favorite Bond actor is the lesser-sung Timothy Dalton. One intriguing recurring element for any 007 performer who makes it past a couple of outings is their third adventure is usually their best. Goldfinger is arguably the most iconic of Connery's era, The Spy Who Loved Me is the highlight of Roger Moore's run while Skyfall became an instant classic for
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