BEING JAMES BOND 

The biggest fuck you to any of the Craig doubters was the fact that he gave us arguably the best bond film in his debut. Casino Royale is a masterpiece

"Knives out for the new James Bond." -- that one actually did age quite nicely :)

One of the best casting decisions in HISTORY.

One of the main reasons why Daniel was great as Bond was because he seemed real. He was very believable. That's why he was great. His Bond was not jokey and obviously unreal. His Bond felt very real. Great job.

Craig had the longest tenure but he was also the only Bond who had a character arc and a beginning middle and end. Even in his weaker films he was the best part. He left some pretty big shoes to fill.

My heart melted when Bond visits Vesper's grave in Matera, saying "I miss you".

This was so emotional. To see the arc of Craig go from being hated as Bond to the amazing legacy he leaves behind is just so incredibly inspiring. Well done Mr. Bond!

Craig is so down to Earth. A humble man. That is a very rare thing for someone of his prestige.

Daniel Craig redefined the bond franchise with his performance as Bond. This is why he’s my favourite James Bond.

Daniel Craig's final speech to the set... I cried.

This memoire of Daniel as 007 will age very well. They made a great tribute to our generation's James Bond. Hats off to the production team who made this.

These particular Bond films saved my life and gave me a creative career. I have bipolar disorder and wrote a memoir about my recovery after seeing Casino Royale called Letters to Daniel. I made the film. It won over 100 awards. It got streaming, DVD, and limited theatrical distribution. Thank you for casting him. Thank you for these films. Collectively you all gave me my dream career and life. ❤

I'm an 80's kid who grew up watching the Bond films, but it wasn't until I saw Daniel Craig in Casino that I fell in love with the character. To me Daniel Craig humanized James Bond and that's why I think his offerings were so special!

So glad Craig's Bond story was a connected story throughout. Start, middle, end.

My favorite Bond actor, the first Bond I saw in theaters, the only Bond to make me cry, thank you for bringing action and humanity into one beautiful character.

I saw “Casino Royale” out of drama school, and his performance and the physicality he brought to the role were a master class in how to be the #1 on the call sheet.

I can quote Casino Royale from beginning to end. Ive watched it so many damn times, and now thinking back...THAT movie was the reason i fell in love with cinema.

Daniel Craig is my Bond. He was the first Bond I ever saw on the big screen and his run will always be my favorite as the character. Casino Royale, Skyfall, and No Time to Die are all incredible films and are some of my favorite films of all time. While Quantum and Spectre may not be as good as the other three, I love all Craig's films. You will be missed!

After watching Casino Royale, whenever a movie had Daniel Craig in it, I watched it and was never disappointed. On the rare occasion the movie was not so good he always shone. I'm 77 years old and had given up on Bond after Thunderball but the trailer for Casino Royale was enough to get me involved again. While watching the movie I kept thinking Daniel is the perfect James bond not just someone acting the part. I have re-watched all of his Bond movies many times but Casino Royale is the one I return to the most. Thank you Mr Craig and everyone involved especially Léa Seydoux is a great actress and the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.

Daniel Craig brought the James Bond franchise right to the 21 century; gave breath to 007 with a modern twist that immortalized James Bond forever.

Craig gave it his all.. emotionally and physically. Thank you Daniel Craig and all the crew and actors involved in the production of the movies.

For me, Bond was always movies I didn't take seriously. Sure, they were fun and fantastical and you could watch it and forget it. Daniel Craig's Bond, and Barbara and Michael's vision of how he could be that character, changed all that. Suddenly it had bite, it had grit, it felt a bit more real and closer to home, even if there are things still that nods at the old Bond. I loved this Bond. He was solid. I hope the press however, take a good look in the mirror, cause their reporting leading up to the first movie was horrendous.

I'll never forget the ridicule: blond hair, blue eyes......he really proved anyone/everyone wrong within the first 20 minutes of Casino. He's done a great job for his time and did very well. Thank you very much for continuing to keep Bond alive Sir Craig. Been a Bond fan as long as I can recall.

What an unexpectedly moving little insight into the role of a lifetime. Awesome that the shower scene- which is one of the best romance scenes ever, in or out of a Bond film- came to be because Daniel understood that the moment was so important, traumatic, and fertile for what became truly the best moment in James Bond’s fifty year story. We’ll miss you, Dan.

Thank you Daniel Craig for 15 years of Bond, James Bond. It is really sad to see you leave the role after 5 films, though I know we'll see you again in other roles. Its going to be very weird and interesting adjust to the series with Bond 26 when the new person takes over, but for my money you were the best Bond we've ever had. I will forever be grateful for all the work you have done on; Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time To Die. Thanks for the emotional journey of Bond and re-inventing the series after Die Another Day. Farewell Mr Bond. :)

It’s funny how a fictional character played by a brilliant actor could shape, change and inspire so many men across the globe. Thank you Daniel for being that #007. Thank you for inspiring and transforming many lives. Much love!

I can't even remember how many times I re-watch Daniel's BOND movies. Perfect for the role and simply a star. Really really enjoy these films.

There will never be another Daniel Craig, what an absolute LEGEND, not only for the Bond films, but all of cinema. I remember watching Skyfall in theaters when I was a kid, and was a fan of Bond films ever since. Thank you for your performance, Daniel Craig❤️

I grew up with Moore and Dalton and they say your favorite Bond is usually who you grew up watching..... In now 46 and can hands down say that you Mr Craig have been the best of them all.... You have bought Bond into the realms or reality and not just entertainment, I know you will never read this but Thank you! Now carry on being an awesome actor.... create and craft those new characters for us.

He’s my favourite bond for sure. Craig humanised him in a way no one else could and made him have actual feelings. It’s sad all the criticism he received but he shut them all up from his performance from Casino Royale

No doubt the greatest Bond, for me to cry it usually takes a funeral but the ending of No time to die broke me. I grew up with Craig being the Bond and really can't imagine another without him

I remember when I had first heard that Daniel Craig was going to be the new Bond, I was ecstatic! I had seen him in that small but powerful role in the movie "Elizabeth" and I thought "oh my God, he will make an awesome James Bond"! I have seen all the other actors portray Bond before him and while each brought their "own" as Bond, no one brought the depth of character, the raw emotion, the intensity that Daniel Craig brought to the role. Daniel, you will be sorely missed as Bond and will be difficult to watch without you in this most iconic role. Look forward to other films you do as the years go by... loved "Knives Out", by the way. Just shows what a versatile actor you truly are. You will be missed Daniel Craig💞

Great documentary! The speech he gave at the end of NTTD with the whole cast and crew on that last shot/wrap of production and Craig was near tears....man I felt that and started tearing up, too! Thank you to EON, and MIchael Wilson, Babara Broccoli, the cast and crew, and especialy to you, Daniel Craig for going through the trials and tribulations, the high, the lows, and everything in between.......of being James Bond. Farewell, Commander Craig.

He was amazing the whole journey!! This documentary should have been made a long time ago for everyone to have an idea of ​​this masterpiece and How Daniel Craig was perfect James Bond

I don't know if any of the other actors would've done a good Bond, i imagine they would. But Daniel made the best Bond movie ever. And that says a lot. Thank you, Daniel.

Daniel Craig was THE best Bond of all!! He gave the Character Depth and Persona, and a very gritty realism that we had never seen before!! He was the best, and I never thought I would say that as a staunch Sean Connery fan!

What a journey. Daniel Craig's run as James Bond was amazing. The intensity he brought to the character is immense. Both emotional and physical. Even though tying all of his films into one continious story is a double-edge sword, making the whole run somewhat inconsistent, I appreciate his attempts to bring something new to each film. Tremendous job.

When Daniel Craig was cast as James bond. A lot of people weren't happy about it. Because he had blond hair and blue eyes. When casino royale came out. He proved people wrong.

I have watched this retrospective many times because I am just so proud of Daniel. The best part is how he prevailed and proved all the naysayers wrong. Man that has got to be a sweet feeeling to get the last laugh and become the best Bond ever. As one of the reviewers wrote: "Craig is not a good Bond. He is a great Bond."

As a child and young adult, i absolutely loved Fleming's books. So much that I once went to a used bookstore and found ALL of the paperbacks in a collection. I wanted them so badly that I gave the owner EVERYTHING in my wallet (I was 17) to "hold" them in the back so I could race home (12 miles, one way) to get the balance from my old "lockbox" , then raced back to buy them before he changed his mind. Many a rainy or snowy day I enjoyed them over and over again. Thanks Ian! (Oh, and I of course bought ALL the VHS tapes of the originals..again, snowy or rainy day...)

I’ve grown up these years watching Daniel Craig being Bond and looking up to him as a role model has formed me into who I am today. I sincerely can’t thank him enough and everyone who made these films a reality. Truly thank you.

I remember being so pissed he got picked for the role because I was convinced Clive Owen was the right choice. I was one of the very vocal naysayers. Man, was I wrong. Craig turned out to be the perfect casting and I consider myself lucky to have lived through his era.

I can't believe how amazing and long his career was as James Bond. Honestly don't think someone can fill this role to a Daniel Craig level much less beyond that. This is so emotional

Daniel Craig is the Bond of my era and Casino Royale was the first Bond film I ever watched in a theater. My favorite Bond and film respectively.

Daniel's portrayal as James Bond is just... unparalleled! He made the character real, human, relatable & who's actions have consequences. He is allowed to develop & grow with time. And that's what made Craig Era stand out! This franchise was blessed to have Daniel as 007. The next Bond actor has some really big shoes to fill in because Daniel has set the bar too damn high! Hands down to the bond I grew up watching & absolutely loving!! 🙌🏻 My James Bond! There would NEVER be another Daniel!❤️

The movies are even more remarkable after this honest insight! As a viewer I never could have imagined what they were going through, especially Daniel with his injuries and the psychological burden. Nobody knew what he was going through while filming spectre and frankly no wonder he reacted the way he did when asked about a next movie, that's human. Thankfully he recovered and did another one! I'll always be grateful for the work Daniel did and it'll be be a pleasure to rewatch the movies, always

1) Casino Royale 2) No Time To Die 3) Skyfall 4) Spectre 5) Quantum of Solace We will be eternally grateful to you, Mr. Craig

Craig's bond defined me in my late teens... I remember watching Casino Royale in the theatre when I was 18, and I can honestly say it inspired me into my career in law enforcement and my current rank as as an agent in my department.

He’s such an amazing actor and a decent human being, so humble and talented. His Legacy will be remembered forever. Thank you for giving us an amazing Bond and an unforgettable fifteen years cinematic experience Mr. Craig

Daniel craig is the best james bond hands down in my OPINION and hes my favourite bond he brought so much more to bond and thank you daniel 15years of such a superior bond honestly so sad that he wont be bond anymore wished to see you in more love you daniel x

After 15 years it feels so bittersweet saying goodbye to Craig playing this character He’s done wonders for the franchise I’m so happy he took the role and that my late father was a Bond fan back in 1962 If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have been a big fan either

One thing I am noticing about Barbara here is despite being American and living in Los Angeles, you can tell she spent a lot of time in the UK, some of her words have a British twang about them on occasion.

The best Bond ever, from day one. Words I never thought I would hear myself speak

daniel craig did a great job. he added real humanity and depth to the role without compromising on the badassery.

Absolutely the best James bond. He will be missed.

No Time To Die came out in October. It's already May 2022 and I still miss Daniel Craig's James Bond. There will be no one other.

Man this guy was amazing in the role of James Bond. Definitely going to miss him... Love you *Daniel Craig* !

I was, initially, not enthused about Daniel Craig taking over the role of James Bond but after watching “Casino Royale” it was obvious Craig was the right man. I really liked “Casino Royale” and “Quantum of Solace” and was impressed with “No Time To Die”. Daniel Craig and the EON Producers should be proud of their work.

27:57 this scene was emotional anyway when watching the movie, but now seeing the behind the scenes of how it affected the whole crew, the director and the producers gives it even more importance. Judi Dench is a titan in the Bond franchise

I grew up on James bond films, mainly the DVDs, but by far, Daniel Craig was the best, and my favourite, Bond that ever got the role. It was sad to see how many people joined up with the immense amount of hate online, but I'm so glad he made it. Hats off to you, Mr Craig, It was our honour. :)

Daniel Craig, we are going to miss you as “James Bond.”

Best bond…Bond of my era…Thank you for all the memories Daniel!I grow up with you…

I have to admit I was one of those people at the time who did not initially like the idea of Daniel Craig being the next James Bond but as time went on I began to change my mind about him he was the ultimate savage Bond he brought with him a sense of ferocity that previous Bonds just didn't have yet he could also be calm and stoic and for that I'll miss him.

Hands down Daniel is the best Bond character that ever was and will be in my opinion.

Thoroughly enjoyed Craig's tenure as Bond. The latest film left me 100% fulfilled by answering all the lingering questions...without it being cheesy or eye-rolling. Kudos to all involved on a spectacular level.

A gifted actor who brought something truly special to this franchise. He brought a gravitas that will be hard to replicate in the future. He made Bond dangerous and vulnerable. He made a fictional character real, he brought truthful emotion to a character that can easily be played in a 2 dimensional way.

42:54 always makes you emotional when you hear the John Barry instrumental of We Have All The Time In the World

This is an absolutely superb in-depth video of Daniel Craig's Bond contribution. Highly informative indeed! Thank you for uploading. A fine tribute to Daniel too.

What an amazing man. The best 007 for me as well.

It is so sad! I loved No Time To Die but, well I just can't go on without Craig. He changed me as a person -- at least as a man. And no matter how dang good the next Bond is , they won't be Craig. Bond is Bond for most, for me -- Craig is Bond.

Daniel Craig, you absolutely killed it! Bravo sir! 👏

An excellent doc bc the music and No talking heads, which is rare in a doc: well done, producers 🎉

I grew up watching Jame Bond movies starting with Connery who I always thought was the best but after watching Craig I have to put him into a whole other category. He was amazing right out of the gate with Casino Royale right through to No Time To Die which was perfection! I don’t know how they will find another 007 or a story that will be as good but that is what we all wait for.

Very happy to see this uploaded on RU-vid! And thank you Daniel, you're a good man

The story for Quantum Of Solace is GREAT despite the Writers strike. This is very emotional. One can really feel what it´s been like behind the camera. Not a wise thing for Barbara to say "I can´t imagine Bond after Daniel" - A comment like that puts a lot of preasure on the shoulders of the next guy. At 15.10 Craig says that all people remember from the dialoqie in the old movies are the one-liners... Wtf... That´s actually the last thing I remember - but he is right about the whole stress-relief-thing. The best One-liners come when Bond is in a terrible situation. One of my favourites is actually from the opening of Die Another Day when Bond is caught in North Korea and Colonel Moon says, "You will not live to see the day when old Korea is being ruled by the north" and Bond angrily replies, "Than you and I have something in common". ... Or the classic one from Goldfinger when Bond is lying on the laserbeam table and Goldfinger says "Two words (Grand slam) you might have heard but can´t possibly mean anything to you or anyone else in your organisation", and Bond says while perspiring, "Can you afford to take that chance?" (Talking to one of the richest men in the world) Those are great. Brosnan often delivered his one-liners after the dangerous situation. For instance after the death of Xenia in GoldenEye when he says, "She always did enjoy a good squeeze" or when he pushes a guy into that printing machine in Tomorrow Never Dies and says "They print anything these days". The danger is gone but that doesn´t make the one-liners bad at all. Simple pre title sequences work. Three of my favourites are still From Russia With Love, On her majesty´s secret service and Casino Royale. One last comment - I think its a pity that when is comes to talking about the more human Bond, the more complex Bond and the more emitional Bond there is no mentioning of Timothy Dalton whatsoever. That´s unfair I think.

Casino Royale was my first movie when i wss 12. Now i watched NTTD with my daughter. Definitely part of my childhood. Thank you Daniel Craig

I grew up during the Roger Moore Bond era and have seen most of the films. By the end of Pierce’s run they had become almost cringe induced camp. When Daniel started with Casino Royal the franchise seemed to get revitalized and the films were really good again. Of course he had the one liners but something about him doing the delivery made it work spectacularly. I wasn’t expecting No Time To Die to do what it did (no spoilers from me 🤫) and I’m really sad Daniel’s run has come to an end. I hope the next actor is ready for it because the shoes left for him to step in are colossal in size and scope. Thank You to Everyone involved with the last 15 years.

My Dad is a massive Bond fan to the point where my middle Name is James. I remember my Dad saying not a f chance will i go see a Blond bond all those years ago. Yet i sat beside him in the cinema at the end of No Time To Die. when louis armstrong's What A Wonderful World started and there was my Dad the nicest toughest charecter i know Crying the first time i ever saw my dad Cry. Daniel you did all us Bond fans proud.

Daniel Craig nailed it what a ride 🙏 saw him in layer cake new he was capable in every way……😎

I think it will be very difficult to find another Daniel Craig. he is the perfect "double o seven" character. I feel like being James Bond every time I watch the movies. Daniel Carig is very special.

The most robust Bond ever! He builds his own 007 characters with a great achievement. 😎👍

I have watched whole 007 series, and I am glad experiencing Craig's era. He perfectly portrayed the character of James Bond who is filled with emotions. It became not just a typical role but a vivid image, and it is gonna be perpetual !!! Thank you Daniel Craig for establishing this phenomenal Bond, love and loyal fan from Taiwan~~~

In my childhood, it was Pierce Brosnan who defined the role of James Bond and I've fond memories of that style of Bond movies. But this emotional journey of Daniel Craig Bond era resonates in a very different way. From starting of my college days to my professional career, this man and these films has given plenty of memories for a lifetime for me and for transitional generation of men and women. Thank you Daniel Craig, for your raw, humane, warm and coolest portrayal of the iconic James Bond character. Looking forward to a new Bond era soon for a different audience. :D

42:44 that gasp made me tear up. What a sweet guy. I like him and Connery the best.

So charismatic, talented, funny and very humble man!! He made James Bond woundable and human,..He wasnt a superhero he was a human being with problems like everyone else in the world.. He also inspired a lot of people with his style of dressing either suits but also casual clothes from his personal life...He is an icon and thanks so much to producers for picking him as 007 and thanks to Daniel for an amazing 5 movies that changed my life.. I have seen No Time To Die 4 or 5 times so far and I still cry every time...He deserves an Oscar :) Thanks so much for everything Daniel !!

Thank you Daniel. You're a part of our life. Thank you so much. We'll miss you as James Bond on screen, but you're James Bond forever in our hearts!

CASINO ROYALE IS THE BEST 007 MOVIE, IS A MASTERPIECE WORK, THE MOVIE WILL BE UNFORGETTABLE.

Craig is for me the best bond! I loved the more serious and grittier look hope he is going to make more movies and enjoying his life reading the new reactions :)

Beautifully done! Daniel redefined James Bond and will be are very hard act to follow for the next 007.

Thank you, Daniel. For me you're the best Bond ever.

Craig was one most boldest bond ever. And I love his era . Very grateful to be part of it if I play James bond I want to take him to emotional level than ever

Brosnan was the Bond I grew up with. Craig, out of all the Bonds, was the first Bond I was really invested in.

This was an awesome video. My whole family and I went and saw Casino Royale in 2006 on a beach vacation, and it was the last movie I was able to watch in theaters with my grandma before she passed away. Both my grandparents, my mom, and myself are poker players/gamblers (for better or worse 😂), and Casino Royale is one of the last great memories I had with my grandma before she died. So despite the fact I was a hardcore Bond fan since I began watching/studying films as a kid, and playing the video games, these five films are sentimental to me. Thank you, Daniel Craig, you’re the man! You knocked it out of the park.

Hands down.. Best Bond ever. Truely remarkable. Thank you Mr. Daniel Craig.

Daniel Craig the best James Bond ever! He gave excellent acting and new character to the James Bond character, simply the best!

Craig is for me the greatest and most hardcore, believable bond ever

PART OF THE JOURNEY IS THE END. Dziękuje Daniel za wszystko co zrobiłeś z 007

this was the bond that I grew up watching and he will always be my favorite bond.

Daniel Craig's has been simply amazing. My favourite among all that have been James Bond. In fact I name my son Daniel after him.

Craig's Bond seemed real. He got dirty, got hurt, had emotion. My favorite by far!