Absolutely agree with this assessment of Bonds, with a caveat on Daniel Craig's Bond movies, As an actor he is terrific and does a great job, however these latest movies have become so dark, both in the effects and story generally. I miss the fun in Connery, Moore and Brosnan's movies. Wish they'd lighten him up a bit.

I'm going to cop out and say Sean Connery and Daniel Craig are the best Bonds for their respective times. Movies have changed between their tenures in the role and don't think either would have done as well in the other's style of movie. I like darker TV shows & movies so Craig would get my vote given that preference, also like the Battlestar Galactica remake far more than the goofy original as it was far darker and grittier portraying their life & death struggles so well! Check it out if you're not already a fan.

Roger Moore's Bond films I enjoyed the most: For Your Eyes Only, Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker.
His lighter side made his Bond most entertaining for me.

I agree. Part of the "Bond Genre" was that, while they made entertaining movies, they didn't take themselves so seriously that they couldn't have fun (think "Q"). The part of Bond that made me smile is missing in the Daniel Craig movies. I hope that can be re-introduced to the series.

Sean Connery! Daniel Craig running in second.

Was very impressed with Craig's "Defiance" performance and have followed him since. Too many impossible stunts makes the latest Bond movies less enjoyable but still very easy outlet from the real world
IMHO!