Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan presented very different versions of the iconic secret agent.

Where Brosnan was unfailingly suave, Craig brought a rugged realism and genuine darkness to the character.

In many ways, they represent opposite ends of the Bond spectrum.

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In Brosnan’s case,The Long Good Fridaycame right at the beginning of his career.

Here’s each one, ranked worst to best.

By contrast, the link betweenLayer CakeandCasino Royaleis much clearer.

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Its a renegade quality that many on the other side of the law would recognize.

Likewise, there’s the undeniable reality that Bond’s job requires him to do some pretty dark things.

Whether it’s IRA agents or drug dealers, this is a quality that criminals also need.

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Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan as Bond

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Pierce Brosnan as James Bond from Die Another Day and Daniel Craig as James Bond from Skyfall

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